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Posted: 3/1/2012 4:25:43 PM EDT
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Been waiting for the standard AK mag version, looks like they heard all the complaints. Now if the rear receiver could only take the standard furniture.
New Zastava PAPs |
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Quoted: Or it could be that Century is milling them open to accept standard mags. Most likely the case. They probably still have the narrow single-stack front trunnion prior to being converted. I wonder who is actually doing the work and what the quality is like. Need someone to buy one and report in. |
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Or it could be that Century is milling them open to accept standard mags. Most likely the case. They probably still have the narrow single-stack front trunnion prior to being converted. I wonder who is actually doing the work and what the quality is like. Need someone to buy one and report in. I wonder what they are doing with the bolts too.... |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Or it could be that Century is milling them open to accept standard mags. Most likely the case. They probably still have the narrow single-stack front trunnion prior to being converted. I wonder who is actually doing the work and what the quality is like. Need someone to buy one and report in. I wonder what they are doing with the bolts too.... Hopefully they are replacing the PAP bolts with M70 bolts and checking the headspacing after doing so. |
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Or it could be that Century is milling them open to accept standard mags. Most likely the case. They probably still have the narrow single-stack front trunnion prior to being converted. I wonder who is actually doing the work and what the quality is like. Need someone to buy one and report in. I wonder what they are doing with the bolts too.... Hopefully they are replacing the PAP bolts with M70 bolts and checking the headspacing after doing so. I would sure hope so. I'll wait for the reviews. |
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Kinda like they "replaced" (Replaced=Ground) the bolts on the CETME to get headspace. LOL I hope they are actually trying to make a nice rifle but jury is out until a few range reports are in.
Zastava website still only shows the single stack 10 round rifle so I would assume Century is building them. |
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now thats a good looking rifle |
| I just ordered one of these http://centerfiresystems.com/AKAGUN-YUGO.aspx today.... I will have pics up as soon as I get it. |
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I just ordered one of these http://centerfiresystems.com/AKAGUN-YUGO.aspx today.... I will have pics up as soon as I get it. Sweet 
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I wonder if the newly imported ones are already converted. Looks like the rear of the receiver is normal instead of the ugly angle cut |
holy crap!
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According to a youtube video, this rifle has at least a US made buttstock if not the furniture and the requisite us made parts for compliance. I am hoping that century doesn't do anything beyond installation of parts and the single stack bolt doesn't cause function issues. However, I wouldn't be suprised if it does cause issues. This is century's "premium" ak in thier lineup.
Youtube video for those who might be interested (doesn't have a ton of info but has some nice shots of both rifles): www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLBUtnlebLI |
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Yes it does look like a very nice rifle. The dust cover rail is a bit stupid given its uselessness and I don't know why they don't include the better rail that I have seen on their other guns (it looks like that new parabellum rail, it could be a us made rail for all I know).
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Quoted: it could be a us made rail for all I know Rail is Serbian: http://www.zastava-arms.rs/cms/index.php?id=55 |
There is no drop in or I should say screw in replacement. The receiver is cut so the rear trunion has a slant on it. I actually cut the rear and welded a new trunion on the back. I removed the extra button to remove the dust cover and then just put on synthetic furniture for now. I had to re blue the back of the reciever but I'm happy with the way it turned out. Trust me I looked for weeks for an easier solution to this but this is what I came up
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Quoted: I would like to put a folder or a collapsible stock on it....Thanks!! Ace has what you need to add an AR-type stock with or without the folding mechanism: ACE Previous thread: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_4_89/143994_Looking_for_advice_help_M70_Fixed_Stock_.html The slant will be noticeable with the Ace adapter but it wouldn't look too bad. |
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I would like to put a folder or a collapsible stock on it....Thanks!! Ace has what you need to add an AR-type stock with or without the folding mechanism: ACE Previous thread: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_4_89/143994_Looking_for_advice_help_M70_Fixed_Stock_.html The slant will be noticeable with the Ace adapter but it wouldn't look too bad. Thanks for all the help, much appreciated! |
| I shoot mine regularly and very rarely have an issue with the single stack bolt... I have noticed that if you charge the weapon with your left hand (if you are right handed shooter) with the charging handle pointing to the ground, no issues. When I do have an issue from the single stack bolt it always seems to be only the first round of the mag and when a friend is trying to charge it with his firing hand. I absolutely love the rifle, but I'm looking to get the double stack bolt and head-space work done...its not that expensive. If your friend trying to purchase one of these is an impatient individual... I would tell him to keep looking. Some have experienced FTF problems right out of the box. Some dont get issues at all. I guess I got lucky with mine... mine is as reliable as my issued M4 (note: issued M4's are by no means is "Great" condition.) All in all...this rifle CAN be a great gun...with a little TLC... but in the hands of the impatient it CAN be an utter disappointment... This rifle WILL require some love and tuning. If this will be your friends first and only weapon... as in hes relying on this to enjoy some range days with you and your buddies... dont buy it. But if hes understanding that he may have to do some work to this..... this rifle is built like a tank, very sturdy, very tight, very well built. |
| last I checked Century International arms had them for just under $10 I bought 7 as they have A $75 minimum and you must have a ffl03 or ffl01 on file to order or see the prices. They are the guys who have been converting them to double stack. They must have had a bunch left over after the convertions. |
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