Waffen Werks AK-74

[straight-shooter]

I just scored this Waffen Werks AK-74 today. The quality seems to be top notch. Great rivet job, tight mag and perfectly straight sights. I've read a lot of good things on this AK but was just looking for some more insight on this rifle.

 

[straight-shooter]

Yep, I sure did ... LOL

 

[TheWabbit]

What would you like to know about it? It's a great 74.

 

[teddy12b]

I just scored this Waffen Werks AK-74 today. The quality seems to be top notch. Great rivet job, tight mag and perfectly straight sights. I've read a lot of good things on this AK but was just looking for some more insight on this rifle.

You just bought the rifle, why don't you tell us about it? What size group are you getting at 100 yards using the 1080rd spam cans?

 

[straight-shooter]

A few things that come to mind is how hard would it be to switch this over to a underfolder stock ? Not sure if the trunnion would need swapped out to do this ? I plan on refinishing this wood but would still like to know.

Another option is to possibly just switch the furniture out with "Ironwood" stock set so will a standard AK-47 stock set fit this 74 ? Basically interchangeability is what I'm interesting in learning.

 

[tradertator]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns/66095-ak_47_show_and_tell-121.html

Might get a better response in the "AK Show and Tell Thread".

 

[straight-shooter]

You just bought the rifle, why don't you tell us about it? What size group are you getting at 100 yards using the 1080rd spam cans?

I picked up some Russian ammo along with the rifle but have to renew my range membership to get back out there which I plan on doing later next month. So until then I haven't a clue.

 

[tradertator]

47 and 74 furniture will fit as long as it is for a stamped receiver. Putting an under folder is going to get pretty involved, since it has the wrong rear trunnion for that installed. Might look into a Romanian / Polish / or E. German wire folder. Requires no modification to your rifle, and gives you that Com-Bloc folding AK look.

 

[straight-shooter]

47 and 74 furniture will fit as long as it is for a stamped receiver. Putting an under folder is going to get pretty involved, since it has the wrong rear trunnion for that installed. Might look into a Romanian / Polish / or E. German wire folder. Requires no modification to your rifle, and gives you that Com-Bloc folding AK look.

Thanks, that clears it up. I'll just stay with the wood look and do a nice refinish on it and call it good.

 

[tradertator]

Here's a pic of a Polish one on my Tantal

 

[straight-shooter]

Here's a pic of a Polish one on my Tantal

I'm diggin' the look but got to ask ... Cheek Weld ? how comfortable or easy is it holding a steady shot with the wire folder ?

 

[shooter651]

I picked one up a while back. Haven't had a chance to get it to the range yet.
My AK sight adjustment tool broke. Waiting on my new one.
I've also been looking at the RS mounts. Either the 30mm or the one that works with the T1 or H1

 

[tradertator]

It's not bad to shoot at all. Especially with the super low recoil of the 545 round. Cheek weld is not ideal, but that's common with most AK folders and optics. In fact, many of the commie AK optic offerings utilize more of a chin rather than cheek weld. Some guys claim its better if you wrap it up with 550 chord, but I don't really care for it.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

A few things that come to mind is how hard would it be to switch this over to a underfolder stock ? Not sure if the trunnion would need swapped out to do this ? I plan on refinishing this wood but would still like to know.

Another option is to possibly just switch the furniture out with "Ironwood" stock set so will a standard AK-47 stock set fit this 74 ? Basically interchangeability is what I'm interesting in learning.

I like a lot the looks of the side folders. You could consider putting that on there. I've read where it isn't too difficult.

I hope to eventually do that for my VEPR-12...

 

[tradertator]

That Bonesteel folder looks pretty slick on them.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

That Bonesteel folder looks pretty slick on them.

I waited for the Left-side folder to come out from Bonesteel and have been waiting and waiting for delivery...I think it will be worth it.

 

[tradertator]

Left side would be cool since that's what is supposed to be on it. I'm still hoping they ship the left sided folders already configured.

 

[Bfish]

I am really wanting a Waffen Werks 74! Anyone have a "guestimate" on when they may come back to 650 from 900? Or I guess I should just say a reasonable price drop

 

[tradertator]

After this gun control debate cools off, and we quit panic buying / hoarding Took a couple of years when this happened in 08.

 

[Bfish]

Ahh I don't know if I can wait a couple of years... Guess ill have to choose between taming the spirit or shelling out the money haha