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Posted: 5/22/2020 5:38:00 PM EDT
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Here it is in all its simplified glory. The little blaster came completely soaked in oil. After a quick inspection I disassembled it noting that all parts match the SN. This is a 2020 build. The top cover has a tight solid fit and the front sight is mounted at true vertical to bore. Racking is effortless and smooth without snag. Trigger pull has a little crawl but it breaks nicely.
The exterior finish was coated very evenly in a dark black, including the inner chassis and all internal components. Overall I’m pretty impressed.  . I took the factory black grip and wood hand guard off and replaced them with a nice bakelite grip and a plastic upper/lower hand guard set I had in my parts bins. The upper HD is heavily modified as i made it to wrap around the FSB. I’ll make a mounting retainer for it over the weekend. The lower HD extends a little too far, I think, so I might chop it down a little. I think it looks good. I like the look of the (10)~40. The mag is built like a tank. I’ve got a few more goodies on the way so stay tuned as the madness continues.  |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 5:42:25 PM EDT
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you're going to shoot your finger off
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Posted: 5/22/2020 5:55:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: you're going to shoot your finger off One of the “goodies on the way” is a SLR hand stop. |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 12:24:01 PM EDT
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Peeps, what’s the go-to side rail mount for the Draco?? I’m mounting a RS Regulate set up.
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Posted: 5/23/2020 12:53:55 PM EDT
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Quoted: you're going to shoot your finger off That can definitely happen. Spoiler may be a bit graphic. Click To View Spoiler Quoted: Peeps, what’s the go-to side rail mount for the Draco?? I’m mounting a RS Regulate set up. Thanks. This interests me as well. I want to add the rail to my Draco.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 12:54:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/23/2020 1:55:56 PM EDT
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Could install a Master Mount on the Mini Draco. Just have to take thr trigger and hammer pins out.
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Posted: 5/23/2020 2:50:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Could install a Master Mount on the Mini Draco. Just have to take thr trigger and hammer pins out. Thank you. That’s exactly what I needed. Order placed! |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 2:54:17 PM EDT
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Man, you guys have some very nice looking Dracos! I don’t think I’ll build another AR for a while ;)
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Posted: 5/23/2020 6:58:25 PM EDT
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The Master Mount should work well for you as well as anything from RS Regulate. Mine is a Micro Draco but same things worked on mine although the stock folds right otherwise it would get hung up on the optic mount.
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Posted: 5/23/2020 7:06:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/23/2020 7:48:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Master Mount should work well for you as well as anything from RS Regulate. Mine is a Micro Draco but same things worked on mine although the stock folds right otherwise it would get hung up on the optic mount. https://i.imgur.com/rYGuss5.jpg Very nice. That's the mount I ordered today except the top mount is for a Sig Romeo5. You know I just realized that I've completely depleted my Hoes and Blow funds for the rest of the year. :) |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 7:52:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I put an Attero Arms mount on mine. I really like it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/234113/IMG_20200220_204931_01_jpg-1429643.JPG I like it. I'm really hoping my warrior brace comes in July. It was ordered almost two weeks ago. About your optic mount, does it attach to the rear sight base? I dig how low it sits. |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 8:00:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like it! I did the same on a micro except no upper hg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/44791/IMG_20200213_233252_jpg-1429161.JPG Great work! I gotta be honest. It was your work that inspired me to do the same thing with the HD. Thank you. |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 9:26:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like it. I'm really hoping my warrior brace comes in July. It was ordered almost two weeks ago. About your optic mount, does it attach to the rear sight base? I dig how low it sits. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I put an Attero Arms mount on mine. I really like it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/234113/IMG_20200220_204931_01_jpg-1429643.JPG I like it. I'm really hoping my warrior brace comes in July. It was ordered almost two weeks ago. About your optic mount, does it attach to the rear sight base? I dig how low it sits. |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 10:47:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, it replaces the rear sight, but it includes a built in iron sight so you don't lose that. You get a lower 1/3 cowitness. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I put an Attero Arms mount on mine. I really like it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/234113/IMG_20200220_204931_01_jpg-1429643.JPG I like it. I'm really hoping my warrior brace comes in July. It was ordered almost two weeks ago. About your optic mount, does it attach to the rear sight base? I dig how low it sits. Thats a very nice mount. Diminutive in size and weight and it appears to produce a solid return-to-zero mount. WHEN I buy my next Draco I’ll look for one fo-sho! |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 11:03:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, it replaces the rear sight, but it includes a built in iron sight so you don't lose that. You get a lower 1/3 cowitness. