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@Brian Hess If you can't see why our countries enemies military industries profiting off American citizens is a security issue, then I feel sorry for you. I'd like to have a Molot Vepr or a Polytech for a reasonable price but it's worth not having to see the CCP and their allies denied the profits. I try not to support any company, foriegn or domestic, that doesn't support basic civil rights, the United States Constitution, or does support an ideology that I don't agree with. Any person that values their own freedom should do the same but most of us are cheap, shortsighted, and selfish.
@@boomerisadog3899 Are you joking? The AK market for Kalash in the USA was a few million dollars like 0.1% of sanctions. It was an Obama era ban that was a backdoor gun ban and was doubled down on by Trump because of... Muh collusion or something..
I have a Zastava M70-AB2 underfolder that I got from Century, back in about '08 Only thing "wrong" with it is the sights are canted. But, as MAC had to do in this vid, I was able to zero by adjusting the front post pretty far over... After that, I've got *zero* complaints-- and I'm a former US Army soldier with AR experience! As a matter of fact, my AK has been way more reliable than *ANY* M-16 the Army ever issued to me... fwiw
@Mike Gee *Armchair General,* there, much Mike? Lmao! 😂 First, the rifle (in question) was a *brand new, never been issued* U.S. Army M16-A2. It was also well-maintained-- I know, because I was depending on it to save my life! Never the less, it jammed on me in the field, because it got dirty on an escape and evasion course, which resulted in me being "killed"... There isn't always time to stop and clean your weapon "on the run." On the other hand, my lesser expensive (paid $450 @ the time-- another reason it was great) Yugo M70 has *never* jammed, no matter how high the round count. And, believe me, I've tried-- because of the above mentioned (^^^) experience... And, yeah, I agree with you that it was Century's poor manufacturing standards that allowed a weapon to be sold with canted sights. Even so, I'm hitting the target at about 150 yards, with a 2-3" group-- with *canted iron sights!* *But then, that's what sets the AK platform apart from the AR-- even with lower standards, a decently built AK will keep you in the fight when a thousand plus dollar AR decides it doesn't want to work anymore cause it has a little carbon on the bolt*
I can't believe the current prices for WASRs. I remember a few years ago at a gun show deciding between a WASR and a GP1975. I passed over the WASR due to the canted front sight and picked up the GP1975. They both were at the $400 mark. Now I know how my dad felt when he used to tell me he could buy a loaf of bread for nickle.
Prices are still at psycho levels. Century Arms is gonna "burn bridges" with that Romanian Company, Cugir, very soon. Already did with Zastava. WASR10s don't really sell anymore. The FFLs I go to are practically trying to give 'em away now.
I bought one back in 2020 for $650 and it was honestly a good deal, the rifle is put together well and I have about a thousand rounds through it and it’s not choked up yet. But yeah I don’t think I would spend one thousand on one
@@wesleywilliams8111 agreed...midwest industries probably has the best lineup of rails and such. Been running a magpul stock for a couple of years now and still like it.
Lol I feel your pain. I had hell trying to get the new model in wood when they first came out. I managed to sneak a order for one with poly furniture before they announced the upgrades were across all the models. I simply replaced the crappy polymer furniture for some better stuff.
From what I learned there are no deals to be had. My dealer where I ordered a Zastava paid $1000 to get a walnut stock model. He is letting me buy it for $1075. That is just the price one has to pay in today's market.
@@dondineen110- live in California, so most of my options are online website where they cost from 1200- and up lol. This doesn’t count the fees and dros
@@dondineen110 bought one yesterday off my dealer for $1030, he showed me his invoice he paid $989 for it. I've bought over 150 guns off him so he treats me right
My first AK is Arsenal 7.62 x 39 Sam7SfE. I roughly fired almost 2k rounds with 4 types of ammos and never had any issues. Accuracy, I just learned that you have to find the ammo that will closely match with you and your rifle. I just ordered my Zastava zpap m70 maple wood etc. I’m excited to be owning 2 of the best ak’s out there. I like to have a vepr too someday. I just recently put a 3x primary arms scope on my arsenal and it looks gorgeous. I’m pretty sure it will also look great with the zastava.
Funny, never been a AK fan. I was AR all the way but I walk it to a small gun store last week and ran into the ZPAP. The quality was amazing. I didn’t even mined paying the inflated panic buying price because the craftsmanship was so good!
I got one as soon as you could after the 94ban, it's heavy, plain and simple. I want a Zpap or another m70, as soon as the prices drop due to ammo prices being so high
The video reviews are all a couple years old, when the price was $799. In 2022 it took $1075 to get the walnut stocked version. I had 3 WASR 10s that I paid $300 a piece and sold them to friends for the same price. I've had 25 AKs and foolishly sold 24 of them. The ZPAP is a very nice traditional AK. The Valmet RK62 was a better rifle, but it wasn't traditional.
@@dondineen110 I hear you on those prices in 2022 I just bought mine two nights ago but luckily only paid $992 online, still when it comes into my FFL and I go pick it up Uncle Sam is going to bend me over for another 80 plus in taxes so I'll be right there with you in that price
I bought the WASR about two years ago and I'm glad I did. In the region I'm in, pretty much only was seeing AK's that Century Arms was bringing in. I'm definitely not a fan of the light colored, and light weight wood they used on it but I replaced the front stock anyway with a rail and the cheesegrate. I fitted it with the RS Regulate mount and Primary Arms Cyclops with the etched reticle and a laser/light combo attachment. So far it seems to be pretty good and I avoided the issues that Century's other AK's had with the bolt carrier being too soft of a steel. Present day though with the buying glut of guns over these last 10 months, I doubt an AK can be found where I'm at.
I’m right there with you man. I chose the M70 and not because of price, but because of build quality. Mine is a great shooter and I got lucky with my front sight. It’s probably the straightest I’ve seen on an import AK. I run the ALG trigger and the Fighter break and man… she’s a beast.
I have WASR 10-63 that has been an outstanding rifle. It is my "go-to" rifle while I'm camping. (And I'm typically an AR guy) I have been wanting to pickup another AKM type rifle but was considering the PSA varieties. Thank you for making the decision tougher.
That and they are not s US made compliant part so the metalurgy is the correct hardness for the carrier tail impact. Check out Robskis latest video where his ZPAP has almost zero deformation on it because of the Serbian made trigger.
This just puts the biggest smile on my face, just ordered my zpap a few days ago right before Serbia announced they will inevitably seize the importation of their rifles to the U.S. I'm beyond excited to get mine. Great information!! Awesome video.
My Npap is absolutely fantastic. Never touched the irons and they are dead center. I threw some MI furniture on it and now I have a great handguard and MRO on it. Even found an 85 degree grip that I painted cherry that is the most comfortable rifle grip I own now.
