rl_lp2 Posted August 14, 2022 at 09:01 PM Share Posted August 14, 2022 at 09:01 PM Hey all, does anyone know of a gunsmith in Chicagoland that could drill a dust cover for the install of a Picatinny rail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsstelly Posted September 25, 2022 at 05:00 AM Share Posted September 25, 2022 at 05:00 AM I knew one but he moved to another city......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted September 25, 2022 at 06:57 PM Share Posted September 25, 2022 at 06:57 PM Law weapons in Naperville has a decent ‘smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofthanos Posted October 28, 2022 at 12:49 AM Share Posted October 28, 2022 at 12:49 AM There’s the Gun Doctor in Roselle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeckler Posted January 16, 2023 at 02:41 PM Share Posted January 16, 2023 at 02:41 PM Great Guns Armory - Paul is excellent. located in Plainfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whysitsocold Posted January 7, 2024 at 07:18 PM Share Posted January 7, 2024 at 07:18 PM Old thread but +1 for Paul over at great guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted January 7, 2024 at 08:37 PM Share Posted January 7, 2024 at 08:37 PM Did the OP ever get that cover drilled? I'm guessing this is for an AK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whysitsocold Posted January 7, 2024 at 10:27 PM Share Posted January 7, 2024 at 10:27 PM On 1/7/2024 at 2:37 PM, mikew said: Did the OP ever get that cover drilled? I'm guessing this is for an AK? Not sure but if it’s for an AK, dust cover pic rail isn’t the best option. Side mount holds zero best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted January 8, 2024 at 04:45 PM Share Posted January 8, 2024 at 04:45 PM On 1/7/2024 at 4:27 PM, Whysitsocold said: Not sure but if it’s for an AK, dust cover pic rail isn’t the best option. Side mount holds zero best. I get that. But I looked and there are interesting dust cover options out there. Not every AK-style has a side rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted January 8, 2024 at 05:52 PM Share Posted January 8, 2024 at 05:52 PM Any machine shop should be able to handle that job. I'm pretty sure that you wouldn't need a gunsmith with an FFL to work on a dust cover as long as it's detached from the receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whysitsocold Posted January 9, 2024 at 12:24 AM Share Posted January 9, 2024 at 12:24 AM On 1/8/2024 at 10:45 AM, mikew said: I get that. But I looked and there are interesting dust cover options out there. Not every AK-style has a side rail. Good point. Although I don’t have any personal experience with it, I’ve heard good things about the TWS dogleg dust covers. Replaces the entire dust cover with a new one that has the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealcala31 Posted January 9, 2024 at 04:44 AM Share Posted January 9, 2024 at 04:44 AM If you can convince Kreb's Customs, they are the #1 place for AK anything. I tried to get them to drill & tap my Zastava ZPAP92 SBR so I could put a rail and a red dot on it, but they said they were super busy. I would also 2nd giving The Gun Doctor a shot. Heard they have a pretty damn good gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois Sucks Posted January 9, 2024 at 12:22 PM Share Posted January 9, 2024 at 12:22 PM JMAC Customs has a railed dust cover that is in the works. It is currently being tweaked to ensure it has the best chance of staying where it is supposed to so you don't lose zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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