I'm interested in using one as the basis for a SBR.

I've got loads of 5.45 and magazines around since I already have a '74 and a Tantal.

Thoughts on the Arsenal gun? None of my AKs are Arsenals.

I got the stamp back on mine back about 4 months ago. I haven't put many rounds through it other than a cursory shakedown right after it was approved. I started collecting parts for it as soon as I ordered the rifle. Two Rivers Arms did the engraving, removed the gas block restrictor, chopped the barrel to the correct 8.5" length, and pinned a fake suppressor in place to maintain a 16" OAL until the stamp was approved.

Once the stamp came back I installed a Bulgarian 4 piece flash hider, Bulgarian 4.5mm triangle folder, Bulgarian upper and lower handguard, a correct Russian sling, and a Polish grip. The Polish grip is a little thicker front to back than a standard AK grip and is more comfortable for me, but still looks correct. At this point I'd have to say that it's my favorite SBR of the 4 that I currently own. With the stock folded it is much smaller than my 10.5" AR and not far off from my K converted Scorpion.

As far as Arsenal AKs go, I'm a fan. I have two now (104UR and 107CR, both SBRs) and owned a 104FR in the past. Some people bitch about the finish and possibly canted sights, but mine have all been fine.

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When your barrel was cut, did they pull it and cut it or leave it installed while it was cut?

Love mine:



Once I got my stamp back, ( 73 days ) I cut the barrel with it still installed, recrowned it, touched it up and rocked on.

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Originally posted by Oat_Action_Man:
When your barrel was cut, did they pull it and cut it or leave it installed while it was cut?

The cut was done with the barrel installed.

Cut/crowned mine with the barrel installed as well.

My favorite AK and SBR.

bryanZ06 great looking AK, where did you get the polish grip and the 4 piece flash hider?

What grain weight bullets are you all shooting? Accuracy results after the chop?

I've got a load of 7N6 as well as whatever commercial stuff is on the market.

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Originally posted by David W:
bryanZ06 great looking AK, where did you get the polish grip and the 4 piece flash hider?

Thanks. The Polish grips came from one of the AK parts sites, but I can't remember which one right now. The Bulgarian 4 piece came from KVAR. The availability on those seems to fluctuate quite a bit. I suggest if you see it in stock somewhere to grab it.

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Originally posted by Oat_Action_Man:
What grain weight bullets are you all shooting? Accuracy results after the chop?

60gr Wolf for me. I had a case left over from my 104FR after it was sold. I've since bought more. I haven't shot the gun for accuracy yet. My maybe 100 total rounds through it so far were just to see how it ran after the chop. With weather getting better every day here, I expect to get a range trip in soon.

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Originally posted by Oat_Action_Man:
What grain weight bullets are you all shooting? Accuracy results after the chop?

I've got a load of 7N6 as well as whatever commercial stuff is on the market.

No accuracy or cycling issues with mine, post-chop.

It loves 7N6 and does the best with it for accuracy. Nothing to write home about, but it was about 8" or so, IIRC, at 100 yrs.