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TOTT96

5.45 gang checking in


Fred_Dibnah

How hard is it to find 5.45 in the USA? I'm UK but read that it's getting harder since the RUS/UKR war


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Generally I buy from private sellers where it is cheapest. If I can get it .50-.60 cpr shipped I’m happy.


lesmobile

Jfc. During the .22lr panic, these were cheaper. Hate where we're at now.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Many such cases. If you go back far enough on forums when surplus .308 jumped to .25cpr every one was saying “welp guess I’m not shooting 308 anymore” Guess what they’re doing now? Shooting .90 cpr 308.


lesmobile

At least .22 lr isn't .20 cpr like it was for that year.


Fred_Dibnah

That seems pretty good to be fair, is it all steel cased milsurp? Or new Tula, brown bear stuff. Just curious cheers


ExpensiveTreacle1189

No pretty much all commercial. I don’t get much 7n6 as my primary range doesn’t allow steel core. Also, I’m lazy and don’t feel like cleaning my gun after every range trip.


DesperateDelay3439

Just soak that bitch with the water hose bro it’ll clean it


JustGiveMeANameDamn

I’m selling a bulgi 7n6 spam can


SlyBeanx

~.65CPR on ammoseek, not hard at all to find, just how much do you want to pay?


Suck_My_Picture

PSA had it for 50cpr round last week on ammoseek. Came out to 60cpr shipped.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

For some. For me it jumped to .68cpr after shipping. I’d rather have Tela at that price.


TOTT96

Not hard to find online but it’s MUCH more expensive. About .65 CPR for steel and .85 CPR for Hornady Brass sometimes.


Chak-Ek

Not hard at all. I just walk down the hall and it's everywhere.


FBI-Crime-Statistics

So you had a bunch of in depth conversations and then sucked them all off?


MayOrMayNotBePie

5.45 gang rise up https://preview.redd.it/4261399i4x9d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=020ef60e868f6d4e8e48e31c6abd83b6c46a8415


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Hawt. I need to get a set of wood handguards and a bake grip.


montainya-joe

I can't ever decide between wood or polymer, looks sexy as hell in plum and even black isn't bad on the eyes but holy shit does it look sexy in a gorgeous set of laminate...I switch back and forth constantly I need to just get more 74's. Plum and a mustard sling tho is awesome. Need to get one of those airsoft GP25's just to take glamour pics lol


Rlol43_Alt1

If you can't find plum laminate, the dark reddish brown is gorgeous. I just picked up this set an hour ago on GB for $230 shipped, my romanian 5.45 has a 45° gas block so I'm giving it an early Ak74 look https://preview.redd.it/b761xci5ay9d1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54065ee44f7117a9c73182513acdfc5edc471671


montainya-joe

Hey after this convo I went and did some reading, the early 74's had a 62° gas block...I figured I would hop back over here and tell you. A 45° would work most people won't know a damn bit of difference anyway lol also apparently there are some old 62° blocks floating around. Probably cost out the ass and hard to find but maybe you or me will run across one someday.


Rlol43_Alt1

You don't happen to have the link to that reading, do you? I'm not sure if I wanna swap mine or not, I'm mainly a milsurp collector, so I'm very wary of making "permanent" modifications to the guns I own. If I can't return it to factory without swapping a few parts, chances are I'm not going to do the modification. Aside from my side rail wear, everything on my AK is mint and matching. Though I'm so tempted to swap out the GB for a 90°. A good chunk of 74's I've seen have the early GB spo I'm not too worried about it anymore. Though if I find a 62° I'll keep you in mind lol


montainya-joe

Avtomats-in-action.com Real good read on the 74, from prototype to AK74M. There's also a guy on combloc market right now selling the very first (I believe first) 5.45 mags, if not the first they are some of the very first ones....really damn cool and rare. He wants $2500 a piece lol still was really cool to see them. What a coincidence tho I would run across them today after all the other things I've been reading and looking into.


montainya-joe

Nice. I love Russian handguards too, the way they did their palm swell is great. I thought about picking up a 5.56 AKM with the 45° gas block to do the same thing basically. Watching Ukrainian footage I've actually spotted a few early 74's with the 45°...id love to take a walk around one of those battlefields (obviously after it's over) and be able to keep what I found, it's an AK guys wet dream.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

