AK74 folding stock

[marco]

I'm new to the AK game and just got me a Tantal with the heavy wire folder. The gun shoots great. It's a lot more accurate than I am. I am very happy with it but that damn folding stock. Just by a Google search on the interwebz the stock I'd really like, the AK100 folder, seems to be scarce as hen's teeth. Do any of you know of any other options or just go with a WASR? Thanks in advance. Oh, and I keep reading about 5.5mm trunnions. How do I know what size they are?

 

[SpeedRacer]

Adapting the AK100 or triangle folder to a standard AK requires a good bit of work. The receiver has to be cut/drilled and the rear trunnion replaced. I've gone that route, and for the money you'd spend (~$400 for parts an labor) I'd highly recommend just buying one of the Arsenal SGL series with the folding stock.

 

[john17427]

Supposedly you can just put a regular fixed stock on it, but I haven't tried it yet with my Tantal. I put a side rail on it and plan on getting a Kalinka setup at some point and see if that helps for longer shots.

 

[AK shooter]

Supposedly you can just put a regular fixed stock on it, but I haven't tried it yet with my Tantal. I put a side rail on it and plan on getting a Kalinka setup at some point and see if that helps for longer shots.

Yes, a regular fixed stock for a stamped receiver will fit.

 

[marco]

I'll just put a regular stock on it then. I don't think I can convince my wife to get another AK at the moment.

 

[AK shooter]

https://www.apexgunparts.com/

 

[LNSvince]

+1
I just ordered one of these wood kits,[ Bulgarian AK74 Wood Furniture Set ] and was surprised. The Wood was in great shape, cant beat $25 bucks
https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/21_79/products_id/1208

 

[AK shooter]

The wood stock will work and the lower hand guard but the upper hand guard is unique to the Tantal, and ironwood is the only place that makes a wood upper for it.

 

[cnodie1]

Vince would buying that mess with the amount of compliance parts?

Is there a list of what's US on the tantals?

 

[SpeedRacer]

Vince would buying that mess with the amount of compliance parts?

Is there a list of what's US on the tantals?

Wouldn't change anything, you're replacing a foreign part with a foreign part.