I wish Mick had left the bolt handle on the left side of the receiver.
Anyone with an AK, the time, money and inclination, fyi:
http://wasr-10.com/RCS
It would have been easier for Western shooters but the Russians did it for a reason. Which side is the bolt rifles handle...on the right. This keeps things simple. The bolt closed also keeps it easy. Loading? Pull the handle. Reload? Pull the handle. Malfunction? Pull the handle. We make things more difficult and call it progress in the West.
I'm not a fan of anyone screwing around with the AK platform. You won't improve it because it is simple, reliable, and idiot proof. Even a guy stuck in the 7th Century can build and operate it. I think the AK will also be here much longer than the M-16.