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Posted: 3/19/2024 4:34:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamesJones: I've seen plenty of 11am drops for the krink. They must have plenty of parts ready to get built. I'd likely search for real krink furniture if I thought about grabbing one but I don't know how realistic that goal would be? The redwood furniture is nice. Granted, I have never handled a "Real" krink, but looks good. I did remove the wood and rub the underside and edges with varnish to fully coat all surfaces. Looks like PSA laid the furniture on a flat surface and sprayed the top side only. The edges and part of the underside were still raw wood and the edges were very noticeable when mounted. Now it all blends in. |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 5:04:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: so I guess any semi auto rifle that you own that is FA in its original configuration is....what exactly? Nothing. I don't claim my MK12-ish rifles are true MK12s. I don't claim that my AR-15s are M16s or M4s. |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 6:07:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: 11 drops now also. Damn lol. So I never got an “in stock” notification for the plum gloss. Damnit PSA!!!! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: Originally Posted By JamesJones: I've seen plenty of 11am drops for the krink. They must have plenty of parts ready to get built. I'd likely search for real krink furniture if I thought about grabbing one but I don't know how realistic that goal would be? 11 drops now also. Damn lol. So I never got an “in stock” notification for the plum gloss. Damnit PSA!!!! PSA's system only emits the in-stock alert if an item has been available for more than an hour. I suspect most of these drops have sold out faster to the F5'er crowd.   Attached FileHere's my also totally not-a-real Krink that was made in a Bulgarian factory that obviously wasn't authentic either, hiding under Arsenal's weird yet effective polymer furniture that I painted green.  PSA's not-a-real Krink looks pretty darn good to me, don't let the haters get you guys down. Wish there was more surplus wood furniture out there for you guys but if K-VAR still has the ribbed polymer, it is good stuff too. |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 7:12:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Findsman: PSA's system only emits the in-stock alert if an item has been available for more than an hour. I suspect most of these drops have sold out faster to the F5'er crowd. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35747/106ur_jpg-3163848.JPG Here's my also totally not-a-real Krink that was made in a Bulgarian factory that obviously wasn't authentic either, hiding under Arsenal's weird yet effective polymer furniture that I painted green. PSA's not-a-real Krink looks pretty darn good to me, don't let the haters get you guys down. Wish there was more surplus wood furniture out there for you guys but if K-VAR still has the ribbed polymer, it is good stuff too. Question: is that a "Real" magazine in that sexy not real Krink? I thought real magazines were bakelite? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2024 8:30:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamesJones: I'd likely search for real krink furniture if I thought about grabbing one but I don't know how realistic that goal would be? You could probably strip and refinish the PSA wood to look like anything you want with some creativity, and if you screw it up it's easy to get a replacement piece. |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 9:51:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Findsman: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35747/106ur_jpg-3163848.JPG Here's my also totally not-a-real Krink that was made in a Bulgarian factory that obviously wasn't authentic either, hiding under Arsenal's weird yet effective polymer furniture that I painted green. That green turned out super nice, care to share the paint recipe? |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 10:44:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: Question: is that a "Real" magazine in that sexy not real Krink? I thought real magazines were bakelite? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: Question: is that a "Real" magazine in that sexy not real Krink? I thought real magazines were bakelite? I am a monster and used a *gasp* commercial AC-Unity mag. All my bakes are 5.45 or 7.62; I feel twitchy if someone suggests using a 3d-printed 5.56 follower in them. Originally Posted By Dragynn: That green turned out super nice, care to share the paint recipe? Krylon Camo Ultra-Flat in Olive; nothing fancy I’m afraid. Cheap, easy to work with, and I really like the color. It was as close to Magpul OD in a can as I could get many years ago and the unique shade has grown on me. I need to paint the OD green folding stock I got from PSA that’s on my PSA-105 with it since their polymer green color is so off and weird. Weather just hasn’t aligned with my free time. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 5:31:06 AM EDT
