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Posted: 4/14/2008 4:23:53 PM EDT

I just got a WASR-10 underfolder this weekend. It came with the cheesy black plastic handguards (I believe it was imported by Century). I'd like the wood ones. I think it looks better and feels more comfortable.

What do I need to do to ensure that the rifle is still compliant with the import regulations? By that I mean the 10-part rule (922r).

Sorry, new to AK's...

Posted: 4/14/2008 5:35:33 PM EDT

[#1]

The 16 countable parts in a AK with a muzzle device. No more than 10 of these parts may be imported.

(1) Receiver
(2) Barrel
(3) Trunnion
(4) Muzzle attachments
(5) Bolt
(6) Bolt carrier
(7) Gas piston
(8) Trigger
(9) Hammer
(10) Disconnecter
(11) Buttstock
(12) Pistol grip
(13) Forearm handguards
(14) Magazine body
(15) Follower
(16) Floorplate

Posted: 4/14/2008 8:05:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Your rifle probably contains the following U.S.-made compliance parts:

Muzzle attachment
Gas piston
Trigger
Hammer
Disconnector
Pistol grip

If that is the case, you can replace the forearm handguards with whatever you want.

Posted: 4/15/2008 4:14:02 AM EDT

[#3]

Thanks, guys. Is it safe to say that to make sure I stay within the compliance regulations any parts I swap into the rifle should be US-made? Under the regulations, is it the more US-made parts, the better?

Posted: 4/15/2008 4:18:29 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Thanks, guys. Is it safe to say that to make sure I stay within the compliance regulations any parts I swap into the rifle should be US-made? Under the regulations, is it the more US-made parts, the better?

No just the minimum requirements, usually six for a stamped, five for a milled.

Posted: 4/15/2008 4:27:42 AM EDT

[#5]

Now I'm confused (no coffee yet).

Posted: 4/15/2008 7:52:44 AM EDT

[#6]

No just the minimum requirements, usually six for a stamped, five for a milled.

Elaborating on the above a bit:

The 16 countable parts of an AK rifle. No more than 10 of these parts may be imported.

(1) Receiver
(2) Barrel
(3) Trunnion
(4) Muzzle attachments(flash hiders, brakes, barrel extensions, barrel nuts)
(5) Bolt
(6) Bolt carrier
(7) Gas piston
(8) Trigger
(9) Hammer
(10) Disconnecter
(11) Buttstock
(12) Pistol grip
(13) Forearm handguards
(14) Magazine body
(15) Follower
(16) Floorplate

The underlined parts are the most commonly available U.S. manufactured parts.

On a typical stamped receiver rifle you need to replace 5 parts with no muzzle attachment and 6 parts with a muzzle attachment.

On a typical milled recevier rifle you need to replace 4 parts with no muzzle attachment and 5 parts with a muzzle attachment, because there isn't a barrel trunion, it is part of the receiver.

When building an AK pistol, these regulations do not apply. You can not have a stock or forward pistol grip on a pistol.

www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=80

Posted: 4/15/2008 8:28:04 AM EDT

[#7]

wow - I thought it was 3 parts had to be us... luckily My mags and muzzle break are us 9 imported parts total... lol

Posted: 4/15/2008 2:33:49 PM EDT

[#8]

So if I'm going to change anything, is it better to err on the side of caution and make sure I use US-made stuff?

Posted: 4/15/2008 6:55:53 PM EDT

[#9]

There isn't any harm in having extra U.S.-made parts. There isn't any benefit in having extra U.S.-made parts either though...

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