I recently got into 7.62x39 and have been buying whatever rifles are available in my area. First I got a few SKSs. The first AK I got was a VSKA. The second was a WASR. And just recently I was lucky enough to get my hands on a new Zastava ZPAP M70. It absolutely blows the other two out of the water in terms of fit finish and quality, and shoots better out of the box than the two Century rifles. The difference in ergonomics is not to be understated; the Zastava is much more pleasant to shoot with the stock and handguard it comes with. I'll keep the Century rifles just to round out my pattern collection and to have something to compare to, but I'll never buy another Century AK after shooting my new Zastava. Its night and day between the two.
I agree with your selection of the ZPAP. AKs have a solid history of accuracy and dependency in all environments and terrains plus they're extremely resilient and dependable. For me, comfort, weight and recoil are the top factors when choosing a rifle to shoot at the field. Glad you enjoyed reviewing the AKs and hope to see more cool content like this in the future.
I have an older Century O-PAP. I love it. I have had no problems over the years. I would like to buy the Z-PAP, but panic buying it screwing with the market.
Ive been an ar guys for years and just recently started researching aks because i dont have one. I decided on the Zastava because everything i saw was very positive. And the AKE was nonexistent and was my first choice. This video just solidified my choice. Thanks for the video
I’ve been waiting on this one. I own two Zastava’s and I would have to agree. They are the best balance of quality and price. The proprietary furniture thing doesn’t bother me that much, stuff for them is available.
Thank you for your detailed and informative video on the 3 AK' rifles !!! I'm happy that you chose the M70 , I have fired 800 rounds through my M70 with no issues also bought an extra set of firing pin and bolt extractor because those two parts will eventually wear down over time shooting thousands of rounds through it and when SHTF happens those parts will be impossible to find !!! 😊
100% correct. Ak men view a rifle as a tool. Not worried about changing things. That's a AR thing . AK works and does what it's supposed to do period. Being a Veteran I know what they can do. My father in Vietnam used a AK. He always said it works when what we was issued didn't. Great video thanks 👍
Honestly, with all of the aftermarket parts available now, the ZPAP isn't too difficult to customize. That being said, I own an SLR-107-11 and I love the rifle to death and I have it customized to fit me and I can say that it was much easier to find parts for it and is my preferred rifle. Love both of them, but I think that this subject is too subjective and people should simply buy the rifle that they want for whatever reason(s). Looks, functionality, price, collective-appeal, etc. Awesome video, MAC!
I hear nothing but good things about the WBP Fox. Not only that they are top quality and true AK durability and reliability, but they must be among of the most beautiful AKMs I've ever seen.
Love my fox, great finish sight is almost perfectly straight, with just the slighest cant. Im struggling with putting a nice set of wood on it, or leaving the plum furniture on it.
@@shojus They do. With not much work and parts your in a full size AK for around $850. I would put them on par with Arsenals and with the lack of quality in them lately ahead. Easily a $1000 rifle
I purchased my SAM7R in 2013 and it has been rock solid for me too. My sights were good and F&F has been excellent. I just wish I could upgrade to a folding stock without major modification.
@@cnick6 I bought one around the same time. Mine had the quad rail which I really didn't like so I put Magpul furniture on it and also converted it to a folding stock. Check out Texas Gunsmith videos on RUclips; he works on the same model. I also had mine ceracoated to avoid the paint bubble issue. Nice shooter.
@@rickalexander2801 Hi Rick. Yeah I saw his video long ago. I almost modified mine but chickened out back then. I might look into it again. I guess I was afraid of missing the original stock assembly. I also was thinking of getting a WASR folder instead but it looks like those are gone once again. ;o)
I put the fixed triangle stock on my original NPAP and wrapped some paracord for a cheek rest. Much more comfortable than the wood stock. Bought it in 2013 for $550 and it runs like a sewing machine. At the time I knew nothing about AKs and I am really glad I picked that one up. I liked the way it looked compared to other AKs on the market then. I remember being at the gun show and looking at an NPAP vs an IO inc, and I really dodged a bullet.
I Bought my WASR 10/63 back in 2012 and its ran like champ ever since I bought it, and I've never had a issue at all. There's is no can't in the sight or anything and she is a straight shooter, and will eat anything. I'd have to agree with mac the newer ones just aren't what they use to be but they'll still deliver.
No joke, I’m sitting here cooling off from my range watching this. I’m comparing my (recently purchased ) ZASTAVA and an old friend...Rak47 (modified to the point that its not even original parts). First off, thank you for your time and effort in your pursuit of AK Knowledge to us (Mrs MAC too!!). Second, I would love to see you and Rob Ski talk about your knowledge and respect for AKs. And third....well, keep on keepin on my friend. Again, thank you. Knowledge is power.
You did a Video on a VEPR 7.62x54r a few years back and I got one. Then Russia, Russia, Russia, the last few weeks and seeing AK's on the news. Your review and my research on Zastava. Shot it today...AWESOME
I have an older m70 made on a ORF milled receiver and its a wonderful rifle very accurate. I do like the rear stock with the higher comb. I put a set of Balkan war wood on it with all the soldier art With dates and cities where the soldier fought.
Fast forward 4 years and Zastava Arms USA is Distributing AKs from right here in the US of A. Hammer Forged Chrome Lined Barrels, Bulged Trunnions with 1.5 mm Receivers all along their models lines with a wide line of models and accessories to choose from. Awesome Customer Service when needed too. Its safe to say that Ive become a Fan of what they're doing at Zastava. I currently own a M90 and a ZPAP92. They are among my Favorites and im shopping for a M70 Underfolder to add to the collection. They truly are setting the benchmark of what an AK should be... Bravo Zastava!
If Zastava USA is listening to their customers, then they'll install the Russian-style optics side rail. And one thing to know...use BOILED linseed oil on the wood. Linseed oil will never dry. Personally, I would use tung oil, which when several coats are applied, will result in a very tough, durable satin finish.
Sanded mine down, applied red mahogany minwax stain and finished with 10 coats of Tung Oil. Took about a month and a half but I love the result.@@TC-bq3ve
I ordered a zpap as soon as I could! The 1.5mm receiver, cold hammer forged barrel, and chrome lining had me sold. I REALLY like this rifle. I was very pleased to see the results! That being said, I did scour the internet looking for a comparable priced 107. No luck. I’m really glad I got the one I did! Thank you for the video! I also purchased a WBP mini jack and I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on it if you can get one! Thanks again!
I like my Zastava OPAP. It has a 1.5mm receiver and buldged trunion like the ZPAP; with fine military surplus wood furniture. It's a good performing solidly built rifle.