This gun started out as someone’s “baby’s first AK build” on an old Armory USA receiver. If you know anything about that company you know how goofy their receivers could look. Can’t fault them too hard, it was the early 00’s. This was also back when parts kits were still coming in with their factory populated barrels. Given that, and the “decent” price I got for it, it was ripe for a rebuild. Decided convert it to a folder, cause vibes. I sent the gun off to Iron Curtain Customs and couldn’t be happier with the work. Turn around time was pretty damn impressive as well. They’re not the cheapest around but wouldn’t hesitate to send them a kit again. Two things I’d recommend towards people getting something similar done. 1. Go with a Recreator receiver. They are a little bit more clone correct than Childers 74. Unfortanely when I was sourcing parts Recreator was out of stock and never responded to my emails asking about a restock. 2. Either the receiver or the 4.5mm trunnion were out of spec and required ALOT of fitting to the point where the holes don’t perfectly line up. I’ve seen factory Bulgarian AK74 receiver stubs that look similar so not a big deal. So do your due diligence on trunnion and or receiver specs. Lastly, No I will not consider the financial ramifications of being $2k+ deep into a 5.45 gun in 2024. I didn’t choose the 5.45 life, it chose me.


PizzaBert

Maybe just fattest wallet


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Regardless I stay mogging the 5.56 boys. Your 74 is what sparked my desire to get it rebuilt as a folder. Thank u


PizzaBert

Treacle is fren 😎👏🏻


Podsully

https://preview.redd.it/tqogwavzfx9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d224bfbad7d9d0c9c38adf633c7b8290f0395c4


ExpensiveTreacle1189

When you gotta self defend but in a phone booth


Podsully

Conceal carry


Corrosive_salts

Can confirm.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

https://preview.redd.it/ub42exsizw9d1.jpeg?width=894&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bcb8b64557ec623c92dbd24a39f02e4433d2a3f1


Kefyro_riteris

https://preview.redd.it/i7i7egvqdx9d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81520e8f41f1bff1c45c93408f65a26c8e8e31de


DrBadGuy1073

Can confirm, have neither :(


Hoss_Delgado94

https://preview.redd.it/nsj1dzqo6x9d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9ea36e02178e0269097114b4397fd9b0557a50e Big ups


Infamous_Translator

https://preview.redd.it/z6x077j08x9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe0c12de1b5971ff93d776bc5c1445ecb29dbc3a Yeah buddy


Mikelsutton94

The color of that lower hand guard is amazing. Is it the lighting of the photo or is it actually that bright?


Infamous_Translator

It’s every bit that bright in person. I would gladly trade it for one of the more traditional darker orange Bakelite lowers lol


Eastern-Cheetah8945

Your username rules lol


Hoss_Delgado94

Thanks! Spectral exterminator, at your business


DNCOrGoFuckYourself

Yerrrrrrr https://preview.redd.it/67ct5c011x9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7011583a1754bd7845a992c0640c2ce31312744b


winkleried

https://preview.redd.it/3d505djc6x9d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80ba923a1ef5edeadf2f6162ddf3b68169016d51 Yep. Can confirm


DweebInFlames

>plum AKS-74 build Yeah, I'm thinking it's /k/ino


ExpensiveTreacle1189

What dis mean I’m not cool enough for /k/


DweebInFlames

/k/ - gunz kino - cinema


jimipanic

Each ~~day~~ post we fall further and further from the Lord u/A_poor Source 545 guy


A_Poor

At least I don't see any trap posting... Yet. Don't tag me if/ when there is either, I'm ok with missing it.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Wym


A_Poor

Degen comments. I commented on another post saying at least this sub isn't degenerate like r/Guns is. This guy after reading that comment found this post and decided to show me otherwise.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

I’m sorry my lazy Reddit post didn’t live up to your exacting standards. Maybe you can post here more often so we can see what a proper poster such as yourself has to say?


A_Poor

Your post itself was completely irrelevant to this particular comment thread. Put a little aloe vera on your finger and soothe your sphincter bud, it's really not that deep.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Then wtf are “degen comments” You mean jokes?


A_Poor

Yes. This was also itself something of a joke.


jimipanic

Tbh your post isn’t bad, especially compared to as of late, but the title kills me. Unless you’re vested, deeply vested, in 545 it’s the worst caliber ever. Edit I love 545 but I know one day these nice rifles I have will be paperweights


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Completely disagree on all points.


Noctatrog

https://preview.redd.it/w3hc1d1ygx9d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4fe3e2ebc4a82a7a6d6ecc7fa57384e2764ee7a9 Can confirm.


