Calling All AK Experts

[GunSmoke]

Alright, so just picked up an AK today that I bought a couple weeks ago. It was only $550! In the last couple weeks I've done some research and i think i got a great deal. It's a Cugir Wum 1 in its original configuration with matching serial numbers. Definitely used but in good condition.... it smells like someone's dusty attic. For $550 I got the rifle and two loaded pmags(no original mag) and some generic sling. Seems to be a lot of mixed reviews online on their quality but it looked and felt solid and I got to shoot it in advance. Just wanted some of your opinions! I'll post pics soon!
Thanks!

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[Stomper]

Cugir is Romanian. I have several Romanian AK's and they all shoot very nicely.

 

[Pops1911]

Agreed that the Romanian AKs are good stuff. Change out the shepherd's crook with a plate holder and you will be gtg.

 

[308]

Agreed that the Romanian AKs are good stuff. Change out the shepherd's crook with a plate holder and you will be gtg.

That and a new trigger. Some of those Romys have nasty trigger slap

 

[Unka-Boo]

Definately ditch the trigger, those are great guns. Is it still setup with a "dragunov" type stock? Those should also be factory double stack receivers, so no issues with "hogged out by a monkey" mag wells.

ETA: being post ban guns, they will have a plain muzzle, depending on diameter you may be able to thread it 14mm, but some were turned down, so you may have to go 1/2-28. Some will have the bayo lugs just "shaved" where you can build back up with a little TIG, others will be completely ground off..can always swap out gas block and FSB with surplus Romy parts if you wanna go with a full restore....

 

[Tony617]

I like stock on the Cugir Wum 1. Had to look it up. Found a nice URL for Romanian AK models. I have a 2019 WASR-10 only.

Romanian Kalashnikov Rifles

 

[GunSmoke]

That and a new trigger. Some of those Romys have nasty trigger slap

You know, I'm not sure if this is what you're referring to but it was a little awkward when I did a couple mag dumps. Almost like the rifle was trying to "resist" the rapid trigger fire

 

[GunSmoke]

Definately ditch the trigger, those are great guns. Is it still setup with a "dragunov" type stock? Those should also be factory double stack receivers, so no issues with "hogged out by a monkey" mag wells.

ETA: being post ban guns, they will have a plain muzzle, depending on diameter you may be able to thread it 14mm, but some were turned down, so you may have to go 1/2-28. Some will have the bayo lugs just "shaved" where you can build back up with a little TIG, others will be completely ground off..can always swap out gas block and FSB with surplus Romy parts if you wanna go with a full restore....

Yep, it's got the dragunov stock which I felt was a little awkward. I was looking at getting a replacement from ironwood. Once I'm home alone I'm going to see what's under that welded muzzle nut!

 

[GunSmoke]

I like stock on the Cugir Wum 1. Had to look it up. Found a nice URL for Romanian AK models. I have a 2019 WASR-10 only.

Romanian Kalashnikov Rifles

Yeah I've been wanting a nice eastern European ak but was starting to think I'd never find one for under 700. I passed on one a few years ago for 500 and immediately regretted it once I realized they were harder to find than I thought for that price

 

[GunSmoke]

Cugir is Romanian. I have several Romanian AK's and they all shoot very nicely.

Heck yeah man!

 

[GunSmoke]

Agreed that the Romanian AKs are good stuff. Change out the shepherd's crook with a plate holder and you will be gtg.

Good call, I thought I should order a bunch of parts to have on hand just knowing its old and could have a high round count

 

[Unka-Boo]

Any AK euro spec stock should fit, Romanian surplus sets are still cheap and would be "correctish".

 

[GunSmoke]

Any AK euro spec stock should fit, Romanian surplus sets are still cheap and would be "correctish".

Well it's got the crescent cut at the rear of the receiver, from everything I read it seems that limits my options

 

[Unka-Boo]

Can you take a pic? Granted, Im going off 20 y/o memory, but dont remember those having slant cut receivers.

 

[GunSmoke]

Here she is!

 

[Unka-Boo]

Does the stock go over the back of the receiver? Might take it off and see...hard to tell on my phone....

eta....good to see a welded muzzle nut, easy to fix!

 

[GunSmoke]

Does the stock go over the back of the receiver? Might take it off and see...hard to tell on my phone....

eta....good to see a welded muzzle nut, easy to fix!

Looks like this...

 

[Unka-Boo]

Ok....bummer on the cut receiver, but not the end of the world...Ironwood would be the simplest "fix"...otherwise youd have to weld up a peice to fill the back of the receiver ( not technically difficult, but a lot of work for a "shooter" )
Ironwood butt stock + pistol grip = happy range time

 

[GunSmoke]

Yeah I'm pretty much decided on going the ironwood route. I'm not a welder and dont want to muck this baby up. I'll probably end up getting a stock and handgaurd set in unfinished wood so I can stain them as close to this original color as I can

 

[Boboclown]

Its Romanian, and Romanian steel is annoying.

I say that after my draco broke three drillbits trying to install a brace. So you can at least be comfortable with it holding up.