After reading in the "Deals, Deals, Deals!" section of the ODT Classifieds that Centerfire Systems had the Hungarian AMD-65 for $399, I decided to order one instead of SBRing my Draco. I placed my order online Sunday. I received an e-mail on Monday stating that Centerfire did not have a copy of Semper Fi Arms' FFL. I e-mailed Chris at Semper Fi, and he sent a copy of his license that evening. The rifle arrived at his place on Thursday. Seems like extremely quick shipping, especially considering the one day delay to get them a copy of the FFL.
The rifle has a semi-gloss, black finish. The folding stock locks in both the open and closed position. For 922r compliance, it comes with the Tapco G2 fire control group and a Tapco 20 round magazine. There is a 4" muzzle brake tack welded onto the 12 1/2" barrel to make over the 16" legal length. From what I've read, the rifle is imported using single stack mags and TGI opens up the mag well to accept a standard AK magazine. Some have reported mag wells with either too much wiggle, or too tight. I seem to have gotten a good one! It locks up very similar to my Draco, which is factory built to take the double stack mags.
Many folks complain about the lack of cheek weld with the AMD's wire stock. AMD 65 Tech makes a stock adapter to improve the cheek weld. http://www.amd65tech.com/index.html However, 12 years ago I was blinded in my right eye in an accident at work. Ever since then I've had to shoot rifles left handed. I was happy to find that I can shoulder the AMD-65 right-handed and my left eye naturally lines up with the sights. So for the first time in over a decade I will be able to shoot a rifle right handed!
The wire stock is a little rough on the cheek. I split a piece of 3/8" rubber air hose, slid it over the stock, then wrapped in 550 cord. It is more comfortable now, and the stock is still able to lock in the folded position. Initially, I had a longer piece of hose wrapped on it, but it hit the receiver when folded and prevented the stock from locking closed.
I am hoping to get a chance to go to the range this weekend and will update with a range report.
The rifle has a semi-gloss, black finish. The folding stock locks in both the open and closed position. For 922r compliance, it comes with the Tapco G2 fire control group and a Tapco 20 round magazine. There is a 4" muzzle brake tack welded onto the 12 1/2" barrel to make over the 16" legal length. From what I've read, the rifle is imported using single stack mags and TGI opens up the mag well to accept a standard AK magazine. Some have reported mag wells with either too much wiggle, or too tight. I seem to have gotten a good one! It locks up very similar to my Draco, which is factory built to take the double stack mags.
Many folks complain about the lack of cheek weld with the AMD's wire stock. AMD 65 Tech makes a stock adapter to improve the cheek weld. http://www.amd65tech.com/index.html However, 12 years ago I was blinded in my right eye in an accident at work. Ever since then I've had to shoot rifles left handed. I was happy to find that I can shoulder the AMD-65 right-handed and my left eye naturally lines up with the sights. So for the first time in over a decade I will be able to shoot a rifle right handed!
The wire stock is a little rough on the cheek. I split a piece of 3/8" rubber air hose, slid it over the stock, then wrapped in 550 cord. It is more comfortable now, and the stock is still able to lock in the folded position. Initially, I had a longer piece of hose wrapped on it, but it hit the receiver when folded and prevented the stock from locking closed.
I am hoping to get a chance to go to the range this weekend and will update with a range report.