@@pandemix19 I just bought mine a few days ago for $1038. Its supposed to get to the FFL on Monday im so fuckin excited! I was at a gun show on Saturday and I found a zpapM70 going for $1500, I told the guy that was ridiculously too high for that gun (offered 1200 at most) but he wouldn't lower the price at all. So I ordered it online while at the gun show and bought some ammo and mags for it at a different booth haha
I live near a military base and their shooting sessions are my favourite ..... Just awesome.... Like post malone said gratatatata ... They mostly use guns from AK to insas and galils i think some m16 as well ....
Try to use to this soud, because war time is comming soonest as possible. Brate Dalibore zvuk zastavinog kalasa nikada necu zaboraviti, to je nesto sto nosim u grob. :)
@@austinnormann an arsenal ak47 or a rifle dynamics ak47 even though the rifle dynamics ak is like 2000 - 3000 gun ( def not worth it ) i'd go with an arsenal ak47 numnuts
@@captainhook190 Ah so only spending $2k-3k (which is what the Arsenal and Rifle Dynamics typically go for nowadays) is "high quality". Good thing I'm not an AK peasant then since good quality ARs are about $800. Sucks to be a shitter like you.
Hey, I know why yugo M70's do not have a crome lined barrel,We all in ex-Yugoslavia know this,It's simple The Yugo Army (JNA) in case of emergency and war wanted to arm all citizens who are able to fight with modern weapons (M70's) the non crome lined barrel is easier to make, faster to make and cheaper! Than a Crome Lined one! I Hope I Have Explained This! Greetings From Serbia. :)
And, no my friend, you're wrong. True reason is that back then, in 1960's and 70's Zastava had no proper technological means to do chrome lined barrels. Being adopted for military as is, M70 (all models) couldn't be changed without being tested and officially approved, and it never happened. Few years ago, importer from USA asked for certain batch of rifles with chrome lined barrels and those are first "chromed" M70's.
Did JNA use steel jacketed ammo? Because if not then there is little reason to hard chrome the barrels. Soviet guns were chromed because of the steel jacketed bullets and massively corrosive primers that the soviet military used.
@@johnhernandez7594 we kinda HAD TO. Serbs live on a very WINDY place, and in our history we always had to fight with a much stronger enemy, and they had always came on our land, we never occupied anybody. We are not rich people, but we love our freedom, and we always took the fight, no matter the strenght of the opponent. So, we have to be self-sufficient, nobodie's going to give to us anything....
Actually James, the former Yugoslavia is now Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, and Serbia (and Montenegro), not just Serbia. And AKs from Serbia might be called Yugo AKs because the official name of Serbia and Montenegro until 2003 was still the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
There is no more Serbia and Montenegro republic. Its only Serbia, so its Serbian AK. Montenegro is also indipendet county. Zastava was allways in Serbia.
I got my wooden furniture one for $1015 at a local gun store, then I recently won an auction on gunbroker for a polymer furniture zpap for 715. Should have looked around more for my wood furniture one but o well, not like price will be going down at all.
My wife bought a OPAP for me as a Christmas gift 6-7 years ago and I absolutely love it, 2,000 rounds at least with no problems, never jams, never a failure to feed. Now this ZPAP is out and guess what, I'm going to get it. Damn I love AK's.
Greetings from the town this weapon is manufactured This weapon was always amazing (i went to military academy) But they are upgrading it greatly :D P.s i have picture with mister Kalashnikov when he visited the hometown
I just bought my first AK and it is a Zastava Model ZPAPM70. It is everything you claimed it to be. I am very satisfied with the fit and finish. It was $995.00 plus tax though. I think they will go even higher in the near future. The furniture is wood and has amazing flame figuring. The weapon is as pleasing to look at as it is to fire. I may buy another just to keep in unfired condition as an investment.
I want one and am trying to be responsible and not spend too much cash atm but like you said, I fear they will be $1500+ in the next couple years. I might just have to swipe one up.
@Ali-my6mg How have you liked is so far? My lgs has a wasr 10 I looked at today for $750 but the rear sight was canted big time and not all the rivets were pressed properly so I passed on it. I had them order the m70 but he didn't have one there for me to look over. In your opinion did I make the right decision in buying it before checking it out? It went for $1075. I'm a long time AR guy so I'm new to AK's. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks 👍
@@johndel1971able I'm not an AK expert by any measure, but the fit and finish on the M70 is leagues ahead of the WASRs. The only issue I saw and it was only with one, was that some of the red dye they used on the Serbian Red anniversary edition had run over the buttstock. I think you made a good decision and the price was fair
I've owned my M92 PAP SBR since 2016 and I'm still learning things as I go. I shot a target on a large pine tree from about 50 yards. The round went through the tree. The 7.62 is no joke.
