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Posted: 1/4/2011 3:54:56 PM EDT
| Any good? Just curious. Local shop has one priced right. |
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Anyone on here actually have a c93? Are all the parts HK interchangeable? Have no? Handled 6 of them? Yes. HK parts do fit, some are even HK marked. But once again, roller locking systems are not Century's specialty. They have a hard time unstanding "bolt gap". Some have none, some have a ton. I've handled 1 U couldnt get to unlock, and another where the charging handle open very easily (too easily). I wouldn't think of handing my cash over for one unless I could check bolt gap and look for a ground bolt. But thats just me. |
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As stated, they're totally hit-or-miss... as with most Century guns.
I know a guy who went through two of them before giving up. Luckily, he bought it from Centerfire and they took care of him when Century wouldn't. Both rifles has issues with headspacing, and one was very undergassed and had a variety of other demons. I have two Century AKs and they're both ok, although neither was without issues out of the box. Luckily they were small enough problems that I was able to fix them both myself, but I don't know that I'd trust Century with an HK design... It's a shame, they have some really cool stuff. I'd love a C93 or an L1A1 but I'd rather save up for a PTR-91 and be safe. |
| I have a C93 and like it. The bolt gap on mine is on the low side of acceptable, but it shoots great. Magazines are a bit pricy. I would recommend one only if inspected in person, or at least buy from a distributor who will stand behind it, rather than leaving you to deal with Century. |
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I have one. Cosmetically it's great. Great finish, great welds, etc. However, the bolt gap was less than acceptable. Rather than taking a chance on a Century repair (ground bolt head CETMEs, anyone?) I decided to have it done right. Bought a new barrel and sent it to "ghilliebear2000" from HKForum. I now have a proper/functional HK93 clone for less than what you'd pay for a Vector. Is it worth as much as a Vector? No, but I tend to hand on to rifles so resale is a non-issue for me. |
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I have one. One of the earlier ones. It came with all matching internals and looked BEAUTIFUL. However, it didn't work for crap. I sent it back to Century, and they replaced the bolt and bolt carrier and sent it back. It still didn't work for crap. I eventually fixed it by squeezing the mag well in a vice!
Now it works flawlessly. I've had a true HK93, a Vector V93, and now the Century. Is it on par with the earlier two? No, but it cost half that of the Vector, and 1/6th the current price of an HK. Buy it as a project. It's a pretty good bargain for a complete parts kit with receiver and barrel... ...but it may be up to you to get it to work. |
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I know a guy who went through two of them before giving up. Luckily, he bought it from Centerfire and they took care of him when Century wouldn't. Both rifles has issues with headspacing, and one was very undergassed and had a variety of other demons. considering there is no gas system... 
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I have 2, both with apx. 300 rounds through them. One’s bolt gap is holding at .011 (with +4 rollers) and the other at .015. I’m to the point where I’m unconcerned about the gaps moving more but will be keeping an eye on it. If they do move I might be looking at new cocking pieces but I’m not ready go run out and buy those just quite yet.
If you can inspect the rifle before you buy bring along a feeler gauge and check the gap. You might want to pass if it’s on the low side. However, if it’s not and seems to cycle fine it might be a good one to pick up. They may have some quirks but they’re a LOT less money than a Vector or an original H&K. Resale value won’t be good but who cares if it’s a shooter that you’re planning on hanging onto for a while. |
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I have one. It's a replacement for the original rifle that I bought. The first one would not cycle at all so I sent it back to Century. They said the original was not repairable so they sent me a new rifle. So far I have 400 to 420 rounds through the replacement rifle with no malfunctions. I measure the bolt gap when I first got it at 0.010". No change so far but I'll keep an eye on it. I'd like a Vector some day but for now my C93 satisfies my need for a roller locked .223 fix. |
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