Blackburn Aks

Blackburn Custom Firearms doesn't build rifles for display cases. Owner Jonathan Blackburn is a competition shooter who builds AKs designed to handle bulk ammo and real use. Every rifle leaves the shop test-fired and zeroed, shipped in a padded canvas case to your FFL dealer.

The lineup includes:

• •Blackburn Fighting AK-47 — $1,499–$2,014
• •Blackburn Fighting AK-47 Armageddon Edition (battle-worn finish) — $1,649–$2,259
• •Blackburn Modern Fighting AK-47 — $1,849–$2,624
• •Blackburn Modern Fighting AK-74 — $1,899–$2,599
• •Blackburn Modern Fighting AK-47 with Optics — $1,999–$2,774
• •Blackburn Ultimate AK-47 — $2,499–$3,019
• •Blackburn Fighting RPK — $2,399–$2,789
• •AK Pistol variants — $1,899–$2,514

Each build uses original military parts kits (Romanian Mod. 63 and others), cold-hammer-forged chrome-lined match-grade barrels, and quality triggers. The Armageddon Edition features a custom Cerakote battle-worn finish for authenticity plus rust prevention.

Already have an AK parts kit? Blackburn will build it for $500 labor. Whether you picked up a kit at a show, online, or have a collection piece needing restoration, Jonathan handles:

• •Museum-quality, historically accurate restorations for collectors
• •Custom conversions tailored to your specs
• •The possibilities are essentially endless

• •Important: Labor prices above. Shipping to Blackburn's shop is your responsibility ($25–$30 typical, more for large items). You pay labor + shipping before items return.

Most builds offer:

• •Trigger upgrades — ALG Trigger +$90
• •Front-end upgrades — Ultimak Rail +$100, or full lightweight/suppressor-ready front end +$200 (includes J Mac Custom GBC-13 sight block/gas block, barrel chop to 14.5", pin-and-weld Dead Air Micro suppressor host)
• •Stock options — Fixed or triangle side folder +$200
• •Extra magazines — Battle-worn pattern magazines +$30 each

Every build is tested for performance and accuracy before shipment. Blackburn stands behind his workmanship with a no-returns policy (custom-made items), but will quickly remedy any issues that arise.

All rifles are 922R Compliant. Custom engraving available on request.

• •State-compliant builds: Call for availability in IL, CA, NY, MA, NJ, CT, WA, or other restrictive states.

• •Phone: 772-559-7955
• •Location: Based out of Winston Salem, NC; ships nationwide to FFL dealers

Free consultations available if you're unsure where to start.