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Old 01-04-2007, 05:05 AM
cntrailrider cntrailrider is offline
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You're fine, absolutely. You can even bend them in a little by hand if you want. I've built about 10 using TAPCO flats on a home-made jig (from square tubing) my corners didn't look nearly as nice/sharp as yours.

The reason I mention bending it in by hand is to be sure your FCG pins & selector lever reach far enough over, to engage the right side. You don't want any 'bulges' top to bottom nor front to back

You might want to visit http://www.akfiles.com/forums/ gunsmithing and Build It Yourself forum. You'll find the answer to every AK question you can think of. Excellent resource, many experienced (50+ completed) builders

Good luck - AK building is ADDICTIVE

Steve in El Paso
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