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07-12-2015, 02:35 PM
(continued from above)
Zastava also exports two models of pistol/SBR style "Krinkov" AKs, the M92 and the M85. The M92 fires 7.62x39mm and the M85 uses 5.56x45mm rounds. The current model of M85 is the M85NP which uses AR-15 magazines. They both use the same safety as the N-PAP.
M92
![[Image: papm92pv-22.jpg]](https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/papm92pv-22.jpg)
M92 with brace
![[Image: m92pv%20%282%20of%2011%29.jpg]](https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/m92pv%20%282%20of%2011%29.jpg)
M85
![[Image: 26524-3T.jpg]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/gvojc.dwvhb/v/vspfiles/photos/26524-3T.jpg)
Bulgarian Arsenal AKs:
Arsenal imports many different models of AK from their factory in Bulgaria. In fact they make too many for me to cover in this thread. For more information on these rifles go to: http://www.arsenalinc.com/usa/. Arsenal rifles are considered in some circles to be the best mass produced AK on the market, if a bit over-priced. They're available in 5.56x45mm, 5.45x39mm, and 7.62x39mm. They come in 16" carbines and Krinkovs with 10.5" or 16" barrels.
Romanian Rifles:
Romania exports two types of AK, the WASR 10 and the Draco, a competitor to the Krinkov. The WASR is currently available in 7.62x39mm, although in the past it was also available in 5.45x39mm. The Draco is likewise available in 7.62x39 and comes in barrel lengths from 7"-12.25". Both are currently imported by Century Arms.
WASR 10
![[Image: wasrhome%20%282%20of%201%29.jpg]](https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/wasrhome%20%282%20of%201%29.jpg)
Draco with 12.25" barrel
![[Image: draco34.jpg]](https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/draco34.jpg)
The above are the various Eastern European AKs that are currently imported as assembled rifles. There are also parts kit rifles that are imported and assembled in the US from Poland and Hungary. They are assembled by companies along the lines of Rifle Dynamics, Krebs Customs, Destructive Devices Inc (DDI), and Definitive Arms. These are all very good rifles but won't be covered in detail as they're not truly mass produced rifles and all have more of a custom built feel to them.
For truly mass produced USA manufactured rifles we need to look at Century Arms. They are the only manufacturer that currently makes a fully USA produced rifle, ie all parts are made here in the USA. They currently have three models that they produce: the C39v2 with a milled receiver, the RAS 47 with a stamped receiver, and the C39 "pistol." All 3 use 7.62x39mm rounds. The C39v2 and the RAS-47 are both 16" carbines, while the "pistol" has an 11.5" barrel and resembles the Romanian Draco. There was a C39v1 but it is no longer manufactured, though some are still for sale as new rifles.
C39v2
![[Image: v2caiusak%20%282%20of%2015%29.jpg]](https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/v2caiusak%20%282%20of%2015%29.jpg)
RAS-47
![[Image: ras47n%20%282%20of%204%29.jpg]](https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/ras47n%20%282%20of%204%29.jpg)
C39 "Pistol" as available from Atlantic firearms (uses different front sight)
![[Image: c39-pistol.jpg]](https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/c39-pistol.jpg)
Century also produces a novelty C39 RPK styled rifle.
![[Image: c39rpk%20%289%20of%2017%29.jpg]](https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/c39rpk%20%289%20of%2017%29.jpg)
It needs to be noted that I have not included anything from Inter-Ordnance (I.O.) above. The reason is that they produce the worst AKs available on the planet. These rifles should be avoided like the plague. They have actually been known to suffer a catastrophic failure when fired that could potentially have caused an injury. Here's just one example:
![[Image: failed_IO.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/Aragorn007/failed_IO.jpg)
That receiver wasn't properly heat treated and if someone would have been standing to the right of the shooter they could have been hurt. How they can get away with this is unknown.
When buying any AK remember this advice, if buying online make sure you buy from a dealer that performs a quality check on the merchandise such as Atlantic Firearms. If buying local make sure everything is straight. Even the best manufactures, like Arsenal, have had issues with canted sights making it out of the factory. You want to catch that before you buy, especially with Arsenal as their customer service sucks.
I hope you will find this information useful and if anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Zastava also exports two models of pistol/SBR style "Krinkov" AKs, the M92 and the M85. The M92 fires 7.62x39mm and the M85 uses 5.56x45mm rounds. The current model of M85 is the M85NP which uses AR-15 magazines. They both use the same safety as the N-PAP.
M92
M92 with brace
M85
Bulgarian Arsenal AKs:
Arsenal imports many different models of AK from their factory in Bulgaria. In fact they make too many for me to cover in this thread. For more information on these rifles go to: http://www.arsenalinc.com/usa/. Arsenal rifles are considered in some circles to be the best mass produced AK on the market, if a bit over-priced. They're available in 5.56x45mm, 5.45x39mm, and 7.62x39mm. They come in 16" carbines and Krinkovs with 10.5" or 16" barrels.
