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 May 6 2009, 07:38 PM
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 Adv Member  Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 30-July 07 From: North Yorkshire, UK Member No.: 41,923 Country: United Kingdom   |
While this isn't new news - it's been out for a wee while - there hasn't been much talk about this replica so far (there has been some discussion of the CYMA & G&G AK105s on Arnies)...
(IMG:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3506328203_42b61d1225.jpg) What brings me to highlight this as news is two things; first of all, Land Warrior received the first batch of these in the UK very recently - and then, secondly, it sold out of them nearly straight away! ...I was lucky enough to buy the very last one they had! I had my eye on the CYMA versions (one skeleton stock and one with the folding solid stock) for a while, as a couple of UK retailers had them in stock. But there just something not right with this replica - and when I heard Kalash were to release a full steel version I made up my mind to wait and buy that instead. Well, it arrived on Tuesday (thank you Land Warrior for the fast service and the free downgrade!) (IMG:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3507300886_cf375321e2.jpg) Now I haven't had time to do a full review yet - I am waiting 'til I have a chance to skirmish the Kalash on Sunday before I do - but I have taken some snaps and made a very quick 'teaser' video review. I hope that if you were in two minds like I was these photos and video will help you make up your mind. Milgeek.co.uk's 60 Second Video Review of the Kalash AK105: MilgeekTV - Kalash AK105 Review (This is a bit rough & ready, sorry!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Just for comparison, here's my Kalash AK74M above my new AK105: (IMG:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3505526360_74392b5b96.jpg) It would be great to discuss some of the issues I raised in my review, did anyone else - for example - suffer from spots of rust? Cheers, Milgeek -------------------- |
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May 6 2009, 08:14 PM
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 Yes, commander, my hat is large and my cloak is billowing. Group: Forum Regular Posts: 8,727 Joined: 5-January 05 From: Edinburgh Member No.: 3,438 Country: United Kingdom |
I never thought I'd see the day where I said this, but:
Sigh, not ANOTHER Kalashnikov variant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (That being said, it looks nice.) --------------------  Perks: {Engineering and Demolitions}{Stealthy}{Hunted}{Bloody BB}{Weaponsmith}{BB Magnet}{Blood Donor}{Chameleon}{Ninja}{Helmet, but No Brain}{Minigun Wannabe}{Pack Rat}{Dedicated}{Destroyer of Worlds}{Human Shield}{Tourettes}{Die Hard}{Customizer}{Quartermaster}{Infiltrator}{Ripstop Adept}{Jinxed}{Aww, Nuts!}{Guardian}{Amphibious Operations}{Critical Hit}{Deceiver}{Gun Nut}{Banzaaaaaaaii}{Death Dealer}{Hippie}{Yummy!}{1 of 300}{Combat Engineer}{Combat Medic}{Treasure Hunter}{Death or Glory}{Drill Sergeant}{Rock with your Glock}{David and Goliath}{Boomshot!}{OMGWTFBBQ!!}{Lawnmower}{I Mean Business}{Drama Queen}{Divine Intervention}{Wise Old Man}{Euthanasia}{First Do No Harm}{Fortunate Son} |
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May 6 2009, 08:19 PM
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I have my Kalash AK105 and its doing roughly 330fps which is a bit of a let down when its listed as doing close to 370fps
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May 6 2009, 08:41 PM
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330 only? thats good, pretty good, at least for Spanish fields (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Clone ranger, are you going to open it? I really would like to know if its got metal bushings and metal spring guide (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Other than that and after watching your Kobra review, Im eager to read/view the review of this replica (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) im still torn between this and cyma version... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) --------------------  Perk list: {Pack rat} {Dedicated} {Tail end Charlie} {Customizer} {Hippie} {Treasure hunter} {Engineering and demolitions} {Death or Glory}{Noble Sacrifice}{I Mean Business}{Wise Old Man}{First Do No Harm}{Fortunate Son} |
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May 6 2009, 08:50 PM
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QUOTE (DarkLite @ May 6 2009, 04:14 PM)  I never thought I'd see the day where I said this, but: Sigh, not ANOTHER Kalashnikov variant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (That being said, it looks nice.) QFT |
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May 6 2009, 10:19 PM
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QUOTE (clone_ranger @ May 6 2009, 07:38 PM) did anyone else - for example - suffer from spots of rust? Er...QFT. Oh yes. Received an RK-03S recently and the front sight was rusty. I like it, though - it adds character and attests to the iron content (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) The bit that secures the lower handguard is skewed exactly like the picture on RSOV, too. Glad to see yours is nice and straight, though. This post has been edited by The Reptile House: May 6 2009, 10:42 PM -------------------- |
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May 7 2009, 07:17 AM
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 Regular Poster Group: Regular Poster Posts: 577 Joined: 13-July 08 From: Honolulu, HI Member No.: 53,982 Country: United States |
Nice find. Now if they would only release their RK-15 (AK AIMS).
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May 7 2009, 10:56 AM
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Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 30-July 07 From: North Yorkshire, UK Member No.: 41,923 Country: United Kingdom |
QUOTE (DarkLite @ May 6 2009, 08:14 PM) I never thought I'd see the day where I said this, but: Sigh, not ANOTHER Kalashnikov variant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (That being said, it looks nice.) LOL - I guess that's a problem that's inherent to this hobby - after all , there are only a finite number of assault rifle designs. Having said that the AK105 is a good compliment to the AK74 family... It's a sort of 'M4' to the AK74M's 'M16', if you know what I mean. But that's it now for the Ak74/'100' series AKs.... I would really like to see either a 'cheapsoft' RPK, a Saiga auto-shotgun or preferably a replica of the AN-94 Abakan. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) LOL - I'm amazed I managed to avoid the 'you can never have too many AKs!' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) -------------------- |
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May 7 2009, 11:07 AM
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 Regular Poster Group: Forum Regular Posts: 1,090 Joined: 7-December 05 From: Liverpool Member No.: 12,492 Country: United Kingdom |
Now if they did release that AN-94 I would be interested. Or some later varient Ak's that names escape me at the moment (My memory is cack right now).
