7.62x39 AR advice

[Boondoggle]

Been looking at building an x39 for a bit and it seemed like the issue for the AR platform has been the magazine.  I've seen some positive comments on some new mag entries on the market but would like some sage advice before I commit. The AK platform has never interested me but the round sure does. 

[Armed Eye Doc]

I have a 7.62x39 build with D&H mags.  I have had no problems with magazine feed at all.  There is a thread in the @MoriartiArmaments part of the forum.

I say build with confidence and shoot the crap out of it.

[Boondoggle]

Thank you sir. I'll give that a look. Goofy question of the day, why hasn't Pmag produced a x39 mag to lite the AR platform fire?  Is it that complicated an engineering issue that makes metal a requirement?

[edgecrusher]

C products makes a good x39 mag

[sketch]

this^^^ 

the pmag is a good question, i believe its not cost effective to re tool an entire shop for one cal. but i bet they are working on it.. 

[shepp]

1 hour ago, Armed Eye Doc said:

I have a 7.62x39 build with D&H mags.  I have had no problems with magazine feed at all.  There is a thread in the @MoriartiArmaments part of the forum.

I say build with confidence and shoot the crap out of it.

Robo has two great threads on it too I think they’re under black rifles

Stoner also makes good mags I own two of each in all three brands

[98Z5V]

MagPul already makes AK mags, so it would he kind of a combination of the standard p-mag top and the AK mag lower, below the top.  Would be good. 

[Robocop1051]

The x39 build... my secret passion in the AR-15. I honestly believe our hatred of the Commies, and mistrust of the AK’s, has forced us to forget about the raw power of the Red .30 cal. 

If I could afford to shoot (and stock up on) .300Blk I would ditch the x39 today. I appreciate its refinement, and diversity, but not it’s cost. 

The two things you need to pay attention to are the bolt and the magazines. Most of the flaws have been ironed out over the last 5 years. Just don’t cheap out on those two parts and we’ll help you figure everything else out as you build.