Posted: 5/26/2006 10:09:17 PM EDT
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Looking to purchase YUGO M70 AK UNDERFOLDS I was curious if this would have to be registered as a pistol since when the stock is collapsed it would be below 30inches. Going to double check first thing next week with the local station to be sure but thought I would get some insight for others aswell as overall insight on the rifle itself. Sorry if my grammar is poor, I just cannot be assed to correct myself 
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Save the trip to the local substation. If the rifle falls into the below category it is a rifle and not a pistol. Note: Not legal advice. NRS 202.275 NRS 202.275 Possession, manufacture or disposition of short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun: Penalty; exceptions. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who knowingly or willfully possesses, manufactures or disposes of any short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. 2. For purposes of this section: (a) “Short-barreled rifle” means: (1) A rifle having one or more barrels less than 16 inches in length; or (2) Any weapon made from a rifle, whether by alteration, modification or other means, with an overall length of less than 26 inches. (b) “Short-barreled shotgun” means: (1) A shotgun having one or more barrels less than 18 inches in length; or (2) Any weapon made from a shotgun, whether by alteration, modification or other means, with an overall length of less than 26 inches. 3. This section does not prohibit: (a) The possession or use of any short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun by any peace officer when authorized to do so in the performance of official duties; (b) The possession of any short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun by a person who is licensed as a firearms importer, manufacturer, collector or dealer by the United States Department of the Treasury, or by a person to whom such a rifle or shotgun is registered with the United States Department of the Treasury; or (c) The possession of any short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun that has been determined to be a collector’s item pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53 or a curio or relic pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44. (Added to NRS by 1977, 879; A 1979, 1434; 1991, 1136; 1995, 1206; 2005, 64) |
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Animus and Ishoot2live and wolfpack I just wanted to say that I appreciate all your help and advice. I am currently in the clark county I believe (vegas) and was looking to pick up one of thies.  But was unsure because of its underfold stock that it might be considered a pistol and need to be registered as a pistol in this county. is $430 a good price for this yugo? And I believe its built by century arms This would be my first ak type rifle and just thought of getting one that I could feed it any kind of ammo (wolf) and just shoot for fun with. My understanding was aslong as the barrel length was 16inch it is considered a rifle. I will be doing some reading on all my local laws, which I should be doing in the first place. Again thanks guys, It is greatly appreciated 
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| One caveat about Century Arms AK's are that they have had the reputation of being slapped together and had serious QC issues in the last few years. I looked at one of those Yugo's at Discount a few weeks back and the folding stock was wobbly and the barrel looked like a sewer pipe. I'm sure this weapon did time in the trenches outside Sarajevo in the hands of a Serb at one time. I picked up an AK made up from a Polish parts kit and assembled by Vector Arms. I'm quite pleased with it. |
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So then I take it, it would not have to be registered as a pistol? Sorry guys its late, im tired lol I should actually take a trip down to discount and see what they have in stock whats the going prices on the vector's? Also so thies yugo's are used rifles and not copy's of original's. Thanks guys If all els fails what is another good AK with the best bang for the buck |
| Yugo's are all made from de-milled AK's. The receiver is chopped in two and the remaining parts are sold as scrap. Companies like Century, Vector and a bunch of other companies import the parts and mate them to an American made receiver and a number of other American parts to comply with USC section 922R rules and then sell them as "new" rifles. Arsenal also makes a nice AK but they are very exspensive for an AK. |
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I love my stamped Norinco. I bought it about 13 years ago for $275.00 when they were still allowing gun shows at the Henderson Convention Center. That's when guns were selling at a very fair price and imported ammunition (7.62x39 Chinese steel core) was selling for $65.00 for 1300 rounds in sealed tuna cans. We can thank Clinton for that stuff going away. My Norinco has been a very good rifle and I have never had any problems with it whatsoever. It is a pleasure to shoot and it is a tack driver at 200m with the factory iron sights. I can't believe how much the prices on Norinco's have gone up compared to what I originally paid for mine. |
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When you're buying either a Yugo or a Century, always remember Caveat Emptor - Let the Buyer Beware - Yugo AKs have a less than sterling reputation for quality of workmanship and a great many of the parts kits are very old and well-used (unlike the Polish kits which usually look arsenal-new). The less said of Century the better. Century guns are of hit-or-miss quality. Their Yugo SKSes are usually top-flight, but their AKs are usually manufactured with a shot-out kit atop a low-quality receiver. For that price, I'd check the bore and receiver. If the bore is dull or the receiver is warped or mistreated in any way, stay away. Century AKs are like Joe Ken AKs. It's best to just spend a hundred bucks more on an Arsenal or Krebs Custom AK. You'll find yourself not hating yourself as you've found that you've wasted time and money that could have gone into getting what you really wanted in the first place. |
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one other issue ive noticed is that the yugo's are machined differently in places that may interfere with aftermarket accessories. I got a Romanian WASR-10 from Bill's a few months back and it works fine, just havent been able to get out to the range between range events and windy days to see how it prints. happy hunting 
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Hey Pedro Sorry about not talkin to much at the shop, was on my break and wanted to get threw the paper work as fast a possible before I had to head back. How goes it my friend? I would most def like to go the parts kit route not only to safe a few bucks but to learn how to build one up and see exactly how it functions. If you ever have the time pedro I would appreciate the help my friend. 
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I am about to send my underfolder parts and receiver to Missouri Custom Armament/Arfcom member "-Duke-Nukem-" to be built up. Pics of their work here. |
As for receivers...Global trades has had the best receiver out for a while, but everyone is excited about the receivers that Nodak Spud is coming out with. They are supposed to have a receiver made specifically for Polish underfolders soon. |
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My Polish came from Dan's its real nice kit and I have been buying my receivers from Ohio (Global) they come without holes but that's not a real issue. The 5.45 kits at Ohio are a good deal for a brand new kit for under $300 and some good ones under $250. They also have receivers for Yugo's pre-drilled |
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I'll be slapping the last 2 rivets and barrel on my Polish tomarrow, and doing the rivets on my plum ak74 then dropping the barrel on that one. Polish kit was from Dans,, Plum 74 from Rapid fire and i've got both of them on Global receivers I bought from Ohio Rapid fire.. Probably going to grab another Global for my bulgy Krink as well.. John P.. |