Edit:- Actually this is what I ment sorry AEK-971, that would make my day. This post has been edited by Habakure: May 7 2009, 11:08 AM -------------------- HABAKURE
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May 7 2009, 12:24 PM
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Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 30-July 07 From: North Yorkshire, UK Member No.: 41,923 Country: United Kingdom |
QUOTE (Habakure @ May 7 2009, 11:07 AM) Now if they did release that AN-94 I would be interested. Or some later varient Ak's that names escape me at the moment (My memory is cack right now). Edit:- Actually this is what I ment sorry AEK-971, that would make my day. Absolutely no argument there Habakure! Here's a link to Wikipedia: Wikipedia: Russian AEK-971 assault rifle -------------------- |
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May 7 2009, 02:33 PM
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Regular Poster Group: Forum Regular Posts: 1,090 Joined: 7-December 05 From: Liverpool Member No.: 12,492 Country: United Kingdom |
That link just made my day, always scared to look for things like that on google in work. But seeing as its a link i just can't help myself.
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May 7 2009, 03:19 PM
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thanks C_R, but doesnt this belong in the reader reviews section?
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May 7 2009, 04:24 PM
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Very nice indeed. I dont suppose its SYA where you're trying it out on Sunday is it? If so expect to be asked for a go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
QUOTE (DarkLite @ May 6 2009, 08:14 PM) I never thought I'd see the day where I said this, but: Sigh, not ANOTHER Kalashnikov variant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (That being said, it looks nice.) At least its better than another M4 variant. Even I'm getting sick of those and I own 8 AR-15 variants. -------------------- Right place, Right time, Wrong speed!  QUOTE (Hedganian @ Nov 1 2009, 03:31 AM) Weird. Everyone in Japan seems to contain about 20,000 gallons of blood, all at 120psi, and they don't actually seem to need it to live |
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May 8 2009, 10:33 AM
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Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 30-July 07 From: North Yorkshire, UK Member No.: 41,923 Country: United Kingdom |
QUOTE (my_plague_666 @ May 7 2009, 03:19 PM) thanks C_R, but doesnt this belong in the reader reviews section? Hi - I guess yes and no! LOL The main *news* this represents is the fact that this Kalash is now starting to become available here in the UK. I suppose because this release is a bit niche it hasn't had all that much news coverage, so for the Russian themed nuts out there (like myself) it's nice to know when new AEGs become available in the UK (or outside Hong Kong). I guess it's a fine line - So apologies to you and anyone else who though this wasn't really news (I guess everyone isn't quite as sad as I am - I'm always very excited to hear when a new AEG becomes available in the UK!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Milgeek -------------------- |
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May 8 2009, 10:46 AM
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Regular Poster Group: Regular Poster Posts: 527 Joined: 5-December 05 From: Bristol Member No.: 12,388 Country: United Kingdom |
Imploding the distinctions between news and reviews (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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May 8 2009, 03:08 PM
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Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 30-July 07 From: North Yorkshire, UK Member No.: 41,923 Country: United Kingdom |
QUOTE (The Reptile House @ May 8 2009, 11:46 AM) Imploding the distinctions between news and reviews (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) LMAO ---- I guess, still, I hope you guys forgive me - I just get so excited about new stuff, even when the 'new' stuff isn't *quite* that new. And what's exciting 'news' to me maybe trivial to others. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Basically, I need to get out more! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) This post has been edited by clone_ranger: May 8 2009, 03:09 PM -------------------- |
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May 8 2009, 03:36 PM
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Regular Poster Group: Regular Poster Posts: 527 Joined: 5-December 05 From: Bristol Member No.: 12,388 Country: United Kingdom |
Your excitement is palpable and we can all experience it vicariously. Looking forward to your full review (especially since I have one of these on the way) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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May 8 2009, 04:38 PM
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I look forward to your review, I myself have been eyeing one of the AK105s after buying my AKS-74 recently and deciding it needed a friend.
My AKS-74 also came with a bit of rust on the rear sight, as well as a tiny bit on the inside of the receiver. -------------------- Perks-[Engineering and demolitions] [Recon specialist] [Stealthy-1 hour] [Bloody BB] [Weaponsmith] [Eagle eyes] [Dedicated] [Calm under fire] [Customizer] [Infiltrator] [Silicon mouth] [Ripstop adept] [Tactical Reloader]
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May 8 2009, 05:42 PM
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Regular Poster Group: Regular Poster Posts: 527 Joined: 5-December 05 From: Bristol Member No.: 12,388 Country: United Kingdom |
QUOTE (Renagade @ May 8 2009, 05:38 PM) My AKS-74 also came with a bit of rust on the rear sight, as well as a tiny bit on the inside of the receiver. I'd refuse anything less - it's the marque of Kalash quality (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) -------------------- |
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May 8 2009, 06:43 PM
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Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 30-July 07 From: North Yorkshire, UK Member No.: 41,923 Country: United Kingdom |
Yep --- Authentic Kalash rust, the sign of quality! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
(IMG:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3507136572_2982991424.jpg) -------------------- |
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