Zastava ZPAPM70. In 7.62x39.
You can find pics I put on Reddit here.
Edited by MajorTom on Oct 12th 2021 at 12:14:20 PM
My ammunition finally came in for my AK. 1000 rounds Tulammo steel case. I’ve loaded my mags and begun my drills to get accustomed to it.
The AK has a bit of factory fresh stiffness to it which is causing mild reliability issues with the Zastava steel mag. It’s improving though, however not before causing me a weird triple feed that left a tiny burr knocked into one of the bullets. Magpul PMAG’s for AK platforms operate more or less flawlessly.
I now know that AK ejectors do not have a predictable pattern of ejection. Or at least not predictable enough to hot dog it recklessly. Keep your hands and face clear of the general direction of the ejection port when racking that handle. Also like a Mosin, that ejector has a hefty amount of force behind it. A lot more force than an AR-15 ejector. Almost lost a couple bullets because it sent em across the room.
Other than the Zastava mag, it performs at minimum AK reliable. Everything otherwise functions flawlessly if mildly stiff from being fresh factory built. The first time I take it to the woods and fire it off should break it in to perfection.
Edited by MajorTom on Oct 20th 2021 at 7:49:09 AM
If it gets wet, it's fine. As long as it's clean and lubed. If you are firing underwater you either want no water in the barrel or the barrel filled. If you have it halfway it causes a sort of pressure hammer effect and can burst the barrel.
Who watches the watchmen?I was wondering because the Type 20 has finally entered service with the SDF, and apparently its being prioritized for distribution to amphibious units because it handles water much better then the Type 89....
And I was mostly wondering if that is a convenience thing, or an "the gun might explode" thing.
rollin' on dubs
Now I do have a question: after taking a gander at the Type 20 entry
on the Wiki of Peida - I notice that it's SCAR like. Dare I say it "SCAR-oid".
I'm guessing that they wanted a rifle with moar water resistance for amphibious ops and that the South China sea is chock full of islands.
Also they can use less gun lube - when I was in basic at South Carolina (Fort Jackson), we stored the M16's "wet". That is, we put a generous application of CLP oil on the bolts and rubbed down the rifles because they would rust in the high humidity. When I gots to my line unit at Fort Bliss Texas, the arms room wanted the rifles "dry"- just enough to muffle the metal on metal sounds. Too much would attract dust.
So I'm guessing that the JSDF wanted a rifle more for actual muddy, soggy field conditions that has the bells and whistles for elite troops and as a little more forgiving if The Idiot from Osaka skimps on maintenance.
(Imca, I don't know if the JSDF has their version of the American "Private Snuffy" or "Carl").
Edited by TairaMai on Nov 21st 2021 at 10:48:09 AM
I tried to walk like an Egyptian and now I need to see a Cairo practor....

Somethings truly transcend language.
Who watches the watchmen?