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**hobocircus** · 04-15-2008, 03:30 PM

Well I got mine today at Big-5 here in So. Nevada.
Seems just a few stores have the PAR-3 (.223) and a few others have the PAR-1 (7.62x39) in stock. I was having a time deciding which caliber to get, but I found the .223 version to be the most interesting. I've had enough experience with 7.62x39 AKs and SKSs anyways.
Mine came with 4 Ten round mags, cleaning rod that doesn't fit on the rifle, a greasy buttstock cleaner thing and a green web sling. The action is pretty smooth and like a shotgun you have to give it a pump to work the action, but unlike a shotgun where you have to pull the fore-end forward the AK spring action assists in closing the bolt. There isn't any guide rails like a shotgun and the forward slide handle is ingeniously attached to the disabled gas piston/guide rod. The rear sight is not in the traditional area, but is welded further back on the action cover. Rear sight could drift adjust for windage and the front like a AK/SKS adjusts for elevation and windage. Side scope mount is present if the shooter wants to use a telescopic sight. The normal charging handle on the bolt has been milled off too. Trigger is stagey, but feels like I can live with it. Over pretty decent fit and finish, typical of the Romanian AKs. The rifle has that exotic look that I am attracted too and reminds me of a modern day Planet of the Apes Rifle.

I would have tried it out today, but its just too dang windy! Dusty, Dirty, Blah!
Anyone on the west coast should check one of these out at your local Big-5. It's a weird one and although it was made to by-pass the assault weapons ban, it's a unique rifle that I had to have. $259! plus tax wasn't too hard of a hit on the gun budget and since it's a pump, it slows your shooting down a bit to save on precious ammo.
I hope to try it out as soon as my local dust storm subsides. I have a feeling it's gonna be a fun shooter!

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jeepinbanditrider · 04-15-2008, 03:47 PM

Well at first I'm like WTF! But for 260 bucks it would be a fun shooter that would slow down your ammo consumption if you are one of those that like to go blow though ammo without thought to your pocket book.

My only grip just from looking at i besides the 10 round mags is why does the pump handle need to be so far out there. That's a reach.

shyi3t · 04-15-2008, 03:48 PM

nice . i've been thinking of getting one

blefferd · 04-15-2008, 04:14 PM

kinda useless in my eyes as its commiefornia compliant, it would make a nice novelty firearm though.

wonder how hard it would be to turn it into a semi auto? lol barrel change?

**einheit 13** · 04-15-2008, 04:31 PM

I have a PAR-2 set aside for 'possible collector value', never been opened. I have a PAR 1 that I converted back to a traditional AK ala RK62 clone (you can tell its more AK than RK)

EDIT:Hey Hepcat-mine look like ACR's on GBs

doglb · 04-15-2008, 04:34 PM

I have to admit, never seen a pump AK before.
I use to live in California-moved to Indiana, kind of glad I did.

No restrictions-

However it looks interesting thats for sure.
I hope she treats you well...

DOG

**hobocircus** · 04-15-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

My only gripe just from looking at it besides the 10 round mags is why does the pump handle need to be so far out there. That's a reach.

Yeah, I am not sure why the pump handle is so far forward, but it isn't as bad as it looks when the action is worked. Actually the handle cycled all the way back moves the bolt to it's full retraction travel. Luckily there is still enough wood forearm to rest you hand for a traditional hold, you just have to grasp the forend to work the next round in. Gives the fast coyote or jackrabbit a sporting chance to get away.
Also these have been converted to semi auto, but I am keeping mine in the "freak" mode. ha ha!

Quote:

Originally Posted by einheit 13

I have a PAR-2 set aside for 'possible collector value', never been opened. I have a PAR 1 that I converted back to a traditional AK ala RK62 clone (you can tell its more AK than RK)
EDIT:Hey Hepcat-mine look like ACR's on GBs

Hey E13, what caliber is a PAR-2???
Man you know both of my identities! hee hee hee

I'll post a range report if I get a chance to shoot it soon.

**einheit 13** · 04-16-2008, 03:07 AM

5.45x39...par 2

Ishpeck · 04-16-2008, 09:45 AM

I can't imagine pumping anything that isn't a 12 gauge and.... well, let's just leave it at that.

krazykozmetics · 04-16-2008, 10:12 AM

I think its cool very different. Interested on whether accuracy is increased because of the pump or not.

