IO AK-47c - Page 2

Jimbob2.0 · November 5th, 2008, 10:55 PM

Pretty cool, I went for an NHM 91 myself a couple days ago, probably my last AK purchase period. Will be looking for some waffles at Chantilly, have plenty (and I mean plenty) of steel mags

DizzyV6P · November 6th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Simplegreen: What brand are those poly's? I'm trying to keep track on which mags work well w/ the IO Ak's

simplegreen · November 6th, 2008, 11:22 AM

promag

DizzyV6P · November 6th, 2008, 12:01 PM

I hope they work well. I've heard bad things about promag on the other ak forums. IOI recommended Thermold, Tapco and commie steel mags.

simplegreen · November 6th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DizzyV6P

I hope they work well. I've heard bad things about promag on the other ak forums.

Not sure where you've heard bad things about them. I did about a weeks worth of research looking around for hand guards and mags. All the things i've read about promags in AK's have been on the positive side. I have a pmag for my AR and i love it.

I'm a recreational shooter, i dont demand combat quality. Took them out the other day, blowed through 120 rounds in a few mins.. no problems

Jaybeez · November 6th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Com-blok steel is the way to go.

They can be had for under 15 each, even today. I'm interested in how the IO shoots, supposedly they have an american made barrel. Is the elk river receiver 1mm or 1.6?

FIREHAWK · November 6th, 2008, 03:33 PM

i believe its a mossberg barrel

smores · November 7th, 2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LastDon

http://www.binocularsmart.com/scopes...gr-saiga.shtml

$199 here. There might be a catch, as I didn't read through it that thoroughly, but the price, as listed is $199.

Not really a catch, that's the last-gen model. The old ones use AA's, newer ones use the 2325 battery, which is apparently more efficient. But for almost $100 less it might be worth it...

LastDon · November 9th, 2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by smores

Not really a catch, that's the last-gen model. The old ones use AA's, newer ones use the 2325 battery, which is apparently more efficient. But for almost $100 less it might be worth it...

Thanks for the heads up. I definitely think it's worth the $100 to go with the AA. It'll also be easier to find replacement batteries.

I'm definitely going to order one.

DizzyV6P · November 9th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Interesting review.

http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44507

I haven't had a chance to take pictures yet. But the Tapco 30 round mag fit perfect w/ no wobble. The new Hungarian 30 round steel mag fit perfect with almost no wobble. I'll try to go shooting next weekend to see how it fires.

FIREHAWK · November 9th, 2008, 08:13 PM

who has the tapco mags in stock (out of maryland, of course) i have a buddy in delaware i'm gonna get some stuff sent to his place. i'm going for the tapco adj stock also and the saw grip

DizzyV6P · November 9th, 2008, 11:04 PM

Copes Distributing has the Tapco Mags in stock.

I've got a stupid question...lol. If I load up the mags and leave it in there for about a week, will it have long term effects on the mag spring?

simplegreen · November 10th, 2008, 02:06 AM

springs get worn over continuous expanding and contracting (like twisting a paper clip in half). leaving them in wont matter

ShiNNinG · November 11th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Took my new IOI(Thanks Dan!) out this past Saturday to Freedom. I had ordered a pair of those 20rd Hungarian "Tanker" mags from CTD before they jacked the price. And I grabbed a pair of 30rd Bulgarians while at Freedom. Then I proceeded to put 200rds of Wolf Military downrange nonstop. Other than the forend grip getting hot as hell, I had ZERO issues. This gun is a solid performer and a blast to shoot.

The furniture is pretty crappy, I think it is all Tapco. I am planning on replacing it with a Tapco folding stock, SAW grip, and intrafuse handguard all in FDE. But i'll wait and put the money into ammo first.

FIREHAWK · November 11th, 2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShiNNinG

Took my new IOI(Thanks Dan!) out this past Saturday to Freedom. I had ordered a pair of those 20rd Hungarian "Tanker" mags from CTD before they jacked the price. And I grabbed a pair of 30rd Bulgarians while at Freedom. Then I proceeded to put 200rds of Wolf Military downrange nonstop. Other than the forend grip getting hot as hell, I had ZERO issues. This gun is a solid performer and a blast to shoot.

The furniture is pretty crappy, I think it is all Tapco. I am planning on replacing it with a Tapco folding stock, SAW grip, and intrafuse handguard all in FDE. But i'll wait and put the money into ammo first.

thanks!! i'm waiting for my ammo to show up and then i'm off to either elk neck or freedom. i may just have to shoot to freedom and blast a few but i'd like to relax and spend some time without a timer ticking in my head. how did the bulgarian mags work? how much?
i know simplegreen plans on changing the grip as well, unless he's already done it

i plan on the tapco adj stock (i do like the folder) and the saw grip. somehow my front sight got a lil bent

slayr15 · November 11th, 2008, 07:23 PM

the best mags so far i have found for my ak's are the yugo mags they function well in all mine +++ have a bolt hold open on the last shot.

DizzyV6P · November 11th, 2008, 11:54 PM

The akfiles.com guys don't like the Tapco folding stock. I've read complaints about it not being sturdy enough. At the rate ammo is going up, I'm gonna have to save money for ammo just to shoot this thing..lol. I noticed the right piece of my front sight was also slightly bent inward a tad. I don't think its enough to matter, but I"ll see after I take it to the range.