I bought one a few weeks ago and fired it for the first time last week. I was so sweet. I was shooting a human size steel target at 350 yards with no problem! So glad I bought it
Have had my underfolder N-PAP since 2014 and she runs great still. James this review was the best AK review I've seen. You point out all of the quirks from the bolt hold open on the safety to the surface rust that you get from the outside bolt face and sight. Great Job!
I just ordered the latest version, and they have listened to the community, and the barrel is now chrome-lined! Looking forward to the new addition to the family!
Chrome lined barrel, bulged trunion, bolt hold-open on last round, just a couple great improvements in their 2021 model! Oh yes, mine is on the way, supposed to be here Thursday, 3 days from now! It will be big brother to my Zastava M85 NP AK pistol!
I spent entire war using this gun... sure it requires cleaning after every use however, if you use it every day (like in war)then no cleaning is required. Not often anyway. Also, it's super reliable and it can sustain a lot of abuse.
Yea i heard on newspapers that it's actually quite good solding in America from one small country used to be big and strong country back during the life long president Tito.
Yes sir ! Too bad everybody loves this rifle here and prices are going really high right now . I already own 3 vintage yugo firearms but the newer Serbian ones are difficult to find now
Serious question, what’s the difference? I’m just getting into AKs now that I have enough ARs. Is M92 just a pistol version of the M70? Please flame me accordingly if this is ignorant 😂
I was conscript back in 2004 is Serbian army and they told us that the reason why our M70 doesn't have chromed barrel is that without it the barrel is made of some high durable heat resistant stuff and and can't be chromed and can take much more firing before it bends and brakes from the heat (i think he said it 2000-3000 bullets before it bends) , that was probably BS but i'm telling you what they fed us :) . Pain in the ass to clean after shooting
Just finding one is a struggle now for almost anything. If you don't have guns or ammunition yet you gotta fork over that cash. Still worth it as guns don't really lose value.
I am from Serbia and i tell you zastava it producted a 70.000.000 ak guns so far....there is a new rifle zastava M21 and new modular rifel i a two cal 7,62 and 6.5 grendel....so yes we realy care what we do....
@Kenny Kidd literally just got off the phone and got one for 1400 cause classic firearms sold out while I was on hold.. annoying. Ah well. Getting one now before uncle touchy and co. make it impossible. Small price to pay I suppose.
Kenny Kidd I paid $1,299 for one decked out in magpul folding stock, pistol grip and UTG quad rail and didn’t feel extremely cheated. Crazy times we live in.
I got mine for $900 and the Arc Angel is $1,000 and yet I'm happy lol they're selling them at Sportsman's Warehouse even right now I'm the pandemic with all the civil unrest. Just happy to get my hands on one
ARs are better. But, an AK is definitely worth owning. A bottle of motor oil, a metal file, and a hammer, will keep that gun running your entire life, and they shoot much better than most AR guys give them credit for, pretty much 2.5-4 MOA out the box depending on the AK you get. A standard FAL usually does 2-3 MOA. That aint much better, and the recoil isnt much worse than an out of the box factory 5.56 AR, now a really nice AR that has a nice muzzle brake, and a heavy spring/buffer will obviously out shoot the fuck out of an AK, but still worth owning. Very reliable and not picky at all about ammo so getting that Russian shit that's as cheap as 9mm fmj is perfectly fine
The semi-automatic ZPAPM70 series sporting rifle was created on the operating principle of the M70 automatic rifle. Over the decades, Zastava has produced millions of these durable rifles as the official weapon of many armies all over the world. Capable of functioning in all environments, its lightweight, rugged, reliable, no-nonsense features make the ZPAPM70 an excellent excellent addition to your hunting and sporting rifle collection. This model features high quality two-piece overmolded handguard is made from rubber-covered fiberglass which offers the ultimate combination of comfort and durability. The modular design includes a smooth top cover as well as three short sections of Picatinny rail that can be attached to the sides and bottom of the lower portion for accessories. The design of the lower handguard allows installation of the cleaning rod. Also included comfortable, ergonomic shape pistol grip with generous interior storage compartment allows storage of batteries or crucial spares, topped with our patented weather-resistant cap. The 4 position adjustable buttstock includes a seven position cheek riser allowing an optimum sight picture with both iron and glass sights. The receiver extension, and the adjustable buttstock, feature molded in QD sling swivel inserts at four points, giving an operator multiple ambidextrous sling options. Constructed of high strength, carbon fiber and glass reinforced tan polymer, this buttstock offers high strength plus a lifetime of excellent service. A slip on recoil pad is included. 7.62 x 39mm Semi automatic gas operated system Double stack bolt 1.5mm bulged trunnion receiver Cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel 30 round detachable magazine Bolt hold open notch on safety selector Adjustable front & rear iron sights 7.9 Lbs 37“ overall length ( 35“ collapsed stock) 16.3“ barrel length Black polymer furniture with adjustable buttstock UPC 685757098311 ID 3364377 ‡ Category Rifles > Semi-Automatic Manufacturer Zastava Model M70 Caliber 7.62X39
@gillan64 I didn't say it was made in slovenija(in know where the zastava factor is) and the gun was produced in 1990 when did slovenijan army purchased them i don't know. They were and still are in service but now only in the reserve forces. Funny how most countries wanted too leave yugoslavia and we were the terrorists.
