AK Metal Body Questions

mitchie · January 7th, 2008, 20:20

Hey Guys:

I was just wondering. For AK Metal kits, there's a lot of kits out there. king arms, G&P, cheap China stuff. I was just wondering what you recommend??
Are the Element AK47 metal bodies on the net any good? And fitting issues?

Some metal body kits include the front piece as well. Is that essential for installing a metal body? Will it make a big difference in helping to solidify the body?

Thanks!

ancorp · January 7th, 2008, 20:30

I found my King Arms AK-74/AKM style body to be very nicely done. The finish was really though and uniform, and yet not overly thick at all. I had to sand down the insides of the body for the gearbox to fit, same with the hole for the grip.

Also have an Element AK-74/AKM style body on my other AK. Battery tray had fitting issues (not a problem with an ICS bolt, but if you use the battery tray, you will have to do some sanding for it to sit fully forward). Also - there were no holes for the front tangs of the pistol grip, but with a small file, that problem was gone in minutes. Decent for the price.

The metal front end is not required, but makes the AK more solid, realistic, and a hellovalot more heavy. I recommend it. Plus - the King arms front end also has room for a bigger stick battery (if installing on a folding stock/stockless AK).

666 · January 8th, 2008, 02:08

I have 2 CA and one DT made receiver. Can't say anything bad about those brands. I know that G&G are more expensive, lighter and fragile if compared to CA or HK made receivers.

HELLFIRE989 · January 8th, 2008, 02:12

I have the King Arms body as well and am very happy with the quality. The only thing I didn't like about the body was the greyish finish it came in. But that was easily fixed with some good ole flat black Krylon.

Saint_blackhand · January 8th, 2008, 07:37

Actually I have a question relating to Ak-47 and Ak-74 lower, I a little bit confused about if it is actually legal to import these yourself or do you need someone like A&A to do it for you?
I am of the understanding that it is illegal to import m4/m16 lowers but I could be mistaken.

Does anyone know the guild lines for such a thing?

Thanks.

ancorp · January 8th, 2008, 09:41

Yes, by law the receiver IS what is considered a firearm, thus on an airsoft AK, it's a replica.

Kokanee · January 8th, 2008, 10:06

Agree with Ancorp, I have purchased the Element AK74 receiver before and it is an amazing value for the money - provided you don't mind doing a bit of work on it. Think it goes for something like $30ish overseas, an insane value. The finish is also top notch surprisingly.

ancorp · January 8th, 2008, 10:13

I'll have to disagree on the finish on this one. Albeit it was pretty strong (took a lot of paintstripper and waiting for it to finally give in), it was too thick. Very thick flat black paint. Ruined the look of the selector markings and contours and such. The top cover also had a fairly thick finish, but this time gloss black.

Here's a pic of mine when it first arrived (ignore the mag).

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Kmetalbody.jpg

Cheers,
Alex

mitchie · January 8th, 2008, 23:42

Thanks for the replies guys!

So with the element metal bodies, if I want to have a battery wired to the stock, the battery tray problem mentioned by others shouldn't really be an issue right?

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January 7th, 2008, 20:20	#1
mitchie Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	AK Metal Body Questions Hey Guys: I was just wondering. For AK Metal kits, there's a lot of kits out there. king arms, G&P, cheap China stuff. I was just wondering what you recommend?? Are the Element AK47 metal bodies on the net any good? And fitting issues? Some metal body kits include the front piece as well. Is that essential for installing a metal body? Will it make a big difference in helping to solidify the body? Thanks!

January 7th, 2008, 20:30	#2
ancorp AK Guru Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)	I found my King Arms AK-74/AKM style body to be very nicely done. The finish was really though and uniform, and yet not overly thick at all. I had to sand down the insides of the body for the gearbox to fit, same with the hole for the grip. Also have an Element AK-74/AKM style body on my other AK. Battery tray had fitting issues (not a problem with an ICS bolt, but if you use the battery tray, you will have to do some sanding for it to sit fully forward). Also - there were no holes for the front tangs of the pistol grip, but with a small file, that problem was gone in minutes. Decent for the price. The metal front end is not required, but makes the AK more solid, realistic, and a hellovalot more heavy. I recommend it. Plus - the King arms front end also has room for a bigger stick battery (if installing on a folding stock/stockless AK). __________________

January 8th, 2008, 02:08	#3
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	I have 2 CA and one DT made receiver. Can't say anything bad about those brands. I know that G&G are more expensive, lighter and fragile if compared to CA or HK made receivers. __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

January 8th, 2008, 02:12	#4
HELLFIRE989 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna b.c	I have the King Arms body as well and am very happy with the quality. The only thing I didn't like about the body was the greyish finish it came in. But that was easily fixed with some good ole flat black Krylon. __________________

January 8th, 2008, 07:37	#5
Saint_blackhand Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada	Actually I have a question relating to Ak-47 and Ak-74 lower, I a little bit confused about if it is actually legal to import these yourself or do you need someone like A&A to do it for you? I am of the understanding that it is illegal to import m4/m16 lowers but I could be mistaken. Does anyone know the guild lines for such a thing? Thanks. __________________ I enjoy facebook stalking all of you! I shop here : www.Pocomilitary.com www.halifaxairsoftwholesale.com

January 8th, 2008, 09:41	#6
ancorp AK Guru Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)	Yes, by law the receiver IS what is considered a firearm, thus on an airsoft AK, it's a replica. __________________

January 8th, 2008, 10:06	#7
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	Agree with Ancorp, I have purchased the Element AK74 receiver before and it is an amazing value for the money - provided you don't mind doing a bit of work on it. Think it goes for something like $30ish overseas, an insane value. The finish is also top notch surprisingly.

January 8th, 2008, 10:13	#8
ancorp AK Guru Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)	I'll have to disagree on the finish on this one. Albeit it was pretty strong (took a lot of paintstripper and waiting for it to finally give in), it was too thick. Very thick flat black paint. Ruined the look of the selector markings and contours and such. The top cover also had a fairly thick finish, but this time gloss black. Here's a pic of mine when it first arrived (ignore the mag). http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Kmetalbody.jpg Cheers, Alex __________________

January 8th, 2008, 23:42	#9
mitchie Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	Hey Thanks for the replies guys! So with the element metal bodies, if I want to have a battery wired to the stock, the battery tray problem mentioned by others shouldn't really be an issue right?

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