Month: December 2021

7,62×39 Magazines of the United States

~ BigSal
I am disappointed in the branding efforts of both major US AK103-style magazine manufacturers (Kalashnikov-USA, and Palmetto State Armory). Over the top branding is very common throughout US society, however it must be said that gigantic company logos on rifle magazines are not only excessive, but also aesthetically unpleasing. Both magazine company logos were a tad bit too large for my taste.
The KUSA magazine arrived scuffed up a bit. I will shoot them an email and see if they will allow me to exchange it due to the cosmetic issue (pictured above).
***UPDATE: KUSA sent me a second magazine in slightly better condition as a replacement. I wanted to thank them for addressing my concern so quickly!

IWI Israel Galil Ace Pistol

~ BigSal
I never had a chance to buy up a Micro Galil (firearm or kit), so I decided to pick up a Galil ACE in 5,56×45 and build something similar. This is a model brought into the United States by IWI-US in pistol configuration. It takes the traditional Galil rock-n-lock magazines, and features a pistol brace from SB tactical. I removed the plastic lower, and replaced it with a KNS “Plastic-Delete Kit”, Ergo Shines grip, and Midwest Industries M-LOK handguard system.

VZ-58 Parts Kit Of Czechoslovakia

~ BigSal
I had a chance to pick up a VZ-58 parts kit from APEX Gun Parts during their infamous “Black Friday” sales. While not based on the Kalashnikov operating system, the VZ-58 is an interesting and historic rifle that I hope to build into a US legal semi-auto firearm at some point in the near future. Stay tuned!