Romanian Rifles:
Romania exports two types of AK, the WASR 10 and the Draco, a competitor to the Krinkov. The WASR is currently available in 7.62x39mm, although in the past it was also available in 5.45x39mm. The Draco is likewise available in 7.62x39 and comes in barrel lengths from 7"-12.25". Both are currently imported by Century Arms.
WASR 10
Draco with 12.25" barrel
The above are the various Eastern European AKs that are currently imported as assembled rifles. There are also parts kit rifles that are imported and assembled in the US from Poland and Hungary. They are assembled by companies along the lines of Rifle Dynamics, Krebs Customs, Destructive Devices Inc (DDI), and Definitive Arms. These are all very good rifles but won't be covered in detail as they're not truly mass produced rifles and all have more of a custom built feel to them.
For truly mass produced USA manufactured rifles we need to look at Century Arms. They are the only manufacturer that currently makes a fully USA produced rifle, ie all parts are made here in the USA. They currently have three models that they produce: the C39v2 with a milled receiver, the RAS 47 with a stamped receiver, and the C39 "pistol." All 3 use 7.62x39mm rounds. The C39v2 and the RAS-47 are both 16" carbines, while the "pistol" has an 11.5" barrel and resembles the Romanian Draco. There was a C39v1 but it is no longer manufactured, though some are still for sale as new rifles.
C39v2
RAS-47
C39 "Pistol" as available from Atlantic firearms (uses different front sight)
Century also produces a novelty C39 RPK styled rifle.
It needs to be noted that I have not included anything from Inter-Ordnance (I.O.) above. The reason is that they produce the worst AKs available on the planet. These rifles should be avoided like the plague. They have actually been known to suffer a catastrophic failure when fired that could potentially have caused an injury. Here's just one example:
That receiver wasn't properly heat treated and if someone would have been standing to the right of the shooter they could have been hurt. How they can get away with this is unknown.
When buying any AK remember this advice, if buying online make sure you buy from a dealer that performs a quality check on the merchandise such as Atlantic Firearms. If buying local make sure everything is straight. Even the best manufactures, like Arsenal, have had issues with canted sights making it out of the factory. You want to catch that before you buy, especially with Arsenal as their customer service sucks.
I hope you will find this information useful and if anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Zastava also exports two models of pistol/SBR style "Krinkov" AKs, the M92 and the M85. The M92 fires 7.62x39mm and the M85 uses 5.56x45mm rounds. The current model of M85 is the M85NP which uses AR-15 magazines. They both use the same safety as the N-PAP.
M92
M92 with brace
M85
Bulgarian Arsenal AKs:
Arsenal imports many different models of AK from their factory in Bulgaria. In fact they make too many for me to cover in this thread. For more information on these rifles go to: http://www.arsenalinc.com/usa/. Arsenal rifles are considered in some circles to be the best mass produced AK on the market, if a bit over-priced. They're available in 5.56x45mm, 5.45x39mm, and 7.62x39mm. They come in 16" carbines and Krinkovs with 10.5" or 16" barrels.
Romanian Rifles:
Romania exports two types of AK, the WASR 10 and the Draco, a competitor to the Krinkov. The WASR is currently available in 7.62x39mm, although in the past it was also available in 5.45x39mm. The Draco is likewise available in 7.62x39 and comes in barrel lengths from 7"-12.25". Both are currently imported by Century Arms.
WASR 10
Draco with 12.25" barrel
The above are the various Eastern European AKs that are currently imported as assembled rifles. There are also parts kit rifles that are imported and assembled in the US from Poland and Hungary. They are assembled by companies along the lines of Rifle Dynamics, Krebs Customs, Destructive Devices Inc (DDI), and Definitive Arms. These are all very good rifles but won't be covered in detail as they're not truly mass produced rifles and all have more of a custom built feel to them.
For truly mass produced USA manufactured rifles we need to look at Century Arms. They are the only manufacturer that currently makes a fully USA produced rifle, ie all parts are made here in the USA. They currently have three models that they produce: the C39v2 with a milled receiver, the RAS 47 with a stamped receiver, and the C39 "pistol." All 3 use 7.62x39mm rounds. The C39v2 and the RAS-47 are both 16" carbines, while the "pistol" has an 11.5" barrel and resembles the Romanian Draco. There was a C39v1 but it is no longer manufactured, though some are still for sale as new rifles.
C39v2
RAS-47
C39 "Pistol" as available from Atlantic firearms (uses different front sight)
Century also produces a novelty C39 RPK styled rifle.
It needs to be noted that I have not included anything from Inter-Ordnance (I.O.) above. The reason is that they produce the worst AKs available on the planet. These rifles should be avoided like the plague. They have actually been known to suffer a catastrophic failure when fired that could potentially have caused an injury. Here's just one example:
That receiver wasn't properly heat treated and if someone would have been standing to the right of the shooter they could have been hurt. How they can get away with this is unknown.
When buying any AK remember this advice, if buying online make sure you buy from a dealer that performs a quality check on the merchandise such as Atlantic Firearms. If buying local make sure everything is straight. Even the best manufactures, like Arsenal, have had issues with canted sights making it out of the factory. You want to catch that before you buy, especially with Arsenal as their customer service sucks.
I hope you will find this information useful and if anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to ask.