These have been available for a little while, finally got a chance to post about them.
First up is the HellPup Pistol, this is an extension of IO Inc's HellHound series, which is very similar to M+M's M10 series. Their Pistol is basically a Draco pistol with a railed plastic handguard and Phantom style flashhider. One other unique feature is a rail on the back of the receiver. This would make a picatinny sling attach point very easy to add now. In the past you had to drill and tap a sling stud in or a sling plate. I generally don't like sling attachment plates on my rifle AKs but my Draco pistol does have a Parallax Tactical VM-1, which I do think is very solid.
In general, there is a big debate about pistol AKs and if they are useful or not. I keep mine around somewhat as a toy but also a practical reason is here in Indiana it is the only way I could dear hunt with an AK (haven't yet, but want to). However, Draco pistols have been very spotty on their importation lately so while the HellPup lists more than a standard Draco does at $650, it still might be a good option if you are looking to get an AK pistol or base for a SBR project.
Another cool product that isn't exactly an AK, but too cool to not drool over in my book is a DSA tacticool Semi-Auto RPD. At $2500 it is far out of my price range, but still very unique. Atlantic Firearms always some of the widest ranges of products.
Did you ever get to remove your M-10 brake?
ReplyDeleteNo but haven't really tried anymore on the 5.45, since it has finally grown on me. Have you been able to? It comes off just fine on my M10-22 which is a blast.
ReplyDeleteI didn't try, but I did fit it up with a set of bakelite in orange to get a nice retro look. All fit with very little (not unusual) sanding.
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