New info on the Full length WE AK!

Padkiller · October 17th, 2011, 10:12

Hi guys, so as I was browsing WE airsoft's website, I saw the new pics for the future full length AK WE's James announced! Now, I am a bit disappointed, as I hate rails on an AK and really HATE an AR stock on an AK. WTF?!
I'm definitely going for the Colt 609 instead!

Links! : http://www.weairsoft.com/detail.php?id=194

Enjoy!

Strelok · October 17th, 2011, 10:28

Another reason for me to get a GHK.

Yuck.

Drake · October 17th, 2011, 10:33

The Ultimak gas tube is nice, the railed handguard... I'd opt for a different one, personally. We'll have to see how easily real handguards can be installed (goes for wood, too). They included the mag well flange again, which I like (in yo face, purists!).

The AR stock makes be sad, however. Since they already have the side folder receivers for the AKS-74U, they should make a proper AKS-74 variant (they'd need a new gas block, front sight and flash hider too).

I'm curious to see how the pistol grips are installed on these and what they're compatible with.

Seeing the Crane stock on it, I also have to wonder if a more modern M4 variant can be expected (they already have an excellent RIS on the CQBR).

edit: also disappointing, since they were going for a modern "PMC" look they should have opted for one of the less primitive mag catches.

Padkiller · October 17th, 2011, 18:32

Well, I agree with both of you!

I'm not a fan of Modern AKs! (I know Drake, in my face!)

After their AK-74UN, which was already not your typical AKS-74U, I really didn't know what to expect from WE ! I mean, their market is more oriented to modern guns, rails, etc. (Apart from the M16A1 and the XM177 (which I already reserved to buy!))

But, as a WE fan, if I can change the parts for "Woody stuff that will eventually destroy forests" like a handguard and stock, I'm in, 'cause you know 'em huh, gotta love that good 'ole AK-47!

Hooobers · October 17th, 2011, 23:39

It looks so familiar, but different and wrong... like your dad wearing lingerie.

ACCL · October 18th, 2011, 00:52

iuno.......i kinda want to get an AK like that. It's something new for me i guess. Im tired of old school AKs.

-=ArchAngel=- · October 18th, 2011, 08:19

Personally, i like modern ak builds but only when done right. I can see this being a very good base for some awesome mag-K builds. Hopefully they'll come out with one w/ the ak104/105 front sight.
But for those of you who are more traditional, im sure that they'll come out with a wood variant or at least a kit for it. It'd be silly not to.

coach · October 18th, 2011, 08:51

It's not that bad. I'm sure I recall threads of people trying to replicate, what WE just made, on their AEG's. Heck, an AK M4 adapter exist for the few who prefer the AR style stocks.

I'd rock one of these modern AK's but I would possibly throw on the magpul ctr stock.

At least, with the railed variant, I can finally put the xm203 on an AK. Hahaha

Spike · October 18th, 2011, 09:10

Is that an extended magwell, or is that just a guide so it's easier to insert a new mag?

Hurley895 · October 18th, 2011, 09:27

Would the mag well change the mags at all? I really like the mags change on the current ak's and wouldn't like to have to do a m4 mag change action.

ShelledPants · October 18th, 2011, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurley895

Would the mag well change the mags at all? I really like the mags change on the current ak's and wouldn't like to have to do a m4 mag change action.

The magwell flange is only on one side of the receiver. It doesn't change the way the gun is reloaded much at all.

Brian McIlmoyle · October 18th, 2011, 12:37

I fully expect that a full suite of AKs will come out of the WE shop.

at a pace that will ensure maximum repeat purchases.

This one is the logical next step after the AK74-U

Ak lovers will hold their nose and buy it.

M4 lovers may stray to the dark side and buy it

These guys know their market and are doing a good job at releasing products that will maximize sales.

hell I will buy one.

By the way the WE AK magazine box has a image of an oldschool AK47 mag on it... how long till we see a classic AK47.. not long I'll wager

Eeyore · October 18th, 2011, 12:52

WE seems to release a new gun every four months or so. I think their next release will be something other then an AK, such as their Mp5 or P90. Then they will go back to AK's for a bit.

Padkiller · October 18th, 2011, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eeyore

WE seems to release a new gun every four months or so. I think their next release will be something other then an AK, such as their Mp5 or P90. Then they will go back to AK's for a bit.

