Best Underfolder AK for +/- $500?

[dc dalton]

Yugo M70AB2 U/F.

Top-notch re-furbed Yugo parts mixed with top-shelf USA parts for 922 compliance. All the evil-ness in a tank-like gun. Look around and make sure you get the one with the "RPK" (grenade launcher reinforcements) recvr; you will FEEL the heft in comparison to other AKMs.

Else, as others have said; the WASR10 U/F to save a buck. 100% Romy built and with original chromed barrel - then set upon by Century jobbers to hi-cap and do the 922 work.

I have to agree if your set on a underfolder the yugo is the way to go. The one is built like a tank. but like any underfolder the cheek weld troublesome.

Have to third this, once you try a Yugo you WILL know the difference

[glockmaster]

Go to Surplus City in feasterville. Shouldn't be too far since you're in the philly area. They have plenty of AK's including yugo underfolders for approx $475 i believe. I bought my WASR 10 there and my Yugo m70. I originally was going to get the yugo as an underfolder, but the cheek weld sucks, I don't see how that could be comfy to shoot. Went with the straight stock instead for a little more cash, i think it was around 525. BTW, theres nothing wrong with the WASR 10, but i do agree with you that one should visually inspect it first which is one of the reasons why Surplus City is such a good option

[biggs88]

Go to Surplus City in feasterville. Shouldn't be too far since you're in the philly area. They have plenty of AK's including yugo underfolders for approx $475 i believe. I bought my WASR 10 there and my Yugo m70. I originally was going to get the yugo as an underfolder, but the cheek weld sucks, I don't see how that could be comfy to shoot. Went with the straight stock instead for a little more cash, i think it was around 525. BTW, theres nothing wrong with the WASR 10, but i do agree with you that one should visually inspect it first which is one of the reasons why Surplus City is such a good option

Major +1!!

Great place to deal with. I JUST got a Wasr 10 from them about two weeks ago.

**Note, I did pick out the best wasr there. The others seemed to have canted front sights and the one I got first, I exchanged the next day due to a bent barrel. So EXAM each WASR before you pick one.

They had a few Yugos there aswell. I did not handle any of them, but they looked REALLY nice!

There prices are fair, and they will work with you on the price if you want to haggle. I did and saved about $20!

[JoeyBones]

Nice - Thanks a ton for the info and leads, guys...

I'm only maybe 15-20 min. tops from Feasterville, so it looks like Surplus City is the place I was looking for!

I'm not sure why I want an underfolder, except that it looks more nasty, and it can be stowed away if need be in a more compact form, as well as slung over a shoulder more easily - Like I said, part of this rifle's role will be the admittedly theoretical scenario of SHTF... That's another reason I would prefer that the receiver be able to accept drums w/ no fuss or muss....

I'm also open to side-folders (for compactness), but it seems that among unders and sides, the Yugo under is a solid option, based on the collective theme of the replies I've gotten thus far.

Thanks again - Always open to more suggestions, links, etc.

Regards,

Bones

[nfafan]

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I'm not sure why I want an underfolder, except that it looks more nasty, and it can be stowed away if need be in a more compact form, as well as slung over a shoulder more easily - Like I said, part of this rifle's role will be the admittedly theoretical scenario of SHTF... That's another reason I would prefer that the receiver be able to accept drums w/ no fuss or muss....

I'm also open to side-folders (for compactness), but it seems that among unders and sides, the Yugo under is a solid option, based on the collective theme of the replies I've gotten thus far.

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You want a factory folder - Tapcos don't count - because they are the epitome of EBR evil features (like bayo lugs???) that the anti's identify with evil-ness. The first to be banned after books.

The Romy/East Ger s/folder is hands-down the easiest, simplest of S/F stocks anywhere in the known universe. Makes the Galil, FN Para FAL and FNC look like over-engineered junk. Nothing complicated, they simply work. And they bolt right on to ANY stamped AKM - just remove 2 screws and replace the wood and your GTGo.

My para-wrapped Romy S/F before I swapped it on to my blonded-up WASR22..



And you already know about the U/F.

Cheek-weld is a non-issue; do a para-wrap on either type of stock and all is well.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=4&f=89&t=108691
http://home.roadrunner.com/~m70AK3/cheek.htm

And as we all know; EVERYTIME a folding stock is opened or closed on an AKM in the USA - Pelosi's yeast infection itches even more.

[Mtbkski]

I was thinking about putting a side folder or underfolder on one of my AK's. Which one do you guys recommend? Where is the best place to get one?

[SkullBone]

I think to add an underfolder, you need a rear trunion designed for one. The rear of the receiver itself is different as well.

[mpi]

it can be done though, just some machining. i have a full profile Ak 100 or AK 74M style poly left folder. much more comfortable than the wire sidefolders or the UF style. also holds a buttstock cleaning kit. this still requires modding the stock and rear trunnion as well as the front part of the receiver for the lock latch

like these
http://spetsnazarmysurplus.com/onlin...roducts_id=338

[nfafan]

The Romy (or East German) lever S/F is a direct swap out from the wood stock, just uses 2 small machine bolts to affix to the butt tang as opposed to the wood screws of a butt.

A simple push of the lever and wrist-rock to the right and it locks folded - and leaves room for the safety and charging handle.

A dirt-simple folder for a dirt-simple battle-rifle meant for use by dirt-simpleton peasant conscripts.

[mojo]

The Romy (or East German) lever S/F is a direct swap out from the wood stock, just uses 2 small machine bolts to affix to the butt tang as opposed to the wood screws of a butt.

A simple push of the lever and wrist-rock to the right and it locks folded - and leaves room for the safety and charging handle.

A dirt-simple folder for a dirt-simple battle-rifle meant for use by dirt-simpleton peasant conscripts.

This ^^^

Any other kind of SF would require you to change out your trunnion. Same goes for an UF.

Rommy SF go for about $50.