Skarclaw Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 About the MAG mags, I know they're not nearly as heavy and tough as a real mag, but they come close. They feel very realistic, as opposed to say a plastic Armalite mag that feels like a toy item, or an AK metal hicap that feels like a tin can with a plastic lid. The construction and sturdyness of the waffle mags feels like that of a real polymer mag. They really don't. Link to post Share on other sites
gunaholic336 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Pic of my AKS-74 w/ romanian grip and my russian camo, courtesy of redforces.com(highly recommended). Link to post Share on other sites
Wanton Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 you might have noticed a strange looking AK hiding in the back of one of the photos. well I finally finished it (ok it's about 95% but thats good enough for the moment) This is my Iraqi Tabuk snipers rifle. I have forgot what exactly went into the build as it's been ongoing for a while but Rick from italy started me off with the partly built front end and KransiSerpski from Redalliance sorted out getting the hand guards from the states to the UK so a big thank you to both of them. real steel details can be viewed here Woah! That's beautiful! Link to post Share on other sites
Stealth1911. Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 sorry, but they really dont. they dont feel as 'real' as the likes of a G&P, which is in turn feel no where near as good a real mag. however as said before, unless you can afford to convert RS shells (might be worth looking into CA 70 rounders for the internals, G&P/VFC etc are junk) MAG are certainly the way to go. i'm not slagging them off at all, but saying they feel real is simply not true (as with any airsoft AK mag i've used). Its not THAT expensive to convert RS shells, i got 6 AK mags for like £10 with mag pouches (which is what I actually wanted) but obv it gets more expensive when youve got to buy the internals for them, but still, to then have mags that dont feel like ###### is win Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Gunaholic: Where did you get the 4 cell chicom? I want one so bad. Also I know a place that sells AK mag shells for about 3 bucks a pop. I recently ordered about 12. 6 to make airsoft and 6 to put real internals into(bringing my real ak mag count to 20) Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Does that shop have a website? Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Its not THAT expensive to convert RS shells, i got 6 AK mags for like £10 with mag pouches (which is what I actually wanted) but obv it gets more expensive when youve got to buy the internals for them, but still, to then have mags that dont feel like ###### is win i know, i own 5 worth it if you can afford it IMO. where the hell did you find mags that cheap? surely not bakelite or plum AK74 mags for that price. maybe romainian 7.62 or summut. @billy bob: tascabe on red alliance sells the 4 cell chicoms jebus, forgot to mention how purdy your tabuk is. i reckon it'd look great with a bit of wear. Link to post Share on other sites
DanHS Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) Fine, they don't, but mine feel like plastic bricks and remind me of other polymer real mags I've seen. They feel solid and sturdy enough to make me happy and I expect them to last for as long as I need them, so long as I can get replacement springs if they ever wear out. Edited May 10, 2009 by DanHS Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I hope these new cyma midcaps are g&p replicas, I've got 4 tula akm mags to put them in, but g&ps are quite expensive, and the real mags are expensive as it is. Link to post Share on other sites
bombermonk Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 i know, i own 5 worth it if you can afford it IMO. where the hell did you find mags that cheap? surely not bakelite or plum AK74 mags for that price. maybe romainian 7.62 or summut. I buy east german bakelites for 15e each. Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I hope these new cyma midcaps are g&p replicas, I've got 4 tula akm mags to put them in, but g&ps are quite expensive, and the real mags are expensive as it is. judging by the capacity they will be. personally i cant stand the G&P design. i'm cosidering buying a load of CA 70 rounders to re-do my current mags. Link to post Share on other sites
gunaholic336 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Gunaholic: Where did you get the 4 cell chicom? I want one so bad. Go register at Red Alliance and contact Tascabe he has 3 cell and 4 cell chicoms for pretty cheap. Got mines for $25 shipped to Hawaii. Link to post Share on other sites
Vassily Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 wow u guys are serious, makes my megre ak collection look just that... my current pet project would be to knock up my CYMA ak to a RPK, i am open to any tips on making to gun feel heavy enough to feel like the real, ill be getting a metal body for it obviosly... the wood ill make myself. but i want this to be a realy good job, also, how can i best make the wood furniture and metal body look war scarred etc. i bow to the experts at this! Link to post Share on other sites
Josiah Hull Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) Here's my Marui Type 56, mostly stock and the plastic body has seen better days, the stock is falling apart and the only thing holding the top of the receiver on is the receiver cover latch, the small plastic hooks on the lower receiver have long been broken off. The gun creaks like an old haunted house and the front sight wobbles something fierce and it has no selector switches so it only fires full auto, but it shoots so well. Excuse the 74' mag and NATO camo Edited May 11, 2009 by Josiah Hull Link to post Share on other sites
scorp965 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) Edited May 11, 2009 by scorp965 Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Nice Scorp, know go beat the living *suitcase* out of it. Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Go register at Red Alliance and contact Tascabe he has 3 cell and 4 cell chicoms for pretty cheap. Got mines for $25 shipped to Hawaii. I am trying to but the haven't approved m registration yet.... Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Well sold the 'akm' today but it has funded my purchase for a LCT AKM '09. YAY! Link to post Share on other sites
GRIM! Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Got bored and modded on a Kalash bolt on my Inokatsu AIMS with realsteel: Foldingstock, sling, magazines, upper and lower HG's, gastube and muzlebrake. It was one of the first Limited 9 AIMS Inokatsu made. Also seen in pic is Inokatsu AIM w as much realsteel parts. I wish they worked as well as my PTW Link to post Share on other sites
Snigel Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Looking good as usual GRIM Stained the wood on my AKM/AIM and let my little brother paint on the stock :> Link to post Share on other sites
cHk4 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Snigel, I think that looks reall nice mate. Link to post Share on other sites
GRIM! Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hehe nice Link to post Share on other sites
Snigel Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I think so too, thanks Makes it look a bit different! Link to post Share on other sites
Vamp V^^V Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 That's a beautiful weathering technique you've used their, Grim! Any tips, because that's one of the best jobs I think I've ever seen! And I quite like the look of that paint as well, Snigel! Gives it a good uniqueness, different to most of the other AKs out there! I got my first AK today, Cyma 028, intending to do it up with a wood kit first, and a metal body when I get some more money. Link to post Share on other sites
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