Re: Tell me about the AES10B, the bipod and other important
Rrotz said:
from what i understand it's not the correct bipod for the RPK, what bipod is it using and where can a correct one be found?
also, from what i understand some have rear sights for windage and some don't, some have ugly welds and some don't....
what else should i be aware of when buying an AES? i was planning on getting one from JG, are there other vendors that have a better quality?
this will be my next AK project. should have a PSL on the way from AIM this week. :dance: :dance: :dance:
It's not written in stone whether the bipod is "correct" or not. Stottman believes the bipod is correct and I respect his knowledgable opinion. I will say that with a 40 round mag inserted and the "as delivered" bipod deployed the 40 rd. magazine is a bit of a hindrance. I found my longer/"correct" bipod at Military Gun Supply (haven't installed it yet).
It seems there are some trivial differences between AES-10B currently being distributed with no real rhyme or reason other than perhaps thats just what the Cugir factory had on hand at that moment:
Some with a smooth cover - some with ribbed
Some with a standard rear sight - some adjustable windage
Some with laminated furniture - some with solid wood
Some with rough machining - some with high quality machining
Some with Tapco G2 fire control group - some with Century (mine was Century)
It's a crapshoot. I got a ribbed cover, Century FCG :neutral:, adjustable rear sight, laminated wood and high quality machining. Mags fit perfect. Sights are nice and straight.
I'd only be concerned over canted sights or a magwell that was too tight. Adjustable sights and Russian wood can be added.
I got mine from Classic Arms and am very happy with it. It came with a cleaning kit, 4 pocket 40 rd magazine pouch, an odd green nylon sling unlike any other I've seen (kinda cheap), a 30 rd and a 40 rd magazine. I paid about $420 total including transfer. At the local shows with tax these rifles were at least $525. With used Romy RPK kits going for $350 - the Classic Arms price is a win.
I've personally had very good service with Classic Arms and will order from them again. I'd say all vendors are offering the same basic AES-10Bs, but if I had to return one due to canted sights or another issue Classic Arms would be
easy to work with and their price made the "crapshoot" worthwhile.