Those were the first thoughts that went thru my mind when I first saw the AK-47 that I bought at the store. It didn't feel as heavy then, credit that to the adrenaline coursing thru my veins because of the excitement. Anyway, checkout was a quick haze, and driving at around 100 mph I finally reached home to play with my new toy.
The unit came with a free nylon carrying case, labeled "Tactical Edge", which seems to be the brand for accessories for Twin Pines.
The bag has ample pockets for some magazines, and some documents, like the manual, license, etc. Very convenient storage for the unit.
A closer look at the manual, and the two stamped metal magazines that came with the unit. The mags felt a bit heavy, though looks and feels very durable.
The AK-47 at last inside the bag, without the magazine.
A picture of the AK-47 outside the bag, with a magazine in place, and with the stock folded.
A picture of the AK-47 with the magazine in place, and with the stock extended.
I found the locking lug for the shoulder stock not easy to operate initially with one hand. But after a couple of tries, I did manage to do it, though bit awkwardly, and a bit slow. A far cry from the easier to operate extendable stock of the M4 and M4geries.
The locking lug for the shoulder stock when it is extended. The lock seems solidly built, no play when extended ... yet. Let's see how it goes after a coupld of hundreds, or thousands of rounds.
The Pistol Grip was again surprisingly very comfortable to my hands. Just the right size, fills the hand just enough. No sharp edges, very rounded feel.
Closeup of the right side of the receiver. No manufacturer's markings there. Hmm ... Also, selector lever stops are only at "D" and "L", which I assume are the "Full Auto" and "Semi Auto" positions. What the hell does exactly does "D" and "L" literally mean, and why use them?
Closeup of the magazine release and surrounding area. Magazine clips in very solidly, no play when it place. You need to push the magazine lever OUTWARDS, though, to release the mag.
Closeup of the Front Stock. Both the Front Stock and Pistol Grip are made out of some Bakelite-type of plastic, in brownish-red color, typical of AK-47s all over the world. The lever under the sights is the Piston tube release. Will need a plier to move that one.
Closeup of the barrel, cleaning rod (under the barrel) and Plunger tube.
Closeup of the stock when extended.
Closeup of the left side of the receiver. The selector lever is not ambidextrous, and still no symbol or sign of the manufacturer, just the Serial Number. Hmmm ...
"Tactical Edge" sells the 7.62 x 39 mm ammo in 20 round boxes. The box print says the bullet has 123 grain weight, and rated at 1,411 fps.
I went out and bought some accesories, mainly the sling (local only, Tactical Edge brand), and the Value Pro II Cleaning Kit for the AK-47. I don't care what they say about the AK, I'm going to religously clean it. :D
(End of Part One)
--> My AK-47 Review Part Two
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