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I’ve been wondering where the PSA Krink threads are. I REALLY wanted a red wood but I could only get the railed version on day one. I’ve taken it to the range once so far for 180 trouble free rounds. I wanna double that at least before I consider sending in the Form 1.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 8:04:10 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: 11 drops now also. Damn lol. So I never got an “in stock” notification for the plum gloss. Damnit PSA!!!! @ak4784 in stock notifications are only sent after its been in stock for an hour. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 8:07:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt_sporter: I’ve been wondering where the PSA Krink threads are. I REALLY wanted a red wood but I could only get the railed version on day one. I’ve taken it to the range once so far for 180 trouble free rounds. I wanna double that at least before I consider sending in the Form 1. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24640/IMG_5399_jpeg-3164173.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24640/IMG_5400_png-3164174.JPG ALG trigger > wood furniture and the wood is cheap. Sell the rail and get the wood. You still have the ALG trigger. 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/20/2024 8:29:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: @ak4784 in stock notifications are only sent Fixed that for you.  Seriously I don't think I've ever gotten an in stock notification from PSA on anything I subscribe to. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 8:36:00 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Fixed that for you. Seriously I don't think I've ever gotten an in stock notification from PSA on anything I subscribe to. LOL. Good to know. I guess I won’t wait around for that then. |
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ND, USA
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Posted: 3/20/2024 8:37:59 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Fixed that for you. Seriously I don't think I've ever gotten an in stock notification from PSA on anything I subscribe to. Same. You just have to start refreshing around 4 pm till it hits. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 9:44:09 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DoorKicker]
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Fixed that for you. Seriously I don't think I've ever gotten an in stock notification from PSA on anything I subscribe to. I have received 2 emails showing the Krink in stock. Once for the voodoo model, and once for the plum. Both were after I had already managed to get a redwood... I clicked on them and they were already OOS by the time I looked at the email. ETA: there was a period of time before the Krink was released, that I kept that page open on my computer 24/7. I would refresh it constantly all day long. I would also check every thread that mentioned the Krink constantly for updates. Yes I was obsessed |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 11:35:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: ALG trigger > wood furniture and the wood is cheap. Sell the rail and get the wood. You still have the ALG trigger. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: Originally Posted By Colt_sporter: I’ve been wondering where the PSA Krink threads are. I REALLY wanted a red wood but I could only get the railed version on day one. I’ve taken it to the range once so far for 180 trouble free rounds. I wanna double that at least before I consider sending in the Form 1. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24640/IMG_5399_jpeg-3164173.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24640/IMG_5400_png-3164174.JPG ALG trigger > wood furniture and the wood is cheap. Sell the rail and get the wood. You still have the ALG trigger. Where to get wood furniture? |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 11:37:46 AM EDT
[#16]
I just added a redwood Krink to my cart and then removed it. Yall get in there...
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Posted: 3/20/2024 11:57:30 AM EDT
[#17]
Yep! Just got one. Awesome.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 12:03:45 PM EDT
[#18]
How are the PSA mags for these? Worth buying a bunch?
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Posted: 3/20/2024 12:09:50 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: How are the PSA mags for these? Worth buying a bunch? They are good to go at $24 you should get some, but the Bulgarian metal reinforced mags are good also and @ $16 you should get MORE!!! |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 12:22:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: They are good to go at $24 you should get some, but the Bulgarian metal reinforced mags are good also and @ $16 you should get MORE!!! Where can these be found? |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 12:31:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: Where can these be found? https://gunmagwarehouse.com/bulgarian-ak-74-5-56x45mm-30-round-reinforced-steel-lug-polymer-magazine.html They also have them for 5.45 and 7.62, I've used the latter in my 104 build for years and they've been very good to go. Might need a little fitting to lock in cleanly, but otherwise great for the money. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 12:37:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: They are good to go at $24 you should get some, but the Bulgarian metal reinforced mags are good also and @ $16 you should get MORE!!! Those Bulgarian mags have run great in my 101 and 102. Actually fit better than the PSA mags. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 12:39:52 PM EDT
