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Question:  I am thinking of purchasing a Model SKS 24000277 semi auto rifle. What would be the average retail

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Answer:  $150 to $400 IMO  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Gary Scarsdale, 11/19/2009
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I have a Polish Underfolder I purchased from you three years ago (posted in your review section-thum
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Answer:  I don't know who you are refering this question to.. but we are a website, we don't sell AK47s..
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Submitted by: Harry L Huggins, 08/06/2009
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Question:  What are your feelings on the "Black Widow" brand of AK-47? I am having trouble finding m

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Answer:  Not one I am familiar with..   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Richard Davis, 08/06/2009
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Question:  You have a great site here by the way.
My question is this. I just installed a tapco side f
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Answer:  the 922r section is a federal law, so yes it applies to all of us

I'm sure you can fi  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Dale, 12/28/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I have received a bayonet as a gift but I do not know how to identify it. I believe it is russian fr

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Answer:  post pictures for a question like this since you just described a large number of bayonets  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: James, 12/25/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:   Just purchased a used SAR-1 Romanian AK-47 which is an older model. It says CN ROMARM.
I
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Answer:  We are not a store, we link to stores, you can order from them. Tell them we sent you.

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Submitted by: Kevin, 12/03/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I just saw Kerrys repro Frog page and it is amazing! I will definately buy a DDR Type 2 repro frog i
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Answer:  THere are a lot of German AK47 bayonets still in plastic, but not so many that I remove them. I leav  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: MaxVonRiles, 12/02/2008
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Question:  Is it possible to produce a truly universal grip for the AK - (stamped and/or milled) receiver? ...o

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Answer:  no there would be no way to build a pistol grip for all AKs.. unless it was very oversized and you e  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Tue. Dec 2, 2008
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Question:  How can I identify my "romy" parts kit to verify it is as advertised? i.e country of orig

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Answer:  Look for Romainian marks and / or a big 'G' on the rear sight block  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: paul devereaux, 12/02/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  My buddy bought a NHM 90. The magazine has a small notch cut into the tab that locks the mag into th
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Answer:  you can do either, most people modify the gun so preyyt much any AK47 magazine will work for them.Read full reply
Submitted by: D J, 11/30/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Hello and thanks for the help. i was wondering if there is anything on the magazine its self or the
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Answer:  Try it with MANY magazine before you do anything..
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Submitted by: mike, 11/30/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I am like buy one bayonet ak-47 en usa

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Answer:  that is great, I also like to buy AK47 bayonets.. good luck  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: reinaldo, 11/27/2008
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Question:  Is this a true "pre ban"? Norinco 56s-1, triangle with 66, Import marks siles N.Y., underf
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Answer:  Good luck with that..
We don't offer purchase help, thats up to you

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Submitted by: Robert Greenburg, 11/27/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I'm working over a Norinco Hunter and need to remove the gas block to install a rear sight block and

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Answer:  no, it's been done without fancy tools.. but it is very hard to do

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Submitted by: Jimmy, 11/26/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Greetings,
I'm wanting to take me and my family on a one or two day & night trail hike th

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Answer:  nope, CCW or open carry are NOT permitted in state or federal parks, sorry

DO NOT bri  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Paul London, 11/25/2008
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  I have a blued norinco akm-47s black fiberglass furniture not plastic its very shinny. not tapco

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Answer:  good luck, you might have a rare one, maybe not.. no way to tell you over the internet though  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: wolf, 11/25/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Hello, I have a new WASR that I just purchased. The rifle cam packaged with a used bayonet. The bay

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Answer:  Are you sure you are putting it on correctly?
Sometimes cheap AKs have issues, or rough parts  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Josh, 11/24/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I have a Norinco MAK-90 parts kit for a stamped reciever. I'm looking to turn this into a rifle. Can

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Answer:  yes I'd use a Global Trades 'thick' receiver if you can find one

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Submitted by: JAMES JORDAN, 11/24/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  What spare parts would you suggest stocking for an AK?
Mine is a Chinese MAK-90.
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Answer:  good question..
perhaps a stock or two, pistol grips, lots of magazines and ammo (of course)<  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Bob Sharpe, 11/23/2008
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Question:  I recently bought a WASR 10 and in spite of all the negative rhetoric about the weapon, mine has not
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Answer:  The magazines you have now should work on both rifles  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Bob, 11/22/2008
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Question:  okay, so I've been able to gather so far that this romanian WASR seems to be the cheapest and lowest

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Answer:  well if there was an easy answer to this question there would be a list going around in spam emails,  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Walter Medders, 11/09/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  We will be spending some time in your area this winter.

