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First photo as she was shown in the local classifieds. Unmolested, undiscovered, and under priced.

Outside of furniture, this is the biggest undertaking for AK modification I’ve gone through.

Welding was pretty frustrating with a shitty 110 flux core MIG welder. Using a copper backing definitely helped but it still hasn’t been great. I gained some confidence after some dremel work and blast cabinet. It looks good from my neighbors house anyway.

Still extra holes to fill with metal and switching to the front end focus. Not looking forward to cutting this dimpled FSP off. I’m still not sure if I want to pull the gas block off to install a true lower hand guard retainer or use the CSS clamp on style.

Plugging along. Would love any insight.

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FSB and gas block removed today. These things are dimpeled onto the barrel. Really nerve racking to drill/grind enough to hammer it off without a press.

Minimal cosmetic blemishes added to the barrel thankfully.
 

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Have been distracted with other projects. Just placed an order for some additional parts to get this thing back together. A little concerned about the gas block I ordered after reading reviews saying it is too tight. Nothing sand paper can’t fix I guess?
 

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Honestly, genuinely trying to process how on gods green earth you thought it'd be a good idea to do this without a beer in your hand at all times. SMH. KIDS THESE DAYS

nah i'm just kidding. It looks great so far! Hammering off the FSB and GB is comical though. Were it me, I'd have bent the barrel or gouged the hell out of it, so I'm very glad I have my tools as a crutch. I think i have a gasblock for you as well if you're still looking for another option aside from the carolina shooter supply one. I was told it was russian by the guy who gave it to me but every time I look at it, I am pretty sure its bulgarian and semi-recent production post (2010s probly)
 
Honestly, genuinely trying to process how on gods green earth you thought it'd be a good idea to do this without a beer in your hand at all times. SMH. KIDS THESE DAYS

nah i'm just kidding. It looks great so far! Hammering off the FSB and GB is comical though. Were it me, I'd have bent the barrel or gouged the hell out of it, so I'm very glad I have my tools as a crutch. I think i have a gasblock for you as well if you're still looking for another option aside from the carolina shooter supply one. I was told it was russian by the guy who gave it to me but every time I look at it, I am pretty sure its bulgarian and semi-recent production post (2010s probly)
Brother there has been a Pabst within arms reach throughout this entire ordeal.

Good to know. I’ll wait until I get this one in and check it out.
 

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