Add folding stock to Bulgy AK-74?

[sellersm]

I've got a Bulgarian AK-74 with the 'plastic' furniture. I'd really like to add a folding stock to it...

I don't know a lot about 922r stuff, but aren't there some rules to be followed in order to add a folder stock?

How would I go about adding a folding stock?

Thanks.

[flan7211]

What kind of folding stock? Like a triangle or AK-100 series stock? Or a Tantal or tacticool?

[TriggerHappy]

I would talk to Bert at BPTacitcAl. If you want to get real fancy contact Jim Fuller @ Rifle Dynamics.

[sellersm]

Any kind really: triangle, Tantal wire folder, or something like this ATI: ATI AK Folding Stock (http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-1233/ATI-Stikeforce-stock-AKA3600/Detail)

Probably in order of preference would be triangle, something like the ATI and then lastly, the wire, Tantal-style.

[jreifsch80]

A tantal wire folder will not work with a forked ak74 rear trunnion it needs a solid akm trunnion but a Romanian or east German folder will work, or you could remove the rear trunnion and cut the right holes and drill the extra rivet holes to rivet in a left side folding stock (Russian and bulgy style) also you could use an ace folding stock

[zteknik]

Now did your Bulgy come with U.S. furniture?Or does it still have the arsenal stockset?
If it came imported with the original stockset-mind you as a whole gun not a parts kit-then It would be safe to say you can put on a Bulgy sidefolder or any other folder.
FYI the rivit pattern for the Bulgy sidefolder trunnion is the same as the fixed stock.

If however it came with a U.S. stock then technicly you need to put a U.S. made one back on.
I think KVAR has a U.S. sidefolder that just slips in like a regular stock.

[Great-Kazoo]

If you want to keep it simple and not have to change the trunnion you need one of these
http://riflestocks.com/store/product63.html

Or these depending what the trunnion is. This one requires cutting the top tang off
http://riflestocks.com/store/product61.html

If it is the top one touch bases with me, i have one somewhere in a parts bin.

Going with an Ace stock or one of the other mfg keeps you 922 compliant. If going with a com-bloc stock, you will need to add 1 more us mfg item. say flash hider, gas piston pistol grip. Something cost efficient to avoid running a nice outsourcing of your money.

[jreifsch80]

Here's some cool options

http://www.israeli-weapons.com/store/butt_stocks/p6.htm

[sellersm]

Those are cool! They look like the 'originals' that the ATI stocks are imitating.

I'm not 100% certain what's on my Bulgys, they're Century built imports, I think. I'll have to snap a few pics...

[jreifsch80]

Those century 74's are bulgy kits with us barrels built on nodaks, they sold for 400$ and were put on sale for 360$ they were a good buy when they were around.

The ati stocks are FAL para style which is exactly what the galil stocks are as well, the ones in the link I posted are the brand new poly coated israeli galil stocks and then I course the galil folder with an ar stock adaptor

[sellersm]

Yep, those are the ones. I've got two of 'em...

[jreifsch80]

Those are nice, I have a template to mod the receiver for a bulgy left side folder and AK-builder has a very nice reproduction of the bulgy side folder trunnion, stock and hardware for a very reasonable price

[Skukripion]

I really like these Polish side folding stocks, someone used to sell them on ebay, he is out.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e8/ak47nut/akphotos5/BERYL1.jpg

[zteknik]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=306059218
Direct from Poland and he's a trustworthy seller
Also--- http://www.robertrtg.com/ak.html He's the cheapest and sold out for now,but he does get them in quite frequently.Also a good seller.

[Skukripion]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=306059218
Direct from Poland and he's a trustworthy seller
Also--- http://www.robertrtg.com/ak.html He's the cheapest and sold out for now,but he does get them in quite frequently.Also a good seller.

Dude, thanks!!! I'm getting more.

[Skukripion]

Here's a Bugly with Beryl stock.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/slayer241991/Guns/100_0438.jpg

[zteknik]

Dude, thanks!!! I'm getting more.

Polish is my specialty ;)

FYI -you might have to re do the plastic on the arms,and the butpads might be a bit beat up but they were issued items.Not raly a big dael to fix unless the butpads are compleatly whipped.You could always ask for a good condition one and ask if your not satisfied with it can you send it back.

The ones from Poland,of course would be harder to ship back but from what I hear their in realitively good condition.Just the arms need re doing.

[zteknik]

Here's a Bugly with Beryl stock.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/slayer241991/Guns/100_0438.jpg
Now that looks nice!![Beer]
Almost looks like a Tantal.

[Mendocino]

[snip]...
I think KVAR has a U.S. sidefolder that just slips in like a regular stock.

I talked to KVAR about adding the side folder to an Arsenal a while back and they sated that it needed some light machining to fit.

[sellersm]

Here's a Bugly with Beryl stock.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/slayer241991/Guns/100_0438.jpg

I like that!!

[zteknik]

I talked to KVAR about adding the side folder to an Arsenal a while back and they sated that it needed some light machining to fit.
Piece of cake!
You probably just have to sand/file down the sides a bit to get a nice snug fit.You want to be able to tap it in lightly with a hammer to get it to go in,but not where you realy have to muscle it in.Too loose and it wobbles

[jreifsch80]

That bulgy 74 looks good with a beryl stock, bob, you still need to build your polish under folder 74 ;)

[zteknik]

That will probably be one of my winter projects Justin.
I have to bird dog the parts first which in actuality for me is the most fun ;)