AKS-74n build

[Boyso]

Hi folks,

I've been looking for some parts for my new build, now that I got my hands on a Cyma cm040 metal body. It is Marui style with 4 screws.

So far, here's the list I've made.

King Arms Metal Front Set for Marui AK47/47S 	KA-SK-09	   
King Arms AK74 Style Steel Safty Selector Lever for Marui AK Series 	KA-SEL-01	 
G&P AK47 Steel Magazine Catch 	GP430C	  
King Arms AK74 Type Steel Cover 	KA-AK-01	 	
King Arms Extended AK Mag Catch (Type A)  	KA-AK-04-A

As I'm new to the AK world, I've ran into a few questions.

Is the G&P Steel Mag catch going to fit ? Or should I stick with KA?

Also, where can I source something like this : http://www.lctairsoft.com/pdc_marui/marui_fm_10.htm

I found the choice of barrel to be really limited.

I'd quote a few more parts from eHobby but it seems to be down for maintenance right now.

[Styrak]

On that LCT set it says "For Marui 74MN Forepart".

The TM AK74MN probably takes different parts than a regular AK since it's a bit of a different system.

[Kokanee]

Going with a TM style body like the CYMA is really going to limit your options when it comes to availability of parts. You would be better off to get a hold of a VFC style receiver instead (LCT,VFC,Kalash etc) as besides more parts being out there, they replicate the actual rifle a lot closer than the TM design.

Unless you are going for a Type 3 milled Russian AK47 ( I believe TM is still the only reference design for a milled AK amoung the major manufacturers ), no reason to stay with the TM style design. It has too many flaws/weak points and too much progress has been made in other designs.

You can get this particular rifle easily, the "N" simply denotes that is has a bracket for mounting night vision optics. The option of buying an AK-74 and putting a bracket on would be simpler and cheaper.

[Boyso]

Yeah I already have the metal body with the bracket on the side.

I actually didn't know that the way the barrel was locked to the receiver would be different from TM to VFC, I thought it was simply the front receiver part that would matter.

Thanks for the head's up!

[Boyso]

Here's another question!

Would this be for AK74s or AK47s?

(is this the same thing as well? : http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...w/tb74woga.jpg)

And is the "upper" receiver portion different in airsoft from 47 to 74?

[Kokanee]

Neither, AKM

[Boyso]

How are they different? I'm trying to be as accurate as possible, but I can hardly see any difference.


And is this still suitable for a '74?

I tried searching for one without much results.

Thanks, really appreciated!