VZ-58s and more...FAQs are Post 1

[Deckard]

geezer time...lol

 

[ian_in_vic]

I must say I enjoyed Palinak's version of the "Happy New Year" photo better than yours Deckard. If it makes you feel better though, I think he was cheating.

But thanks must go to you for starting this insanity, it's been fun and I'm looking forward to more. (Hey, isn't this supposed to be a sticky? couldn't resist.)

 

[Deckard]

I preferred those as well. The CZ/SK women are hot as hell.

 

[sxyglock17]

What's that? A .22LR conversion? Sweeeeet

 

[Deckard]

Bfa .

 

[sillymike]

Bfa .

For the "civilian" GunNutz... BFA = Blank Firing Adaptor
The little box under the muzzle and the black turtle on his helmet are a training device... kind of like the laser setup some airsoft player uses.

 

[Enfield]

Are there companies that will sell laser training devices (like the one in the above picture) to civilians? I would love to have a system like that for ww2 re-enacting!

 

[ilovepotatos]

Yeah. It would turn it into laser tag sorta. Only with real guns. Sorta.

I'd be in.

 

[palinak]

 

[Armament]

The AK and VZ screw use the same pitch and thread. Get a grip with the approproate length screw and put it on.

 

[Dr.Lector]

I look at the picture and do you realy thing that the forlding stock is worth it or it's just for the Look Cool Factor?

thanks

I've seen your post only now.
So, if you still visit this thread, here's my answer:


All the folders reduce size (for backpacking, vehicles, etc).
None of them is as steady or strong as a regular stock.

The original VZ side folder:
-quick deployment,
-doesn't interfere with the mag.

AK underfolder on the VZ:
-large LOP (15.5" or so),
-it takes much longer to deploy,
-unfortunately it interferes with the mag (30 rounder has to be taken out of the gun so you can fold or unfold the stock - remember that originaly it was not designed for VZ)
-very compact gun when stock folded (it practically blends in with the gun),
-Cool Looking Factor (IMO), it gives the gun the righteous "cold war" look
-it is the most suitable stock with high mounted optics.

I have put AK underfolders on a lot of guns that I own(ed).
I replaced the side folder piece with an AK underfolder on guns like:
-a lot of 10/22's with the Butler Creek stock (It clears the magazine on this one!!!),
-Ruger mini14 and mini30 (various brands of stocks)
-SKS.

I have seen it done by others on guns like: AR7, M305, AR180.

 

[palinak]

yup... what the MD says..... due to the longer LOP it works great with my POSP scope.

 

[david doyle]

Dr. Lector, what size mag would allow the stock to be deployed with out removing the mag? I think it is a smart set up, as when in the folded position compactness is obvioulsy the goal so coupleing the set up with 5/10, 5/15 or 5/20 would be perfect.

 

[Dr.Lector]

On the VZ, my uneducated guess it would be that a (theoretical) mag with around 5 or 6 rnds less than the 30 rounder will be cleared by the underfolder.
I never saw the 20 rnds mag, but I'm sure it will clear it.

 

[palinak]

The 10 will clear it as well ...... as the 30 doesn't clear it only by 1.5 inches

 

[palinak]

ups no VZ's to simplify resupply logistics the 601skss (czech special forces) fighting alongside US and other coalition forces in Afganistan and Irak train and use compatible weapons....actually the latest shipment of ARs came from Canada.

 

[david doyle]

Thanks for the mag length info, a 5/20 is a nice compromise with the 30 for the unhindered use of the underfolder.

 

[Dr.Lector]

that's why Deckard pays me the big bucks, to help people

 

[Armedsask]

Is that just a hunk of square tubing?

What kind of room is there inside the reciever to drill some holes and mount the AK folder right to the reciever?

 

[Dr.Lector]

I've been thru that.
It's not much room. It's tight like a virgin.
On some AK's it's room because they were designed for that.
VZ's were not.