Egyptian kits

[bs875]

Was the gunbroker auction the crutch kit for $400.00? I can't pull it up on my work computer. If so, thats a dude off the akfilers that made a quick buck before the kits came out like gang busters. Can't blame a guy for making a buck. @ rssxy, looks like a pretty clean demill job. I have three kits coming and only hope they are that nice compared to a few pictures i've seen.

According to a thread I read from that guy like six people contacted the buyer before he paid and told him he was getting ripped off. I don't know that he actually got paid. I wasn't aware you could find out who the buyers are to contact them.

http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120675&page=7

 

[charliepapa]

Any word on the barrels???

the first 16 barrels were shipped yesterday and the rest either today or tomorrow.

 

[Trey@IG]

the first 16 barrels were shipped yesterday and the rest either today or tomorrow.

whats going on with payment? are we just going to pay you when we pick them up?

 

[charliepapa]

short answer; yes. just in case there's an issue with shipping, or whatever, I didn't want to be holding a bunch of other people's money. If you want to pay me online or mail payment and have me ship it to you, just wait and I'll let y'all know when they get here. On the other hand, if you feel comfortable making payment now, just PM me and I'll get you the info now.

 

[bs875]

Attention those that are getting barrels AND having #1bambam fit your barrel to your kit

I will be meeting #1bambam in Gonzales at the EAPS match this Sunday. If you want me to take your barrel to #1bambam let me know or post about it here. Barrels are fairly heavy and this will save you shipping costs and pickup hassle. I will pick up your barrel at the same time I pick up mine and deliver it on Sunday (assuming barrel delivery before then). You are responsible for getting barrel payment to charliepapa and for getting the required parts from your kit to #1bambam. You can pay #1bambam for the work when you pick up your finished barrel/parts. The cost for the fitting is $50 and you need to also send him the following parts from your kit; front trunnion, gas block, rear sight block, front sight assembly along with all the little pins to hold them together. All of the parts will easily fit in a Priority Mail small flat rate box. I would spend a couple of extra dollars and insure them for $50 just in case. I'd also make sure you right down the numbers on your parts and include it with all of your information in the kit so #1bambam can keep track of who gets what.

On a related note we all owe charliepapa a big thank you for fronting the money for everyone's barrel. That's no small amount and dealing with pick ups and payment is a hassle at the very least. No group buy, like any good deed, goes unpunished.

 

[hunterjwm]

charliepapa thank you very much way beyond the call of duty. I sent you a pm this afternoon give me a call so we can settle up. Is fitting the barrels a major pain? I will gladly pay Bam Bam 50 bucks to fit my barrel but would really like to help if it all possible. If someone near Baton Rouge is planning on feeding their own and need some company please PM me.

 

[bs875]

FYI, Geaux Shooting's FFL is now on file with Nodak Spud. They do not have receivers in stock but will in a week or so. If you want custom selector markings be sure to order that. They said they can do an "S A R" marking which is not on their normal list.

 

[Bullet]

Attention those that are getting barrels AND having #1bambam fit your barrel to your kit

I will be meeting #1bambam in Gonzales at the EAPS match this Sunday. If you want me to take your barrel to #1bambam let me know or post about it here. Barrels are fairly heavy and this will save you shipping costs and pickup hassle. I will pick up your barrel at the same time I pick up mine and deliver it on Sunday (assuming barrel delivery before then). You are responsible for getting barrel payment to charliepapa and for getting the required parts from your kit to #1bambam. You can pay #1bambam for the work when you pick up your finished barrel/parts. The cost for the fitting is $50 and you need to also send him the following parts from your kit; front trunnion, gas block, rear sight block, front sight assembly along with all the little pins to hold them together. All of the parts will easily fit in a Priority Mail small flat rate box. I would spend a couple of extra dollars and insure them for $50 just in case. I'd also make sure you right down the numbers on your parts and include it with all of your information in the kit so #1bambam can keep track of who gets what.

On a related note we all owe charliepapa a big thank you for fronting the money for everyone's barrel. That's no small amount and dealing with pick ups and payment is a hassle at the very least. No group buy, like any good deed, goes unpunished.

$50.00 is and excellent price.

 

[VeedUp]

Attention those that are getting barrels AND having #1bambam fit your barrel to your kit

I will be meeting #1bambam in Gonzales at the EAPS match this Sunday. If you want me to take your barrel to #1bambam let me know or post about it here. Barrels are fairly heavy and this will save you shipping costs and pickup hassle. I will pick up your barrel at the same time I pick up mine and deliver it on Sunday (assuming barrel delivery before then). You are responsible for getting barrel payment to charliepapa and for getting the required parts from your kit to #1bambam. You can pay #1bambam for the work when you pick up your finished barrel/parts. The cost for the fitting is $50 and you need to also send him the following parts from your kit; front trunnion, gas block, rear sight block, front sight assembly along with all the little pins to hold them together. All of the parts will easily fit in a Priority Mail small flat rate box. I would spend a couple of extra dollars and insure them for $50 just in case. I'd also make sure you right down the numbers on your parts and include it with all of your information in the kit so #1bambam can keep track of who gets what.

On a related note we all owe charliepapa a big thank you for fronting the money for everyone's barrel. That's no small amount and dealing with pick ups and payment is a hassle at the very least. No group buy, like any good deed, goes unpunished.

I would like for my barrel to go to #1BamBam

 

[stag0608]

I would like for my barrel to go to #1BamBam

Me too!

 

[nola_]

Would an AKM receiver blank work with these? Is Radom a decent brand blank for $25 ?

Anyone have any input on this ? I am ignorant about AK's but am looking to
Convert over to them. Thanks.

 

[bs875]

Anyone have any input on this ? I am ignorant about AK's but am looking to
Convert over to them. Thanks.

It will work but it's still an untreated metal that will require some work. It's only slightly better than building from a flat IMO. The rails have to be welded in and the center support rivet installed, neither of which come with the blank. Then you have to heat treat the fire control holes. If you've never built a flat I wouldn't go this route either.

 

[asianpersuasion]

So the hoarder in me is winning. So it looks like Classic is the best place to order kits from? Also what are the benefits of ordering a Romy barrel rather than the US ones?

 

[bs875]

So the hoarder in me is winning. So it looks like Classic is the best place to order kits from? Also what are the benefits of ordering a Romy barrel rather than the US ones?

There are a lot of good options here.

http://armsofamerica.com/

The Romy barrel is chrome lined and supposedly hammer forged. If you look early in this thread I was advised away from a US barrel.

 

[asianpersuasion]

There are a lot of good options here.

http://armsofamerica.com/

The Romy barrel is chrome lined and supposedly hammer forged. If you look early in this thread I was advised away from a US barrel.

Thnks for the link. Now I want a damn Krink kit

 

[bs875]

short answer; yes. just in case there's an issue with shipping, or whatever, I didn't want to be holding a bunch of other people's money. If you want to pay me online or mail payment and have me ship it to you, just wait and I'll let y'all know when they get here. On the other hand, if you feel comfortable making payment now, just PM me and I'll get you the info now.

Will $100 cover the price of each barrel with shipping?

 

[Nomad.2nd]

My 2 came in today.

Demilled, unfired kits.

Standard rear sights.

 

[Bullet]

Same as Nomad 2nd described.

 

[Rakkasan]

Received (1 of 3 kits) today. Looks like it has never been shot. Demill had a few scuff marks but nothing major. Kit was from Classic Arms. Bolt carrier and cover matched.

 

[SGT_Kramer]

Why no pic of rear sight?? you know thats what most people wanna see...lol Yours looks very nice too.. Wish mine from copes would have come today but it looks like tomorrow.