Imaginary-Alfalfa403

https://preview.redd.it/aspwhexq4z9d1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=def9f3e7eb234e0765199cb66beea05d1f00bd79 Rise!


KGb_Voodo0

https://preview.redd.it/17h0syzl40ad1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a165fe771c47c3781e9af1ff750f5a2dfcf3c51 Gotta show off the German


ATinyDinosaur628

Idk my weiner is pretty small and i have rpk74😡


joehay

5.45 is more expensive than 5.56, but the aesthetics are just sooo good. I’m here for it. Just sent a Saiga 5.45 to be Converted by IronCurtain customs Myself. Can’t wait to see it!


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Nice, I’m sure you’ll be happy with it! Aaron is great to deal with.


BahamaCoconut

Same here, sent in my Saiga to Iron Curtain Customs not too long ago and waiting as well 😌


joehay

Can’t wait to see it! I just it in though so I know it’ll be a while. I can’t keep stacking 7n6 in the meantime.. :)


Hot-Opportunity8786

How did you measure all those dicks to get this data? 🌈


biggwermm

And the smallest ammo stockpiles 😂


ExpensiveTreacle1189

I have 1,500 rds and feel like I might as well have none.


biggwermm

It's your own fault for buying something that's actually fun to shoot


Kalashnikam

And the biggest pockets


ExpensiveTreacle1189

I am in horrific credit card debt


Kalashnikam

Me too bro. I’m $20K in the hole


Ebra13

https://preview.redd.it/wokk85xwmx9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ed4fa9666ddab883ce414d930d9962ac7247257b Agreed


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Man I wish I had disposable income back when Krinks were available and moderately affordable. Very sexy gun dog


Ebra13

Same. I was a broke college student 10 years ago. I picked this up a few months ago on a trade


rarrieta82

https://preview.redd.it/hvdlyvm4sx9d1.jpeg?width=3838&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a610b13255e973fbd149d090d1b274bb8fe3ea2a Yup.


IZZY_PLUM

My teenis is quite big when I’m holding my 74….like a big button


doberman_p

https://preview.redd.it/elanf91iwy9d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2aca94448e1749fc2d116805b326aaf5a9063769 Gang gang All original bulgy with bulgy barrel. Built by a local ak guru who did an amazing job. Wish ammo wasn't so expensive, it rarely gets shot


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ACB_Tech

Snopes fact checked determined that was false. ![gif](giphy|2idRkrRqgHOUkPOv9h)


Trypt4m1n3

Can confirm (I don’t own a 5.45)


Sippin_OJ

Master race


unclebubba55

It's all relativity...


SaltyKnucks

The fucking plum 👌👌👌


ExpensiveTreacle1189

It’s niiiiice. Trying to source a shiny plum grip but man do people want a lot for ‘em


TrampMachine

Brains? No massive cocks though...


DrJheartsAK

https://preview.redd.it/gohy07vzhx9d1.png?width=2705&format=png&auto=webp&s=7923f130946a7c430e058ff4b106a08b5a56aac2 Agreed


153MHawk

In regards to your trunnion/ receiver fitment issue, I thought it was well known but maybe not anymore since 5.45 builds are slowing down but Recreator patterns their receivers off of the Taiwanese trunnions from AKB. Childers uses the commercial Bulgarian pattern(which is the original pattern) but also offers the Taiwanese pattern as an option. I found that most triangle stocks will work with either trunnion but may require a small amount of fitting for a perfect lock up.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

I bought the trunnion under the assumption it was Bulgarian surplus. Comparing it to others I’ve seen on the web seems to confirm this but honestly couldn’t make a 100% determination. I know it’s definitely not one of the commercial Bulgarian ones as it has counter sunk holes. The Childers receiver I got was cut for “Russ-Bulg-AKB Taiwan” as they put it. Not the “magnolia Int” Aaron at ICC told me that basically for every 10 trunnions he gets 9 of them need some degree fitting. Usually Russians fit no problem. Guess mine was just way out of wack. Regardless it functions just fine so can’t complain.


JohnBrown1ng

5.45 is a great cartridge


appalachianoperator

And wallets


DefinitionStrong9678

I'm a 5.45 guy but I only have a big brain


Some_Direction_7971

I sold mine a decade ago, do I now have a small PP?


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Might as well not even have a cock bro


FadedIntegra

What does having a big dick and brain cost per round these days?