Can a Wyoming Resident purcha

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Answer:  Since we are just websites, no you can not purchase a gun through us, in fact we don't offer any for  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Dennis Harris, 11/09/2008
Answered by: JoeF,
Question:  I have an US made AK47 it came with a gernade sight which covers the top of the front hand guard gas

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Answer:  since it is also a gas system cut off I would not recomend removing it

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Submitted by: Guest, Fri. Nov 7, 2008
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Question:  is it legal to shoot the wasr 10 in local woods?

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Answer:  Brilliant question smart guy

Of course there is no answer because you didn't mention   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Fri. Nov 7, 2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  How do you make a paper modle of a Ak-47?

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Answer:  I don't, but I assume one would with paper, glue and scissors  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Thu. Nov 6, 2008
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Question:  what is the best style ak-47 to buy? or should i just say... what country should i buy my AK from?
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Answer:  what is the best style vehicle for me to buy?
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Submitted by: Guest, Thu. Nov 6, 2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Hello-
Sorry to bother. I was interested in purchasing a AK and was looking at spending arou
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Answer:  You can buy a used rifle for that price range, or perhaps a cheap quality new one

You  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Raul Urdiales, 10/20/2008
Answered by: kilosix4,
Question:  ok i have a air rifle (crosman 1000x .177 cal.) im looking down the sites line up and shot 25 yards
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Answer:  Well it sounds like you did a good job of running through the options..

First try let  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Scotty, 10/19/2008
Answered by: KVH,
Question:  Is the WASR-10 Romanian AK47 worth buying and modifying into a tactical looking weapon?

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Answer:  It is up to you. I would never bother to do this, but I don't care much for 'tactical looking' rifle  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sun. Oct 19, 2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  What is the difference between an AK-47 and an AKA-47?

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Answer:  The AK47 is a very popular rifle
I have no idea what an AKA-47 is..
The internet says   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sat. Sep 27, 2008
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Question:  Proper procedure for field stripping & good cleaning. Also on a scale of 1 to 10 one bad 10 best

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Answer:  did you get the users manual?
The cleaning / assembly is almost exactly the same as a 'normal  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: George Schadt, 09/22/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT FORTY CALIBER GLOCKS ARE ONLY INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OTHER FORTY CALIBER S
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Answer:  FYI = All caps is lame ..

What are you asking?
Yes you should ALWAYS shoot ONL  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: IDA SHEPHERD, 09/16/2008
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  Hi,

I'm in Helmand Province, Afghanistan working for a PSC. We're trying to get our l

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Answer:  Thanks for the request, there are a bunch of things like you are asking for, I'mm add this suggestio  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Jeff Apolinario, 09/15/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Can you convert a 7.62x39 to a 7.62x54 i want to know if it can be done in a SKS
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Answer:  no, there is plenty of info about it on the web they are VERY differnt in size and shape (not to men  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sun. Sep 14, 2008
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Question:  I have an AK-47 and some clips just wont let the gun cock i was wondering why that is.
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Answer:  Well the AK47 doesn't use clips, so that is your problem. Use a box magazine and you should be OKRead full reply
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Question:  I just purchased a Norinco SKS which, what I believe, is made to accept only 5-round strips. It has
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Answer:  anything is possible, but those cconversions usually didi not work well, and might not be legal wher  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Michael, 09/08/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I have an AK 47 semi-auto nylon stock made by Blue Ridge Percision Gun Works (Krinks).
M-97

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Answer:  I am not familiar with that brand, $300 sounds steep for a US made plastic stock, no?  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Matt, 09/07/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  how do ichange stock clip on sks

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Answer:  I have no idea what this means.. stock clip? like the part that holds the sling?
If this is w  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sun. Sep 7, 2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:   I am a "newbie" and have a question regarding the correct position of the piston in the
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Answer:  I can not picture what you mean.. the gas piston is not usually removed and if we are talking about   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Bob Estand, 09/06/2008
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