I have finally took the plunge and bought myself a Real Sword Type 56-1. With this final purchase, I can say that I am now the proud owner of all the Type 56 models. In the picture from left to right is the SVD, Type 56-1, Type 56-2, and Type 56. I am a sucker for anything AK and I just could not resist the full steel and wood construction of Real Sword's products. These babies are heavy and rugged.
I have yet to game the 56-1 but I have fondled it quite a bit. One big disappointment from opening the box was the high capacity magazine that came with the gun. I hate hi-cap mags. Other than that, everything that is supposed to be is in the box. Looking closer at the mag, it is a Real Sword branded mag, but these days, depending on where you acquire the item, it could come with either a low-cap or a hi-cap. Oh well.
The other thing that was unexpected from a handling perspective is how difficult it is to grip the foregrip when the stock is folded in. My hand could not get a proper grip over the folded stock. It is doable, but not comfortable. When the stock is fully extended, there is a bit of play but not so much that it bothers me. I was hoping I would be able to run it with the stock folded in but that does not seem to be the case anymore.
I will have to game with it to fully form my opinion on the gun but I can already tell that I will like it just fine. I will also think of acquiring several slings and a few more mags.
Great AK collection! I will have to inspect your Type 56-1 but I found with mine that even with the stock collapsed I could grip the weapon well enough to shoot it. Too bad about the hi-cap, I agree that the 150r low-cap is preferable.
ReplyDeleteYeah, its not that it is damaged or anything, I just thought that it would be more comfortable but that was before I actually ever held it in my hand. I guess I must have seen too many movies or something. :)
ReplyDeleteMan up! Tango's don't let a small thing like a stock get in their way
ReplyDeleteLOL! Ok. So when are we heading to Libya?
ReplyDeleteVery nice Mario!!! That's a nice sexy collection you have there, remember if you need me to house them for you for whatever reason I'm there for you. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Colin. I will get the key to your house when I drop them off. ;P
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