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Sweet. Thats a deal. I will stock up on em.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 3:28:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Innawoods_larper: Lol so you people DO exist. That's wild. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Innawoods_larper: Originally Posted By DoorKicker: Originally Posted By Innawoods_larper: "8.5 inch barrel", "just fine"... just fine for what? Who cares? I don't think anyone here would consider a psa product as something they would use in a self defense capacity, so what does it matter? Unless.....those people do exist here? Is that a thing??? SO EDGY, anything is "just fine" for LARPING I would not hesitate to rely on a PSA weapon in a self defense situation. And an AK of any brand would never be my first choice BUT, if I decided to play dress up, I guess PSA would be fine for that too. Lol so you people DO exist. That's wild. I’ve been an RO & participant of Kalashni-Con since the 2nd Winter shoot. There are two K-Con’s a year, Winter & Summer. 90 shooters plus RO’s & staff. 3 days of competition at multiple distances from 3 yards out to 600. Very dynamic with alot of moving & shooting. We shoot in ever weather except lightening. This Jan we shot in -10F. I’ve got an Arsenal SLR101s (Milled), a Zastava M92, and a PSA 101 in 556. I’ve previously owned a MAK90, a Zastava M70B, and an Arsenal SLR107FR. I’ve seen top tier guns go down at KCon, and I’ve seen entry level guns go down. I’ve seen a few PSA guns fail, but not many and certainly no more than others. I havent had any issues with my PSA 101 thus far. I’ll happily report any issues I do have with it. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 4:18:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: I’ve been an RO & participant of Kalashni-Con since the 2nd Winter shoot. There are two K-Con’s a year, Winter & Summer. 90 shooters plus RO’s & staff. 3 days of competition at multiple distances from 3 yards out to 600. Very dynamic with alot of moving & shooting. We shoot in ever weather except lightening. This Jan we shot in -10F. I’ve got an Arsenal SLR101s (Milled), a Zastava M92, and a PSA 101 in 556. I’ve previously owned a MAK90, a Zastava M70B, and an Arsenal SLR107FR. I’ve seen top tier guns go down at KCon, and I’ve seen entry level guns go down. I’ve seen a few PSA guns fail, but not many and certainly no more than others. I havent had any issues with my PSA 101 thus far. I’ll happily report any issues I do have with it. significance being on actually shooting @ Kalashni-Con VS Larping and then making baseless post on the internet |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 5:23:12 PM EDT
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So as far as ballistic capabilities of 5.56 in very short barrels, I’ll use my experience in owning a kit HK53 and a Vector Arms V53. They are 8.3” barrels, if I remember correctly. The 53 with a 1/7” twist ran M193 and SS109 perfectly. The Vector had a cut down 33 barrel in 1/12”. 55gr was laser accurate. Using 62gr resulted in key holing at 25 yards.
As far as PSA Krinkovs are concerned, the wood furniture is not original and crap. Either source Russian furniture or do the smart thing and pay the extra money for the excellent ALG trigger and very competent Soviet Arms/PSA rails. They are better than the crap coming out of the Ukraine and a fraction of the cost you will pay for Zenitco furniture you still have to gunsmith to fit. And then… the triangle brace… it’s very good. I would SBR and put a 4.5mm triangle stock on it or even a Midwest stock (the best option when a real Russian stock is out of price reach). But, if you want to keep it a pistol, the brace is good. Add a Russian bandage and pink tourniquet to it as a cheek weld, stiffer stock, and historical coolness factor. Lastly… the Krinkov was designed to provide a PDW to armor crews when the SHTF for them… think the last battle scene in Fury when they were being overrun by Infantry. It’s not a 300m rifle option. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 7:28:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavia: So as far as ballistic capabilities of 5.56 in very short barrels, I’ll use my experience in owning a kit HK53 and a Vector Arms V53. They are 8.3” barrels, if I remember correctly. The 53 with a 1/7” twist ran M193 and SS109 perfectly. The Vector had a cut down 33 barrel in 1/12”. 55gr was laser accurate. Using 62gr resulted in key holing at 25 yards. As far as PSA Krinkovs are concerned, the wood furniture is not original and crap. Either source Russian furniture or do the smart thing and pay the extra money for the excellent ALG trigger and very competent Soviet Arms/PSA rails. They are better than the crap coming out of the Ukraine and a fraction of the cost you will pay for Zenitco furniture you still have to gunsmith to fit. And then… the triangle brace… it’s very good. I would SBR and put a 4.5mm triangle stock on it or even a Midwest stock (the best option when a real Russian stock is out of price reach). But, if you want to keep it a pistol, the brace is good. Add a Russian bandage and pink tourniquet to it as a cheek weld, stiffer stock, and historical coolness factor. Lastly… the Krinkov was designed to provide a PDW to armor crews when the SHTF for them… think the last battle scene in Fury when they were being overrun by Infantry. It’s not a 300m rifle option. What’s wrong with the PSA Krink wood? The wood on my PSA Type 56 Spiker is pretty good. Maybe not quite as good as my old Chinese Polytech spiker but I wouldn’t call the PSA wood crap. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 7:35:50 PM EDT
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Does anyone have some closeup pics of the redwood handguards? particularly what the wood grain is like and the inside/underside where it might have its natural wood color?
