Opinions on practicality of Draco AK pistols

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I still think I want a Draco AK Pistol, I have a decent variety of rifles a couple pistols. Here's my weapon and ammo list.
JT
1 Mint Norinco SKS
1 Norinco MAK90
1 Norinco 9mm Tokerev Pistol
1 Remington 870 Law Enforcement Model
1 Hi-Point 9mm Carbine
1 Vintage Winchester Model 72 .22 Rifle
1 .32 pistol semi-auto, can't really remember mfg. but it's a Saturday Night Special.
Ammo- 1500 rnds 7.62x39, 1500 rnds 9mm, 500 rnds brick of .22 LR,
Need more variety of shotgun shells, more .22 ammo
 
briansmithwins said:
They make a pretty darn cool SBR. Other than that, I can't think of why anyone would want one. BSW
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What he said.

They're "pistols" by legal definition (at the limit of the definition, if you ask me), but you can't aim them properly (unless you are a weightlifter/bodybuilder) like a traditional pistol.

Adding a butt stock (turning them into a SBR) gives you a lot more accuracy (which isn't saying much).
 
I want one, its small enough to put in a small nap-sack and would be a great BOB(bug out bag) accessory).

I think it has at least a little tactical relevance, I know I can think of at least 3 things it would come in handy for and for $325 its not that big of a bust.

I'm sure I will own one eventually, and when I do ill probably buy a couple different stock configurations for it.
 
They are a great place to start for a SBR build. Find a way to add a rear sling mount and you can use the "SAS Technique" for much improved shooting. They are ridiculously fun to shoot but nowhere near as practical as a rifle. I do not regret getting mine.
 
They make a pretty darn cool SBR.
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Yup. File the paperwork, get a nice stock on it, and it is as useful as a (slightly) more compact AK could be.

Leave it as-is and it's pretty much an ammo-burning toy.
 
The Draco has more tactical relevance than those stupid CZ Skorpians in .32acp for petes sake.

I really can't think of even 1 thing those Skorpians would be good for, except maybe if they were full-auto and you needed a last ditch spray and pray weapon.
 
Well... no a VZ-61 isn't a terribly useful weapon, either, but in it's original configuration (full-auto, with wire butt-stock) they could be used at least somewhat effectively.

But, as a big pistol, the Draco is heavier and fires a more-powerful/less-controllable round, making the comparison something of a race between turtles: neither one is exactly a winner, but it's not easy to decide who's losing! ;)
 
Like I said, if you had it in your nap-sack it would just be a good little thing to have in addition to your primary and your secondary, especially if your primary is an AK configuration.

A 75rd drum clip in your nap-sack wouldn't be a bad accessory for it either.
 
I've really considered an AK pistol, here in VA we have a CHP. So I can conceal a loaded AK pistol in my jeep while trail riding without any issues. It's a little harder to tote around an AK loaded during hunting season, or if you find yourself in a local sheriffs road check. Let's say I want to drive to anywhere and would like something cheap to have handy. One must admit the AK pistol prolly packs more punch than my LCP, 9c, or 45.
 
I'm thinking maybe a folding forearm pistol-grip would make it a little more effective.
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As others have said it then becomes a AOW. For my money I would much rather make it an SBR and put a folding stock on it.

Pretty much the only use I see for any of the handgun versions of rifles is to make an SBR. If you get a chance to shoot some of them you'll understand why I say that.

If you are going to make an SBR it is a highly practical base. If you are going to leave it as a pistol it is basically a gee wiz gun.
 
To make it and SBR, what would have to be done to the rear trunion, so it would acept a shoulder stock? I believe it's enclosed in metal at the back. Is this like a metal plug that can be removed so a rear shoulder stock could be installed. I have a friend that has a Krink Pistol, I'll ask him about that area of the of the receiver. I saw the Chromed Draco's at Classic Arms but it would draw way to much attention. I have other weapons to cover most situations.

Maybe I should consider a .45 1911 style pistol, that has more take down power. None of my pistols have the stopping/take down power of a .45 pistol but they can get quite pricey but not all that much more than a Draco. Thanks guys for your input.
JT
 
I've considered getting a Draco...for all the naysayers about their practicality, I have seen photos of the Draco being used as an issue weapon in Romania.
However...I already own an amd65 I built myself...Stock folded, it is not much longer than a Draco, and it already has the vertical foregrip...no SBR paperwork needed. The few inches I might save by having an SBR'd Draco are not worth the trouble to me.
 
amd6547 said:
I have seen photos of the Draco being used as an issue weapon in Romania.
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You have seen pix of the Romanian AIMS-R carbine. It is a select fire 12" bbl'd carbine.

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The Romanians do not use Draco pistols.
 
I appreciate your comments Sam. I guess I need more convincing information and second, I'm just not sure how much I really want a Draco. The only thing is that it shoots the same round as two of my rifles.
JT
 
You know, I figure if you really want it and you can afford it, why not just get it and drop all the considerations of practicality aside.
They're *cool.* what else do you need? They're a hoot.
 
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