@gillan64 every Yugoslav republic had a parallel military force of reservists called territorial defence, so territorial defence warehouses were full of Yugoslav military equipment... that's how they got Yugoslav ak-47s.
James according to my research, you are not allowed to like both ARs and AKs on the internet and you must engage in ceaseless arguments about reliability, accuracy, and stopping power. Pick a side or get caught in the crossfire of 7.62x39 and 5.56x45.
Great video. Ordered mine a few hours ago. So excited! My first AK. $915. Shipping and tax $100 almost. I don't care. $829 is the price. Seems fair. I'm happy. Demand is so crazy right now.
Yep James,, I bought my PAP M85 5.56/223 with the arm brace from Bud's, I think, for around $660.00 and NO Sales Tax with free shipping a few years back. I don't think they make the M85 anymore. It's literally a blast to shoot at the range.
I've had my Zastava PAP-M92 for a few years now and it's been amazing... and it didn't suffer the Century import issues due to being a pistol so no 922r stuff. Runs awesome and I love it.
I agree but the furniture is an easy 3 out of the 5 US made parts needed for 922R while still having all the important bits being true Serbian. You can always add genuine furniture after purchase. 922R only really applies to manufacturers/dealers
That's actually cheaper than if you try to buy it in Serbia. Regular M70 (old one whatever PAP designation it is) was around 700 eur here. Glad to see Zastava doing good job.
Full Front Gun Channel seriously lol I love his channel but obviously he hasn’t spent a lot of time running eastern block surplus ammo from the discount section lol.
The later model NPAP that were being imported was actually really good and all the problems had been worked out at that point. They were using the tapco g2 double hook trigger with a double stacked bolt carrier. The mag wells were cut out correctly. The rest of the gun was built in house by zastava. You make it seem as if century built the guns. Century only added a trigger group cut the mag well added furniture and a muzzle device. everything else was built by the same tooling equipment that the zpap is made with in zastava factory.
Greetings from the future. It's only been 8 months but the days of 800 dollar AKs are now gone as well. I'm seeing VSKAs going for 1500. I just absolutely scored a ZPAP for about a thousand though.
About to pay $1100 for the rifle in the video. Feel like I’m being robbed but they’re only gonna get more expensive if Joe Biden bans “assault style” weapons and slashes importe
@@kylelaser6705 I got lucky a month ago and got one of the smoothest functioning ak's I've touched,a amd65 variant on the nodak spud recover for $800,then got a mint Romy G with Hungarian drum for $1125. Then a damn zpapa underfolder popped up for $900 with picatinny rear cover and vortex dot and I'm trying to get the cash for it now
Thanks for this video. I was born and live in the city where these rifles are made. Part of my family worked and still works at ZASTAVA ARMS. I personally used the M70AB2 in the military and I can say that it is an extremely reliable, durable and fairly accurate rifle. If you wish, you are welcome to Serbia and the city of Kragujevac where these rifles are made.
Fun Fact: Zastava has more than 200 years long tradition. In that town (Kragujevac) first weapons were made for uprising against Turks and it was canon made of cherry wood. Since then its home of Serbian arms production. Napoleon once mentioned it in his writing praising heroism of Serbian rebels.
Thanks for the great video. I had been looking at AKs a year ago, but couldn't get a straight answer from my local gun dealers about a good choice. I bought an ar as a place holder. Last week I found a new dealer who have me the pros and cons of the Zastava and showed me this model. I'm getting it at the end of the month.
