M14 Forum

BillyW · January 28th, 2012, 11:29 AM

Well I got a good deal on this WASR 10 today at a gun show, so "what the hell" and bought it. I am very pleased with this one: Smooth action, aligned sights, and just a bit of magazine wobble. Nothing too bad. I will be refinishing the furniture to an authentic Soviet-esque looking AK (do you guys recommend a certain brand/colour of stain I should puchase?) as well as exchanging the pistol grip with a Soviet surplus red one, and of course a bakelite mag to go along.

Thanks guys, thought I'd share my excitement :D

Swamp Rat · January 28th, 2012, 12:20 PM

I just replaced my wood furniture with black plastic and put an ace folder on mine.

Remember that your pistol grip is a part that makes the rifle BATFE compliant.

BillyW · January 28th, 2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamp Rat

I just replaced my wood furniture with black plastic and put an ace folder on mine.

Remember that your pistol grip is a part that makes the rifle BATFE compliant.

I don't get it, I can't put a bakelite grip on it instead?

GARRARD · January 28th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Looks good. Can't wait for a range report.

patriot armory 308 · January 28th, 2012, 03:46 PM

If you install a foreign made pistol grip you must install another U.S. made part to keep the rifle 922r compliant. Most people change the gas piston.

BillyW · January 28th, 2012, 04:21 PM

I'll add a US made screw to the butt plate.

Charlene32 · January 28th, 2012, 04:29 PM

i'd just keep the black grip. most AKs with wood these days still have a black grip and they look fine.

i like the reddish stain myself.....very Soviet looking. and get yourself a bayonet. AKs should be evil all the way.

don't mind the Kalashnikitty or dirty clothes in the background.

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patriot armory 308 · January 28th, 2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyW

I'll add a US made screw to the butt plate.

That wont work. There is a parts list you MUST comply with so that your rifle is legal. Do yourself a favor and look up 922r and read the list of parts.

BillyW · January 28th, 2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by patriot armory 308

That wont work. There is a parts list you MUST comply with so that your rifle is legal. Do yourself a favor and look up 922r and read the list of parts.

I was just kidding of course, if only it was that easy. Thanks for the heads-up.

SOCOM42 · January 28th, 2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by patriot armory 308

if you install a foreign made pistol grip you must install another u.s. Made part to keep the rifle 922r compliant. Most people change the gas piston.

all of the wasr 10's i have seen/worked on recently have tapco pistons installed in them.

mustanggt · January 28th, 2012, 04:45 PM

Please listen to these guys. Do not run afoul of the ATF. Your freedom and your ability to observe your 2nd Amendment rights are not worth a pistol grip.

BillyW · January 28th, 2012, 04:55 PM

After looking at the 922r list, I swear, this country has some dumb laws. Thanks again for the info, I was unaware of this (first time with a foreign assault rifle).

MesaRifle · January 28th, 2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlene32

i'd just keep the black grip. most AKs with wood these days still have a black grip and they look fine.

i like the reddish stain myself.....very Soviet looking. and get yourself a bayonet. AKs should be evil all the way.

don't mind the Kalashnikitty or dirty clothes in the background.

Luv the kat btw, but I wonder what you're doing with your pants off and your rifle out. Has this got sumthin tah do with the bayonet? Do you have a "thing" goin' on here? Please let the cat get out of the room first; they can be so sensitive!

I would dearly love to know, however, what WASR stands for! Seriously.

GARRARD · January 28th, 2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MesaRifle

I would dearly love to know, however, what WASR stands for! Seriously.

Wassenaar Arrangement Semiautomatic Rifle

patriot armory 308 · January 28th, 2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlene32

i'd just keep the black grip. most AKs with wood these days still have a black grip and they look fine.

i like the reddish stain myself.....very Soviet looking. and get yourself a bayonet. AKs should be evil all the way.

don't mind the Kalashnikitty or dirty clothes in the background.

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Are those your pink socks / underwear on the floor?