FIREHAWK · November 12th, 2008, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DizzyV6P

The akfiles.com guys don't like the Tapco folding stock. I've read complaints about it not being sturdy enough. At the rate ammo is going up, I'm gonna have to save money for ammo just to shoot this thing..lol. I noticed the right piece of my front sight was also slightly bent inward a tad. I don't think its enough to matter, but I"ll see after I take it to the range.

right piece slightly bent inward on mine too, i don't think it really matters just a lil distracting.

DizzyV6P · November 19th, 2008, 12:28 PM

An interesting thread by someone who went to the RPG Arms factory and got an AKM just like the one IOI puts out. Maybe IOI is reselling RPG made AKM's? Apparently my pics are also being used everywhere! LOL. I'm going to have to take better ones later.

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ak-47-t...e-ak-47-a.html

Redneck · November 19th, 2008, 09:33 PM

Looks like I know what Im getting from dan after I pay off my Smith & Wesson 5.45x39 AR

Hopefully he will still be able to get them, they are right in my price range.

November 6th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#23
simplegreen Professional Nerd Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On the proverbial picket fence of insanity. AKA USSMD Posts: 2,199 Images: 4	promag __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary saftey deserve neither liberty or safety." - Benjamin Franklin

November 6th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#26
Jaybeez Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Harford County, Maryland Posts: 2,560	Com-blok steel is the way to go. They can be had for under 15 each, even today. I'm interested in how the IO shoots, supposedly they have an american made barrel. Is the elk river receiver 1mm or 1.6? __________________ The gates of Hell are locked from the inside.

November 6th, 2008, 03:33 PM	#27
FIREHAWK D G A F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TOWSON Posts: 2,120 Images: 13	i believe its a mossberg barrel __________________ Malo mori quam foedari

November 9th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#31
FIREHAWK D G A F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TOWSON Posts: 2,120 Images: 13	who has the tapco mags in stock (out of maryland, of course) i have a buddy in delaware i'm gonna get some stuff sent to his place. i'm going for the tapco adj stock also and the saw grip __________________ Malo mori quam foedari

November 10th, 2008, 02:06 AM	#33
simplegreen Professional Nerd Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On the proverbial picket fence of insanity. AKA USSMD Posts: 2,199 Images: 4	springs get worn over continuous expanding and contracting (like twisting a paper clip in half). leaving them in wont matter __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary saftey deserve neither liberty or safety." - Benjamin Franklin

November 5th, 2008, 10:55 PM	#21
Jimbob2.0 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,423 Images: 3	Pretty cool, I went for an NHM 91 myself a couple days ago, probably my last AK purchase period. Will be looking for some waffles at Chantilly, have plenty (and I mean plenty) of steel mags

November 6th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#22
DizzyV6P Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bethesda Posts: 485	Simplegreen: What brand are those poly's? I'm trying to keep track on which mags work well w/ the IO Ak's

November 6th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#24
DizzyV6P Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bethesda Posts: 485	I hope they work well. I've heard bad things about promag on the other ak forums. IOI recommended Thermold, Tapco and commie steel mags.

November 9th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#30
DizzyV6P Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bethesda Posts: 485	Interesting review. http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44507 I haven't had a chance to take pictures yet. But the Tapco 30 round mag fit perfect w/ no wobble. The new Hungarian 30 round steel mag fit perfect with almost no wobble. I'll try to go shooting next weekend to see how it fires.

November 9th, 2008, 11:04 PM	#32
DizzyV6P Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bethesda Posts: 485	Copes Distributing has the Tapco Mags in stock. I've got a stupid question...lol. If I load up the mags and leave it in there for about a week, will it have long term effects on the mag spring?

November 11th, 2008, 01:55 PM	#34
ShiNNinG Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: White Marsh Posts: 101	Took my new IOI(Thanks Dan!) out this past Saturday to Freedom. I had ordered a pair of those 20rd Hungarian "Tanker" mags from CTD before they jacked the price. And I grabbed a pair of 30rd Bulgarians while at Freedom. Then I proceeded to put 200rds of Wolf Military downrange nonstop. Other than the forend grip getting hot as hell, I had ZERO issues. This gun is a solid performer and a blast to shoot. The furniture is pretty crappy, I think it is all Tapco. I am planning on replacing it with a Tapco folding stock, SAW grip, and intrafuse handguard all in FDE. But i'll wait and put the money into ammo first.

November 11th, 2008, 07:23 PM	#36
slayr15 Avtomat Klashnikov Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Willards, MD where the men are men and the sheep are scared Posts: 2,138 Images: 11	the best mags so far i have found for my ak's are the yugo mags they function well in all mine +++ have a bolt hold open on the last shot. __________________ No clause in the Constitution could by any any rule of construction be conceived to give to congress a power to disarm the people. William Rawle, A View of the Constitution (1829). www.camospace.com/slayr15

November 11th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#37
DizzyV6P Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bethesda Posts: 485	The akfiles.com guys don't like the Tapco folding stock. I've read complaints about it not being sturdy enough. At the rate ammo is going up, I'm gonna have to save money for ammo just to shoot this thing..lol. I noticed the right piece of my front sight was also slightly bent inward a tad. I don't think its enough to matter, but I"ll see after I take it to the range.

November 19th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#39
DizzyV6P Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bethesda Posts: 485	An interesting thread by someone who went to the RPG Arms factory and got an AKM just like the one IOI puts out. Maybe IOI is reselling RPG made AKM's? Apparently my pics are also being used everywhere! LOL. I'm going to have to take better ones later. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ak-47-t...e-ak-47-a.html

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