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Posted: 4/26/2017 8:04:43 AM EDT
I have been an AR guy for a long time. My go to rifle is a Block 2 clone. For some reason I decided to give the AK a try. I bought my current AK 6-7 years ago from a guy at work for $250. It is in a MAK 90 with an ACE stock. Other than adding a dozen flatback Chinese mags it's pretty much sat in my safe since then. Two months ago I pulled it out with the intent of learning the system. I added an Ultimak, light, and refinished the lower handguard. Since then I've ran about 700 rounds through it and I really growing fond of the platform.
Things I've noticed: -It's way more accurate than I thought it would be. -The 7.62x39 round really hammers steel compared to 556. -The recoil impulse is a lot more noticeable than the AR. -Ammo is cheap -compared to my current ARs it's a lot more fun to shoot. Almost theatrical. -It can be a bastard to speed reload. Training is key. 
I know this is a totally random post but I really enjoy the platform and I think I will add another to the collection. |
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Posted: 4/26/2017 9:54:03 AM EDT
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The AK is still very much underestimated imho.
It's a great weapon, just still has stigma to it. Great looking weapon also. Eta: forgot to mention great price also! |
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Posted: 4/26/2017 10:11:18 AM EDT
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Nice, welcome to the dark side. And you won't only have one, you'll want to collect.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 10:17:29 AM EDT
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Came in to school you on Alaska.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 10:22:06 AM EDT
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I had a Norinco NHM-91 back in the 90s, early 2000s that I absolutely loved. It was very accurate with iron sights, and a real blast to go plinking with out in the woods. It was also super easy to field strip, and built like a tank. I miss it so much cause I SOLD IT like a DUMBASS when I desperately needed money. The things I do for my family...I will never get that rifle back.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 7:52:00 PM EDT
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OP - I just started shooting AKs last month & completely agree with you.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 8:17:09 PM EDT
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One other thing I've come to appreciate is how substantial all of the parts of this thing are. No tiny "dammit" springs to fly out at you.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 9:10:17 PM EDT
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Welcome to "our" side! When you look at the AK for what it truly is, I can't think of anything NOT to like. Its a combat rifle, period. You nailed it though, your reasons are very sound and this old timer agrees with you. I am in my 28th year of AK ownership.
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Posted: 4/27/2017 12:56:06 PM EDT
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FWIW if the recoil impulse bothers you at all, some of it can be tamed by installing a Wolff XP recoil spring. This reduces some of the felt recoil from the carrier cycling.
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Posted: 4/27/2017 1:21:24 PM EDT
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FWIW if the recoil impulse bothers you at all, some of it can be tamed by installing a Wolff XP recoil spring. This reduces some of the felt recoil from the carrier cycling. |
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Posted: 4/27/2017 2:29:21 PM EDT
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Reloads are fast and easy with practice. Not quite as fast as the fastest AR, but still about 2 seconds or so
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Posted: 5/7/2017 9:21:54 PM EDT
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Update: I put 240 more rounds through this gun this weekend. Mostly reload drills, correct zeroing, and distance. I have several high end AR's and this is becoming my go to rifle. Love the 7.62x39! As it sits now: Added a Vickers sling and a new hand guard. (Please ignore the beach towel I use to cover our coffee table when I clean guns)
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Posted: 5/7/2017 9:27:24 PM EDT
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I sat around the house doing reload drills with empty mags for awhile, I can reload blindfolded now.
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Posted: 5/7/2017 9:51:12 PM EDT
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I sat around the house doing reload drills with empty mags for awhile, I can reload blindfolded now. |
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Posted: 5/8/2017 8:22:08 PM EDT
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Switched the Ace for a fixed stock. Like the cheek weld better and I shaved some weight. I think I may sell the receiver block and stock to help fund a T1 for this guy.
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Posted: 5/8/2017 8:55:59 PM EDT
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I've known several people who've owned them over the years. Have shot their rifles a lot and always felt like they were uncomfortable rattle traps. Felt the like guy who owned a Corvette(Ar) but was driving his buddy's Chevette(Ak). Bought one just for collecting reasons several years ago. It was a WASR with an awful folding stock that was just flat out uncomfortable to shoot. Didn't keep it long. Fast forward several years and my little sister gets with a guy who likes to shoot the same as I do. He likes Ar's and owns them but is mostly an Ak guy. I shot a few of his modernized Ak's and holy hell what a difference between the rest of them I've shot. I gained a healthy amount of respect for the platform after shooting one that isn't stuck in the 50s. Ended up ordering a Gen 2 Liberty barreled receiver and build kit from PSA and itching for it to get here. It'll never replace my Ar's, but I certainly plan to shoot the shit out of it and take a few Ak classes. Nothing wrong with being versed in multiple platforms.
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Posted: 5/9/2017 12:14:13 AM EDT
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I find it to be like ars, some are built for accuracy others are not. The platform can be very accurate if it's built to be. A ar can also be very inaccurate if it's built to be. They are a lot of fun
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Posted: 5/9/2017 6:19:05 AM EDT
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I shot a few of his modernized Ak's and holy hell what a difference between the rest of them I've shot. I gained a healthy amount of respect for the platform after shooting one that isn't stuck in the 50s. 
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Posted: 5/12/2017 12:16:10 AM EDT
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Switched the Ace for a fixed stock. Like the cheek weld better and I shaved some weight. I think I may sell the receiver block and stock to help fund a T1 for this guy. http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w383/znorin/IMG_2354_zpsnjriigt0.jpg |
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Posted: 5/12/2017 8:08:14 PM EDT
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Set up the T-1 with lower 1/3 co-witness to irons and you *may* start throwing rocks at your other rifles. I have a few TRS-25s on a couple of my AKs and it makes a noticeable difference in target acquisition. |
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Posted: 5/13/2017 9:38:35 PM EDT
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I freakin love it! |
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Posted: 5/14/2017 8:02:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWith that new fixed stock you'll have room for one of these cleaning kits in the stock. They are truly an AK owner's multi-tool. I don't consider an AK complete without one...
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Posted: 5/14/2017 9:48:14 PM EDT
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Already have one!
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