@@adamnchains not true ! You just have to look em over so you get a good one . I've owned 5 WASR's , I still own one of them and 3 SAR 1 and 2 SAR 3 and they were all good rifles because I knew what to look for .😎👍🏻
@@brianmanners8910 cool sell em all buy a Galil a real rifle, not some 3rd world junk, my galil holds MOA how about yours? NOPE THATS what to look for, so collect em all still junk, something a 3rd world country made for a 3rd world soldier and in a real life scenario where it really matters fail you and cost you your life, proper tool for the job,if tin cans is your objective you should be fine if it dont blow up in your face, if real world accuracy and reliabilty matter go with the israeli offerings otherwise sort thru them to find the best junk,you know what to look for huh? im 18x first place ft benning SAP division AMU,rolled in the dust all over the world and trying to tell you something so be content with junk you like.. not me gonna get killed carrying it toodles ;-)
I shot a arsenal 107 at a training class one time and really liked the gun. Couldn’t find one locally. After about 18 months I finally bought one. Still have it and love it. It has been a work horse around my land. From predator control to home defense. Love my Arsenal.
Great review. The PAPs have dominated my AK collection in the last 5 years. The M92 was good but the M85 is such an affordable 223 AK that is fun to shoot. And the M70s just seem so smooth to shoot that I love taking them out. Watching this makes me hope that Zastava makes a AK74 because I need one.
I have had great luck with Arsenal AKs, both SLR and SGL. My favorite AK is my side folder SGL21. That being said, those ZPAPs look solid, the only thing keeping me from getting one is the lack of compatibility with AKM accessories.
I just picked up a new ZPAP from Atlantic Firearms a few days ago. Price was $899. Can't wait to get the call from my FFL to pick it up! I am waiting for the PSAK-E to come back in stock so I can give it a try. Thanks for your videos Tim!
There should be some rifles hitting the market again pretty soon. They just had a shipment of the pistols. Which don't really need any work done to them when they arrive. So they can go straight out to distributors. Unlike the rifles which ship with no furniture and a single stack magwell that has to be milled out .
Baptized my Zpap today and lemme teeeeell YOU. SMOOTH! Action is amazing, recoil is just fine no complaints and of course not a single malfunction or hiccup. Cant wait to feed it more! Keep ya emails on notice yall and getcha some Yugo/Serbian greatness!!!
Original WBP “ Jack “ withe the Radom chrome lined barrel is better quality imho there is a good video by Misha about the differences. The Jack has the side mount for optics so some people don’t care for that but they are really well built for the same price as the Zastava
Arsenal of today isnt what it was in 2007, id say get a wasr or if you dont mind the extra weight and having to use yugo parts, get the new m70. I say wasr is very good because they have a lot less issues than they used to, MAC just got unlucky altough it seems the underfolding models are the only ones that have canted sight issues from what im seeing at least, not sure why, fixed stock ones are rare it seems, and i got mine a few months ago and have about 1k rounds through with no issues, almost perfectly zeroed out of the box
I agree. The Arsenal is just a better gun overall. I look at sustainability in addition to initial quality. The Arsenal is a standard-spec AK. It will accept all standard AK furniture and all standard components and accessories. My concern with the Zastava is that the spare parts will dry up. As such, I'll choose almost any standard AK over it.
@@WardenWolf The important components you should worry about like the bolt, extractor, and springs are already cross compatible with all 7.62x39 AK's. Furniture is literally a non-issue unless you are someone who likes throwing their AK's around a lot on the ground, against trees and walls, etc. Even then there is a lot of surplus and aftermarket furniture for the Yugo's.
@@WardenWolfThe only "spare parts" on a Zastava that would ever possibly dry up would be furniture and rail mounts. Big whoop. Those will likely never break either. Everything else critical to function is AKM compatible.
You definitely helped me choose between the Arsenal and Zastava ZPAP M70 but I would have loved to see you include the WBP Fox (I'm looking at the Galil Side Folder as an option) and while I realize that particular model is not a traditional AK, I think it's a lot of gun for the money and would love your opinion on it. I'm going to search your vids now to see if you did a separate review on WBP because I'm really interested in the Polish offering... Great job on the comparison though!
Adding on to what you said about people saying they had bad rivets with arsenal and manufacturing. Even the two highest quality firearms manufacturers in the world, Swiss arms and B&T have warranty and repair departments
I love my WASR the front sight has basically no cant, and arrived damn close to zero. Feels very solid. Maybe it had to do with the year, or maybe the builder in Romania at the time was less hungover than his coworkers.
This was a good video. I have an EAA imported Zastava PAP sent it to RGuns to have the Magwell work done since it was neutered from Clinton. I am glad you and others guntubers give the Zpaps their dues.
I love my Veprs. Bought 2 from Centerfire couple weeks before Sandy Hook. $450 ea. .308 & 762x39. Heavy for CQB stuff but incredibly reliable. ALG triggers are main modifications. GG&G side mount scope. Well made. Accurate. Blast to shoot. Biggest mistake I made was not buying 100 and 1000 Bakelite mags when they were couple bucks each.
I'm with you. I'd pick the Yugo. I have three Arsenals that have all been great; so I'd want something a bit different. It really is a shame about the WASRs though. A 10/63 was the first rifle I bought for myself after moving to the States. It was in pretty good shape, didn't require too much to zero (front sight sits about half way between the centre and the left post). the action and trigger seemed alright (they're much smoother now, but I didn't know any better back then). And it still shoots decent groups to this day. Right now, it's cerakoted graphite black with a set of rock maple furniture from Ironwood that I sealed but didn't stain. Testing out a holosun optic on an RS regulate mount at the moment. That WASR is still my favourite rifle. . Anyone know if the current QC issues are on the Romanian side or with Century?
I think the older Yugoslavian or new zastava usa rifles are the best AK styled rifles you can buy. Even their SKS is the best of the SKS rifles. They just do it right. I bought an M72 carbine RPK from James River Arms. It's its own animal.
I have the latest zpap, rivets are fine and love shooting it. I decided to keep the wooden grip as I’ve come to really like that as well. My June 2020 Built VSKA is almost as enjoyable to shoot. Maybe the first batches were bad but the S7 tool steel is as tough as hell & I keep my barrel clean. Happy with both purchases.
Morning Mac! Just giving you a shout out from JBLM, WA! I'm a huge fan of you're channel. Your videos are very informative and I watch them every chance I get! Keep up the good work!
Spot on! Love Yugo firearms, extremely well made. Problem is, Romanian AKs take standard furniture. Sure wish I could get a palmswell Tula foregrip on my ADM. As always, terrific review!
I agree with you 100% on your pick (Zastava). Zastava is the best AKM going, period. My only beef with your review is the comment about the proprietary furniture on the Zastava. Yes, that’s true, but it’s just as true for the Arsenal, maybe even more so if you’re looking for classic wood furniture. Overall, great review! Love your content! Thanks!
The arsenal takes standard akm furniture. Zastava is not an akm, its an ak variant actually closer related to the rpk than an akm with its bulged trunnion and 1.5 mm reciever
JKay11235 I’ve put over 5,000 rounds through my 107R and never had an issue. I always try to remember that old phrase “You pay for what you get”. Now if you only put maybe a 1,000 rounds through a firearm a year you an get away with a cheaper AK.
jOhN DoE please not even close! But I’m not here to argue about what rifle you think is better, I don’t care what rifle you like I just stated my experience with the 107R.
