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Posted: 4/25/2016 4:40:32 PM EDT
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Got my tracking number this morning. Still don't know which rifle will get this furniture, but I'll get that sorted out soon enough. got my tracking number here, should arrive Thursday. |
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Posted: 4/25/2016 5:06:31 PM EDT
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The shiny look is because we have a special mold that replicates the smooth finish of the Russian & other mags , As the stock set Ages and gain Character they tone down a bit . Yes you can use Scotch brite to dull them down but I would not be to aggressive it may give you a duller look than what you want. We have sold several of the Red Chinese Bakelite style folder AKs and they had quite a bit of shine to their handguards .
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Posted: 4/25/2016 6:01:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The shiny look is because we have a special mold that replicates the smooth finish of the Russian & other mags , As the stock set Ages and gain Character they tone down a bit . Yes you can use Scotch brite to dull them down but I would not be to aggressive it may give you a duller look than what you want. We have sold several of the Red Chinese Bakelite style folder AKs and they had quite a bit of shine to their handguards . https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JjJvZNDiWaM/VtY6Tpu04xI/AAAAAAAAIik/2__Gcr4Kg0o/s640/bakelite%2Bguns.jpg http://www.gunsandammo.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/2/files/aks-around-the-world/15_aks.jpg  |
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Posted: 4/25/2016 7:10:41 PM EDT
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Some have mentioned it on the AK Files including myself,
Please offer an AKM style stock (no lightening cut). That would allow people to complete the look with Bulgarian or Tantal bakelite handguards. Any particular reason you guys omitted the vents in the upper and lower handguards? Looks like your heat shield sits to high to accommodate them but, it just doesn't look "right". Wpns Man |
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Posted: 4/25/2016 10:33:14 PM EDT
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These are really nice. Thank You Atlantic. Any chance for other colors in the future? Green maybe?
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Posted: 4/26/2016 6:49:43 AM EDT
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Jimwest , We have discussed doing the Green style but are not sure if there is enough demand to warrant the expense and time of making the stock sets .We have to builds thousands of these at a time.
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Posted: 4/26/2016 9:04:36 PM EDT
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.... waiting for my set as well. I like the fact that the handguards do NOT have the vent cuts in them.
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Posted: 4/27/2016 1:21:28 AM EDT
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Jimwest , We have discussed doing the Green style but are not sure if there is enough demand to warrant the expense and time of making the stock sets .We have to builds thousands of these at a time. I'm interested in green. I think if folks see it they'll be interested. |
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Posted: 4/27/2016 11:41:48 AM EDT
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My set was delivered today.
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Posted: 4/27/2016 11:59:28 AM EDT
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Quote Historydang that looks awesome |
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Posted: 4/27/2016 12:16:58 PM EDT
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I'm interested in green. I think if folks see it they'll be interested. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Jimwest , We have discussed doing the Green style but are not sure if there is enough demand to warrant the expense and time of making the stock sets .We have to builds thousands of these at a time. I'm interested in green. I think if folks see it they'll be interested. For God's sake, yes on green!
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Posted: 4/27/2016 12:18:01 PM EDT
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The shiny look is because we have a special mold that replicates the smooth finish of the Russian & other mags , As the stock set Ages and gain Character they tone down a bit . Yes you can use Scotch brite to dull them down but I would not be to aggressive it may give you a duller look than what you want. We have sold several of the Red Chinese Bakelite style folder AKs and they had quite a bit of shine to their handguards . https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JjJvZNDiWaM/VtY6Tpu04xI/AAAAAAAAIik/2__Gcr4Kg0o/s640/bakelite%2Bguns.jpg http://www.gunsandammo.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/2/files/aks-around-the-world/15_aks.jpg Do you guys still have that Chinese furniture? |
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Posted: 4/27/2016 6:19:04 PM EDT
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mine was delivered too, I am well pleased !!!
