How Much Do The Tapco Folding AK Stocks Suck?

[EastIndyGunner]

Anyone have experience with these? I've heard they redesigned them a bit because the first go round was so bad. For the price I'm tempted to try one out.

 

[SpaldingPM]

I've never been fond of the. Very cheap IMO. Go with an ACE stock.

 

[teddy12b]

This all depends on what you're going to use it for. If you're going to be using it for a range queen to take out on a sunny day and show your friends when they come over then it's probably perfect. If you're going to crawl in the mud under barbed wire or train really hard with it, then probably not so much. For the normal guy out there this stock is just fine if that's what you want.

 

[tradertator]

It sucks pretty bad. I recently traded for a milled AK that's wearing one, I can t wait to throw it away and replace it with some laminate from IWD.

 

[vitamink]

If you're going to take out on a sunny day and show your friends when they come over then it's probably perfect.

You should add: if you want them to make fun of you and your wife to ask for a divorce.

Kudos on the milled TT

 

[tradertator]

Thanks. It's an SA93 Bulgarian Arsenal. My plan originally was to de-ban it (lower tang / gas block / sight / thread the barrel / receiver mounted sling swivel), but it would be awful easy to just buy the single tang IWD stock and roll with it. Especially since the inside of the receiver doesn't have the recess already in it for the lower tang.

 

[indyk]

I wouldnt even consider, say what ak are you using first?

 

[roadrunner681]

i had one break after my ak tumbled out of a tree stand while coyote hunting. i had the goofy folding one, it landed butt down on it and it busted right off, i would buy a better stock if you intend to use it for anything remotely ruff. if i had to have a folding stock i would probably pick a ace or a triangle folder( if they fit???)

 

[tradertator]

i had one break after my ak tumbled out of a tree stand while coyote hunting. i had the goofy folding one, it landed butt down on it and it busted right off, i would buy a better stock if you intend to use it for anything remotely ruff. if i had to have a folding stock i would probably pick a ace or a triangle folder( if they fit???)

Not if the rifle is configured for a standard fixed stock. The rear trunnion would need to be replaced, as well as modifications to the receiver and installation of the front catch.
The easiest (and best in my opinion) would be a surplus wire folder such as a Romanian, E. German, or Polish. Personally, I prefer the Romanian (lever style, not button) because it utilizes the same 2 screws a fixed stock does rather than the grip nut

 

[Vigilant]

Simple answer is ALMOST as bad as their magazines, but someone here has probably got a tapco mag with 6 bazillion rounds through it with no failures?

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

Honestly, I would go for the Russian style side folding stock like either on the Ak century series, or the rock solid skeletal steel model like the soviet union had on the Paratrooper models
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/24...bly-ak-47-ak-74-stamped-receivers-steel-matte

Like in the movie 9 Rota about the Russian paratroopers in Afghanistan, the Kalash is supposed to be a weapon of Iron and steel, not crapco aluminum and plastic. To me, all the "tatical" plastic furniture just ruins the feel and the look of the rifle.

 

[tradertator]

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Honestly, I would go for the Russian style side folding stock like either on the Ak century series, or the rock solid skeletal steel model like the soviet union had on the Paratrooper models
Arsenal Inc. Side Folding AKS-74 Style Busttstock Assembly AK-47 AK-74

Like in the movie 9 Rota about the Russian paratroopers in Afghanistan, the Kalash is supposed to be a weapon of Iron and steel, not crapco aluminum and plastic. To me, all the "tatical" plastic furniture just ruins the feel and the look of the rifle.

The stocks in your link work alright, but they look awfully weird compared to the real ones that rivet in.

 

[indyk]

Trust me there is nuthing cheap about russian plastics AKA "polyamide", even Russian AG4 fiberglass is stronger than any crapco, magpull, utg product.
Im currently using 74 poly plum on my sgl, but once my 104 yes polymer folder gets here this rifle is gonna be super bad ass and yes in Russian polyamide

why
because its lighter, and as strong as steel, hence the switch from steel mags and bayo's to polymer

and its proper for a 104 series AK47

So op, what rifle are you using? I would love to give an opinion on what should belong on your AK

and for others dont get the durability of Russian polymers confused with the plastic mirth from magpul, tapco, utg, etc.

 

[ShootnCut]

Not if the rifle is configured for a standard fixed stock. The rear trunnion would need to be replaced, as well as modifications to the receiver and installation of the front catch.
The easiest (and best in my opinion) would be a surplus wire folder such as a Romanian, E. German, or Polish. Personally, I prefer the Romanian (lever style, not button) because it utilizes the same 2 screws a fixed stock does rather than the grip nut

The lever style uses the grip screw threaded block, the push button uses the two stock screws.

 

[EastIndyGunner]

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I currently have a Maadi RML in the classifieds that isn't getting a lot of bites so i had considered keeping it and tacticooling out I know I know. I was looking at. Bonesteel folders the other day. Look pretty solid. Anyone seen one up close? Trying to keep the stock US made for compliance reasons.

 

[tradertator]

The lever style uses the grip screw threaded block, the push button uses the two stock screws.

Correct in regards to Polish and E. German, but the lever Romanian folders (at least the multiple ones I've owned) mount to the 2 holes in the rear tang. Not that it matters, either will work fine in a standard configured AK.

If I were wanting a folding stock for a Maadi, I'd go with a crutch. That paired with a blue grip, and you've got a really sharp rifle. That said, I'm a bit of purist. Does yours have the Arabic scrypt on the front trunnion? Always thought those were cool.

 

[ShootnCut]

traderator,
That's interesting. I've never seen a Romanian lever folder. I believe the one I have is Polish. And it's a pain in the butt to switch. I gave a friend one of the Romanian push button ones so he would have a decent folding stock that would be easy to change.
Outside of the synthetic left side folder I agree that the crutch is the most comfortable. The under folder leaves a lot to be desired, the triangular 74 type isn't much better, and the AMD 65 type is a cruel joke.
Best Regards from a Fellow Purist

 

[indyk]

"I currently have a Maadi RML "

Well then your rifle needs this, proper like

WTS-Egyptian Crutch Folder stock, complete - The AK Files Forums

hurry!

 

[tradertator]

Those stocks were north of $300 just a few years ago, I'd jump on it. If nothing else, it will make your rifle more desirable if you decide to sell it.

 

[EastIndyGunner]

"I currently have a Maadi RML "

Well then your rifle needs this, proper like

WTS-Egyptian Crutch Folder stock, complete - The AK Files Forums



hurry!

Thanks Indyk! My AK files account is awaiting activation. Hopefully he hasn't sold ten crutch folder yet. Anyone know where I can score a blue pistol grip?