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Posted: 8/4/2016 2:31:38 PM EDT




I prioritized getting this review up because, as I've reported before, these are no longer being produced and what's in the country is all that there may ever be.   So here's what I've found...

Pros:
-100% reliable to date
-seem to function with any mag I've tried to date although I do not recommend using Gen3 PMAGs
-CHF CL barrel
-comes with a booster but functions fine with any muzzle device (or no muzzle device) that has 26mm threads
-bulged trunnion; not that it's needed but it's certainly nice to have
-fit and finish is above average for a com bloc produced AK
-takes AR mags which may be a con for some actually
-currently priced under $600 many places

Cons:
-very narrow rear sight from the factory
-the short barrel means if you plan on using it for defensive use I'd be careful about which ammo you select to ensure it'll perform properly

Full review:

Link Posted: 8/6/2016 7:43:16 PM EDT
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Nice

Mine is unfired, stamp pending

I plan on doing a stormwerkz hinge and US machine gun stock

Link Posted: 8/7/2016 12:54:23 AM EDT
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Nice

Mine is unfired, stamp pending

I plan on doing a stormwerkz hinge and Is machine gun stock

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Nice
Link Posted: 8/8/2016 2:30:33 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/8/2016 6:42:01 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/10/2016 10:58:25 PM EDT
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Thanks for the video.  Got me off the fence.  Ordered one for $505 shipped.  Was disappointing to learn there is not an Ultimak for it.  

Have really enjoyed my suppressed M92... accurate and reliable... nice fireballs with no muzzle devise.







Link Posted: 8/12/2016 9:02:40 AM EDT
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Thanks for the review MrG&G, Convinced me to finally order one!
Link Posted: 8/15/2016 6:59:09 PM EDT
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FYI that this gentleman has made some sweet mods to his PAPs despite my disagreeing with his subsonic 556 ammo thesis.

Link Posted: 8/18/2016 4:55:46 PM EDT
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http://i.imgur.com/KM7GGT0l.png

http://i.imgur.com/y0pc4aSl.png

I prioritized getting this review up because, as I've reported before, these are no longer being produced and what's in the country is all that there may ever be.   So here's what I've found...

Pros:
-100% reliable to date
-seem to function with any mag I've tried to date although I do not recommend using Gen3 PMAGs
-CHF CL barrel
-comes with a booster but functions fine with any muzzle device (or no muzzle device) that has 26mm threads
-bulged trunnion; not that it's needed but it's certainly nice to have
-fit and finish is above average for a com bloc produced AK
-takes AR mags which may be a con for some actually
-currently priced under $600 many places

Cons:
-very narrow rear sight from the factory
-the short barrel means if you plan on using it for defensive use I'd be careful about which ammo you select to ensure it'll perform properly

Full review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPVks5TqrOI
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Damn it!  You gave me the ultimatum of shitting or getting off the pot.    Have gone back and forth for years between buying a M92 (always thought it was ridiculous and missed them when they were sub-$400) and kind of overlooked the M85 (5.56 is not Comrade caliber and didn't want to adopt the mags of the early version).  Review made it make so much sense to have an AK in 5.56 that accepts standard AR mags so that it could always make a range visit when bringing the ARs.  Nothing worse than loading up 2 rifle calibers for one visit.  The LGS had one in stock that I fingered.  Also had an Arsenal to look at.  Absolutely sold on the PAP for the $480 shipped I found it online.  

BTW, I enjoy the reviews even if they cost me a bit of cheddar.
Link Posted: 8/19/2016 3:08:58 PM EDT
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I always thought about picking one of these up. I didn't know they had chrome lined barrels. I always thought they were non chrome like other Yugo/Serb offerings.

These are also probably the least expensive AK type firearm out there right now. A few dealers have them well below five bills.

Link Posted: 8/25/2016 8:18:20 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/11/2016 7:23:55 PM EDT
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FYI that this gentleman has made some sweet mods to his PAPs despite my disagreeing with his subsonic 556 ammo thesis.

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Why do you disagree with subsonic ammo thesis? (I don't know anything about subsonic rounds)
Link Posted: 9/11/2016 8:17:56 PM EDT
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Why do you disagree with subsonic ammo thesis? (I don't know anything about subsonic rounds)
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FYI that this gentleman has made some sweet mods to his PAPs despite my disagreeing with his subsonic 556 ammo thesis.

https://youtu.be/o_2jATzF0Tk




Why do you disagree with subsonic ammo thesis? (I don't know anything about subsonic rounds)


Cause subsonic 5.56 is .22lr
Link Posted: 9/11/2016 10:40:33 PM EDT
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Looks familiar:



I know it's M92 instead of an M85
Link Posted: 9/13/2016 9:32:51 AM EDT
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Looks familiar:

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I know it's M92 instead of an M85
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Looks familiar:

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I know it's M92 instead of an M85


I want your TWS cover
Link Posted: 9/27/2016 5:38:14 PM EDT
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Looks familiar:

<a href="http://s864.photobucket.com/user/ScoutH57/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160608_115253.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab210/ScoutH57/Mobile%20Uploads/20160608_115253.jpg</a>

I know it's M92 instead of an M85
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Looks familiar:

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I know it's M92 instead of an M85



What front handguard is that?
Link Posted: 9/28/2016 10:02:14 AM EDT
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Looks familiar:

<a href="http://s864.photobucket.com/user/ScoutH57/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160608_115253.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab210/ScoutH57/Mobile%20Uploads/20160608_115253.jpg</a>

I know it's M92 instead of an M85
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Looks familiar:

<a href="http://s864.photobucket.com/user/ScoutH57/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160608_115253.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab210/ScoutH57/Mobile%20Uploads/20160608_115253.jpg</a>

I know it's M92 instead of an M85

Huh, what did you paint that with? Great match to Magpul FDE.
Link Posted: 9/28/2016 3:35:28 PM EDT
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What front handguard is that?
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Looks familiar:

<a href="http://s864.photobucket.com/user/ScoutH57/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160608_115253.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab210/ScoutH57/Mobile%20Uploads/20160608_115253.jpg</a>

I know it's M92 instead of an M85



What front handguard is that?


Manticore
Link Posted: 3/12/2017 5:55:59 PM EDT
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Thanks for the video.  Got me off the fence.  Ordered one for $505 shipped.  Was disappointing to learn there is not an Ultimak for it.  

Have really enjoyed my suppressed M92... accurate and reliable... nice fireballs with no muzzle devise.

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx166/jasonusvi/EmmNinetyTwo_zpsvsxr7qpp.jpg
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Update that just discovered MI makes an ultimak type rail for the M85.  Brownells has them for $92 and change with C&R discount and yesterday free shipping over $100:



Now the only big downside of the M85, for me, is no bolt hold open.  For the M92 I only have bho mags, or have switched followers, such that all my AK mags hold back.
Link Posted: 3/29/2017 7:58:19 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/1/2017 9:30:01 AM EDT
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What optic mount is that?
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Texas Weapon System Dog leg gen 3 for M92/M85

I would like to know what rear sight that is.
Link Posted: 4/22/2017 6:41:11 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/22/2017 11:38:20 PM EDT
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I like that setup as well. Is the mount integrated into the handguard? Details on the front end please.
Link Posted: 4/24/2017 7:52:53 PM EDT
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I like that setup as well. Is the mount integrated into the handguard? Details on the front end please.
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Manticore arms hand guard with optics mount
Link Posted: 4/25/2017 3:01:23 AM EDT
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I like that setup as well. Is the mount integrated into the handguard? Details on the front end please.
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Manticore Arms  w/mount.

https://www.manticorearms.com/

Primary Arms Microdot.
Link Posted: 5/4/2017 10:16:03 PM EDT
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Manticore Arms  w/mount.

https://www.manticorearms.com/

Primary Arms Microdot.
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That sight has AIDS, I can't find the rail pictured.
Link Posted: 5/13/2017 10:18:00 PM EDT
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Progress...

My Fastfire 3 should be here Monday or Tuesday.

Link Posted: 5/19/2017 6:07:47 AM EDT
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They make a top cover that has the optics mount, it is different than the one that comes with the handguard.
Link Posted: 5/24/2017 1:58:57 PM EDT
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It's a stormwerkz @HiramRanger

http://stormwerkz.com/scope-mounts/yugoslavian-m92m85-scope-mount/
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