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I put an Attero Arms mount on mine. I really like it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/234113/IMG_20200220_204931_01_jpg-1429643.JPG I like it. I'm really hoping my warrior brace comes in July. It was ordered almost two weeks ago. About your optic mount, does it attach to the rear sight base? I dig how low it sits. It's the way to go, I have the same on mine with an Aimpoint micro. I also want to chop the front sight hood for a little better sight picture. |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 12:14:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's the way to go, I have the same on mine with an Aimpoint micro. I also want to chop the front sight hood for a little better sight picture. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I put an Attero Arms mount on mine. I really like it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/234113/IMG_20200220_204931_01_jpg-1429643.JPG I like it. I'm really hoping my warrior brace comes in July. It was ordered almost two weeks ago. About your optic mount, does it attach to the rear sight base? I dig how low it sits. It's the way to go, I have the same on mine with an Aimpoint micro. I also want to chop the front sight hood for a little better sight picture. Additionally, the price factor also makes it very desirable. I’ve also been contemplating cutting the Hood at the 10/2 o’clock mark. Still on the fence, though. |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 12:26:41 PM EDT
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So my Sunday morning was spent at the bench trimming the LHG and making a cover for the UHG. The cover will be used IF I decide to mount a light as it will provide a firm surface for the rail. A big drawback with mounting the light is that it increases HG girth significantly. I’m not sold on it yet.
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Posted: 5/26/2020 7:26:01 PM EDT
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Parts are starting to deliver..
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Posted: 5/27/2020 9:22:20 AM EDT
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You gotta ditch that 40rd mag, makes the gun look silly. Needs a 20rd or 30rd.
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Posted: 5/27/2020 10:52:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You gotta ditch that 40rd mag, makes the gun look silly. Needs a 20rd or 30rd. Noted. |
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Posted: 5/27/2020 11:55:45 AM EDT
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OP, seems like you have some workbench skills. If you end up chopping your front sight hood, might be worth doing a video of it and posting it on YouTube. Amazingly, when I searched for a best practices/how-to video... couldn't find one at all. At the very least, you could post it here for reference. Couldn't find one though I feel like I saw one years ago.
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Posted: 5/28/2020 10:09:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP, seems like you have some workbench skills. If you end up chopping your front sight hood, might be worth doing a video of it and posting it on YouTube. Amazingly, when I searched for a best practices/how-to video... couldn't find one at all. At the very least, you could post it here for reference. Couldn't find one though I feel like I saw one years ago. Thank you. I'll definitely consider that. If I get unbearable FOV obstruction I'll move forward with the mod. |
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Posted: 5/29/2020 7:52:19 PM EDT
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A few more parts came in including the Master Mount which was extremely easy to install. The RS top mount should deliver Monday. Still no tracking # for the brace from Bonesteel but I understand another batch is expected to ship next week. The SLR hand stop hasn’t shipped, yet.
I chopped, fitted and sanded an old spare WASR hand guard I found in the garage and put a nice stain on it. Here’s where I’m at today..: 
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Posted: 5/30/2020 10:15:11 PM EDT
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The RS Regulate top mount delivered today. This mount is incredibly made. Still waiting for the SLR hand stop and the Bonesteel Arms brace. ..
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Posted: 6/8/2020 6:44:55 AM EDT
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@Los Very good work. I have a mini Draco and have been on the fence on what to do with the handguard. How did you attach the upper and lower handguard to your mini? Pics would be great. Also keep the 40 "Mo is betta"
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Posted: 6/8/2020 9:31:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Los Very good work. I have a mini Draco and have been on the fence on what to do with the handguard. How did you attach the upper and lower handguard to your mini? Pics would be great. Also keep the 40 "Mo is betta" I had to make a [kydex] retainer and attach it to the inside of the LH. I used JB Weld for that. The retainer extends into the UH. The UH hand guard is attached/secured to the LH with a small screw. I'll post photos later this evening. |
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Posted: 6/9/2020 7:51:02 PM EDT
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So because the Bonesteel Arms brace that I ordered last month hasn’t shipped yet I became impatient and ordered a SB Tactical triangle brace which were in stock at Atlantic Arms. This is the brace that PSA offers on their AK 9mm models. It’s actually a pretty sweet looking brace. I just purchased it a few days ago and Its already scheduled to deliver tomorrow. I’m pretty exited.
