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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
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

If it has   .. Read full reply
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

I would not even g  .. Read full reply
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 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

using a pistol grip   .. Read full reply
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
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
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

If you insist   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Fri. Nov 7, 2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
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?
Should I buy a truck, small convertable, luxury  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Thu. Nov 6, 2008
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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:  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:  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:   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
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Any suggestions for best laser sights for AK-47 rifles? Thanks

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Answer:  laser sight?
Well I'm not the one to ask, I don't use these on rifles..

Most I  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Anthony Murphy, 09/06/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I have a Norinco mak 90 and it will not cock after firing. The spent cartridge is expelled and a ne
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Answer:  Sounds like a trigger spring is broke or perhaps a part has broken

Unload it
<  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: terry staton, 09/06/2008
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Question:  Hi I have a Romanian wasr-3 .223 Ak47 and cant seem to find a clip that fits is there somewhere i ca
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Answer:  #1 the AK47 does not use clips
The ak47 uses a box magazine that hols 7362x39 ammo
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Submitted by: ira, 09/05/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Will a bulgarian AK74 bayonet fit on a Romanian AK47 ?

Thanks for your help
To

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Answer:  yes it should, however you have a Romanian AKM
A true AK47 uses the older style bayonet and   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: TOMMIE, 09/04/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Hi i have a Wasr-10 semi auto riffle, I want to get a bayonet for it so I was wondering if u got a s

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Answer:  nope we ain't got a set fer you  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Leon, 09/03/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  I just bought a new romanian wasr 3 in 223.The 1st round I fired it jammed, I cleared it, the 2nd ro
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Answer:  I suggest you try to return it ASAP soon they will no longer be any at the suppliers (since they are  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: mark schappert, 09/01/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Sirs,
I am currently in the market for pre ban fully automatic AK47s. Several sellers h

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Answer:  You are correct, it is illegal to convert any gun to full auto
There is no such thing as a &q  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: John Stevenson, 08/31/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Where can I get Wood stock set for Arsenal SAM-7R?
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Answer:  Have you tried K-Var?   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sun. Aug 31, 2008
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Question:  Does anyone know how to make a betta c mag fit a 9mm olympic arms ar15?
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Answer:  No, not even close  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: joe, 08/31/2008
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  found a chinese ak. what do i look for what models are better then others. Price( good shape) what r
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Answer:  the WASR is the lowest qualith AK, so anything else should be a step up (usually)  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: ed mason, 08/30/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  a .308 is equal to 7.62x 51 so could i fire this round out of my 762x39 sks or will it explode the b

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Answer:  well you obviously haven't tried..
the numbers are there foe a reason
7.62x39
7  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: dustin larkin, 08/29/2008
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Question:  Is there a trick to removing the gas tube (on top) of the ak-47 when breaking it down for cleaning?

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Answer:  look for our video or past answers to this question for more help, basically you "twist" i  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Randy, 08/29/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  i have an chinese type 56 sks and i noticed that the .308 round is 7.62x 51..so since the rounds are

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Answer:  are you going to askj this every day?

NO it will not work, look at the two rounds (bu  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: dustin larkin, 08/28/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Ive just brought this gun seems great and shoots straight even the wife is having fun . this is arom
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Answer:  wow, was there a question in there?

You have the lowest quality AK47
Most afte  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: edmund mason, 08/27/2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,

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