I lucked out and snagged a chromed barrel and polymer furniture equipped m70 ZPAP right as they came into stock the other day. $949.99 isn't unfair, compared to all these people trying.to sell second hand wasrs and dracos for 1000-1500 on armslist.
Great review. I've been waiting for this exact review. These have been the 3 main 762 AK imports for some time now, and the new upgrades to the Zastava PAPs certainly are a bit of a game changer. My only question is have the metallurgy issues been figured out? Only time will tell. The Cugir WASR's are just great workhouse AK's and can still be found cheap on the secondary market. Personally if I had to choose one, I would still go with the Arsenal 107R every time. Besides the name/reputation, I like that it's closer to the modern AK-100 series rifles (minus the folding stock) with little things like the 90° gas block, 1mm receiver with milspec paint over parkerized finish, and correct dimples & siderail. Word on the street is the Arsenals won't be imported much longer either. Which could make them an excellent future investment.
You must've bought it just before they released the 1.5 receivers w/ bulged trunnion and Chrome lined barrel. I have one of each. My non chrome lined zpap is little more accurate.
@@elliottjohnson Yes and no... Now it may be different with AKs, but modern made AR chrome lined barrels are, manufacturer dependant, accurate enough to be equivalent to non-chrome lined. My Colt has regularly put out 1.5moa groups using average FMJ ammo. Now it may be still true, that if you were somehow able to test a large batch of barrels made by the same manufacturer in both chrome lined and non-chrome versions from the same manufacturing line, that the chrome lined versions would show a trend toward less accuracy... But when the average AR barrel gives around 2moa, whether chrome, nitride, or plain... it's hard to say that chrome lined barrels of modern manufacture still hold to that old generalization. If you get a barrel from a company that knows what they are doing anyway.
Weird, i haven't been getting notifications even though i have them set to "notify all" on this channel. What's up with that, youtube?
Welcome to the "shadow ban" of the Military Arms Channel. They unsub people from the channel and they don't do notifications. We've been dealing with it for a couple of years now.
@@Militaryarmschannel its a damn shame, but I will keep on checking in
I got unsubscribed TWICE NOW!! Ain’t no way they can claim it was an accident now. The first time it happened I assumed it was possible that I accidentally hit the unsubscribe button (extremely unlikely, but possible) now I know for certain it was the shadow banning censorship asshats at RUclips.
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@GastonGross Polytech.
I support them in only that there are regimes who should not be profiting off of anyone, let alone the Americans they hate.
Thanks Bush Sr. (R)!
@Brian Hess If you can't see why our countries enemies military industries profiting off American citizens is a security issue, then I feel sorry for you. I'd like to have a Molot Vepr or a Polytech for a reasonable price but it's worth not having to see the CCP and their allies denied the profits. I try not to support any company, foriegn or domestic, that doesn't support basic civil rights, the United States Constitution, or does support an ideology that I don't agree with. Any person that values their own freedom should do the same but most of us are cheap, shortsighted, and selfish.
@@boomerisadog3899 Are you joking? The AK market for Kalash in the USA was a few million dollars like 0.1% of sanctions. It was an Obama era ban that was a backdoor gun ban and was doubled down on by Trump because of... Muh collusion or something..
I owned a Zastava before, I would buy another one without a second thought. Sweet rifle.
@Mike Gee what's that have to do with Zastava?
I have 2 M70AB2. Definitely great AK and overall firearm
@Mike Gee eyy another guy running a 20" saiga! Got mine setup with a folding galil style stock so it becomes easier to store.
I have a Zastava M70-AB2 underfolder that I got from Century, back in about '08
Only thing "wrong" with it is the sights are canted. But, as MAC had to do in this vid, I was able to zero by adjusting the front post pretty far over...
After that, I've got *zero* complaints-- and I'm a former US Army soldier with AR experience!
As a matter of fact, my AK has been way more reliable than *ANY* M-16 the Army ever issued to me... fwiw
@Mike Gee *Armchair General,* there, much Mike? Lmao! 😂
First, the rifle (in question) was a *brand new, never been issued* U.S. Army M16-A2.
It was also well-maintained-- I know, because I was depending on it to save my life!
Never the less, it jammed on me in the field, because it got dirty on an escape and evasion course, which resulted in me being "killed"... There isn't always time to stop and clean your weapon "on the run."
On the other hand, my lesser expensive (paid $450 @ the time-- another reason it was great) Yugo M70 has *never* jammed, no matter how high the round count. And, believe me, I've tried-- because of the above mentioned (^^^) experience...
And, yeah, I agree with you that it was Century's poor manufacturing standards that allowed a weapon to be sold with canted sights. Even so, I'm hitting the target at about 150 yards, with a 2-3" group-- with *canted iron sights!*
*But then, that's what sets the AK platform apart from the AR-- even with lower standards, a decently built AK will keep you in the fight when a thousand plus dollar AR decides it doesn't want to work anymore cause it has a little carbon on the bolt*
I can't believe the current prices for WASRs. I remember a few years ago at a gun show deciding between a WASR and a GP1975. I passed over the WASR due to the canted front sight and picked up the GP1975. They both were at the $400 mark. Now I know how my dad felt when he used to tell me he could buy a loaf of bread for nickle.
I remember seeing them too at $399. They sure have gone up.
Back when I first started buying guns you would find WASR 10's all day long for around 500 bucks new. Shits crazy how much they've gone up in price.
Prices are still at psycho levels. Century Arms is gonna "burn bridges" with that Romanian Company, Cugir, very soon. Already did with Zastava.
WASR10s don't really sell anymore. The FFLs I go to are practically trying to give 'em away now.
I bought one back in 2020 for $650 and it was honestly a good deal, the rifle is put together well and I have about a thousand rounds through it and it’s not choked up yet. But yeah I don’t think I would spend one thousand on one
I remember when you could buy a Norinco sks for 65$ lol
I'll stick with Zastava. Highest quality for the price and they actually listen to US customers. Oh, and they're actually obtainable.
Agreed, only downside to Yugo is the lack of aftermarket support. Its better than years past, but still limited. Love my Yugo as well!
@@Welder6131 It is getting better and better every day, we won't have to worry about that any more really.
@@Welder6131 I think if they continue selling like hot cakes we may see a boom in aftermarket support.
Sort of obtainable if your fast at punching in credit card number when they come in stock
@@wesleywilliams8111 agreed...midwest industries probably has the best lineup of rails and such. Been running a magpul stock for a couple of years now and still like it.
The Zastava M70 will be my next firearm purchase. My ZPAP M92 Alpha is built like a tank.
PLEASE STOP TELLING PEOPLE ABOUT THE ZPAPS SO I CAN BUY A DAMNED MODEL WHEN THEY POP UP FOR 30MINS.
Lol I feel your pain. I had hell trying to get the new model in wood when they first came out. I managed to sneak a order for one with poly furniture before they announced the upgrades were across all the models. I simply replaced the crappy polymer furniture for some better stuff.