04-15-2008, 03:30 PM	#1
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,298	My lastest addition the PAR-3 Pump Action AK! Range report on page 2 Well I got mine today at Big-5 here in So. Nevada. Seems just a few stores have the PAR-3 (.223) and a few others have the PAR-1 (7.62x39) in stock. I was having a time deciding which caliber to get, but I found the .223 version to be the most interesting. I've had enough experience with 7.62x39 AKs and SKSs anyways. Mine came with 4 Ten round mags, cleaning rod that doesn't fit on the rifle, a greasy buttstock cleaner thing and a green web sling. The action is pretty smooth and like a shotgun you have to give it a pump to work the action, but unlike a shotgun where you have to pull the fore-end forward the AK spring action assists in closing the bolt. There isn't any guide rails like a shotgun and the forward slide handle is ingeniously attached to the disabled gas piston/guide rod. The rear sight is not in the traditional area, but is welded further back on the action cover. Rear sight could drift adjust for windage and the front like a AK/SKS adjusts for elevation and windage. Side scope mount is present if the shooter wants to use a telescopic sight. The normal charging handle on the bolt has been milled off too. Trigger is stagey, but feels like I can live with it. Over pretty decent fit and finish, typical of the Romanian AKs. The rifle has that exotic look that I am attracted too and reminds me of a modern day Planet of the Apes Rifle. I would have tried it out today, but its just too dang windy! Dusty, Dirty, Blah! Anyone on the west coast should check one of these out at your local Big-5. It's a weird one and although it was made to by-pass the assault weapons ban, it's a unique rifle that I had to have. $259! plus tax wasn't too hard of a hit on the gun budget and since it's a pump, it slows your shooting down a bit to save on precious ammo. I hope to try it out as soon as my local dust storm subsides. I have a feeling it's gonna be a fun shooter! Here is the Big-5 ad Big 5 Sporting Goods - Weekly Ad Specials __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle. Last edited by hobocircus : 04-22-2008 at 11:21 PM.

04-15-2008, 03:47 PM	#2
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,297	Well at first I'm like WTF! But for 260 bucks it would be a fun shooter that would slow down your ammo consumption if you are one of those that like to go blow though ammo without thought to your pocket book. My only grip just from looking at i besides the 10 round mags is why does the pump handle need to be so far out there. That's a reach. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

04-15-2008, 03:48 PM	#3
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04-15-2008, 04:14 PM	#4
blefferd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,255	kinda useless in my eyes as its commiefornia compliant, it would make a nice novelty firearm though. wonder how hard it would be to turn it into a semi auto? lol barrel change? __________________ SA XD 45GAP S&W 642 38SPL Glock 19 9mm Winchester Model 70 .308 Benelli Nova 12g Ruger 10/22 German K98 8MM New England Firearms Pardner 20g Norinco SKS 7.62x39 Polish TanTal 5.45x39 East German Markarov 9x18

04-15-2008, 04:31 PM	#5
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,368	I have a PAR-2 set aside for 'possible collector value', never been opened. I have a PAR 1 that I converted back to a traditional AK ala RK62 clone (you can tell its more AK than RK) EDIT:Hey Hepcat-mine look like ACR's on GBs __________________ Wer nicht zweifeln kann, ist ein dummer mann! (He who cannot doubt, is a stupid man!) “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.” Last edited by einheit 13 : 04-15-2008 at 04:38 PM.

04-15-2008, 04:34 PM	#6
doglb XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 132	I have to admit, never seen a pump AK before. I use to live in California-moved to Indiana, kind of glad I did. No restrictions- However it looks interesting thats for sure. I hope she treats you well... DOG __________________ *"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on". USG* SEMPER FI Sgt. USMC

04-16-2008, 03:07 AM	#8
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,368	5.45x39...par 2 __________________ Wer nicht zweifeln kann, ist ein dummer mann! (He who cannot doubt, is a stupid man!) “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.”

04-16-2008, 09:45 AM	#9
Ishpeck XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 3,548	I can't imagine pumping anything that isn't a 12 gauge and.... well, let's just leave it at that. __________________ Because Godwin's law hasn't been beaten hard enough today: I don't think it's any coincidence that one of the forms of "witholdings" in my paycheck is labeled "SS." http://me.ishpeck.net/index.php?P=2020_vision

04-16-2008, 10:12 AM	#10
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