VFC AKS74u

[CallumT20]

Hey everyone, just wanted to see if anyone has one of the newer batches of VFC AKS74u and if they've had any issues with it? I'm really torn between the 74m and the 74u but I'm a bit apprehensive about the rate of fire issues on the shorter variant.

 

[Austeyr]

Don’t think there has been a second batch of the 74u’s yet bud

 

[CallumT20]

Don’t think there has been a second batch of the 74u’s yet bud

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Thanks, I just don’t want a lemon, I know theirs always a chance regardless but the second batch AK74m’s should hopefully have had more of there flaws worked out

 

[Austeyr]

Thanks, I just don’t want a lemon, I know theirs always a chance regardless but the second batch AK74m’s should hopefully have had more of there flaws worked out

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The second batch ak74m (And subsequent batches after, think it's like batch 7 now?) have fixed the issues of the batch 1, however the batch 1 also runs fine. The only issues with the 74U current batch is the auto issue, which is only reported in a small amount

 

[LMKipper]

The first VFC AKs had full auto issues that seemed to be related to dry output valves in the magazines. My 74u was a bit poor to begin with on full auto, but fine on semi. Current theory among owners is inconsistent paint application to the BCG, as once the fun wears in a bit (1200ish rounds) the full auto problem goes on its own.

A few people have rushed it along by sanding the bolt.

 

[CallumT20]

I appreciate all the help guys, I've owned 3 VFC AR's now and had to fudge around with them a bunch to get decent performance from them. Honestly just want to get an AK (Still can't decide on which one) and leave it alone.

 

[Lyndication]

Yeah the VFC ARs are pretty mid, especially the hop up.

The VFC AKs are much more solid. 74u issue seems to just need break in to resolve.