clone_ranger Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 While this isn't new news - it's been out for a wee while - there hasn't been much talk about this replica so far (there has been some discussion of the CYMA & G&G AK105s on Arnies)... What brings me to highlight this as news is two things; first of all, Land Warrior received the first batch of these in the UK very recently - and then, secondly, it sold out of them nearly straight away! ...I was lucky enough to buy the very last one they had! I had my eye on the CYMA versions (one skeleton stock and one with the folding solid stock) for a while, as a couple of UK retailers had them in stock. But there just something not right with this replica - and when I heard Kalash were to release a full steel version I made up my mind to wait and buy that instead. Well, it arrived on Tuesday (thank you Land Warrior for the fast service and the free downgrade!) Now I haven't had time to do a full review yet - I am waiting 'til I have a chance to skirmish the Kalash on Sunday before I do - but I have taken some snaps and made a very quick 'teaser' video review. I hope that if you were in two minds like I was these photos and video will help you make up your mind. Milgeek.co.uk's 60 Second Video Review of the Kalash AK105: MilgeekTV - Kalash AK105 Review (This is a bit rough & ready, sorry!) Just for comparison, here's my Kalash AK74M above my new AK105: It would be great to discuss some of the issues I raised in my review, did anyone else - for example - suffer from spots of rust? Cheers, Milgeek Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I never thought I'd see the day where I said this, but: Sigh, not ANOTHER Kalashnikov variant. (That being said, it looks nice.) Link to post Share on other sites
StarMonkee Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I have my Kalash AK105 and its doing roughly 330fps which is a bit of a let down when its listed as doing close to 370fps Link to post Share on other sites
Isamu Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 330 only? thats good, pretty good, at least for Spanish fields Clone ranger, are you going to open it? I really would like to know if its got metal bushings and metal spring guide Other than that and after watching your Kobra review, Im eager to read/view the review of this replica im still torn between this and cyma version... Link to post Share on other sites
Krait Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I never thought I'd see the day where I said this, but: Sigh, not ANOTHER Kalashnikov variant. (That being said, it looks nice.) QFT Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 did anyone else - for example - suffer from spots of rust? Er...QFT. Oh yes. Received an RK-03S recently and the front sight was rusty. I like it, though - it adds character and attests to the iron content The bit that secures the lower handguard is skewed exactly like the picture on RSOV, too. Glad to see yours is nice and straight, though. Link to post Share on other sites
tosuzu Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Nice find. Now if they would only release their RK-15 (AK AIMS). Link to post Share on other sites
clone_ranger Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I never thought I'd see the day where I said this, but: Sigh, not ANOTHER Kalashnikov variant. (That being said, it looks nice.) LOL - I guess that's a problem that's inherent to this hobby - after all , there are only a finite number of assault rifle designs. Having said that the AK105 is a good compliment to the AK74 family... It's a sort of 'M4' to the AK74M's 'M16', if you know what I mean. But that's it now for the Ak74/'100' series AKs.... I would really like to see either a 'cheapsoft' RPK, a Saiga auto-shotgun or preferably a replica of the AN-94 Abakan. LOL - I'm amazed I managed to avoid the 'you can never have too many AKs!' Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Now if they did release that AN-94 I would be interested. Or some later varient Ak's that names escape me at the moment (My memory is cack right now). Edit:- Actually this is what I ment sorry AEK-971, that would make my day. Link to post Share on other sites
clone_ranger Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Now if they did release that AN-94 I would be interested. Or some later varient Ak's that names escape me at the moment (My memory is cack right now). Edit:- Actually this is what I ment sorry AEK-971, that would make my day. Absolutely no argument there Habakure! Here's a link to Wikipedia: Wikipedia: Russian AEK-971 assault rifle Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 That link just made my day, always scared to look for things like that on google in work. But seeing as its a link i just can't help myself. Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 thanks C_R, but doesnt this belong in the reader reviews section? Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Very nice indeed. I dont suppose its SYA where you're trying it out on Sunday is it? If so expect to be asked for a go I never thought I'd see the day where I said this, but: Sigh, not ANOTHER Kalashnikov variant. (That being said, it looks nice.) At least its better than another M4 variant. Even I'm getting sick of those and I own 8 AR-15 variants. Link to post Share on other sites
clone_ranger Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 thanks C_R, but doesnt this belong in the reader reviews section? Hi - I guess yes and no! LOL The main *news* this represents is the fact that this Kalash is now starting to become available here in the UK. I suppose because this release is a bit niche it hasn't had all that much news coverage, so for the Russian themed nuts out there (like myself) it's nice to know when new AEGs become available in the UK (or outside Hong Kong). I guess it's a fine line - So apologies to you and anyone else who though this wasn't really news (I guess everyone isn't quite as sad as I am - I'm always very excited to hear when a new AEG becomes available in the UK!) Milgeek Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Imploding the distinctions between news and reviews Link to post Share on other sites
clone_ranger Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Imploding the distinctions between news and reviews LMAO ---- I guess, still, I hope you guys forgive me - I just get so excited about new stuff, even when the 'new' stuff isn't *quite* that new. And what's exciting 'news' to me maybe trivial to others. Basically, I need to get out more! Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Your excitement is palpable and we can all experience it vicariously. Looking forward to your full review (especially since I have one of these on the way) Link to post Share on other sites
Renagade Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I look forward to your review, I myself have been eyeing one of the AK105s after buying my AKS-74 recently and deciding it needed a friend. My AKS-74 also came with a bit of rust on the rear sight, as well as a tiny bit on the inside of the receiver. Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 My AKS-74 also came with a bit of rust on the rear sight, as well as a tiny bit on the inside of the receiver. I'd refuse anything less - it's the marque of Kalash quality Link to post Share on other sites
clone_ranger Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Yep --- Authentic Kalash rust, the sign of quality! Link to post Share on other sites
clone_ranger Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Yep --- Authentic Kalash rust, the sign of quality! Link to post Share on other sites
rupertyeats Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 The one thing that I would really like to know about the RK-08 is can you adjust the front sight? I own the cyma version, and the front sight is actually molded into the gas block/sight assembly (they did include a sight adjustment tool, just to f**k with you). It is zeroed to a point of impact that is significantly lower than where the bbs actually go. I was also planning on installing an XS Big Dot sight (cause I can get 'em around here ). But, I digress. Either a written confirmation or a pic of the front sight would be awesome, if that's not too much of a problem. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Yes, you can. The drum is a little iffy, but if you shim it it's 100% adjustable. Link to post Share on other sites
rupertyeats Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 All right! The exact answer I was looking for, and written by the legendary PlasticMag. Wow, I just realized how long I have been lurking here on Arnie's. Better than being a troll, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
RyantheBrian Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 im trying to look for low/mid cap mags for my kalash 105, but they seem to have a different fit from marui ones. id like the MAG ones with 100 rds, but im not sure whether it works or not. anyone tried their AKs with different mags here? Link to post Share on other sites
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