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Posted: 12/29/2006 6:53:41 PM EST
Ok, many of you may remember my earlier photo reviews of Century Arms products, needless to say I'm not a huge fan of most of their work.

That said, I try and conduct every review of any firearm with as little bias as possible.

The Yugo M70 AKs have been available as a series that changes and varies depending upon when it was produced. First off it is not technically a Yugo since the receivers are NOT Yugoslavian. And even if Yugoslavia did make a semi auto high capacity AK rifle, it would be unimportable in any case. Some come with accessories, some do not, some are made with CAI receivers and some are made with Romanian WASR10 receivers.

Like most CAI products this one was shipped in a no frills cardboard box.



I was hoping to get one with bayo, sling, clean kit, etc. but alas no joy. One gun, one mag. I was amazed that the gun and box were basically clean. Anyone who remembers my WASR 10 photo review may recall my "and a level of shop debris, oil and grimey crap that must be experienced to be appreciated" comment.

The important thing is I got the one with the US, rather than the Romanian receiver. This means it was made to accept a high capacity magazine rather than modified to accept a high capacity magazine. The one with the dimpled above the mag well is the one you want.

So let's pop this baby open and take a look. But before you do, unlike most AKM rifles, this one actually has a release button on the left side near the rear of the top cover. Simply push it and you can then push the button on the rear of the top cover and dissamble as usual. Of course this is not mentioned in the WASR 10 owners manual Century Arms ships with the gun. But it is just that simple and will get you along a lot faster than my method of beating on the rear top cover release with a wooden dowel and mallet prior to noticing the button on the side.



And inside is one of the cleanest and nicest AKs to ever come out of Century Arms. It's probably cleaner than the AKs currently sitting in some members safes. It's almost as if Century Arms took all their trained monkeys and sent them to night school.



There is still some variation in the build from rifle to rifle, and the fit and finish is still mostly of the famed Century Arms variety we have come to respect, but in this case it adds and air of "just built in a middle eastern bicycle shop by unskilled labor" authenticity to it.

The Yugo M70 is also a variant with a few "cool" features. The flip up grenade launching sight somehow makes an AKM seem even more evil, the stainless bolt carrier contrasts nicely and the more ergo style pistol grip has a nice look. And it has a removable slant brake and bayo lug, it's almost as if a "ban" never happened.





And the whole thing cleans up rather nicely.



They also made this one in a folder. My advice, get one while you can.
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 6:59:47 PM EST
[#1]
SSHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

It's SUPPOSED to be a SECRET!!!!

Century actually can make a decent gun with the Yugo - Merican M70s!!

BIGGER_HAMMER
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:11:58 PM EST
[#2]
Steyr,

Does that slant brake fit pretty snug, or does it have some play?  I ordered one for my yugo underfolder build, and it seems a bit wiggly.  I wonder if I have to use a peel washer or something.
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:19:09 PM EST
[#3]

Quoted:
Steyr,

Does that slant brake fit pretty snug, or does it have some play?  I ordered one for my yugo underfolder build, and it seems a bit wiggly.  I wonder if I have to use a peel washer or something.


A little play, but that is how they really are. No biggie.
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:20:17 PM EST
[#4]
The slant brakes are supposed to be loose / wobblie.

If they fit tight, they would be a bear to get off after a bbl heating session.

It drove crazy since I like my guns tight and right, but AK's are fine with loose and dry.

Bulgarian, Romanian, Chinese, all the same!

BIGGER_HAMMER
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:25:31 PM EST
[#5]
I thought Century were using DCI receivers.

DCI/Nodakspud is the top American made AK receiver.
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:33:28 PM EST
[#6]

Quoted:
I thought Century were using DCI receivers.

DCI/Nodakspud is the top American made AK receiver.


Could be, still stamped Century Arms.
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:35:05 PM EST
[#7]
How much will one run me?
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:35:32 PM EST
[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I thought Century were using DCI receivers.

DCI/Nodakspud is the top American made AK receiver.


Could be, still stamped Century Arms.


Does it say "DCI Industries" on the bottom of the receiver, right before the mag well?
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:35:57 PM EST
[#9]
   
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:36:05 PM EST
[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I thought Century were using DCI receivers.

DCI/Nodakspud is the top American made AK receiver.


Could be, still stamped Century Arms.


Stamped, or scratched on there with a rusty chisel?
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:36:24 PM EST
[#11]

Quoted:
How much will one run me?


$419 + shipping from classicarms.us for a Yugo underfolder.  SOG or Century has it for $429 + shipping.
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:37:48 PM EST
[#12]
and many on the ak side has commented on superior accuracy of the Century Yugos.

They could be really good...
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:41:16 PM EST
[#13]
Underfolder...



Flip-up night sights, thicker RPK-style receiver and front trunion...

For $450-$500, what's not to like?
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:42:43 PM EST
[#14]
Damn, I need to sell my WASR now
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:43:03 PM EST
[#15]
Excellent review, I too love the Yugo AK

Im too lazy to go to the gunshop and buy one, so I just build them on my own





I have a few others, and if I was ever to own one that I didnt build it would probably be a Century Yugo.



FREE
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:53:24 PM EST
[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I thought Century were using DCI receivers.

DCI/Nodakspud is the top American made AK receiver.


Could be, still stamped Century Arms.


Does it say "DCI Industries" on the bottom of the receiver, right before the mag well?


Nope, it now says it on the side of the receiver under Century Arms.

Link Posted: 12/29/2006 7:54:50 PM EST
[#17]
I need to get one of these very soon.
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 8:14:52 PM EST
[#18]
Yes they are very nice

I cherry picked out a underfolder when we got in our first batch

Nice but they are still CIAs so they are like snowflakes
Link Posted: 12/29/2006 9:35:15 PM EST
[#19]

Quoted:
Yes they are very nice

I cherry picked out a underfolder when we got in our first batch

Nice but they are still CIAs so they are like snowflakes


That is the way to do it. Although the ones with issues are minor and can be adjusted.

Link Posted: 12/30/2006 8:34:19 AM EST
[#20]
Kabump.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 8:46:22 AM EST
[#21]
Why do you post such stupid shit?

Thank you for posting this excellent shit!
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 8:48:58 AM EST
[#22]
Makes me wish I didn't sell my CAI AK but it went to a good home with a fellow ARFCOM member.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 8:53:14 AM EST
[#23]
Here is the one my lovely wifey bought me for Christmas.  I take it shooting this afternoon.

Link Posted: 12/30/2006 8:53:16 AM EST
[#24]
Damn, this thread ACTUAL makes me want to own an AK
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 8:54:23 AM EST
[#25]
I want one of those underfolders.
Link Posted: 12/30/2006 9:02:02 AM EST
[#26]
I have two of the M-70 fixed stock parts kits I need to build up, waiting on tapco to make a flat for the fixed stock kits.
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