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Posted: 7/13/2011 6:00:35 AM EDT
I bought this on a whim when I was buying a 20 rd. magazine for my LWRC. CAI M70 AB2 built on a DC Industries reciever. I believe it is the 1.6mm receiver. I must say I am absolutely thrilled with this rifle. It shoots great, has a very smooth action, is pretty damn accurate for an AK47 and the fit and finish on it is the best I have seen on a non milled AK. Gotta say I am pretty happy. Now I need to get a sling for it.
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With the exception of the M76, Century generally does a good job on the Yugos. They don't actually assemble them, they are contracted out. The bulged/RPK front trunnion is a dead giveaway that that is indeed a 1.6mm receiver. A good source for the proper sling: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=811590&filter=sks+sling&catid=0 Maybe consider a Yugo pistol grip and some wood handguards as well. |
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With the exception of the M76, Century generally does a good job on the Yugos. They don't actually assemble them, they are contracted out. The bulged/RPK front trunnion is a dead giveaway that that is indeed a 1.6mm receiver. A good source for the proper sling: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=811590&filter=sks+sling&catid=0 Maybe consider a Yugo pistol grip and some wood handguards as well. All of those items are on my to do list. I had an early CAI Galil and I can tell you a different group of people assembled this rifle, either that or they paid the power bill and turned the lights on in the factory. Where is a good source for the pistol grip and the wood? Thank you for the link for the sling. |
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Pistol grips: Apex - Used with some mileage on them. Velocity - New/unissued. Surplus wood: Apex Two Rivers New wood: Ironwood Designs Apex offers convenient one stop shopping, but I've done business with all four vendors and they are good to go. |
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Pistol grips: Apex - Used with some mileage on them. Velocity - New/unissued. Surplus wood: Apex Two Rivers New wood: Ironwood Designs Apex offers convenient one stop shopping, but I've done business with all four vendors and they are good to go. Right on. I was looking at the used surplus wood, but the new wood with the bulge looks REALLY good. The only thing is while I am not trying to do a BFPU I would like to keep it close to the original design. I do believe that AKs are best served when kept as an AK and not made into an AR15. Everyone has their preferences and opinions so don't take that as a hit against anyone, just my preference for AKs |
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Right on. I was looking at the used surplus wood, but the new wood with the bulge looks REALLY good. The only thing is while I am not trying to do a BFPU I would like to keep it close to the original design. I do believe that AKs are best served when kept as an AK and not made into an AR15. Everyone has their preferences and opinions so don't take that as a hit against anyone, just my preference for AKs Some nice surplus wood will be inexpensive and functional. I agree on your philosophy though in that an Ak...is an Ak.. I have two tactical type AR's but the 2 Ak's I own: ( preban Mitchell Arms Yugo and an Arsenal RPK in 7,62) are plain Jane. Not that it's wrong to dress an AK up...just not right for me. |
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Right on. I was looking at the used surplus wood, but the new wood with the bulge looks REALLY good. The only thing is while I am not trying to do a BFPU I would like to keep it close to the original design. I do believe that AKs are best served when kept as an AK and not made into an AR15. Everyone has their preferences and opinions so don't take that as a hit against anyone, just my preference for AKs Some nice surplus wood will be inexpensive and functional. I agree on your philosophy though in that an Ak...is an Ak.. I have two tactical type AR's but the 2 Ak's I own: ( preban Mitchell Arms Yugo and an Arsenal RPK in 7,62) are plain Jane. Not that it's wrong to dress an AK up...just not right for me. To me the beauty in an AK is in its simplicity. The things can damn near be made with bar stock, car fenders, a hammer, anvil, and a camp fire. If I go to my AK it means I need something absolutely rugged. Outside of a T1 Aimpoint, adding an optic kind of makes it less effective at its purpose. |
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