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if i buy an ak that has screws in the front..essentially a screw build by the handguards, can i replace those with rivets ?
Yes. You'll have to pop out the barrel pin, press out the barrel, rivet it together then press the barrell back in, set the pin, and verify headspace. Would be about a 2 hour job if you haven't done it before. Rear trunion is a bit easier. Should come apart easier since its already been done once...