Going to arm ALL the Space Wolves with them?
@@OEFvet0311 yes
yes just stop ...
🤣That's the AK I would pick too. Just seems higher quality.
Happy with my Saiga 5.45. Wish they still came in. I realy want a Zastava.
Agreed... The Zastava ZPAP is my favorite import
Solid advice - the Zastava is probably the best value for an Import AK right now, if you can find one for a reasonable price...
From what I learned there are no deals to be had. My dealer where I ordered a Zastava paid $1000 to get a walnut stock model. He is letting me buy it for $1075. That is just the price one has to pay in today's market.
@@dondineen110- live in California, so most of my options are online website where they cost from 1200- and up lol. This doesn’t count the fees and dros
@@dondineen110 bought one yesterday off my dealer for $1030, he showed me his invoice he paid $989 for it. I've bought over 150 guns off him so he treats me right
My first AK is Arsenal 7.62 x 39 Sam7SfE. I roughly fired almost 2k rounds with 4 types of ammos and never had any issues. Accuracy, I just learned that you have to find the ammo that will closely match with you and your rifle. I just ordered my Zastava zpap m70 maple wood etc. I’m excited to be owning 2 of the best ak’s out there. I like to have a vepr too someday. I just recently put a 3x primary arms scope on my arsenal and it looks gorgeous. I’m pretty sure it will also look great with the zastava.
Hello, any updates on how the zastava is doing?
Complementary scratches... Lol
Gives it character.
I'll take a scratched wasr over a pristine RAS47 any day
Funny, never been a AK fan. I was AR all the way but I walk it to a small gun store last week and ran into the ZPAP. The quality was amazing. I didn’t even mined paying the inflated panic buying price because the craftsmanship was so good!
I got one as soon as you could after the 94ban, it's heavy, plain and simple. I want a Zpap or another m70, as soon as the prices drop due to ammo prices being so high
And best of all. the prices will go up again and you've made a profit.
Just ordered one today for a steal lol
The video reviews are all a couple years old, when the price was $799. In 2022 it took $1075 to get the walnut stocked version. I had 3 WASR 10s that I paid $300 a piece and sold them to friends for the same price. I've had 25 AKs and foolishly sold 24 of them. The ZPAP is a very nice traditional AK. The Valmet RK62 was a better rifle, but it wasn't traditional.
@@dondineen110 I hear you on those prices in 2022 I just bought mine two nights ago but luckily only paid $992 online, still when it comes into my FFL and I go pick it up Uncle Sam is going to bend me over for another 80 plus in taxes so I'll be right there with you in that price
I bought the WASR about two years ago and I'm glad I did. In the region I'm in, pretty much only was seeing AK's that Century Arms was bringing in. I'm definitely not a fan of the light colored, and light weight wood they used on it but I replaced the front stock anyway with a rail and the cheesegrate. I fitted it with the RS Regulate mount and Primary Arms Cyclops with the etched reticle and a laser/light combo attachment. So far it seems to be pretty good and I avoided the issues that Century's other AK's had with the bolt carrier being too soft of a steel. Present day though with the buying glut of guns over these last 10 months, I doubt an AK can be found where I'm at.
Tim: I pick the ZPAP
AK SITES: OUT OF STOCK. NO BACKORDERS.
you got to sign up for their email notifications. They release some every couple weeks but you gotta be ready to buy the second you get that email
I bought a ZPAP M70 about a month ago. Had it out to the range for the first time today. Love it!
I should be picking mine up on Saturday. Archangel stock.
@@Catgat37 I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I’m right there with you man. I chose the M70 and not because of price, but because of build quality. Mine is a great shooter and I got lucky with my front sight. It’s probably the straightest I’ve seen on an import AK. I run the ALG trigger and the Fighter break and man… she’s a beast.
Does your ALG wear on any internal components? I've heard the trigger steel is harder than the bolt carrier.
I own both and I’m with you the Zastava is the way to go. The new one anyways. It’s a tank and shoots great. Love your videos and thanks.
2024 just snagged another M70 and wow they’re nice! Zastava USA is cranking out nice stuff
I have a M70 Yugo , runs like a champ. My favorite I have is my Krink SBR in 5.45 👌🏻
I have WASR 10-63 that has been an outstanding rifle. It is my "go-to" rifle while I'm camping. (And I'm typically an AR guy)
I have been wanting to pickup another AKM type rifle but was considering the PSA varieties. Thank you for making the decision tougher.
I like the triggers on the Zastavas.
I just like the feel of them.
That and they are not s US made compliant part so the metalurgy is the correct hardness for the carrier tail impact. Check out Robskis latest video where his ZPAP has almost zero deformation on it because of the Serbian made trigger.
Finally bought my ZPAP this week. Built very well, and there are more sider rail options out there now, just need to find a short one.
This just puts the biggest smile on my face, just ordered my zpap a few days ago right before Serbia announced they will inevitably seize the importation of their rifles to the U.S. I'm beyond excited to get mine. Great information!! Awesome video.
My Npap is absolutely fantastic. Never touched the irons and they are dead center. I threw some MI furniture on it and now I have a great handguard and MRO on it. Even found an 85 degree grip that I painted cherry that is the most comfortable rifle grip I own now.
I recently got into 7.62x39 and have been buying whatever rifles are available in my area. First I got a few SKSs. The first AK I got was a VSKA. The second was a WASR. And just recently I was lucky enough to get my hands on a new Zastava ZPAP M70. It absolutely blows the other two out of the water in terms of fit finish and quality, and shoots better out of the box than the two Century rifles. The difference in ergonomics is not to be understated; the Zastava is much more pleasant to shoot with the stock and handguard it comes with. I'll keep the Century rifles just to round out my pattern collection and to have something to compare to, but I'll never buy another Century AK after shooting my new Zastava. Its night and day between the two.
I love my new zpap m70 and the fit and finish is beautiful! It all comes down to quality for me but I want that at a fair cost. Great choice Tim.
I agree with your selection of the ZPAP. AKs have a solid history of accuracy and dependency in all environments and terrains plus they're extremely resilient and dependable. For me, comfort, weight and recoil are the top factors when choosing a rifle to shoot at the field. Glad you enjoyed reviewing the AKs and hope to see more cool content like this in the future.
I have an older Century O-PAP. I love it. I have had no problems over the years. I would like to buy the Z-PAP, but panic buying it screwing with the market.
Ive been an ar guys for years and just recently started researching aks because i dont have one. I decided on the Zastava because everything i saw was very positive. And the AKE was nonexistent and was my first choice. This video just solidified my choice. Thanks for the video
I’ve been waiting on this one. I own two Zastava’s and I would have to agree. They are the best balance of quality and price. The proprietary furniture thing doesn’t bother me that much, stuff for them is available.
