Zastava N-PAP M70...

J. Parker · Dec 2, 2016

Hey good folks,
I recently picked up an N-PAP AK47 and have only put 50rds through it so far. Does anybody else have one and how do you like it?

~Thanks, John

dekibg · Dec 3, 2016

Hi John,
I have NPAP underfolder version, and I would summarize as :
reliability : 100%
accuracy :meh ( although I never used anything but cheapest Tula ammo)
It is built like a tank, and I like that.
Just to clarify : do you have Zastava n-pap or M70 ?
My understanding is that M70's are USED milsurp rifles - hence the grenade launcher sight, bayonet lug, night sights that you can flip, and they are converted from full auto to semi auto for civilian market . Some people had a great luck with getting ones in perfect condition, some people got ones in bad shape and beaten up.
NPAP's are similar but they are brand new , made as semi auto from the start , minus military features mentioned above.
if anyone else on forum can add something or correct me, please do so .

J. Parker · Dec 4, 2016

Hey there.....my N-PAP is brand new. It says N-PAP M70 on the receiver. I've had many AK's over the years and this N-PAP is the nicest one by far. I guess Century Arms imports them from the Zastava plant in Serbia.

Coyote3855 · Dec 4, 2016

https://www.classicfirearms.com/papriflews I'm assuming this is what he has, which is newly manufactured by Zastava.

J. Parker · Dec 4, 2016

That's exactly what I have. Thanks for posting.

Sebastian the Ibis · Dec 4, 2016

I like the look of them quite a bit.

Do you know if they are completely built in Serbia (with a Serbian barrel) or are they kit built guns assembled domestically? I am not particularly enthusiastic about newish AKs which were assembled here with US barrels. At the end of the day they are just a hodge-podge of parts cobbled together by who knows who, with a barrel made by the lowest cost supplier.

However, if the barrel is Serbian, the gun was likely assembled abroad and imported in a 922 compliant configuration (think out of the box Saiga and VEPR), and then converted here by adding that nice teak furniture, a new trigger (likely a nice Tapco G2) and opening the mag well.

If the later, this is a very attractive gun for the price.

J. Parker · Dec 4, 2016

Sebastian the Ibis said:
I like the look of them quite a bit.

Do you know if they are completely built in Serbia (with a Serbian barrel) or are they kit built guns assembled domestically? I am not particularly enthusiastic about newish AKs which were assembled here with US barrels. At the end of the day they are just a hodge-podge of parts cobbled together by who knows who, with a barrel made by the lowest cost supplier.

However, if the barrel is Serbian, the gun was likely assembled abroad and imported in a 922 compliant configuration (think out of the box Saiga and VEPR), and then converted here by adding that nice teak furniture, a new trigger (likely a nice Tapco G2) and opening the mag well.

If the later, this is a very attractive gun for the price.

From what I understand they are completely built at the Zastava factory which has a good reputation for quality AK's. Century Arms is the importer.

Sebastian the Ibis · Dec 4, 2016

Thanks J. Parker, I might have to modify my note to Santa.

MedWheeler · Dec 4, 2016

I haven't shot mine yet, but many reviewers say that the cheek positioning can set one up for a dust-cover in the nose. When I shoulder mine, I can certainly see where that could happen. Since you've already put a mag-and-two-thirds through it, you've likely already determined whether or not this is a concern to you..

J. Parker · Dec 4, 2016

MedWheeler said:
I haven't shot mine yet, but many reviewers say that the cheek positioning can set one up for a dust-cover in the nose. When I shoulder mine, I can certainly see where that could happen. Since you've already put a mag-and-two-thirds through it, you've likely already determined whether or not this is a concern to you..

Actually, when I function fired it behind the shed I didn't shoulder it. I just held it by my side and let 'er rip. I shouldered it just a few times and didn't notice any difference.

J. Parker · Dec 4, 2016

Okie-dokie, I just went behind the shed and fired five rounds with the N-PAP snug in my shoulder and did not have a problem of any kind. Maybe it's a body type problem? Dunno.

Hacker15E · Dec 4, 2016

Good series of videos 5000-round "torture testing" the NPAP....

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