Yugoslav AKM/AK-47
Reviewer: Father2Block
8/29/2007
In case you're planning to put this rail system on your Yugoslav AK, be advised: The dimensions of this series of AK are not the same as a standard Russian, Romanian or Bulgarian AK. This item will probably not be a drop-in fit on a Yugoslav AKM. Having said that, I give the rail system a four out of five rating. I had to do some minor milling on a small milling machine to make it fit, but once I got that done, it was a winner...and for the price it can't be beat. You may also have to make some spacers to fit between the upper hand guard and lower handguard, but that is simply a matter of sawing some .125 x .25 aluminum bar stock to length, drilling two holes for the retaining screws to fit through and blackening it. On some rifles you might have to contour the spacers, but on most this probably won't be necessary...that could easily be done with a Dremel tool or even a hand file, if it proves to be necessary.If you have an "under folder", you might have to mill or file a little off the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock rails where they straddle the forward trunion.
The rail system fits tight and is plenty strong for the load it will carry. It is comfortable to hold. It is much more comfortable for big hands than the original plastic handguard. It certainly adds possibilities and options to an AK type rifle. I highly recommend the rail system/handguard if you have the patience to fit it to the rifle.