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Posted: 4/27/2016 7:51:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryMine comes tomorrow. I cannot wait. Thinking about putting it on my C39V2. I hope there is not that much fitting |
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Posted: 4/28/2016 12:00:30 AM EDT
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My set is now installed on my ARS Romy G. Some of my thoughts on the install:
- The butt stock required no fitting on my rifle, it slid right on. The mounting screw holes are pre-drilled on the stock from Atlantic, so no layout work required there. Line the holes up on the tang, and run the screws in. - Upper handguard went on with no fitting required. - Lower handguard required fitting at the receiver, no big deal. A delicate touch with the Dremel made short work of it. - The pistol grip required a light touch with the Dremel on the interior to better clearance the pistol grip nut. Again, no big deal. Overall, the install was pretty painless and drama-free. |
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Posted: 4/28/2016 1:11:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My set is now installed on my ARS Romy G. Some of my thoughts on the install: - The butt stock required no fitting on my rifle, it slid right on. The mounting screw holes are pre-drilled on the stock from Atlantic, so no layout work required there. Line the holes up on the tang, and run the screws in. - Upper handguard went on with no fitting required. - Lower handguard required fitting at the receiver, no big deal. A delicate touch with the Dremel made short work of it. - The pistol grip required a light touch with the Dremel on the interior to better clearance the pistol grip nut. Again, no big deal. Overall, the install was pretty painless and drama-free.  |
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Posted: 4/28/2016 10:09:18 AM EDT
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I've always loved a "wood-ish" or bakelite look to an AK, but every time I put my spare wood furniture on, I always hated it after 5 minutes. Perhaps it was the crap WASR wood, of which my wood stock is now cracked just trying to get it off the rifle. Hard to inspire confidence in something when the furniture can't even survive being taken off.
I think this stock set will fit my wants perfectly - the looks of wood/bakelite, and the durability of polymer. I'll find out for sure when it arrives soon. |
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Posted: 4/28/2016 11:11:28 AM EDT
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Awesome we need pics of them on yours guns to. They look great
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Posted: 4/28/2016 11:12:13 AM EDT
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I would love to see a set without the lightening grooves on the buttstock as that is an AK-74 feature.
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Posted: 4/28/2016 12:52:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: pics if you have time ? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My set is now installed on my ARS Romy G. Some of my thoughts on the install: - The butt stock required no fitting on my rifle, it slid right on. The mounting screw holes are pre-drilled on the stock from Atlantic, so no layout work required there. Line the holes up on the tang, and run the screws in. - Upper handguard went on with no fitting required. - Lower handguard required fitting at the receiver, no big deal. A delicate touch with the Dremel made short work of it. - The pistol grip required a light touch with the Dremel on the interior to better clearance the pistol grip nut. Again, no big deal. Overall, the install was pretty painless and drama-free. Maybe this weekend. Slammed with work right now. |
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Posted: 4/28/2016 2:28:23 PM EDT
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Gonna try to get it on my C39V2 this evening. I'll post pics if I do
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Posted: 4/28/2016 8:06:16 PM EDT
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added picture to OP
I am going to try to dull it out some and I am going to put the magpul grip back on, but here it is I had to do a TON of fitting on the buttstock. regardless to what Century says, stamped parts DO NOT FIT WITHOUT A TON OF FITTING. It is damned near a milled style stock i had to take so much off of it. I might have actually taken a bit too much to make it work. Overall I like it. It feels a bit thin but I can get used to that as I am used to wood. Overall, 4.8 out of 5 Only pic I have for now 
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Posted: 4/28/2016 10:08:01 PM EDT
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the gun feels 2 pounds lighter!!! it has to be >6 lbs now! this is probably going to be a very handy carbine now.
a couple notes: the pre-drilled holes in the stock I feel are too small for the commie wood screws, I used another screw to better fit the hole. the grip is thicker on the inside so it takes some filing & force to fit it into the grip nut. the upper HG flexes easily, I wonder if it'll melt
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Posted: 4/28/2016 10:29:34 PM EDT
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The commie wood screws will work (mine did), but you really need to put some ass into it when you're cutting those threads. I threaded the holes with the stock off the rifle, then installed the stock.
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Posted: 4/29/2016 12:03:45 AM EDT
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Thinking of grabbing a set... then a AK-74 kit...You know where this is going, right ??
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Posted: 4/29/2016 12:16:33 AM EDT
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Jimwest , We have discussed doing the Green style but are not sure if there is enough demand to warrant the expense and time of making the stock sets .We have to builds thousands of these at a time. I definitely would buy green Bakelite from you, especially if you can make it look as sexy as this 
I wonder why Russia didn't go with this for general issue, makes alot more sense than the bright orangeish hue. |
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Posted: 4/29/2016 9:15:25 AM EDT
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the gun feels 2 pounds lighter!!! it has to be >6 lbs now! I believe you mean <6 pounds. < = less than > = greater than |
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Posted: 4/29/2016 5:27:44 PM EDT
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LOL! good catch!
