MAG-K-001: Unqiue Magpul AK build

Travis of Magpul put together a very cool AK/Saiga. Click to expand the photos:

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Two charging handles. Handles from Bushmaster ACR/Masada

-It is a Saiga cut to 12″ and threaded 1/2 28 right in front of the Russian threads and SBRed with a AAC M42000

-The charging system is something I came up with about 2 years ago before all the other ones you see out there. As you can see from the left side the dust cover is not as open. Yes those are ACR charging handles that I cut and welded on to the carrier.
They do reciprocate which it seems some people have a problem with… why I haven’t a clue… its an AK?!

-Extended custom trigger finger Mag release and Safety

-Ace MIAD grip adapter

-CTR with cheek riser.

-Ultimak scout and lower rail (I welded the locking tabs in for a tighter fit.)

-Aimpoint T-1

-I drilled and tapped the Pig nose adaptor for a sling stud for the MS2 Sling.

-As for the Ranger plates I just took PMAG plates and mashed them on and modified the tab to fit. they will stay on even you don’t mod the tab.

Since this is a one of a kind AK we have deemed it the MAG-K

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Very nice. Travis made this clear it is a once off project not a production rifle.

From AR15.com via. Kaiservontexas’ Musings

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  1. E.Pwrote on January 03rd, 2012 at 8:37 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    I have admired the AK in terms of its engineering but have shied away from it due to its terrorist uses. But this beauty has it all. Magpul goodies and rock solid reliability. Mr.K in Russia would be proud!

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  2. m1lkwrote on September 05th, 2011 at 2:23 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    keep that crap off my AK

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  3. mikewrote on August 28th, 2011 at 1:20 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    its ok i made a much more interesting build though

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  4. Maverick831wrote on June 16th, 2010 at 5:55 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    I 2nd that. What chest rig is that?

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  5. Hankwrote on March 20th, 2010 at 12:58 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    What chest rig is that?

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  6. JPwrote on March 10th, 2010 at 1:14 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    The sling is the Magpul MS2.

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  7. Jakewrote on February 27th, 2010 at 8:02 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Which harness is used in that picture?

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  8. Deniswrote on February 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    magnificent project!
    can I ask Mr. Travis to contact me? Have a some question about this modernization.
    Thank you

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  9. Ry Joneswrote on July 03rd, 2009 at 11:35 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    it’s the same. Don’t weld it up like they did – that the fore-end slides is part of the design. You can also order direct from Ultimak.com.

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  10. Mcnabwrote on July 03rd, 2009 at 11:03 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Sorry for being such a firearm newbie, but is this the exact rail used? http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=21713/Product/AK_47_MULTI_RAIL_FOREND_SYSTEM___SCOUT_MOUNT

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    • Steveresponded to Mcnab on July 03rd, 2009 at 11:07 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

      Mcnab, hard to say. I am sure it will work just as well if it is not the same.

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  11. Uhrich USAFwrote on February 24th, 2009 at 7:35 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    This is an amazing creation, out of curiosity how long did this masterpiece take to build and is it possible to see a recreation of this for sale at any point in time?

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    • Steveresponded to Uhrich USAF on February 24th, 2009 at 7:55 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

      Uhrich, they said they will not be making any of the parts available for sale :(

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  12. Ry Joneswrote on December 29th, 2008 at 3:29 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    jdun1911: the UltiMAK replaces the AK gas tube. You need to look at how the UltiMAK mounts; since it is bolted to the barrel, it is as stable as it gets.

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  13. jdun1911wrote on December 23rd, 2008 at 8:42 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Never liked the idea of putting optic on an AK gas tube. They aren’t stable enough to hold zero.

    I believe LaRue made an optic mount that replaced the rear sight. It probably the second most stable place other then mounting it on the side of the receiver.

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  14. Jessewrote on December 23rd, 2008 at 2:09 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    With the exception of the dual charging handles and cutting and threading the barrel most of that can be done pretty easily by a decent do it yourselfer once they get the right parts.

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  1. m1lkwrote on September 05th, 2011 at 2:23 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    keep that crap off my AK

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  2. JPwrote on March 10th, 2010 at 1:14 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    The sling is the Magpul MS2.

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  3. Jakewrote on February 27th, 2010 at 8:02 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Which harness is used in that picture?

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  4. Hankwrote on March 20th, 2010 at 12:58 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    What chest rig is that?

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  5. mikewrote on August 28th, 2011 at 1:20 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    its ok i made a much more interesting build though

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  6. E.Pwrote on January 03rd, 2012 at 8:37 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    I have admired the AK in terms of its engineering but have shied away from it due to its terrorist uses. But this beauty has it all. Magpul goodies and rock solid reliability. Mr.K in Russia would be proud!

    Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  7. Deniswrote on February 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    magnificent project!
    can I ask Mr. Travis to contact me? Have a some question about this modernization.
    Thank you

    Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  8. Maverick831wrote on June 16th, 2010 at 5:55 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    I 2nd that. What chest rig is that?

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  9. Ry Joneswrote on July 03rd, 2009 at 11:35 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    it’s the same. Don’t weld it up like they did – that the fore-end slides is part of the design. You can also order direct from Ultimak.com.

    Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  10. Ry Joneswrote on December 29th, 2008 at 3:29 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    jdun1911: the UltiMAK replaces the AK gas tube. You need to look at how the UltiMAK mounts; since it is bolted to the barrel, it is as stable as it gets.

    Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  11. jdun1911wrote on December 23rd, 2008 at 8:42 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Never liked the idea of putting optic on an AK gas tube. They aren’t stable enough to hold zero.

    I believe LaRue made an optic mount that replaced the rear sight. It probably the second most stable place other then mounting it on the side of the receiver.

    Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  12. Uhrich USAFwrote on February 24th, 2009 at 7:35 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    This is an amazing creation, out of curiosity how long did this masterpiece take to build and is it possible to see a recreation of this for sale at any point in time?

    Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • Steveresponded to Uhrich USAF on February 24th, 2009 at 7:55 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

      Uhrich, they said they will not be making any of the parts available for sale :(

      Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  13. Mcnabwrote on July 03rd, 2009 at 11:03 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Sorry for being such a firearm newbie, but is this the exact rail used? http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=21713/Product/AK_47_MULTI_RAIL_FOREND_SYSTEM___SCOUT_MOUNT

    Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • Steveresponded to Mcnab on July 03rd, 2009 at 11:07 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

      Mcnab, hard to say. I am sure it will work just as well if it is not the same.

      Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  14. Jessewrote on December 23rd, 2008 at 2:09 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    With the exception of the dual charging handles and cutting and threading the barrel most of that can be done pretty easily by a decent do it yourselfer once they get the right parts.

    Please rate this comment: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

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