Thank you for your detailed and informative video on the 3 AK' rifles !!! I'm happy that you chose the M70 , I have fired 800 rounds through my M70 with no issues also bought an extra set of firing pin and bolt extractor because those two parts will eventually wear down over time shooting thousands of rounds through it and when SHTF happens those parts will be impossible to find !!! 😊
Really happy with my Zastava ZPAP m70. So far it's been flawless and the midwest industries mount for T2 optics rocks!
I watched the video on Zastiva. They put a lot of extra work to make them 922 compliant . Worth the price.
100% correct. Ak men view a rifle as a tool. Not worried about changing things. That's a AR thing . AK works and does what it's supposed to do period. Being a Veteran I know what they can do. My father in Vietnam used a AK. He always said it works when what we was issued didn't. Great video thanks 👍
How was he consistently supplied 7.62x39mm for that while in 'Nam?
Honestly, with all of the aftermarket parts available now, the ZPAP isn't too difficult to customize. That being said, I own an SLR-107-11 and I love the rifle to death and I have it customized to fit me and I can say that it was much easier to find parts for it and is my preferred rifle. Love both of them, but I think that this subject is too subjective and people should simply buy the rifle that they want for whatever reason(s). Looks, functionality, price, collective-appeal, etc.
Awesome video, MAC!
WBP been killing it tho recently
They need to come out with a 5.56 or a milled AK or something. I have the Fox, and i'd be lying if I said that my Saiga is a better gun.
@@carlovelasco1825 you think so?
If you don't mind extreme over gassing
I hear nothing but good things about the WBP Fox. Not only that they are top quality and true AK durability and reliability, but they must be among of the most beautiful AKMs I've ever seen.
@@carlovelasco1825 wow! Thats saying something. Never seen anything that could touch my sons Saiga.
WBP Fox for the win
Love my fox, great finish sight is almost perfectly straight, with just the slighest cant. Im struggling with putting a nice set of wood on it, or leaving the plum furniture on it.
I just picked up a WBP Mini-Jack and it should be here soon. I'm still waiting on the Fox's to be available again, but they go FAST!
@@shojus They do. With not much work and parts your in a full size AK for around $850. I would put them on par with Arsenals and with the lack of quality in them lately ahead. Easily a $1000 rifle
@@shojus How did that Mini Jack work out for you? Atlantic has them in now and I am tempted to grab one.
@@glent5659 Grab one, mine has been awesome!
I love my PSA - AK GF3, no complaints and runs like a dream
I have a gf3 and a gf5. I like em both but I'm going to sell the gf3 and put it towards an import.
good info
Man, it's neat seeing you comment on all the other cool channels!
Love your channel
Evey time I watch an AK video I am so glad I bought all my AK-74's when I did years ago. I miss the Arsenal/FIME Russian made rifles.
Love my arsenal sam7r, owned others and shot many and hands down love my arsenal.
I purchased my SAM7R in 2013 and it has been rock solid for me too. My sights were good and F&F has been excellent. I just wish I could upgrade to a folding stock without major modification.
@@cnick6 I bought one around the same time. Mine had the quad rail which I really didn't like so I put Magpul furniture on it and also converted it to a folding stock. Check out Texas Gunsmith videos on RUclips; he works on the same model. I also had mine ceracoated to avoid the paint bubble issue. Nice shooter.
@@rickalexander2801 Hi Rick. Yeah I saw his video long ago. I almost modified mine but chickened out back then. I might look into it again. I guess I was afraid of missing the original stock assembly. I also was thinking of getting a WASR folder instead but it looks like those are gone once again. ;o)
I put the fixed triangle stock on my original NPAP and wrapped some paracord for a cheek rest. Much more comfortable than the wood stock. Bought it in 2013 for $550 and it runs like a sewing machine. At the time I knew nothing about AKs and I am really glad I picked that one up. I liked the way it looked compared to other AKs on the market then. I remember being at the gun show and looking at an NPAP vs an IO inc, and I really dodged a bullet.
I Bought my WASR 10/63 back in 2012 and its ran like champ ever since I bought it, and I've never had a issue at all.
There's is no can't in the sight or anything and she is a straight shooter, and will eat anything.
I'd have to agree with mac the newer ones just aren't what they use to be but they'll still deliver.
No joke, I’m sitting here cooling off from my range watching this. I’m comparing my (recently purchased ) ZASTAVA and an old friend...Rak47 (modified to the point that its not even original parts). First off, thank you for your time and effort in your pursuit of AK Knowledge to us (Mrs MAC too!!). Second, I would love to see you and Rob Ski talk about your knowledge and respect for AKs. And third....well, keep on keepin on my friend. Again, thank you. Knowledge is power.
You did a Video on a VEPR 7.62x54r a few years back and I got one. Then Russia, Russia, Russia, the last few weeks and seeing AK's on the news. Your review and my research on Zastava. Shot it today...AWESOME
I have an older m70 made on a ORF milled receiver and its a wonderful rifle very accurate.
I do like the rear stock with the higher comb.
I put a set of Balkan war wood on it with all the soldier art With dates and cities where the soldier fought.
Fast forward 4 years and Zastava Arms USA is Distributing AKs from right here in the US of A. Hammer Forged Chrome Lined Barrels, Bulged Trunnions with 1.5 mm Receivers all along their models lines with a wide line of models and accessories to choose from. Awesome Customer Service when needed too. Its safe to say that Ive become a Fan of what they're doing at Zastava. I currently own a M90 and a ZPAP92. They are among my Favorites and im shopping for a M70 Underfolder to add to the collection. They truly are setting the benchmark of what an AK should be... Bravo Zastava!
I remember the first time I had a zastava in my hands and noticed the weight and sturdiness , the finish was way better that I expected
Nice rifles.😊
If Zastava USA is listening to their customers, then they'll install the Russian-style optics side rail. And one thing to know...use BOILED linseed oil on the wood. Linseed oil will never dry. Personally, I would use tung oil, which when several coats are applied, will result in a very tough, durable satin finish.
Best oil to use on an AK stock is Magpul lol
I would use olive oil. It's delicious.
Zastava Arms USA actually use boiled linseed oil
Sanded mine down, applied red mahogany minwax stain and finished with 10 coats of Tung Oil. Took about a month and a half but I love the result.@@TC-bq3ve
I use Frank's red hot...I put that shit on everything
Rob Ski: "The mighty WASR wins again!"
Traded a 43x for n pap. Loved it. So when a z pap was in my gun store that i go to, i didnt hesitate , bought it without question. Awesome rifle
I ordered a zpap as soon as I could! The 1.5mm receiver, cold hammer forged barrel, and chrome lining had me sold. I REALLY like this rifle. I was very pleased to see the results! That being said, I did scour the internet looking for a comparable priced 107. No luck. I’m really glad I got the one I did! Thank you for the video! I also purchased a WBP mini jack and I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on it if you can get one! Thanks again!
what do you like more now, the WBP or M70? is the WBP heavy?
I like my Zastava OPAP. It has a 1.5mm receiver and buldged trunion like the ZPAP; with fine military surplus wood furniture. It's a good performing solidly built rifle.