M70 AB2 I've used in military was around 30+ years old at the moment, and worked perfect no matter non chromed barrel. M84 we used did have chromed barrel and it was waaaay easier to clean :D
I've always heard good things about the yugo/Serb aks, some of the best new, traditional style aks you can get along with Bulgarian and polish made rifles. Going back to the image of the pistols on the wall of their shot show booth, I wish they would build an cz999 chambered in 7.62x25. Like a cz30 or ez762, I would guarentee they would sell like crazy.
When I turned 18 10+ years ago my first long riffle was a zastava and its hads tons of rounds run through it and no problems great gun zastava is definitely a better quality manufacturer out there
I served JNA long time ago and I was a sharpshooter. I was also a Yugo champion in small bore rifle shooting when I was 16 years old. I’m US citizen now and shoot AR15 on occasion
Liberal, gun-loving, U.S. Veteran here. I appreciate your objective and relatable approach and delivery. It's refreshing to watch videos not loaded with the kind of rah-rah b.s. that tends to drive people away from firearms. keep it up.
As of 2/24/21, my local gun store in Vegas has a couple of these in stock for a price of $1100. Thanks for the review, I ended up picking up an Arsenal SAM7 instead while I was at the shop based on your pricing info/opinion.
I'm watching a video of an American feeling a small sting while being faced with a 800$ price tag to get that sweet looking M70 Z-PAP, meanwhile i'm feeling the burn of having to pay 600€ for a surplus Mosin. You motherfu**ers better be thankful for the 2ndA every damn day :V
Nice review. :) Seems rather detailed and objective. In the (Serbian) army we shot the M70AB2 version - which was about 30 years old at the time. Yes - the army is very pedantic about cleaning and lubricating your gun, but still - 30 years of use in training didn't get those barrels worn past the point of still being quite accurate up to 300 m (prone). Sure - chrome would have helped cleaning a lot. However, as it is - it does work rather well and last for quite some time.
I love my Arsenal AND I just got my PSA AK-P7 and put a few hundred rounds through it. The PSA, regardless of their issues in the beginning, is a gorgeous little pistol and the initial quality is excellent. There, I said it and now I expect everyone to get angry at me for liking my PSA AK.
James the reason why barrels are not chrome lined is very simple ... Ex Yugo ammo is non corrosive , only comm block ammo that never was corrosive . Also Chrome is expensive and wasnt needed really . Voila ... Love your channel ;)
I love Zastava rifles. Would love a original M70A with the bolt lock back. The original ones had extra bits in the receiver that worked with the magazine when empty hit a catch and when you loaded a new magazine you pulled the charging handle to release the bolt. Zastava also made the Yugo aka Zastava Koral. Zastava also mean Flag/Banner.
f308gtb1977 yeah they are super light but I like them like that. That’s cool you were able to mod yours to your liking. The resets on them are great as well. For the price there’s nothing better.
I own 3 "pre-bans", all Mitchell Arms. An RPK in 7.62 x 39, an M-77 in 7.62 x 51 and an M-70 underfolder in 7.62x39. Teak wood furniture and the BEST AK's ever made by anyone. Bought a "post ban" Century Arms NPAP in 7.62 x 39, great as well.
M70ab1 I was issued with during my 3 months of basic training had 80% worn barrel according to the annual inspection and i would still hit all 30 rounds into a 1m circular target at 250 meters. As recruits, we used to spend all free time cleaning and oiling the damn things. From my first weekend leave I brought back silicone lubricant spray, usually used for locks etc. and dowsed the AK in it about once a week. Water repellant, nice and shiny. Worth mentioning, we shot A LOT, like every couple days out to gun range to waste a combat pack, 120 rounds
March 2022, zastava’s now come with chrome lined barrels, 3 options in the wood furniture with a smaller comb on the butt stock, can also still get the poly furniture. However as with most things prices have gone up and I paid just under $1000 for one just the other day. Still my favorite import AK on the market right now. Awesome video, great review. Thanks
Just picked up my upgraded, chrome lined Zastava. First AK I have ever owned. Love this weapon! Own quite a few weapons... Styer, Ruger,CZ,Fostech. This is my new go-to rifle. It kicks ass😺
The AK from Serbia is a quality rifle but the Bulgarian AK has a chrome tube, and that's why it's better than ours. I do not know how the new AK variants are now made but the M70 ab1 and 70b2 pipes are made by milling and pressing, so after each use of corrosive ammunition they should be thoroughly cleaned, while in the Bulgarian variant this is not required.
True, but over here in the U.S I've seen some companies that can make chrome lined barrels for this rifle, so whenever the original one wears out it can be replaced by something that can last much longer using various types on ammunition, sure after that is done the rifle looses a bit of its originality but its better for it to have a much greater barrel life.