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I believe you mean <6 pounds. < = less than > = greater than Quote HistoryQuoted:
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the gun feels 2 pounds lighter!!! it has to be >6 lbs now! I believe you mean <6 pounds. < = less than > = greater than |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 12:27:16 PM EDT
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Got my furniture set in.
I was initially very pleased when I first inspected the handguards and pistol grip. But then I got to the stock, which feels like it was made for a toy AK replica because it weighs hardly anything compared to what I'm used to. For reference, it weighs 8.5 oz, and I suspect that's largely from the sling swivel and buttplate. I don't think it's brittle or bad, but I can't help but think that it would hardly survive dropping onto the ground before cracking. Before I make a decision on returning it / selling it, I'm going to read more on what others think. I haven't mounted any of it on a rifle, so my experience is still limited. Maybe I'm just whining over nothing. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 2:56:03 PM EDT
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The stock sets are designed to be light weight but high strength and do not use fillers with the Nylon like sand used in other stock sets . Much like Carbon fiber you can still have light weight and strength at the same time .We have tested these along side of the K-VAR stock sets driving over them with a Deuce n Half and both held up just fine , We take a video of this and post early this upcoming week.
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Posted: 4/30/2016 3:52:59 PM EDT
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The material chosen for this project is a special blend of nylon & an Ionomer that allows the parts to have great structural integrity at High & Low temperature ranges with out being brittle.The Ionomer is more expensive than the run of the mill nylon & is a DuPont product. We wanted a high quality product that offered reduced weight to the operator. This is the same product that is used in golf balls and creates strength without adding excess weight like calcium or glass filler .
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Posted: 4/30/2016 7:32:36 PM EDT
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The material chosen for this project is a special blend of nylon & an Ionomer that allows the parts to have great structural integrity at High & Low temperature ranges with out being brittle.The Ionomer is more expensive than the run of the mill nylon & is a DuPont product. We wanted a high quality product that offered reduced weight to the operator. This is the same product that is used in golf balls and creates strength without adding excess weight like calcium or glass filler . I really like, I am just wondering if there is a way I can purchase just the stock as I think I fitted mine a bit too much. I really like how much lighter it makes the rifle and IF I had to find something to complain about, it would just be the gloss, but part of me even likes that to. Excellent job Atlantic on these stocks. I bed if you eventually started to offer them In different colors, ala OD Green, they would really sell. (Hint hint) |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 7:48:50 PM EDT
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The stock sets are designed to be light weight but high strength and do not use fillers with the Nylon like sand used in other stock sets . Much like Carbon fiber you can still have light weight and strength at the same time .We have tested these along side of the K-VAR stock sets driving over them with a Deuce n Half and both held up just fine , We take a video of this and post early this upcoming week. Interesting information, thank you |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 10:04:56 PM EDT
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Sounds like a winning formula to me, but I'm concerned about how it holds up against cleaning solvents. I use nonchlorinated break cleaner to flush the crude out of my ak rifles how stable are theses verses solvents and corrosives have you guys ran any sample solvent reaction tests on theses? Like sweets 7.62 hopes bore cleaner gun scrubber and maybe nonchlorinated break cleaner to see if it causes any break down? I know that's a lot to ask. I just had to great work so far thanks for being on sight with the info first hand.
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Posted: 5/2/2016 1:16:52 PM EDT
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We did some limited testing several months ago on the stock sets
Tested against: Chlorinated and Non-Chlorinated brake cleaners Carburetor cleaner Acetone Hoppes #9 G96 Remoil Gunscrubber Gunslick foaming bore cleaner Break-Free CLP All solvents were applied and wiped off. As well as applied and let dry. None of these solvents effected the stock sets finish of integrity but as always we caution about getting harsh solvents on a guns metal finish or stock sets .If possible it is best to avoid contact with caustic agents. |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 6:04:43 PM EDT
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Any plans on making Mags? If you guys made 47 and 74 mags you'd probably be able to sell them at $25-30 all day long. I have no idea how much a mag mold would be, but it seems easier than the stock sets and you have the color and swirl down.
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Posted: 5/2/2016 6:59:29 PM EDT
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We are looking at several other options to utilize the process with but it all takes a large amount of investment for the molds etc only time will tell ............