Kind of curious how they look in ideal pics and if the wood might be suitable to be stripped, refinished & made to look more to ones taste say for orange/iodine color. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 9:28:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt_sporter: Where to get wood furniture? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt_sporter: Originally Posted By d16man: Originally Posted By Colt_sporter: I’ve been wondering where the PSA Krink threads are. I REALLY wanted a red wood but I could only get the railed version on day one. I’ve taken it to the range once so far for 180 trouble free rounds. I wanna double that at least before I consider sending in the Form 1. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24640/IMG_5399_jpeg-3164173.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24640/IMG_5400_png-3164174.JPG ALG trigger > wood furniture and the wood is cheap. Sell the rail and get the wood. You still have the ALG trigger. Where to get wood furniture? https://palmettostatearmory.com/ak-47/ak-parts/ak-furniture-hardware/ak-furniture.html |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 10:24:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cherenkov: Does anyone have some closeup pics of the redwood handguards? particularly what the wood grain is like and the inside/underside where it might have its natural wood color? Kind of curious how they look in ideal pics and if the wood might be suitable to be stripped, refinished & made to look more to ones taste say for orange/iodine color.  Attached FileI wouldn't let the wood HG hold you up on getting a PSA Krink. Its not furniture from a Krink parts kit, but it looks great. If you don't like it when it arrives you could always refinish it, or find some for sale and drop that extra $500 and get real stuff |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 3/20/2024 10:28:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Real AKS-74U wood is very pricy. All the Russian parts are pricy. You could probably strip and refinish the PSA wood to look like anything you want with some creativity, and if you screw it up it's easy to get a replacement piece. Got a link? |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 10:56:50 PM EDT
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I don't think PSA is selling Krink wood sets yet...they are not even selling type 56 clone wood sets yet. They have been listed since the gun(type 56) was released but have never once been actually in stock to my knowledge. I would be very surprised if they did start selling just the wood sets anytime soon.
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Posted: 3/21/2024 12:44:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: https://palmettostatearmory.com/ak-47/ak-parts/ak-furniture-hardware/ak-furniture.html I thought Krink hand guards are shorter? |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 6:06:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt_sporter: I thought Krink hand guards are shorter? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt_sporter: Originally Posted By d16man: https://palmettostatearmory.com/ak-47/ak-parts/ak-furniture-hardware/ak-furniture.html I thought Krink hand guards are shorter? They are. I just linked to where PSA lists all their AK furniture. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 8:31:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavia: Lastly the Krinkov was designed to provide a PDW to armor crews when the SHTF for them think the last battle scene in Fury when they were being overrun by Infantry. It's not a 300m rifle option.  Sniper Krink [AKs74u] 4x ACOG to 500yds: Practical Accuracy | Tarkov gamer's dream IRL  AKs74u "Krinkov" to 500yds: Practical Accuracy |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 12:28:38 PM EDT
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A pair of good video's there, I enjoyed watching them.
