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I have been looking into hearing protection. It seems that most "earmuff types" don't really reduce dB that much. I also had a problem when shooting my AK at an indoor range. My glasses were keeping the "muffs" from making a good seal around my ears. If any of you watch Hickok45 on YouTube...

There was news from the other night that two thieves stole two motorcycles about 3am from a motorcycle shop. This occurred in South Florida. The owner pursued them several miles to the next town. When he caught up with them, he shot one and the suspect is in critical condition. I am really not...

I was watching a video on properly using the trigger on an AK variant. The point was to pull the trigger all the way back and not let it move forward until you were ready for the next shot. They claimed that after firing, most people let their finger fly off the trigger, reducing accuracy...

My Zastava N PAP came with both a 30rd metal magazine and a 10rd Tapco mag. Both functioned flawlessly. If the 10rd Tapco fit and functioned flawlessly, is there any reason to expect any different from their 30 rd magazines? Yes, I have read that if you drop a fully loaded polymer mag it may...

I discovered on my 1st trip to the range that as I fire, the cleaning rod moves fairly far forward. FYI, I never use that cleaning rod, I have a cleaning kit. It does look nice from a cosmetic point of view. How can I stop it from traveling forward when shooting? If that's not possible, would...

I have a Zastava N PAP AK variant... I need some help choosing and using a using a sling. The N PAP only has only one attachment point for the sling near the muzzle. I see some slings that clip on near the muzzle and use a "butt stock harness" at the butt end. Would you recommend one of...

On my 1st trip to the range, I used Brown Bear ammo. It worked flawlessly but this range has poor ventilation and the ammo was hard on my lungs. Next time I go, I plan to go to a range with better ventilation and A/C. The few outdoor ranges in my area are pretty far away. Tell me a little...

I have a 7.62 x 39 N PAP AK variant. Any suggestions for selecting magazines? It came with a 30rd metal mag and a 10rd Tapco polymer mag. Both fired flawlessly. I don't plan on having a tank running over my AK. I am also not interested in having to make any modifications to the mag to get it...

It was a little crowded at the range I often visit this weekend. I believe that all firearms should be kept facing downrange. When I step away from my lane, my gun has been unloaded and is in it's case, I saw a guy who had stepped away from his lane with his revolver in plain view. This made...

I wanted to say thank you for all those who answered my many questions on this AK variant. I didn't have anyone to "show me the ropes" so everything I learned about this rifle came from The Firing Line and YouTube. I read the book "The Gun" by CJ Chivers a while back. It was very good but more...

I have field stripped my N PAP and it apparently has never been fired. Despite all the talk of being slathered with "cosmoline", this rifle is as clean as a whistle. I really don't see any point in cleaning it before the 1st range visit. Your thoughts?

Allegedly because of recent events in the Ukraine, I have read that Obama has banned importation of Russian AK's to the US. I personally wonder if this is just one more erosion of our rights. It already seems for years that Russian AK's are extremely hard to find. As a country that supplies...

I am hosting this image on Image Shack. If anyone knows how to post a larger image, please let me know. Anyway... To get you oriented, I am holding the bolt/bolt carrier exactly how they would sit in the rifle. The bolt is in the "forward" position. I am almost 100% sure this is right (it...

The manual describes the piece that screws onto the crown of the barrel as a "compensator". I thought it was a muzzle brake, whatever. If you look at my photo, you will see that when you screw it on it locks in place at about 5pm, not 6pm. Is this normal? I only saw one video describe it as...

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Not planning on going hunting or anything demanding. Simply want a soft case that will keep me from scaring the public as I walk between my car and the range. The rifle's length is 36.25". I have seen Plano cases come up in my search and they are sold at WalMart. Could you recommend a...

When I see these torture test with people jamming AK's with marshmallows, fruit cake, ham sandwiches, I really wonder how important cleaning really is. Even if it was "caked with Cosmoline", would it really matter or cause a danger? I keep reading reports of uneducated peasant rebels cleaning...

There seem to be many choices in 7.62 x 39 JHP ammo for my soon to arrive Zastava N PAP AK variant. I'm pretty sure that it would eat just about anything. Are there any brands of ammo you would recommend? Any that would steer clear of? You can't believe everything you read on the 'net. TulAmmo...

I have a CIA N PAP on order at the moment. In preparation, I have been reading the manual and watching YouTube videos. One video about AK's in general made it seem that AK magazines arrive very oily/greasy and recommended disassembly and soaking them in Simple Green and brushing them clean...

Waiting on the arrival of my Zastava N PAP, AK variant. Can you recommend a suitable cleaning kit? I searched the web but didn't come up with very good results. BTW, is it best to leave the rifle with as little CLP as possible after cleaning?