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Posted: 5/2/2016 7:44:25 PM EDT
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Any plans on making Mags? If you guys made 47 and 74 mags you'd probably be able to sell them at $25-30 all day long. I have no idea how much a mag mold would be, but it seems easier than the stock sets and you have the color and swirl down. I had been thinking the same thing, but figured they probably weren't interested in getting that deep into this. Folks are pretty picky about their AK mags, but 922r compliant mags with that look would be nice. |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 11:32:33 PM EDT
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I weighed all the parts, along with a few others I had to show some basic comparisons and offer boring data to those that want it.
The colors on all these photos are way off, so don't make any judgments. Mine are a dull orangish-red. Weights all in ounces. Photos from an iPad. Here is the Atlantic 'fakelite' pistol grip: 
KVAR with rubber grip tape on front and back: 
Surplus Polish bakelite (which is thicker than standard grips): 
Atlantic fakelite handguard: 
Surplus Bulgarian handguard: 
WASR wood handguard: 
Surplus Polish laminate with palm swell, no finish / no stain: 
Atlantic fakelite stock: 
WASR stock: 
Not pictured, my NATO-length KVAR fixed stock is somewhere between 12.5-13 ounces. Here is a poorly lit photo of the gun halfway finished. I can't find my stock screws so I couldn't put the buttstock on: 
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Posted: 5/2/2016 11:43:26 PM EDT
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With all the photos out of the way, my thoughts:
-From a practical point of view, my biggest issue is not the shine, but how slick these are. I can't fault the product or Atlantic Firearms, as these are made specifically to be this way, but just an opinion. I have solutions in mind (like Krylon clear non-skid coating, stippling, etc.). This isn't the first rifle I'd use in an emergency anyways, so I'm not worried about that. -The material is definitely not weak. My portable Dremel tool almost wasn't powerful enough to grind the parts to fit. At least as strong of a polymer as anything else. -I recommend filing the sharp edges on the upper and lower handguard, where the two come together on the rifle. Mine are damn near sharp and make holding the gun uncomfortable. Round those corners off first, no problem. I will post more when I shoot the gun. |
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Posted: 5/3/2016 11:20:31 PM EDT
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Great, thanks for the testing of solvents on these It looks like you guys have a winning combo.
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Posted: 5/5/2016 9:37:15 PM EDT
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We installed the BakeLite Style stock set on a Full Auto AK today and took her to the range . We ran several mags through the rifle in full auto to see how the handguards preformed under hot conditions . We were able to handle the gun with no gloves so the heat shield worked great and we heated the gun up to 449F in one test and 479F in another with no issues .
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Posted: 5/6/2016 12:02:26 AM EDT
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Pretty much answers the heat question.
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Posted: 5/6/2016 7:45:34 PM EDT
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Great work, dear lord I wish I could work for company like yours. Thanks for the updates.
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Posted: 5/8/2016 8:12:28 AM EDT
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We do have to work hard but we get to have a lot of fun testing new items and watching beautiful Weaponry arrive in our warehouse each day !
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Posted: 5/8/2016 11:22:01 AM EDT
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I'm ordering a set right now for my old WASR. It's wood is pretty nice, but like someone else mentioned, I don't know why, but i just love Bakelite! I already have a couple Russian bakelite mags, and the WASR's Bayo has a bakelite grip (normal steel sheath though, so once you guys have some bakelite ones in stock, I'll pick one of those up too!)
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Posted: 5/10/2016 6:26:59 PM EDT
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We did some testing of both the Atlantic Arms Bakelite style stock and the K -VAR black poly by driving over them with a HMMV on concrete and had no issues with either stock.
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Posted: 5/10/2016 8:47:54 PM EDT
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These things look awesome....I WILL be buying a set. Just awesome.
EDIT: make that "did" buy a set  ....I'll post pics when I get them & install them.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 1:08:25 AM EDT
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Got mine today....I think it's fantastic. Fit perfect on my Bulgarian 74, no fitting needed, and it's a spot on match with the bakelite mag. The rifle just looks awesome now. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 1:16:42 AM EDT
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Some ghetto iPhone pics until I can get some better ones...
Flash on: 
Flash off: 
As you can see, the guys at Atlantic seem to have gotten the color match to the bakelite mags down perfectly. I love this stock set....switching to this from a plum stock set feels like getting a completely new gun. |
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