Since I see a lot of bad reviews and few good about the 106 I've decided to issue a write up about my rifle.
I bought the weapon from blackscot about a month ago and it has become a range bitch for me. Like my Ruger Mk II it goes on EVERY range outing.
What I've noted:
1. Yes, the finish isn't really very durable, but I haven't had the problems with it wiping off or lots of flaking, just wear through on high points like the front sight ears and charging handle.
2. The rifle is roughly equivalent to an iron-sighted AR carbine in terms of accuracy. I'm getting 3-4 MOA rested 10-round groups with TAP training ammo. Again, comparable to an AR carbine. An Ultimak and Aimpoint T1 are on my immediate acquisition list, that should slim the already good group size down even more.
3. Reliability has been 100%. 1,200 rounds of various manufacturers and bullet weights without a hiccup so far in addition to the 1,700 blackscot claimed.
4. The heat-shield lower handguards and side-folder makes a noticeable difference in shooting experience. I always disliked my Polytech because the guards would get so hot during firing and take forever to cool (along with the choking unpleasant stench given off by wood handguards when they start to burn, must be the finish on the wood). Length-of-pull on the 100-series folder is perfect for me. The folder is the best I've seen on almost any firearm. While shooting it is completely indistinguishable from a fixed stock. The underfolder on the Polytech looks cool, but sucks.
5. I find the straighter mag profile of the Bulgarian 5.56mm mags much easier to manipulate quickly than the 7.62mm. I don't feel as though I'm twisting my support wrist to such an unnatural angle when I'm rocking the mags out, if that makes any sense. Besides, the mags are certainly easier to find high-quality carrying options for than the 7.62mm AK mags.
In sum, the 106 really changed my mind about the AK platform as a serious defensive weapon. Because the AR really needs constant attention and lots of lube to function reliably I've been looking for a viable alternative. Don't get me wrong, I'm not dumping the AR platform outright (because the sheer number of options and the degree of modularity make such a move stupid), but I'm reorganizing my defensive arsenal around the idea of long-term logistical independence. With the sight and light mounting options available today that weren't available just a few years ago, the AK just seems the natural choice for that role.
I bought the weapon from blackscot about a month ago and it has become a range bitch for me. Like my Ruger Mk II it goes on EVERY range outing.
What I've noted:
1. Yes, the finish isn't really very durable, but I haven't had the problems with it wiping off or lots of flaking, just wear through on high points like the front sight ears and charging handle.
2. The rifle is roughly equivalent to an iron-sighted AR carbine in terms of accuracy. I'm getting 3-4 MOA rested 10-round groups with TAP training ammo. Again, comparable to an AR carbine. An Ultimak and Aimpoint T1 are on my immediate acquisition list, that should slim the already good group size down even more.
3. Reliability has been 100%. 1,200 rounds of various manufacturers and bullet weights without a hiccup so far in addition to the 1,700 blackscot claimed.
4. The heat-shield lower handguards and side-folder makes a noticeable difference in shooting experience. I always disliked my Polytech because the guards would get so hot during firing and take forever to cool (along with the choking unpleasant stench given off by wood handguards when they start to burn, must be the finish on the wood). Length-of-pull on the 100-series folder is perfect for me. The folder is the best I've seen on almost any firearm. While shooting it is completely indistinguishable from a fixed stock. The underfolder on the Polytech looks cool, but sucks.
5. I find the straighter mag profile of the Bulgarian 5.56mm mags much easier to manipulate quickly than the 7.62mm. I don't feel as though I'm twisting my support wrist to such an unnatural angle when I'm rocking the mags out, if that makes any sense. Besides, the mags are certainly easier to find high-quality carrying options for than the 7.62mm AK mags.
In sum, the 106 really changed my mind about the AK platform as a serious defensive weapon. Because the AR really needs constant attention and lots of lube to function reliably I've been looking for a viable alternative. Don't get me wrong, I'm not dumping the AR platform outright (because the sheer number of options and the degree of modularity make such a move stupid), but I'm reorganizing my defensive arsenal around the idea of long-term logistical independence. With the sight and light mounting options available today that weren't available just a few years ago, the AK just seems the natural choice for that role.
