jonboy2312 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Simply stunning. It looks goo and I can't imagine how insanely practical it will be. I sure hope it will be The "real steel" original normally comes with an Eotech sight when deployed in combat zones so far (as seen here on exercise: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...fle_EOTech.JPEG ) , mine will be more of a DMR (the long barrel of the wz96 is just begging for it), but I'm a bit worried how it will feel with that folding stock. Although those rifles have normal rear trunnions with solid stock tangs, the factory only supplies them with sidefolders. The only solid stock I've seen on these was on a civilian market model 9and it was a custom job). Heck, that stock is one of the defining visual traits of this gun, so I guess I have no choice Link to post Share on other sites
beta08 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm sure the folding stock will work just fine and look even better! By the way, if anyone could point me in the right direction as of where to pic up a handguard like this I would be much obliged. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
christavel! Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 The LCT conversion kits on WGC, they will fit a TM AK right?. Link to post Share on other sites
Grobut Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 The LCT conversion kits on WGC, they will fit a TM AK right?. Aslong as its a full LCT kit, then yes, you just need the gearbox, inner barrel and hopunit from the TM, the LCT has everything else. But parts wont just mix and match beyond that, you can't install a TM front on an LCT reciver for instance, they are assembled in compleately different ways. Though they do make a few parts for a TM, look for "For TM AK" or similar in the product name if thats what you need. Link to post Share on other sites
mikoyan99 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm sure the folding stock will work just fine and look even better! By the way, if anyone could point me in the right direction as of where to pic up a handguard like this I would be much obliged. Thanks! Good old AIMS grips; get them here: http://www.wgcshop.com/ (search AIMS) And I think a number of chinese manufacturers make them too. -Matt Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 an AIMS foregrip wont work with an underfolder BTW. Link to post Share on other sites
mikoyan99 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I was thinking of the version that sweeps back so the stock can fold over it. I'm not sure thats still an aims though. Link to post Share on other sites
Grobut Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I was thinking of the version that sweeps back so the stock can fold over it. I'm not sure thats still an aims though. It's a little confusing, because they where both called an "AIMS" i belive, the old model had the underfolder and back leaning grip, the newer models the coathanger and the forward leaning grip. If there is any official designation that sepperates the two models, then i don't know it, i have allways seen both models called "AIMS". Link to post Share on other sites
beta08 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yes, I am looking for the backwards sweeping one to allow for the underfolder to fold. WGC used to have a CAW one but they are discontinued. So does anyone know where I can get the old AIMS (backward sweeping) one? Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I was thinking of the version that sweeps back so the stock can fold over it. I'm not sure thats still an aims though. sorry didnt realise they had the CAW one. although it is discontinued like beta said. Link to post Share on other sites
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mightyjebus Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 sorry didnt realise they had the CAW one. although it is discontinued like beta said. they come back into stock now and again as I just got one last month. You have to Mod it to fit right but it's pretty easy. The other thing about AK's is that it's only us westerners that like to stick names on them. The Romanians i worked with called the AKS74 (their version) the AK86 because thats when they got issued it. Thas was a Lt Col and a Major in the Romanian Army calling it that so I can't see how they are wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
christavel! Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Does anyone have any idea what the LCT AEGs are actually made from? like which gearbox TM or cyma etc? Also i notice that when i type AIMS into the WGC search bar there are two AIMs conversion kits are they both marui? Edited February 1, 2009 by christavel! Link to post Share on other sites
beta08 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 they come back into stock now and again as I just got one last month. You have to Mod it to fit right but it's pretty easy. The other thing about AK's is that it's only us westerners that like to stick names on them. The Romanians i worked with called the AKS74 (their version) the AK86 because thats when they got issued it. Thas was a Lt Col and a Major in the Romanian Army calling it that so I can't see how they are wrong. Thanks for the info; I guess I will check WGC's site every day until they get more. Seeing as how you have one, how is the quality? Link to post Share on other sites
mightyjebus Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 it's solid wood and I re-varnished mine to a colour I liked. It is designed for a Mauri receiver and has a metal peg which inserts inside the receiver instead of the usual wooden part. I added metal putty to it and squeezed it into the 74 receiver to get the shape and let it dry which gave it a tight fit. Link to post Share on other sites
christavel! Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Maaaaaaaaaaan thats nice, in an extimate how much did that cost? if you don't mind me asking Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Jeebus, ive never seen a foregrip like that for a real steel gun. The grip seems too swept back. You mentioned that it was designed for a marui? What brand is it? I heard some earlier mention of CAW but im not sure if that person was talking about your particular grip. Link to post Share on other sites
mightyjebus Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Maaaaaaaaaaan thats nice, in an extimate how much did that cost? if you don't mind me asking A LCT kit will set you back $400 plus the CAW grip which was $54 then add a gearbox, hop and inner barrel and your done! Magsz it's made by CAW and can be bought from WGCSHOP when they come into stock. The grip is actually meant to make the AK appear as a MD-63 which is a Romanian early paratrooper AK. Here's a picture Link to post Share on other sites
christavel! Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 one picture id love to see from you jebus is all your aks in a afgan cache style photo. That would be a dream Link to post Share on other sites
ancorp Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 It'd be nice to get a AK-47 underfolding stock for that MD63 to make it more correct. Link to post Share on other sites
mightyjebus Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 It'd be nice to get a AK-47 underfolding stock for that MD63 to make it more correct. agree totally mate however it's finished for now Link to post Share on other sites
mightyjebus Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 one picture id love to see from you jebus is all your aks in a afgan cache style photo. That would be a dream anyone got a spare cave handy? lol and here's a pic to keep on topic Link to post Share on other sites
christavel! Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 jebus would you say the ACM Romy hand guards are as good as the others you have? Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 The other thing about AK's is that it's only us westerners that like to stick names on them. The Romanians i worked with called the AKS74 (their version) the AK86 because thats when they got issued it. Thas was a Lt Col and a Major in the Romanian Army calling it that so I can't see how they are wrong. yeah, but squaddies over here call the L85A2 an SA80. which as i frequently point out is the name of an entire bloody weapons program. they call the L7A2 the GPMG which is a term which refers to any similar MG (PKM, M60 etc). not all soliders will be gun nuts, they get issued a gun, they use it. they dont necessarily learn the correct designation for it. Jeebus, ive never seen a foregrip like that for a real steel gun. The grip seems too swept back. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Romanian_AKM_Soldier.JPEG posted earlier in the thread Link to post Share on other sites
Grobut Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 @ mightyjebus: Very nice romy RPKS, how is she working out for you? i've been thinking about making one aswell, but it's not a cheap build, so i'd be interested in anything you can tell me about yours Link to post Share on other sites
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