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Two Bulgarian AKs by K-Var
Sun. Dec 31, 2006
The SA M5 Milled Receiver AK vs the SLR-106 FR Stamped Receiver AK
Review with pictures

The Bulgarian SA M5 milled AK47 style rifle in 5.56 x 45 (.223 cal) and the SLR-106 FR stamped receiver AK47 style also in the 5.56x45 We had a chance to see these recently side by side and were able to take some pictures

Two Bulgarian AKs by K-Var
The SA M5 Milled Receiver AK vs the SLR-106 FR Stamped Receiver AK
Review with pictures

The Bulgarian SA M5 milled AK47 style rifle in 5.56 x 45 (.223 cal) and the SLR-106 FR stamped receiver AK47 style also in the 5.56x45 We had a chance to see these recently side by side and were able to take some pictures

The Bulgarian SA M5 milled AK47 style rifle in 5.56 x 45 (.223 cal) and the SLR-106 FR stamped receiver AK47 style also in the 5.56x45 We had a chance to see these recently side by side and were able to take some pictures
Two beauties

SA M5
The milled SA M5 is an impressive rifle. Heavy, solid and strong. You can really tell the difference in a milled AK and a stamped when you shoot the milled AKs
The milled SA M5 is an impressive rifle. Heavy, solid and strong. You can really tell the difference in a milled AK and a stamped when you shoot the milled AKs
The typical right angle of the Bulgarian gas block and clean Arsenal jet black finish
The typical right angle of the Bulgarian gas block and clean Arsenal jet black finish
The rivets are left unfinished for a two tone look. The typical milled large cut out is obvious here
The rivets are left unfinished for a two tone look. The typical milled large cut out is obvious here
The Model and serial are up front on the side of the receiver
The Model and serial are up front on the side of the receiver
The SA M5 rear sight
The SA M5 rear sight
The safety operates exactly the same as a stamped receiver AKM
The safety operates exactly the same as a stamped receiver AKM
A view of the unique Bulgarian 'waffle' pattern polymer magazines
A view of the unique Bulgarian 'waffle' pattern polymer magazines
The rear end of the Milled Bulgarian SA M5
The rear end of the Milled Bulgarian SA M5
The front end of the Milled Bulgarian SA M5
The front end of the Milled Bulgarian SA M5
SLR-106FR
The Stamped receiver SLR-106 FR by Arsenal is a cool version of the AK47
The Stamped receiver SLR-106 FR by Arsenal is a cool version of the AK47
'Solid' plastic folding stock gets it's name because it's not a wire, or sheet metal
'Solid' plastic folding stock gets it's name because it's not a wire, or sheet metal "A" frame folding stock. Not because it's solid plastic. It is in fact hollow and quite lightweight. It does fold however over the scope mount on the left side of the receiver
The latch can be seen here at the front of the receiver in front of the magazine
The latch can be seen here at the front of the receiver in front of the magazine
Another view of the 5.56x45 Bulgarian waffle mags
Another view of the 5.56x45 Bulgarian waffle mags
The polymer handguards of the Bulgarian AKMs
The polymer handguards of the Bulgarian AKMs
An Ak74 style muzzle break is used on the SLR-106 FR
An AK74 style muzzle break is used on the SLR-106 FR
The SLR has the typical Bulgarian AKM gas block
The SLR has the typical Bulgarian AKM gas block
The mag dimple, receiver engravings and the folding stock latch are clear here on the left side of the receiver

The mag dimple, receiver  engravings and the folding stock latch are clear here on the left side of the receiver

The mag dimple, receiver engravings and the folding stock latch are clear here on the left side of the receiver

With the stock folded, The latch keeps the folded stock in place

With the stock folded, The latch keeps the folded stock in place

With the stock folded, The latch keeps the folded stock in place

The left folding stock is strong, easy to fold and extend and is comfortable while carried

The left folding stock is strong, easy to fold and extend and is comfortable while carried

The left folding stock is strong, easy to fold and extend and is comfortable while carried   The left folding stock is strong, easy to fold and extend and is comfortable while carried
The stock opened from the rear of the rifle

The SA M5 (milled) vs SLR-106FR (stamped)
The rear and front sights on each. Side by side the SA M5 on the left the SLR-106 FR on the right
The rear and front sights on each. Side by side the SA M5 on the left the SLR-106 FR on the right
Looking down at the two rear sights. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
Looking down at the two rear sights. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
The front ends, barrels, muzzle breaks,front sight posts, gas blocks, cleaning rods on both. Side by side the SLR-106 FR on the top the SA M5 on the bottom
The front ends, barrels, muzzle breaks,front sight posts, gas blocks, cleaning rods on both. Side by side the SLR-106 FR on the top the SA M5 on the bottom
Further back, the front handguards, upper and lower, rear sight blocks, and parts of the receivers and rivets. Side by side the SLR-106 FR on the top the SA M5 on the bottom
Further back, the front handguards, upper and lower, rear sight blocks, and parts of the receivers and rivets. Side by side the SLR-106 FR on the top the SA M5 on the bottom
These stocks, pistol grips, safety, and trigger guards on each. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
These stocks, pistol grips, safety, and trigger guards on each. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
Looking down each of them at the range. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
Looking down each of them at the range. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
The obvious differences in the receivers. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
The obvious differences in the receivers. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
The other side of the barrels, and front ends of each. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom
The other side of the barrels, and front ends of each. Side by side the SA M5 on the top the SLR-106 FR on the bottom

Russian made AK47 VarietiesRussian made AK47 VarietiesValmet from Finland. Forged/milled receivers and barrels between 16Karabinek-granatnik wz.1960 (Poland), which can shoot grenades there are other AK variants made in Poland (Tantal wz. 1988), German made AK47 VarietiesGerman made AK47 VarietiesHungarian made AK47 VarietiesHungarian made AK47 VarietiesYugoslavian AKM and RPK. Some versions fire the 7.62x51 NATO (.308 NATO) round. Longer barrel than MAK-90. The wood and workmanship of these rifles are almost the same as the Romanian but the most important variance is the metal thickness of the stamping. Other countries use the 1mm thickness the Yugoslavs used a 1.5mm thickness. This added thickness allows for more rigidity in the receiver while still allowing some flexing. Chamberings available for this rifle are in 7.62x51mm, 8mm mauser, 7.62x54mmR, 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm and 5.45x39mm. Yugoslavian AKM and RPK. Some versions fire the 7.62x51 NATO (.308 NATO) round. Longer barrel than MAK-90. The wood and workmanship of these rifles are almost the same as the Romanian but the most important variance is the metal thickness of the stamping. Other countries use the 1mm thickness the Yugoslavs used a 1.5mm thickness. This added thickness allows for more rigidity in the receiver while still allowing some flexing. Chamberings available for this rifle are in 7.62x51mm, 8mm mauser, 7.62x54mmR, 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm and 5.45x39mm. Romanian made AK47 VarietiesRomanian made AK47 VarietiesBulgarian made AK47 VarietiesBulgarian made AK47 VarietiesCzechslovokian made AK47 VarietiesCzechslovokian made AK47 Varieties

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