I really hope they will finally release their P90, one of my favorite guns, yes, I'm a SG-1 fanboy:P

Padkiller · October 18th, 2011, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooobers

It looks so familiar, but different and wrong... like your dad wearing lingerie.

Hahahaha, I know, although I wouldn't have said it like that!

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October 17th, 2011, 10:12	#1
Padkiller Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: In my pants, Quebec!	New info on the Full length WE AK! Hi guys, so as I was browsing WE airsoft's website, I saw the new pics for the future full length AK WE's James announced! Now, I am a bit disappointed, as I hate rails on an AK and really HATE an AR stock on an AK. WTF?! I'm definitely going for the Colt 609 instead! Links! : http://www.weairsoft.com/detail.php?id=194 Enjoy! __________________

October 17th, 2011, 10:33	#3
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	The Ultimak gas tube is nice, the railed handguard... I'd opt for a different one, personally. We'll have to see how easily real handguards can be installed (goes for wood, too). They included the mag well flange again, which I like (in yo face, purists!). The AR stock makes be sad, however. Since they already have the side folder receivers for the AKS-74U, they should make a proper AKS-74 variant (they'd need a new gas block, front sight and flash hider too). I'm curious to see how the pistol grips are installed on these and what they're compatible with. Seeing the Crane stock on it, I also have to wonder if a more modern M4 variant can be expected (they already have an excellent RIS on the CQBR). edit: also disappointing, since they were going for a modern "PMC" look they should have opted for one of the less primitive mag catches. __________________ Last edited by Drake; October 17th, 2011 at 10:37..

October 17th, 2011, 18:32	#4
Padkiller Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: In my pants, Quebec!	Well, I agree with both of you! I'm not a fan of Modern AKs! (I know Drake, in my face!) After their AK-74UN, which was already not your typical AKS-74U, I really didn't know what to expect from WE ! I mean, their market is more oriented to modern guns, rails, etc. (Apart from the M16A1 and the XM177 (which I already reserved to buy!)) But, as a WE fan, if I can change the parts for "Woody stuff that will eventually destroy forests" like a handguard and stock, I'm in, 'cause you know 'em huh, gotta love that good 'ole AK-47! __________________

October 17th, 2011, 10:28	#2
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Another reason for me to get a GHK. Yuck.

October 17th, 2011, 23:39	#5
Hooobers Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	It looks so familiar, but different and wrong... like your dad wearing lingerie.

October 18th, 2011, 00:52	#6
ACCL * AV Suspended Pending Trade Dispute * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC	iuno.......i kinda want to get an AK like that. It's something new for me i guess. Im tired of old school AKs. __________________

October 18th, 2011, 08:19	#7
-=ArchAngel=- Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC	Personally, i like modern ak builds but only when done right. I can see this being a very good base for some awesome mag-K builds. Hopefully they'll come out with one w/ the ak104/105 front sight. But for those of you who are more traditional, im sure that they'll come out with a wood variant or at least a kit for it. It'd be silly not to.

October 18th, 2011, 08:51	#8
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	It's not that bad. I'm sure I recall threads of people trying to replicate, what WE just made, on their AEG's. Heck, an AK M4 adapter exist for the few who prefer the AR style stocks. I'd rock one of these modern AK's but I would possibly throw on the magpul ctr stock. At least, with the railed variant, I can finally put the xm203 on an AK. Hahaha

October 18th, 2011, 09:10	#9
Spike Privateer Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaverbank, NS	Is that an extended magwell, or is that just a guide so it's easier to insert a new mag? __________________ I change primaries like other people change socks.

October 18th, 2011, 09:27	#10
Hurley895 The Costco Kid Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. John's NF	Would the mag well change the mags at all? I really like the mags change on the current ak's and wouldn't like to have to do a m4 mag change action. __________________ Type 2 airsoft player.

October 18th, 2011, 12:37	#12
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Marketing I fully expect that a full suite of AKs will come out of the WE shop. at a pace that will ensure maximum repeat purchases. This one is the logical next step after the AK74-U Ak lovers will hold their nose and buy it. M4 lovers may stray to the dark side and buy it These guys know their market and are doing a good job at releasing products that will maximize sales. hell I will buy one. By the way the WE AK magazine box has a image of an oldschool AK47 mag on it... how long till we see a classic AK47.. not long I'll wager __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

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