Why does the Yugo RPK look different from other RPKs?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why does the Yugo RPK look different from other RPKs?

Posted: 10/23/2007 5:47:46 PM EDT

Every time I google for RPK pictures, this is what they look like.

http://www.enemyforces.com/firearms/rpk.jpg

It looks nothing like the Yugo RPKs that Centerfire Systems is selling for $200. What is the difference? I can't seem to find anything on their kind of RPK that doesn't have that square-like stock.

Posted: 10/23/2007 6:31:39 PM EDT

[#1]

Yugos are unique.

type in google m72 rpk

Posted: 10/23/2007 6:44:48 PM EDT

[#2]

Even standard YUGO AKMs are unique.

"Regular" looking AK

Yugo AK

It is no surprise the larger RPK is any different

Posted: 10/23/2007 10:41:54 PM EDT

[#3]

Here is my Yugo M72 RPK

Here it is with some friends

Posted: 10/25/2007 11:08:54 AM EDT

[#4]

The Yugo's utilize common parts as much as possible.
Other RPK's have the off hand holding curve in the buttstock.
Yugoslavia added the finsto the barrel also

Posted: 10/25/2007 1:15:18 PM EDT

[#5]

Hmm, didn't realize that. How about the internals, are they different from other models as well?

Posted: 10/25/2007 8:59:02 PM EDT

[#6]

Can you just get a set of these and install them on a yugo?

Posted: 10/25/2007 9:45:29 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Can you just get a set of these and install them on a yugo?

img87.imageshack.us/img87/5793/pix4279740890ui8.jpg

Nope, aint going to happen

Posted: 10/27/2007 7:39:39 AM EDT

[#8]

I thought you could, if you got a regular AK rear trunnion for it instead of using the Yugo's?

Posted: 10/27/2007 9:30:47 AM EDT

[#9]

Upper handgaurd would be too short I'd think.

Posted: 10/28/2007 9:54:56 PM EDT

[#10]

Yugo recievers are .050 narrower than regular ak

as to why Yugos don't look like other aks, same reason lincolns don't look like subarus.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why does the Yugo RPK look different from other RPKs?

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