Love my OPAP. I got tired of the mismatched wood on mine and eventually Archangeled it to support a red dot.
I'd like to see you take out all your century arms import guns and compare quality throughout them.
Both WASR and Draco are built in the Cugir plant.
century arms= JUNK
Adam Chaines I disagree! It's more like crab shoot. I had crappy guns and good guns from them.
@@adamnchains not true ! You just have to look em over so you get a good one . I've owned 5 WASR's , I still own one of them and 3 SAR 1 and 2 SAR 3 and they were all good rifles because I knew what to look for .😎👍🏻
@@brianmanners8910 cool sell em all buy a Galil a real rifle, not some 3rd world junk, my galil holds MOA how about yours? NOPE THATS what to look for, so collect em all still junk, something a 3rd world country made for a 3rd world soldier and in a real life scenario where it really matters fail you and cost you your life, proper tool for the job,if tin cans is your objective you should be fine if it dont blow up in your face, if real world accuracy and reliabilty matter go with the israeli offerings otherwise sort thru them to find the best junk,you know what to look for huh? im 18x first place ft benning SAP division AMU,rolled in the dust all over the world and trying to tell you something so be content with junk you like.. not me gonna get killed carrying it toodles ;-)
I shot a arsenal 107 at a training class one time and really liked the gun. Couldn’t find one locally. After about 18 months I finally bought one. Still have it and love it. It has been a work horse around my land. From predator control to home defense. Love my Arsenal.
Agreed 👍 out of the 3 imports you have just shown that ZPAP is my choice 👌
I got a pretty good wasr. Mine has the dark wood. Mags fit great.
The WBP Fox is my pick.
First thing I thought when I saw the title. Kind of disappointed there's only 3 rifles, maybe cause WBP didn't give him a rifle?
Aspen Air I know! Why did he leave the polish imports out?
Agreed
If you find one in stock hit me up.
At current market pricing for a Fox, might as well spend the extra $100 and buy an Arsenal.
I agree with you I like the thicker receiver and the bulged trunnion.
Great review. The PAPs have dominated my AK collection in the last 5 years. The M92 was good but the M85 is such an affordable 223 AK that is fun to shoot. And the M70s just seem so smooth to shoot that I love taking them out. Watching this makes me hope that Zastava makes a AK74 because I need one.
Ain't happening for Zastava in 5.45...but you can get M90 in 5.56
If I had to choose one I think it would be the fully semi automatic ghost gun that doesn't have recoil because the bullets shoot so fast.
they only sell those in Communist California with a 30 round per second clipazine
@@mikes8783
Not using the gun show loop hole. Not gonna make it pleb!
Always use the holes.
and the 50 cal heat seeking magazines as per the lady senator.
30 caliber magazine clip in half a second
I love the Zastava ZPAP. Great rifle for the money!
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
I have had great luck with Arsenal AKs, both SLR and SGL. My favorite AK is my side folder SGL21. That being said, those ZPAPs look solid, the only thing keeping me from getting one is the lack of compatibility with AKM accessories.
Yea but now since zastava is getting so big so fast theres plenty of accesories
Zastava all day! I’m tickled with my M70! Awesome tool
I just picked up a new ZPAP from Atlantic Firearms a few days ago. Price was $899. Can't wait to get the call from my FFL to pick it up! I am waiting for the PSAK-E to come back in stock so I can give it a try.
Thanks for your videos Tim!
How’s your PSA doing? I just snagged the GF5 would love feedback. The E has better bolt and carrier
You should really try out the WBP Fox, it’s a solid Polish import with forged trunnions and an FB Radon CHF CL barrel.
ARcoholic ARcoholic truth
I have had nothing but good luck with WBP solid well built stuff.
There should be some rifles hitting the market again pretty soon. They just had a shipment of the pistols. Which don't really need any work done to them when they arrive. So they can go straight out to distributors. Unlike the rifles which ship with no furniture and a single stack magwell that has to be milled out .
@ARcoholic ARcoholic But they have FB Radom barrels and the whole rest seems to be rock solid.
And a custom gas port the size of a silver dollar.. at no additional cost!
Baptized my Zpap today and lemme teeeeell YOU. SMOOTH! Action is amazing, recoil is just fine no complaints and of course not a single malfunction or hiccup. Cant wait to feed it more! Keep ya emails on notice yall and getcha some Yugo/Serbian greatness!!!
Hey Nate wanna be my hype man? Ahaha regards from Serbia pal
Of course now I want the Zastava and nowhere has it available!
2 years later zpap still the best 👌🏻
Original WBP “ Jack “ withe the Radom chrome lined barrel is better quality imho there is a good video by Misha about the differences. The Jack has the side mount for optics so some people don’t care for that but they are really well built for the same price as the Zastava
Good choice Tim! I have a M85 that I really like a lot.
I have a WASR 10/63 and it's a great shooting rifle. Romarnia AK is best AK...
YES!!! ZPAP M70 for the Win.
I would go with Zastava as well. It would be nice to see them add a couple of variants to the lineup though!
Thanks for the video I have no clue about AK and I usually just go with what looks cool you help narrow the field down
I would say the Arsenal. It’s lighter and standard furniture and rail. Oh, and bayonet
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Arsenal of today isnt what it was in 2007, id say get a wasr or if you dont mind the extra weight and having to use yugo parts, get the new m70. I say wasr is very good because they have a lot less issues than they used to, MAC just got unlucky altough it seems the underfolding models are the only ones that have canted sight issues from what im seeing at least, not sure why, fixed stock ones are rare it seems, and i got mine a few months ago and have about 1k rounds through with no issues, almost perfectly zeroed out of the box
I agree. The Arsenal is just a better gun overall. I look at sustainability in addition to initial quality. The Arsenal is a standard-spec AK. It will accept all standard AK furniture and all standard components and accessories. My concern with the Zastava is that the spare parts will dry up. As such, I'll choose almost any standard AK over it.
@@WardenWolf The important components you should worry about like the bolt, extractor, and springs are already cross compatible with all 7.62x39 AK's. Furniture is literally a non-issue unless you are someone who likes throwing their AK's around a lot on the ground, against trees and walls, etc. Even then there is a lot of surplus and aftermarket furniture for the Yugo's.
@@WardenWolfThe only "spare parts" on a Zastava that would ever possibly dry up would be furniture and rail mounts. Big whoop. Those will likely never break either. Everything else critical to function is AKM compatible.
I have the Arsenal Sam7. Will be getting a Zastava soon
You definitely helped me choose between the Arsenal and Zastava ZPAP M70 but I would have loved to see you include the WBP Fox (I'm looking at the Galil Side Folder as an option) and while I realize that particular model is not a traditional AK, I think it's a lot of gun for the money and would love your opinion on it. I'm going to search your vids now to see if you did a separate review on WBP because I'm really interested in the Polish offering...
Great job on the comparison though!