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Posted: 3/21/2024 1:58:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavia: As far as PSA Krinkovs are concerned, the wood furniture is not original and crap. Either source Russian furniture or do the smart thing and pay the extra money for the excellent ALG trigger and very competent Soviet Arms/PSA rails. They are better than the crap coming out of the Ukraine and a fraction of the cost you will pay for Zenitco furniture you still have to gunsmith to fit. 1. Obviously you have a PSA Krink based on you saying the wood is crap. What is crap about it on your PSA Krinkov? 2. Who has an ALG trigger in stock? Can't find one anywhere. You said to get Russian furniture and be smart and get ALG. So are people dumb who don't get it? Huh |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 2:01:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Unit-59: A pair of good video's there, I enjoyed watching them. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 4:22:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MGYSGT8541: 2 things I'd like you to answer please: 1. Obviously you have a PSA Krink based on you saying the wood is crap. What is crap about it on your PSA Krinkov? 2. Who has an ALG trigger in stock? Can't find one anywhere. You said to get Russian furniture and be smart and get ALG. So are people dumb who don't get it? Huh I too would love to know why the wood on my PSA Krink is crap? I like it. I think it looks the part. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 5:51:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: I too would love to know why the wood on my PSA Krink is crap? I like it. I think it looks the part. Can always paint it brown for the Bulgarian look too. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2024 7:06:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: I’ve been an RO & participant of Kalashni-Con since the 2nd Winter shoot. There are two K-Con’s a year, Winter & Summer. 90 shooters plus RO’s & staff. 3 days of competition at multiple distances from 3 yards out to 600. Very dynamic with alot of moving & shooting. We shoot in ever weather except lightening. This Jan we shot in -10F. I’ve got an Arsenal SLR101s (Milled), a Zastava M92, and a PSA 101 in 556. I’ve previously owned a MAK90, a Zastava M70B, and an Arsenal SLR107FR. I’ve seen top tier guns go down at KCon, and I’ve seen entry level guns go down. I’ve seen a few PSA guns fail, but not many and certainly no more than others. I havent had any issues with my PSA 101 thus far. I’ll happily report any issues I do have with it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By Innawoods_larper: Originally Posted By DoorKicker: Originally Posted By Innawoods_larper: "8.5 inch barrel", "just fine"... just fine for what? Who cares? I don't think anyone here would consider a psa product as something they would use in a self defense capacity, so what does it matter? Unless.....those people do exist here? Is that a thing??? SO EDGY, anything is "just fine" for LARPING I would not hesitate to rely on a PSA weapon in a self defense situation. And an AK of any brand would never be my first choice BUT, if I decided to play dress up, I guess PSA would be fine for that too. Lol so you people DO exist. That's wild. I’ve been an RO & participant of Kalashni-Con since the 2nd Winter shoot. There are two K-Con’s a year, Winter & Summer. 90 shooters plus RO’s & staff. 3 days of competition at multiple distances from 3 yards out to 600. Very dynamic with alot of moving & shooting. We shoot in ever weather except lightening. This Jan we shot in -10F. I’ve got an Arsenal SLR101s (Milled), a Zastava M92, and a PSA 101 in 556. I’ve previously owned a MAK90, a Zastava M70B, and an Arsenal SLR107FR. I’ve seen top tier guns go down at KCon, and I’ve seen entry level guns go down. I’ve seen a few PSA guns fail, but not many and certainly no more than others. I havent had any issues with my PSA 101 thus far. I’ll happily report any issues I do have with it. Can you show pics of the internal parts? Or DM me them? I'm curious what they look like after how ever many rounds you have put through it. I keep seeing people say that psa still hasn't fixed the strange wear pattern issues on their aks. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 8:12:19 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Innawoods_larper: Can you show pics of the internal parts? Or DM me them? I'm curious what they look like after how ever many rounds you have put through it. I keep seeing people say that psa still hasn't fixed the strange wear pattern issues on their aks. I have a thread dedicated to this. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 10:08:00 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/443/IMG_4526_jpg-3164943.JPG I wouldn't let the wood HG hold you up on getting a PSA Krink. Its not furniture from a Krink parts kit, but it looks great. If you don't like it when it arrives you could always refinish it, or find some for sale and drop that extra $500 and get real stuff That handguard set is nothing like a stunning affirmation that the stock wood set is good. The finger grooves are not even close to being matched, it's absurd really, and the set has distinctive gaps where the handguard cuts meets the retainers. It's pretty ghetto really, and seems to reflect an "I don't give a shit, they'll pay a grand or better anyway" mentality. It doesn't look "great". At all. Sorry buddy, but that's not impressive for a thousand dollar plus firearm. With a cheap nitride barrel too. C'mon, surely an American company can do better than that. