Got an idea and need some advice to make sure that I am not missing or forgetting anything.
I recently installed a UTG rail kit on my AK, making the latch that secures the upper front grip obsolete. Now the idea is to remove the front sight and the portion of the front sight block that is elevated above the gas tube. Step two would be to mount a rail extending half-way over the receiver, but that’s beside the point.
From what I can tell, unless too much material is removed, the front sight block should still hold the gas tube just fine. The real question is – what tools would suffice? My budget allows for quite a bit, but I don’t want to spend more than K on this project. I was thinking about a good hand-held grinder for the basic removal and a dremel tool for finishing touches. What worries me is the fact that the metal is tempered, could I ruin the temper with this removal?
There is more to this project than described, but I already have most of the answers for everything except this phase. If you are seriously interested in either helping or participating (Northern VA), e-mail me directly: rmerenov@yahoo.com.
So, any tips, suggestions, warnings, or advice? Thanks everyone.
Here is the Robinson’s version that is similar to what I am trying to do: http://www.robarm.com/vepr_ktr.htm
PS. Leave out the questions "why don’t you just buy the VEPR?" I have my reasons.
1. I do have a flat-top (A3) AR. Plus a another dozen guns – some modded, some left stock. 
2. I am not doing this because of a cheap rail. I am doing this because it is an AK 47 – as in designed in 1947, as in it’s time for a serious redesign (even AK-102 mod barely changed anything).
3. Again, this is just one of several mods. Eventually I plan to build the entire rifle from scratch. But for the time being I want to see what works, what doesn’t, and what can be improved.
4. Thank you all for your quick responses!
PS. The gas tube latch does become obsolete because the grip uses screws to pull the top and bottom halves together. The gas tube is held securely in place. Plus this is just a temporary solution until I come up with something better for the grip system.
PSS. No airsoft parts on my guns. Funny! I will never pay 0 for something I can buy for 0, but I do not resort to installing airsoft parts on real guns.
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