The brace mounts to the Draco with a small 1913 rail adapter that has to attach onto the rear trunnion but These adapters are completely out of stock so I’m going to fabricate one. Seems like a simple project to undertake and I’ve got the parts to get’r done. A small issue with the triangle brace is that it folds to the left so I’m probably going to ditch the RS Regulate system and go with a Attero Arms [rear sight] mount (ala alemonkey’s set up) and different optics. 
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Posted: 6/10/2020 5:56:24 PM EDT
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I like the wood handguards.
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Posted: 6/10/2020 8:34:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like the wood handguards. Thanks. They came out pretty good. |
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Posted: 6/10/2020 8:52:14 PM EDT
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The brace was delivered this afternoon and I gotta say, i like it very much.
I still have to fab the 1913 rear rail and drill the rear trunnion in order to connect the brace. I'll work on it on Sunday and post pics. |
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Posted: 6/11/2020 7:48:41 PM EDT
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Here are the components I used to make the rear 1913 rail adapter needed to mount the brace. The rail was cut to length and the piece of kydex was cut and trimmed to completely cover and overlap the trunnion on each side. I then formed the overlap to flap down [tab]on the edge of the trunnion creating a tight fit. The tabs will help prevent the rail adapter from inadvertently rotating once it’s mounted/screwed on the trunnion, keeping the brace vertical and centered to bore.
Both pieces were attached using jb weld. I’ll give it a few days to cure before I use it to mark where I’ll have to drill the trunnion for the final stage of securing the 1913 rail adapter with a bolt and nut.    |
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Posted: 6/16/2020 7:57:11 PM EDT
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Well I installed the rear 1913 rail adapter this past Sunday and all went well except that I didn't expect the rear trunnion to be so thick so it took a bit longer to drill than first anticipated. The brace connected easily and firmly to the rail adapter but I didn't like how the exposed connection looked so I made a cover that snaps over the connection to produce a nice aesthetic flow. While I was at it I also made a small cheek rest just for the hell of it.
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Posted: 6/17/2020 12:54:22 AM EDT
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Nice.
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Posted: 6/19/2020 7:32:17 PM EDT
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The Aeroknox Hook Stops came in today. I’d bought 2 but think I’m only keeping one.
 I’m hoping to make it to the range on Sunday. |
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Posted: 6/20/2020 12:03:09 PM EDT
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You have done a nice job with customizing your Mini Draco AK47 pistol . The handgurad set up looks killer .
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Posted: 6/20/2020 12:54:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You have done a nice job with customizing your Mini Draco AK47 pistol . The handgurad set up looks killer . Thank you. The SB Tactical triangle brace was purchased from Atlantic Firearms. Thank You for the exceptional customer service and fast shipping! |
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Posted: 6/27/2020 5:49:21 PM EDT
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I’ve decided to sell my trusty old WASR but I’m keeping the Russian PK-01VS red dot that was mounted to it. Just for grins I mounted it on the Mini Draco and I gotta say I really like the feel. It sits lower than the RS/Romeo5 combo and it has a much larger FOV. The optic, which has an integrated mount, is built like a tank so it’s definitely a beefier set-up. The added weight on the Mini is noticeable, but it has a nice balance feel to it.
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Posted: 6/27/2020 8:15:29 PM EDT
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Winner winner chicken dinner..!
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Posted: 6/29/2020 11:00:23 AM EDT
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I never really wanted a mini Draco, but yours looks really cool, great work!
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Posted: 6/29/2020 5:47:42 PM EDT
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That is cool af..!
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Posted: 6/29/2020 6:09:18 PM EDT
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Looks good. Needs a can to finish it off.
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Posted: 6/30/2020 7:48:49 PM EDT
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Now it needs a wood grip..
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Posted: 7/11/2020 2:56:47 PM EDT
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A few pics with it's big brother..
  
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Posted: 7/11/2020 3:10:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A few more parts came in including the Master Mount which was extremely easy to install. The RS top mount should deliver Monday. Still no tracking # for the brace from Bonesteel but I understand another batch is expected to ship next week. The SLR hand stop hasn’t shipped, yet. I chopped, fitted and sanded an old spare WASR hand guard I found in the garage and put a nice stain on it. Here’s where I’m at today..: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/los3088/WASR/1782A584-600E-41F1-9EE6-C11B081B0D6D_zps9fknbofc.jpg That looks GOOD. |
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Posted: 10/2/2020 7:54:58 PM EDT
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Any pics or vid on how to mod the upper and lower handguard? Thanks
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Posted: 10/5/2020 10:09:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is sweet ! |
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Posted: 11/29/2020 4:53:55 AM EDT
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a donkey dong would look nice
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