Which one... side-folder or underfolder?? > Romanian

Posted: 2/17/2004 6:37:27 PM EDT

Which do you prefer... Like better/ dislike etc...
A side-folding stock or and underfolding stock on an AK?
Reasons/ Opinions?

Thanks

tim

Posted: 2/18/2004 3:24:47 AM EDT

[#1]

just my opinion...

russian plastic side folder: most comfortable and best shooting folder. kinda fugly.

russian/bulgarian triangular steel side folder: good comfort and reasonable cheek weld. i like the looks of this stock.

hungarian amd wire side folding stock: worthless lump of steel. great for bump firing from the hip. uncomfortable and useless for getting you face next to. good looking.

east german/romanian wire side folding stock: see the hungarian amd conmments.

pressed steel underfolding stock. poor cheek weld, uncomfortable for all-day shooting sessions. loosens up at the joints with use. good looking.

Posted: 2/18/2004 1:24:50 PM EDT

[#2]

Campy....what about the ChiCom sidefolder? Type 88 <??>

Posted: 2/21/2004 2:02:50 AM EDT

[#3]

For function,I like the East German or Romanian side folders over the underfolder,the side folder gives you a more positive lock and does'nt loosen up over time and is used with the standard rear trunnion.

Posted: 2/21/2004 4:31:48 AM EDT

[#4]

I saw my first ChiCom side folder yesterday. It looked like a good solid piece. Had the bakelite insert, bakelight funky shaped pistol grip (felt good, just looked strange) and bakelite handguards. The cheek weld was okay and usable. Not as quite good as the Romanian wood stock next to it, but still good enough and usable. Held up both to compare.

And in my humble opinion, while the underfolder is probably the most worthless type of folder it scores the highest cool factor points.

Posted: 2/21/2004 5:26:55 AM EDT

[#5]

I agree,everyone needs at least one underfolder!While sidefolders and underfolders are less comfortable than a standard wood stock,I don't find them un-comfortable.Folding stock Aks are really handy in a vehicle,I carry one in the front seat of my jeep quite often.

Posted: 2/22/2004 8:55:01 AM EDT

[#6]

my favorite is the 1 that ill have as of 9/14/04 a combination of a romainian side folder and a sar1 i got 2/21 for $350 its a shame i cant have this coll vehicle rifle till then but gotta stay legal

Posted: 2/28/2004 10:19:56 PM EDT

[#7]

I've always prefered the look and rigidity of the side folding stocks found on the AKS-74. I'd love to try one of the new polymer AK-74M stocks.

Posted: 3/4/2004 12:04:23 PM EDT

[#8]

Polish PMKMS underfolder works best for me.

Posted: 3/5/2004 7:35:34 PM EDT

[#9]

Nice part is after Sept 13th, we can try them all out again.

Posted: 3/7/2004 6:45:35 PM EDT

[#10]

Hey Campy or anyone--

Have you tried to install one of the Bulgarian triangular folders on a SAR? What is involved? I like the looks of that stock. I think K-Var sells them, but can't figure out whether it will fit a SAR without major modifications.

Posted: 3/7/2004 6:57:01 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Hey Campy or anyone--

Have you tried to install one of the Bulgarian triangular folders on a SAR? What is involved? I like the looks of that stock. I think K-Var sells them, but can't figure out whether it will fit a SAR without major modifications.

The SAR rear trunnion will have to be removed,I don't think the rivet pattern will be the same so you will have to weld up the holes and re-drill to match the Bulgarian trunnion,release latch hole will have to be milled out of the receiver and the locking latch hole toward the forward end of the receiver will have to be milled out.As stated before,for a SAR you should consider the Romy side folding stock.

Posted: 3/8/2004 6:54:15 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Hey Campy or anyone--

Have you tried to install one of the Bulgarian triangular folders on a SAR? What is involved? I like the looks of that stock. I think K-Var sells them, but can't figure out whether it will fit a SAR without major modifications.

K-Var sells them for $94.99. Personally, I consider its installation to be a gunsmith job.

www.k-var.com/product.asp?0=270&1=271&3=69

Posted: 3/8/2004 11:32:15 AM EDT

[#13]

Thanks guys. I think I will pass on the Bulgarian stock, even though it looks nice. I may have to look into a Romanian folder, for the September party.

Posted: 3/8/2004 2:13:32 PM EDT

[#14]

FAC has the Romanian Side Folders back in stock,my order was delivered today.Good deal at 37.95 each.

Posted: 3/9/2004 7:28:49 PM EDT

[#15]

Have a link for FAC?

Posted: 3/9/2004 8:02:23 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
As stated before,for a SAR you should consider the Romy side folding stock.

I've always found that Romanian side folders had too much "wiggle" for my taste.

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