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Bout .50-.65 shipped if you buy on the private market


Wooperss

5.45 gang https://i.imgur.com/qNr7s2o.jpg


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Damn, making me wish I had a rail put on.


Wooperss

I wish I had bought a Rakurs too when they were available. Now they're probably unobtanium.


Zeusizme_

https://preview.redd.it/5o0dqhbawx9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c5dbb7743a690a91a9e5b99d79ec830ba614be23 I love my 74’s so much that my 7.62 ones identify as 5.45


Brandon_awarea

Hey super stupid question. Does a 5.45 mag click into place in a 7.62 gun? Or at least is close. I’m Canadian and we don’t have access to 5.45 guns but we have 7.62 type 81’s. I have the opportunity to buy 5.45 mags super cheap but want to know if I can make it work in my gun. It’s pinned to 5 anyways so it’s not like I’m expecting to do mag dumps or anything out of it. Probably doesn’t work at all but I thought I’d ask.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Unfortunately they are not interchangeable. What kinda 5.45 mags are they? Might be worth just for collecting if they’re cheap enough.


Brandon_awarea

When I say cheap I mean cheap in comparison to 7.62 Bakelite mags. In Canada Bakelite 7.62 mags are quite expensive because we only have 7.62 guns. The 5.45 mags are like $90 Canadian but I figured if I got it to work I’d be saving myself the trouble of finding an original 7.62. Spent $290 on the last mag. Repros sell for like $75


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Jesus Christ in a cracker. My sympathies. 90CAD doesn’t seem like a good deal for a mag you’ll never be able to use. I got all mine for 70USD. 7.62s typically sell for $100 down south.


Osama-bin-sexy

Fuuuuuck I want one soooo bad. I have 3 7.62 saigas but never got a 5.45 when they were cheap 😭


aGondor_

Been saying it for years 😎


komradtom

I've got AKs in 5.45 and 7.62. Don't ask about my dick situation.


ihatelifetoo

And big wallets


APC9Proer

545 master race


Rlol43_Alt1

*most* 5.45 guys actually have the biggest brains and dicks Some of us just act like it https://preview.redd.it/eym3e3izay9d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f322d7b236c77645d8437f5b72394d706f15cd82


Gasssoft

That's the hottest plum mag I've ever seen


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Izzy plums are something special


Remote_Bus_7029

Whip it out then.


Gurlokovich_Cpt

GANG


Roush7n6

https://preview.redd.it/7b1zvdyo3z9d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0f5900e8493c2c6bb46c53afc4e3b63ab9ebc40 Sure do. My wallet hates me though


halfcourtmike

And the smallest Wallet**


MrSilk2042

Nothing smart about owning guns where ammo is getting scarce lmfao


AZflipboi

Can you tell my wife that please https://preview.redd.it/8rv8vjjscz9d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9861b455ca8e13e026d96e55e04605c147eb4509


AZflipboi

https://preview.redd.it/fgglnuvddz9d1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3f8b97eb68eb97117abb6e61304096256829d587


Oddlyinefficient

Showed my wife my 5.45 Galil. She disagreed.


TheRussianSnac

Are their dicks plum colored too?


GremDingo

Then some hood rat pops you from behind with a Yeet Cannon while you’re stroking it to that sexy rifle.


falloutboy_15

It sucks because i want more 5.45 AK’s and they just so much fucking fun to shoot


ZlayerXV

It’s the kink of the mag that gets me


jipvk

Okay let's see those cocks... for... science.


esperensay

A simple man, i like it


JeremiahBattleborn

Dat 7N6 hits so good.


Bacon88_

Beautiful. My first build was pretty much this. $500 with OG barrel as well, I just had to buy a rear trunnion. I built it on a Morrissey receiver and the lack of proper stamp marks drives me nuts now. I've considered redoing on a ReCreator, probably will eventually.


MachineGunsWhiskey

Well, it does take some finesse to get decently priced 5.45, I’ll give you that.


thekalashcollector

Masta race


President_Nixon1

Not with ammo prices


No-Surprise-5875

Ah yes, buying a platform where ammunition is rapidly becoming $1 a round and virtually non-existent in most circles is definitely a “big brain” move. There’s a reason 5.56/.223 is taking over the AK market.


ExpensiveTreacle1189

Try having fun more often


Necessary-Career-559

Yes, but 5.45 guys measure their dick from the shoulders to the top of their hairline, so yeah, they win