Also, Rainier Arms sells some great stuff and they offer military and LEO discounts (you just have to register - http://www.rainierarms.com/leo-mil-discounts/). They have some good options and they'll be cheaper than the Noveske (but minus the gas block). I actually ordered my 8.5" ultramatch...
Maybe someone already mentioned this but the Noveske barrel you're considering also comes with a pinned low profile gas block. Plus, everyone knows Noveske is quality...
A friend of mine has traded several firearms (mostly AKs) on here and the one he traded most recently ended up being used in a crime(s). Well, the FBI showed up at his work asking him who he trades with, what he trades, how often, etc. Needless to say, my buddy was scared $#!+less. However, the...
Hayata - that finish looks great! Diggin' the high gloss! I used a low gloss poly on mine and the black/brown mix to make mine look a little more used and grungy looking. I mean, it's an AK... it's gotta look banged up!
I finished my handguards myself by mixing a black and a brown stain. I like the wood look but I was always tempted to get the Midwest Industries rail system for the M92. Good luck with whatever you decide!
I was at the [KD] range while I was in the Marine Corps and a new boot from another unit next to me was loading his rifle mags in backwards. I went off on him... every Marine a rifleman, my @$$!
I was at a shooting range and the lady next to me had her Atlanta PD range bag with her. I notice she's having a lot of trouble and when I look over she asked me if I could give her a hand. It turns out she was loading the rounds in backwards. I asked how long she had been a police officer and...