AK47 and the m4 had a baby.

[TheOneCarlisle]

Am I the only one with an echo1 ocw? Just looking for other people's experiences with the particular ak.

[Drake]

Don't know about the Echo1 OCW specifically but the overall layout is pretty common (AK10x with rail and M4 stock adapter): Magpul AK, WE PMC, etc.

Mag changes aren't as quick and clean as on an M4 and you'll probably want to add some kind of tactical mag release; a magwell flange (like on the PMC) helps with reloads; you're using an AEG so you don't have to worry about the charging handle (which makes reloading an entirely new experience on the gas versions); stock AK iron sights are a PITA throwback to antique rifles so be ready to get some optics but beware mounting anything too big/heavy on the gas tube rail or everything becomes very front heavy real quick (a Micro T1 is good). Otherwise get an optic mount or AK sight (like Kobra).

[ccyg8774]

This is when AK47 and M4 had a baby:

[bigbuzz666]

that is what that weird couple would get as a baby

[ShelledPants]

What you mean is you would get the ultra rare incredibly badass SR-47, Knights Armament made em for guys going into Afgan caves, kicking so much ass they might need to reload from the dead.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SR-47
http://quarterbore.com/kac/sr47.html

[bigbuzz666]

Originally Posted by ShelledPants

What you mean is you would get the ultra rare incredibly badass SR-47,

You know, like the one I just built today, using the HurricanE kit? that one? :P

[ShelledPants]

Originally Posted by bigbuzz666

You know, like the one I just built today, using the HurricanE kit? that one? :P

Well maybe if you invited me over for dinner, some wine, chit chatted about your daily life: I'd know.

Pictures. Please.

[bigbuzz666]

pictures to come...

Gun is leaving Quebec City for Toronto tomorrow morning and will be displayed at the Ultimate Airsoft Convention at the Canarmo table, along with my M240 using a Polar Star kit...

[ShelledPants]

Well maybe I'll just go fondle it. I'll let you know if I do.

[bigbuzz666]

just keep it clean

[Drake]

Unfortunately the [real] SR-47s proved troublesome in the field and only a half dozen were ever made for USSOCOM; operators instead started fielding AKs, often modified to Western standards. Which brings us back to the original AK being discussed.

[TheOneCarlisle]

Originally Posted by Drake

Don't know about the Echo1 OCW specifically but the overall layout is pretty common (AK10x with rail and M4 stock adapter): Magpul AK, WE PMC, etc.

Mag changes aren't as quick and clean as on an M4 and you'll probably want to add some kind of tactical mag release; a magwell flange (like on the PMC) helps with reloads; you're using an AEG so you don't have to worry about the charging handle (which makes reloading an entirely new experience on the gas versions); stock AK iron sights are a PITA throwback to antique rifles so be ready to get some optics but beware mounting anything too big/heavy on the gas tube rail or everything becomes very front heavy real quick (a Micro T1 is good). Otherwise get an optic mount or AK sight (like Kobra).

Not a bad idea at all

[TheOneCarlisle]

Originally Posted by Drake

Unfortunately the [real] SR-47s proved troublesome in the field and only a half dozen were ever made for USSOCOM; operators instead started fielding AKs, often modified to Western standards. Which brings us back to the original AK being discussed.

Classic army's tactical ak looks solid! Buy overall, I'm not a die hard for aks. I got the echo1 ocw to hag something different in cqb, I'll be using a 417 outdoors in a cpl months lol

[TheOneCarlisle]

Originally Posted by bigbuzz666

that is what that weird couple would get as a baby

It just an M4 with an ak mag lol

[bigbuzz666]

Originally Posted by ShelledPants

Pictures. Please.

As requested: