

Many AK-47 build kits are foreign imports that require the purchase of an AK-47 receiver, just like many domestic AR-15 build kits that require the additional purchase of an AR-15 lower receiver. This is by no means a comprehensive list of places to get an AK-47 build kit, but is an excellent starting point if you’re interested in pursuing a custom AK-47.
Ak builder series#
If reading articles isn’t quite your style, Zeke Shoots on Full30 has a nice video series on an AK-47 M72 build he did. Give these articles a read before deciding if you’re going to pursue an AK-47 build kit and piece together your own AK-47.
Ak builder how to#
The NRA’s American Rifleman has an excellent series on how to build an AK-47. Unfortunately, building an AK-47 is a little more involved than building an AR-15, even with an AK build kit, but still very doable. The Military Arms Channel takes a look at a few different AK-47 builds to wet your whistle on the possibilities of doing your own AK-47 build. The NRA’s American Rifleman has an excellent series on how to build an AK-47. While AK-47 build kits are not as readily available or as cheap as AR-15 build kits, there are still many different build kits available for the AK-47. (Purchasing the lower receiver still requires a background check) What many people don’t realize is the equally modular AK-47 also has build kits available for people to customize and build in their own home. Due to the modularity of the AR-15 rifle, “build kits” are available allowing anyone to assemble an AR-15 in their own home. With untold thousands of manufacturers making AR-15s, parts are readily available of just about every form imaginable. The AR-15 is undoubtedly the most popular rifle in America.
