The smithy where I work part-time, did a major rehab on one just last year, and got it working nicely. It helps to have a ‘AK-74 parts bin’ to do some swapping-out, plus he’s a hell of a great machinist. You’re right, in that they were never right from the mfgr. I bought pallets of 5.56/7.62x51/.45acp/.357mag/12ga/.50cal, starting back in 2002, when it was dirt cheap, and had it shipped to my business. One of the best investments, besides firearm/ammo stocks, I made.
” I bought pallets of ....”
Very wise man my FRiend!
I’ve been playing catch up since 2005.
Now I’m caliber consolidating because I’ve found that multiple calibers is like having multiple mouths to feed.
My FFL buddy says the new WASR 10’s that Century has are even better than Arsenal’s. I may have to see :)
Merry Christmas!