Adding on to what you said about people saying they had bad rivets with arsenal and manufacturing. Even the two highest quality firearms manufacturers in the world, Swiss arms and B&T have warranty and repair departments
I love my WASR the front sight has basically no cant, and arrived damn close to zero. Feels very solid. Maybe it had to do with the year, or maybe the builder in Romania at the time was less hungover than his coworkers.
This was a good video. I have an EAA imported Zastava PAP sent it to RGuns to have the Magwell work done since it was neutered from Clinton. I am glad you and others guntubers give the Zpaps their dues.
I have 2 of the underfolder NPAPS. I’ll never buy anything else. Amazing quality, accurate, beautifully made
Nice. Do they make a side folder?
The never made side folders
NPAP’s are not very good. May look good, but they are known for some terrible malfunctions including soft/squishy receivers.
20:47 neat to hear that bullet crack past the steel target
I’d rather go with a SAM7
Thanks Tim! Great video
I love my Veprs. Bought 2 from Centerfire couple weeks before Sandy Hook. $450 ea. .308 & 762x39. Heavy for CQB stuff but incredibly reliable. ALG triggers are main modifications. GG&G side mount scope. Well made. Accurate. Blast to shoot. Biggest mistake I made was not buying 100 and 1000 Bakelite mags when they were couple bucks each.
I'm with you. I'd pick the Yugo. I have three Arsenals that have all been great; so I'd want something a bit different. It really is a shame about the WASRs though. A 10/63 was the first rifle I bought for myself after moving to the States. It was in pretty good shape, didn't require too much to zero (front sight sits about half way between the centre and the left post). the action and trigger seemed alright (they're much smoother now, but I didn't know any better back then). And it still shoots decent groups to this day. Right now, it's cerakoted graphite black with a set of rock maple furniture from Ironwood that I sealed but didn't stain. Testing out a holosun optic on an RS regulate mount at the moment. That WASR is still my favourite rifle. . Anyone know if the current QC issues are on the Romanian side or with Century?
I think the older Yugoslavian or new zastava usa rifles are the best AK styled rifles you can buy. Even their SKS is the best of the SKS rifles. They just do it right. I bought an M72 carbine RPK from James River Arms. It's its own animal.
I wish the SKS was still produced.
Great choice Tim, I'd pick the same!
I have the latest zpap, rivets are fine and love shooting it. I decided to keep the wooden grip as I’ve come to really like that as well. My June 2020 Built VSKA is almost as enjoyable to shoot. Maybe the first batches were bad but the S7 tool steel is as tough as hell & I keep my barrel clean. Happy with both purchases.
Is that really you in the profile picture?
Morning Mac! Just giving you a shout out from JBLM, WA! I'm a huge fan of you're channel. Your videos are very informative and I watch them every chance I get! Keep up the good work!
Spot on! Love Yugo firearms, extremely well made. Problem is, Romanian AKs take standard furniture. Sure wish I could get a palmswell Tula foregrip on my ADM. As always, terrific review!
I agree with you 100% on your pick (Zastava). Zastava is the best AKM going, period. My only beef with your review is the comment about the proprietary furniture on the Zastava. Yes, that’s true, but it’s just as true for the Arsenal, maybe even more so if you’re looking for classic wood furniture. Overall, great review! Love your content! Thanks!
The arsenal takes standard akm furniture. Zastava is not an akm, its an ak variant actually closer related to the rpk than an akm with its bulged trunnion and 1.5 mm reciever
Personally I’d always have to go with the Arsenal especially the 107R it’s been rock solid from the get go.
JKay11235 I’ve put over 5,000 rounds through my 107R and never had an issue. I always try to remember that old phrase “You pay for what you get”. Now if you only put maybe a 1,000 rounds through a firearm a year you an get away with a cheaper AK.
Milled or stamped arsenal?
Wasr is better than the damn 107. But a milled sam7 is thee best production milled import.
JKay11235 big difference in 1,500 versus 5,000 in about a 6 month period.
jOhN DoE please not even close! But I’m not here to argue about what rifle you think is better, I don’t care what rifle you like I just stated my experience with the 107R.
Day 2 of research and videos and I'm still shell shocked about how many people are ousting the arsenals with the newer M70 ZPAPs. Unreal. Great video!
I’m curious about the premium psa AK’s with the FN barrels.
Same here -I know so little about them, but I'm tempted to give one a try
@@AKking530 Let us know!
I've heard good things about their AKs. Great company with even better core values. Only 45 min away from where I grew up
I own a PSA Gen 2 and it’s fantastic. I also own a WUM-1 from the late 90’s. I prefer the PSA.
@@AKking530 it is your sworn duty to inform us of how the psa ak103 performs
I lucked out and snagged a chromed barrel and polymer furniture equipped m70 ZPAP right as they came into stock the other day. $949.99 isn't unfair, compared to all these people trying.to sell second hand wasrs and dracos for 1000-1500 on armslist.
Now I feel cheated...my '13 WASR's front sight stayed centered when zero'd. :p
I have one WASR that didn't require me to pound the sight all the way one direction. LOL
@@Militaryarmschannel You sold me on the PAP, should I decide to get another AK. :)
Pete Sheppard buy American PSA AK they got it right with the gen 3
Great review. I've been waiting for this exact review. These have been the 3 main 762 AK imports for some time now, and the new upgrades to the Zastava PAPs certainly are a bit of a game changer. My only question is have the metallurgy issues been figured out? Only time will tell. The Cugir WASR's are just great workhouse AK's and can still be found cheap on the secondary market. Personally if I had to choose one, I would still go with the Arsenal 107R every time. Besides the name/reputation, I like that it's closer to the modern AK-100 series rifles (minus the folding stock) with little things like the 90° gas block, 1mm receiver with milspec paint over parkerized finish, and correct dimples & siderail. Word on the street is the Arsenals won't be imported much longer either. Which could make them an excellent future investment.
Impulse bought a ZPAP a couple months back, glad it's stacking up to the competition, but mine doesn't have the bulged receiver, what gives?
You must've bought it just before they released the 1.5 receivers w/ bulged trunnion and Chrome lined barrel. I have one of each. My non chrome lined zpap is little more accurate.
You probably, like me, bought it before they released the new model. Luckily I was able to trade mine in for the new one though.
Eric Hayes anytime a barrel is chromed you lose accuracy
@@elliottjohnson but durability is increased by a significant margin.
@@elliottjohnson Yes and no... Now it may be different with AKs, but modern made AR chrome lined barrels are, manufacturer dependant, accurate enough to be equivalent to non-chrome lined. My Colt has regularly put out 1.5moa groups using average FMJ ammo.
Now it may be still true, that if you were somehow able to test a large batch of barrels made by the same manufacturer in both chrome lined and non-chrome versions from the same manufacturing line, that the chrome lined versions would show a trend toward less accuracy... But when the average AR barrel gives around 2moa, whether chrome, nitride, or plain... it's hard to say that chrome lined barrels of modern manufacture still hold to that old generalization. If you get a barrel from a company that knows what they are doing anyway.