I always wanted a AKMS-style AK with the underfolding stock. The newly imported M70 fullfilled that wish. This was the first underfolders I've come across that are reasonably priced. As far as I know, these guns are new to the market. Apparently a parts kit has been availible though.
I havn't got a chance to shoot it yet. The store only had a few boxes of Wolf HP left which I promptly bought up.
The only thing that bugs me is that the barrel is not chromed. Is this a big drawback?
Anyway, the only AK I've owned was a SAR-1. Here is my comparison between the two.
Pros
-Its grip is larger and feels better than a factory SAR grip.
-The folding stock is longer and bigger than a typical AK wood stock which is very undersized in my opinion
-The finish is excellent.
-So is the S# and CAI markings. Nothing like my SAR which looks like an 8 year-old carved them in with a pocket knife.
-Bayonet lug, though I don't know if a typical AK bayonet will fit.
-Magazine has a special follower that catches the bolt and acts as a crude hold open device. It may not allow for instant charging of a fresh magazine but it does let you know when you are dry.
-Standard AK slanted muzzle break.
-The action seems more solid. The bolt carrier fits nice and moves very smoothly. My SAR carrier was lose and clanked about.
Cons
-It has a lot of the typical useless SKS Yugo crap (flip up grenade launcher sights, flip night sights with nothing in them)
-Its heavier than my SAR. Which could be good in terms of durability but generally lighter = better.
-The furniture is rough and mismatched (this can be fixed). Even my SAR which is notorious for ugly furniture looked better.
-It has a take down pin for the receiver cover for some ungodly reason and makes it much harder to get the cover back on.
-It doesn't have a chromed barrel unlike my SAR-1.
-The cover, gas tube, safety lever and stock are gray while the receiver and barrel are black. Not that bad but it is noticeable.
-The barrel is not chromed.
I havn't got a chance to shoot it yet. The store only had a few boxes of Wolf HP left which I promptly bought up.
The only thing that bugs me is that the barrel is not chromed. Is this a big drawback?
Anyway, the only AK I've owned was a SAR-1. Here is my comparison between the two.
Pros
-Its grip is larger and feels better than a factory SAR grip.
-The folding stock is longer and bigger than a typical AK wood stock which is very undersized in my opinion
-The finish is excellent.
-So is the S# and CAI markings. Nothing like my SAR which looks like an 8 year-old carved them in with a pocket knife.
-Bayonet lug, though I don't know if a typical AK bayonet will fit.
-Magazine has a special follower that catches the bolt and acts as a crude hold open device. It may not allow for instant charging of a fresh magazine but it does let you know when you are dry.
-Standard AK slanted muzzle break.
-The action seems more solid. The bolt carrier fits nice and moves very smoothly. My SAR carrier was lose and clanked about.
Cons
-It has a lot of the typical useless SKS Yugo crap (flip up grenade launcher sights, flip night sights with nothing in them)
-Its heavier than my SAR. Which could be good in terms of durability but generally lighter = better.
-The furniture is rough and mismatched (this can be fixed). Even my SAR which is notorious for ugly furniture looked better.
-It has a take down pin for the receiver cover for some ungodly reason and makes it much harder to get the cover back on.
-It doesn't have a chromed barrel unlike my SAR-1.
-The cover, gas tube, safety lever and stock are gray while the receiver and barrel are black. Not that bad but it is noticeable.
-The barrel is not chromed.
