ZPAP M70 vs NHM91

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Hi. I happen to have free money and I would like to purchase yet another AK. There are TWO AKs I am looking at:
Zpap M70 with bulged receiver and 1.5mm receiver and NHM91, non bulged 1,5mm receiver.
ZPUP already has a rail, receiver is bulged.
NHM91 has no rail, receiver is NOT bulged but the barrel is not only longer (bigger sight radius, better velocity), but is also a bit thicker.
BOTH rifles are Chrome lined barrels. Which one should I get.?

I have red great reviews for both. But NONE that would compare one to another
 
I had the NHM, it was very accurate for an AK, dont think it really needed the heavy-duty trunion since its not full-auto. On the downside, they arent set up for easy optics-mounting.

I guess it depends what you want it for. If the M70 has a side-mount and you want to plink past 100yds, it would be better, but then the 7.62x39 really runs out of steam after 300 anyway.

If you dont mind open sights and the targets are within 100-150yd, the NHM will be just fine and a bit lighter.
 
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I'll also add, I don't think the beefed up trunion is worth much of anything. I'll go so far as to call it a negative actually. It's useless weight.

None of us can afford the ammo to wear out one of the regular recievers. The barrel will wear out multiple times by that point. The only way you'll break one realistically is through intentional abuse. Maybe gross negligence if you leave it leaning on something and run it over with your truck.
 
ZPap all day and every day (twice on Sunday). No additional parts to add or possible slant cut receiver, oh and it’s brand spanking new for about $900. Only downside is finding one in stock. If I didn’t already have 5 different AKs, I’d go with one over anything else out there. For something comparable, you’ll be spending around $1500 to $2000 in today’s market, and that’s on the low end.
 
Not a vote for one over the other but I'm very happy with my ZPAP M-70.
 
If you can find a used M70 without the chrome-lined barrel, don't let that influence your decision whether or not to buy it. Zastava traditionally did not use chrome-lined barrels for their rifles and introduced the new model M70 with chrome lined-barrel in response to U.S. marketing demands and competition. Some even claim that the chrome-lined barrel is actually somewhat less accurate. I don't know about that. My M70 is the previous model without and it wasn't a buying decision for me, and I can't confirm any difference in performance. You maybe need to be a little more diligent with cleaning if you're shooting corrosive surplus ammo, but there's plenty of new production non-corrosive ammo available at very reasonable prices, so that isn't a factor either. I picked up some Wolf steelcase at about $8 for box of 20 yesterday in stock (!!) at a local gun store.
 
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If you can find a used M70 without the chrome-lined barrel, don't let that influence your decision whether or not to buy it. Zastava traditionally did not use chrome-lined barrels for their rifles and introduced the new model M70 with chrome lined-barrel in response to U.S. marketing demands and competition. Some even claim that the chrome-lined barrel is actually somewhat less accurate. I don't know about that. My M70 is the previous model without and it wasn't a buying decision for me, and I can't confirm any difference in performance. You maybe need to be a little more diligent with cleaning if you're shooting corrosive surplus ammo, but there's plenty of new production non-corrosive ammo available at very reasonable prices, so that isn't a factor either. I picked up some Wolf steelcase at about $8 for box of 20 yesterday in stock (!!) at a local gun store.
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The new chrome lined Zpap is a Zpap in name only. It is completely different than the model you own. It is more closely related to the Opap, as it has the thicker receiver and the bulged trunnion. While I’m sure your Zpap is a fine rifle, the new one is a completely different animal.
 
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...., the new one is a completely different animal.
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Oh, heavens, what hyperbole. The point is, if a used ZPAP is available, whereas a new one is not, the differences should not be major buying decisions. For what the rifle is going to be used, the differences are not material to usage performance, and whether new or used, the rifle is still superior to many of its competitors.
 
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