Very nice, but can I ask what makes it different than an AK? I don't know much about these.
What soviet said. Still love my AK's but I prefer my VZ-58, they are lighter and more accurate
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Very nice, but can I ask what makes it different than an AK? I don't know much about these.
What soviet said. Still love my AK's but I prefer my VZ-58, they are lighter and more accurate
All vz. 58 rifles possess a milled receiver; the vast majority of AK47s utilize stamped sheet metal receivers and are not as rigid as the vz.58 receiver.
Even with the milled receiver it is almost one pound lighter than a stamped AK47.
The bolt of the vz. 58 stays open after the last round in the magazine has been fired â the shooter immediately knows the firearm is empty and allows for quicker reloads.
The vz. 58 can be reloaded with stripper clips while the magazine is inserted in the rifle.
The vz. 58 has a more natural point of aim and is faster handling.
The safety is more ergonomic making a faster first shot possible with the vz. 58. Unlike the AK safety, the vz. 58 safety can be operated by just a forefinger with the hand remaining on the pistol grip.
vz.58 has no need for an ejection port dust cover as the receiver is completely enclosed. A cover (on the safety lever) must be used on the AK47 to prevent debris from entering the receiver through the reciprocating charging handle slot.
The ejection port is HUGE. There is no chance of an empty case getting stuck in the action of the vz. 58.
The vz. 58 gas piston can be removed or exchanged without tools.
The alloy magazine of the vz. 58 is half the weight of the steel AK47 magazine.
The vz. 58 is striker fired unlike the hammer fired AK47. This reduces the number of parts and possible points of failure.
Sorry soviet.... Sometimes I just really can't help myself.
Soviet is going to have to change his name to "Sovietvz584u"...just a thought
Great overview...thanks Soviet!All vz. 58 rifles possess a milled receiver; the vast majority of AK47s utilize stamped sheet metal receivers and are not as rigid as the vz.58 receiver.
Even with the milled receiver it is almost one pound lighter than a stamped AK47.
The bolt of the vz. 58 stays open after the last round in the magazine has been fired – the shooter immediately knows the firearm is empty and allows for quicker reloads.
The vz. 58 can be reloaded with stripper clips while the magazine is inserted in the rifle.
The vz. 58 has a more natural point of aim and is faster handling.
The safety is more ergonomic making a faster first shot possible with the vz. 58. Unlike the AK safety, the vz. 58 safety can be operated by just a forefinger with the hand remaining on the pistol grip.
vz.58 has no need for an ejection port dust cover as the receiver is completely enclosed. A cover (on the safety lever) must be used on the AK47 to prevent debris from entering the receiver through the reciprocating charging handle slot.
The ejection port is HUGE. There is no chance of an empty case getting stuck in the action of the vz. 58.
The vz. 58 gas piston can be removed or exchanged without tools.
The alloy magazine of the vz. 58 is half the weight of the steel AK47 magazine.
The vz. 58 is striker fired unlike the hammer fired AK47. This reduces the number of parts and possible points of failure.