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Black Blade
12th November 2012, 02:53 AM
This last week I front run the election with another purchase. This time I grabbed a Bulgarian kit AK-74 (5.45x39) built on a Nodak receiver. Of course we have a blizzard now and sub-zero temps so I can't get out to give it a good test.

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The AK-74 (Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года or "Kalashnikov automatic rifle model 1974") is an assault rifle developed in the early 1970s in the Soviet Union as the replacement for the earlier AKM (itself a refined version of the AK-47). It uses a smaller intermediate cartridge, the 5.45×39mm, replacing the 7.62×39mm chambering of earlier Kalashnikov-pattern weapons.

The rifle first saw service with Soviet forces engaged in the 1979 Afghanistan conflict. Presently, the rifle continues to be used by the majority of countries of the former USSR. Additionally, unlicensed copies were produced in Bulgaria (AK-74 and AKS-74U), the former East Germany (MPi-AK-74N, MPi-AKS-74N, MPi-AKS-74NK) and Romania (PA md. 86). Besides former Soviet republics and eastern European countries, Mongolia, North Korean Special Forces, and Vietnamese People's Naval infantry use AK-74s.

Still trying to get caught up on more projects.

Shami-Amourae
12th November 2012, 03:17 AM
*Gives a jealous look*

Black Blade
22nd December 2012, 07:54 PM
The day before the insanity and talk of another Assault Weapon Ban, I had ordered another AK-47 from Classic Arms. They called and said they had a mix of wood and poly furniture and they already sold-ship the wood. But they would let me have a poly AK-74 for the same price. I agreed and now I am glad I did considering you can't get anything anywhere.

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If certain politicians have their way then this may be the beginning of the end for "inexpensive" semi-auto firearms. Still want to fill out my collection but now? Who knows.

- Black Blade

EE_
22nd December 2012, 08:04 PM
Are you sure you have room for it? :)

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Black Blade
20th January 2013, 09:59 PM
Tactical Black Poly Side Folding VEPR AK74 5.45x39:

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Description:

The Tactical Black Poly Side Folding VEPR AK74 5.45x39, utilizes an Ace 8.5” skeleton stock with a sidefolder adapter with a single point sling retention point. A Red Star Arms four-way adjustable milled trigger-providing versatility and customization in the pull weight and reset of the trigger. A bullet guide, which allows the rifle to accept and feed standard AK74 high capacity magazines and drums. The Tactical Black Poly Side Folder AK74 rifle also comes with an AK74 style muzzle break (threaded to 1/2x28), internal recoil reducer greatly diminishing the felt recoil of rounds fired, and a VEPR Heavy Duty 16" Hammer Forge Barrel. The Tactical Black Poly Side Folder AK74 rifle also keeps a hint of originality using the factory black colored pistol grip and two piece handguard (uses a bolt on lower retainer for fitment).

Rifle also includes a heavy duty side scope mount so you can mount your favorite optics.

The Tactical Black Poly Side Folding VEPR AK74 5.45x39 features:

Professional conversion from VEPR rifle to AK style rifle, meeting all 922r requirements and allowing for use with non-US magazines.
VEPR RPK Heavy Receiver for increase accuracy
VEPR Heavy duty Hammer Forge 16 Inch Chrome lined barrel
Red Star Arms Milled 4 way adjustable trigger
Black Polymer front handguards and pistol grip
Ace 8.5" Skeleton Stock with Ace side folder
Standard AK side Mount Rail
Heavy duty Side scope mount.
5.45x39 caliber
Bullet Guide allowing use of standard AK74 magazines
Internal recoil reducer
Threaded AK74 muzzle break
Full Dura Coat custom finish
Rifle comes with 1 Bulgarian Circle 21 30rd mag

EE_
20th January 2013, 10:08 PM
Just bought, selling, or just showing off?
Either way, very nice! Top shelf!

(edit) Oh I see, that's the one you had ordered. Congrats!