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 11:31:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: That handguard set is nothing like a stunning affirmation that the stock wood set is good. The finger grooves are not even close to being matched, it's absurd really, and the set has distinctive gaps where the handguard cuts meets the retainers. It's pretty ghetto really, and seems to reflect an "I don't give a shit, they'll pay a grand or better anyway" mentality. It doesn't look "great". At all. Sorry buddy, but that's not impressive for a thousand dollar plus firearm. With a cheap nitride barrel too. C'mon, surely an American company can do better than that. every picture of wood Krink HGs I can find look awfully close to the PSA HGs. None of them match up. Maybe I am looking at the wrong images but this picture is advertised as Russian Krink "Take Offs". They are NOT identical to the PSA HGs but sure look close, and they definitely do NOT match up.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 11:47:03 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: That handguard set is nothing like a stunning affirmation that the stock wood set is good. The finger grooves are not even close to being matched, it's absurd really, and the set has distinctive gaps where the handguard cuts meets the retainers. It's pretty ghetto really, and seems to reflect an "I don't give a shit, they'll pay a grand or better anyway" mentality. It doesn't look "great". At all. Sorry buddy, but that's not impressive for a thousand dollar plus firearm. With a cheap nitride barrel too. C'mon, surely an American company can do better than that. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 11:52:41 PM EDT
[#46]
Yeah the handguards don't match. I was browsing gunbroker last night looking at krink wood and noticed this with all of them. The one thing that does kinda bother me is the retaining caps not fitting perfectly. Even my Typer 56 Spiker clone is that way. I thought about trying to adjust and fit them better but I am worried they would become loose or some shit would happen and I would end up having to buy a new set whenever they finally become available. I do wish PSA would fit these a bit better.
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Posted: 3/22/2024 12:03:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: Yeah the handguards don't match. I was browsing gunbroker last night looking at krink wood and noticed this with all of them. The one thing that does kinda bother me is the retaining caps not fitting perfectly. Even my Typer 56 Spiker clone is that way. I thought about trying to adjust and fit them better but I am worried they would become loose or some shit would happen and I would end up having to buy a new set whenever they finally become available. I do wish PSA would fit these a bit better. Go ahead and adjust them. I ground off a little bit of wood on my PSA spiker and they fit flush now. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 9:41:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
[#48]
The only thing that bothers me with mine is the top handguard is loose with some play (maybe a mm or two) fore and aft. Is it supposed to be like this?
I guess you wouldn't want it too tight and put a lot of pressure on the gas block and barrel either. I got the redwood and like the finish on the wood though. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 9:47:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: Sorry buddy, but that's not impressive for a thousand dollar plus firearm. With a cheap nitride barrel too. C'mon, surely an American company can do better than that. You have to step up to $1500-$1700 for something like a Beryl if these kinds of things bother you. These Krinks will be a better deal in maybe a year when they are available as "furniture ready" builders guns for $700-800ish. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 12:34:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cherenkov]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: every picture of wood Krink HGs I can find look awfully close to the PSA HGs. None of them match up. Maybe I am looking at the wrong images but this picture is advertised as Russian Krink "Take Offs". They are NOT identical to the PSA HGs but sure look close, and they definitely do NOT match up. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/443/AKSU-hg-set-v-to-2_jpeg-3165823.JPG I agree- I don't think any of the Russian wood stocked AK's had precision fit.  The used essentially a plywood due to strength and not intending a finely finished wood stock. It was truly utilitarian. What ended up being popular was something that had some distinct looks that has filled the history books & news when AKs are used in conflicts, etc globally. We want something like what we saw - not necessarily a finely fitted stock one would expect from a $1k bolt rifle. If mis-colored lose or gappy, proud wood stocks are "ghetto" then the Eastern Block is a bunch of ghetto armies I look at Krinks and wood clad AKs as akin to retro rifles - Sometimes authentic isn't perfection or precision. |
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