M+M M10-7.62 AK get them while you can!

Intercooler · November 28 2013 08:15:02 AM MST

I ordered a tactical mag release for it and still researching front sights. I can't believe someone doesn't make a gold bead/ball for it! The paint option hasn't been ruled out but I'm also trying to locate a sleeve which can be slid over the front post in a visible color.

The last couple of days I have been watching videos on AK's and the Polytech is deemed the Holy Grail (price reflects this), but for most purposes I just don't see it.

Intercooler · December 06 2013 05:41:36 PM MST

My first mod... $5.00 and I like it!

Intercooler · December 15 2013 10:03:55 AM MST

Second time out with it today. I'm learning this AK thing!

I put some orange nail polish on the front sight which seemed to help a little bit.

The last time out I found it a challenge bench shooting with the 30 round magazines so I ordered a couple of 10 rounders. Excellent for the task! It's also a must to have the magazine loader as the second part of the equation.

This time the oil splattering was minimal, but next cleaning I am using one drop on a Q-Tip for lube! I ordered the Phoenix Kicklite adjustable stock to replace the rather small stock Tapco. I'm right at about 400 rounds through it so far and not a single issue.

The_Shadow · December 15 2013 10:12:39 AM MST

Nice, I haven't ventured into the AK's or the AR's, but may do so someday! I really want to get the 308 Winchester/7.62NATO in an AR setup.

Intercooler · December 15 2013 10:31:59 AM MST

I'm happy with what the AK platform does and that is run! Again today an AR had some magazine issues with jamming prompting the RSO to have a look. The AK is made to eat dirt and keep plugging away! I'm really starting to think they like it better without any oil ${$default_shocked_smiley}$

HammersD · December 18 2013 01:45:23 PM MST

Quote from: Intercooler on November 28 2013 08:15:02 AM MST
I ordered a tactical mag release for it and still researching front sights. I can't believe someone doesn't make a gold bead/ball for it! The paint option hasn't been ruled out but I'm also trying to locate a sleeve which can be slid over the front post in a visible color.

The last couple of days I have been watching videos on AK's and the Polytech is deemed the Holy Grail (price reflects this), but for most purposes I just don't see it.

There are night sights for the AK variants. Midway has some and also a 6 piece front post set with different sized balls and rods ( ${$default_shocked_smiley}$ ), that you could paint white or green or red or whatever.

Here is a night front sight post for the AK: http://www.onesourcetactical.com/amerigloak-47frontnightsightm6x075threadfront.aspx#.UrIH9tiA270

btw, I got myself a couple gifts for X-Mass that should be at my FFL at the end of the week. I will post pics once they follow me home.

HammersD · December 18 2013 01:47:45 PM MST

Quote from: Intercooler on December 06 2013 05:41:36 PM MST
My first mod... $5.00 and I like it!

I have read some mixed reviews on that mag release since the lock downs are metal threaded thru the polymer/plastic. Wish someone made an aluminum version of that exact one. Let us know how it lasts long term.

Intercooler · December 18 2013 04:14:30 PM MST

Will do. I'm a little skeptical on the screws holding myself! Tomorrow the stock will be here to swap out.

Intercooler · December 19 2013 04:24:43 PM MST

Before

The Mod... and I did have to file the plastic plus loosen the bolts for alignment. Normal plastic stuff!

I like the extra length I get with the adjustment and the cheek weld didn't seem to change. Other than a front sight I am done!

Intercooler · December 22 2013 09:35:12 AM MST

Tried out the stock today and love it! I put 160 rounds through it and the feel is much improved. The release is still holding just fine and all I need now is a front sight adjusting tool.

560 rounds without a single issue. No oil splattering after the last cleaning which tells me I'm perfect for the amount of oil.

Rich10 · December 22 2013 09:41:48 AM MST

You oiled it? Ak noobs... .... ${$default_laugh_smiley}$

Glad to hear it's running well. ${$default_cool_smiley}$

Intercooler · December 22 2013 10:14:28 AM MST

Not really. I shot it as-is the first time out and it was soaked from the MFG prompting me to do a glass cleaning every three shots. After the first cleaning it was better but still some splatter. After that session I cleaned it again and put maybe two drops of oil smeared on the rail/bolt and that's it. Today was no splatter! Pretty sure all the oil other then what I applied is gone!

HammersD · January 03 2014 09:50:43 PM MST

So I finally got around to taking pics of the new AKs. VEPR MD2 with the wood furniture and an Arsenal SAM7R-61. Since the VEPR has the thicker RPK stamped receiver, it seems to weigh a bit more than the milled Arsenal. The Arsenal has the Warsaw Pact stock so it is shorter too. First mod will likely to get a NATO length stock for the SAM7. Have not gotten to take them to the range yet, but will soon. The ranges around here all want non-magnetic rounds and the outdoor 100 yd range does not allow fmj. Did find a range about an hour away that allows anything, even milsurp stuff, so once a nice weekend comes it will be on. and the drum mags I ordered should be here by then ${$default_shocked_smiley}$ ${$default_grin_smiley}$

realized the camera was set on a high resolution, so I had to resize them smaller. hope they are still viewable decently. You get the idea. hehe

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Intercooler · January 04 2014 03:27:12 AM MST

Really nice! The VEPR's are great from everything I have heard about them.

When I get moved this is on the list:

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/component/virtuemart/shipping-rifles/vepr-tactical-rifle-7-62x54r-detail.html?Itemid=0

pacapcop · January 04 2014 06:24:10 PM MST

Yep. The VEPR's are nice. Esp the VEPR 12.