Is Romania's AES10B2 Different From The Cugir Classic AES10B?(Ending My Vacation For RPK Imports)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- For this topic, i had to break my vacation break, because...RPK stuff you know? Recently, Century & Cugir released the AES-10B2 semi-auto sporter rifle in 7.62x39mm, which automatically made me ask "How is this version different from the original, classic AES-10B?"
So they drug me back into work to compare and contrast, and yet again talk Russian/Comblock LMGs....'oh no! whatever will I do? the horrour, the horrour!' haha.
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I was looking forward to your video on this as I just purchased one myself and wondered what your thoughts were on the latest batch. Thanks for the upload. I always enjoy your content Misha!
Just got one too.. lol last big gift before wife pops out the first kid.. probably won’t get anything for a while after that…
Happy hunting everyone!!
Can't wait for the video
Well.
I'm an RPK guy, so I should put the first rpk comment on an rpk video.
-RPK.
Did you ever finish your Mini Beryl?
Lemon? or me?@@mattmorrison9379
Just picked one of these up from Atlantic after watching your vid. Can't wait!
Glad to hear u have no problem getting it in.
Nah, but getting it out? Sometimes that's the problem...lord those teeth.
Hard to believe Century is still in business. Lucky to have them Romanians I guess.
IIRC, they're also the ones I porting the MKE guns like their MP5 clone.
Mish, appreciate all the information on the RPK. I hope the one from Century runs like a champ.
So, I just purchased one of these because I’ve probably watched your Romanian RPK videos 1 million times by now lol and I didn’t see any differences myself. The only real hard part now is finding wood. I was so praying to God you were going to put a video out on this gun and I cannot thank you more it could not have been better timing! As always, you are the goat.
Apex had some at some point in time. Might be worth a check and see
Last time i bought Romie RPK wood, it was from Arms of America. No idea if they still stock those parts or not though.@@426fourspeed
@@misha5670 Isn't the barrel length on these like 2.2 inches shorter than the other models? Doesn't that make them technically not "true RPK" spec? Or does Romania issue them like that now? But I know it's not such a huge deal or deal breaker for someone that is interested in these. That'd still big me enough that I'd either look for a previously imported batch or wait until a 23.5 in model is imported again.
Nope, before i blathered on in the video about a 23.25" barrel, know what I did? I actually measured it! lol Now if only online websites would do the same vs just repeating 3rd hand info, right? @@spookyjoslin
@@misha5670 thank you for this clarification misha. I got one ordered now. My apologies for spreading bad info. You are definitely the GOAT, my good sir!
One place was selling them. No cleaning rod. And they advertised a shorter barrel.
Sorry but the 21.5" measurement given online is in error. I just measured the AES10B2 here + put it side-by-side with the AES10B & Russian RPK kit build. Yes, the AES10B2 does indeed have a 23.25" barrel; not 21.5"
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The rear forked trunnion is interesting, I think it’s pretty neat. The 1960s were 2 long rivets without a lightening hole cut.
I'm glad to see that you promote century arms. I know people crap all over century arms. But they really don't make very many other firearms. They generally only import them or they import kits and then build them. That being said I've never had an issue with a century arms firearm. The worst problems I've ever had were with high-dollar firearms like h&k and Kimber junk
Honestly, i don't promote anything. I just like talking firearms, and since I prefer being positive most of the time, I try and show off guns that I feel are good or at least have some interesting features/benefits. First AES10 i bought was back in 2024...and i do mean AES10, not t he 10B lol.
Taking a quick look at my 2019 dated AES10B, the only thing that I can spot that is different with these new ones is the gas block appears to have a different profile. The new ones look flatter on the front contour, while the older ones are curved.
Yep, i noticed that too but then looked at some of my other RPKs and some have the more squared off block, while others have the rounded *shrug*.
I'd get a smooth dust cover, cerakote the whole thing a nice semi gloss black, remove the carry handle, and get as close to the Russian as possible.
Update (Disreguard 2nd starement): my info was inaccurate on the barrel length my apologies for disinformation or confusion
Barrel is Romanian spec not Russian spec anymore apparently (2 inches shorter than standard rpk length) 😓
@@spookyjoslin given the caliber, I dont think we gain a whole lot with those extra two inches.
Sorry but the 21.5" measurement given online is in error. I just measured the AES10B2 here + put it side-by-side with the AES10B & Russian RPK kit build. Yes, the AES10B2 does indeed have a 23.25" barrel; not 21.5"
@@spookyjoslin
Do ya really think i would do a video w/o checking the barrel's actually length first? lol I'm right; online is wrong. Wouldn't be the first time *sigh*. Its 23.25" aka standard RPK.@@88kar88
@@misha5670 Well no, I didn't doubt you, I wasn't the one saying anything different, just that a shorter barrel wouldn't be a huge loss. I am sure a big change like that would be mentioned in the video. You were quite clear that the only real difference is the name for paperwork purposes.
There really needs to be more paratrooper-style RPKs in the world...
Live Stream Sounds Great Misha 😊😀😊 I Like RPK’s Too Misha
Hi Mishaco, Thanks for all your awesome videos. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks! I bought my first AKM 47s Chinese brand new in 1984 at Wilsons Gun World in San Bernardino, CA. $456 is what I remember. Luv that gun. Super quality. Since then another 15 or so various AKs and the newest one I found a Brand New NHM 91. Going to get the correct wood from Kalishnicarver to make it look like my 47s. . I dont care how much it cost's cause it's going to be totally bitchen. Looking forward to your next video as I also luv my Z-PAPs. Take Care
Think I might sell my PSA Romanian RPK kit build and grab this Thiccc girl.
The biggest thing going for the AES10B is its 23"HBAR, CHF, & chromed.
@@misha5670 Agree...and mine has no Carry handle 🤦🏻
It is NOT 23 inches, the barrel is 21.5, the barrel is not standard RPK length. Even earlier romanian imports had the full 23 inches, not sure why this one is 21.5@@misha5670
Well, it sounds like a good reason to come back. Im going to wait for the M72. But taking a look at this one has me second-guessing myself
M72 is already on the list too; come on, you know me
@@misha5670 I'll be looking forward to the video. :)
I wish I could get one of those cleaning rods
I just got one of the kit built rpks from Atlantic an it has some cool trench art on it !!
I wouldn't sell my Russian RPK kit build (as seen in this video) either. Sometimes builds are just as cool as imports for sure.
I’m waiting for the Zastava rpk
It's all about the handle, brother!
I had to sell mine due to medical bills and whatnot. I miss that gun :( it was so fun to set up at the range.
Did it come with a cleaning rod?
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Is the gas port size any different on RPKs due to extra dwell time? I have a PBS1 I want to put on one, but I don’t want to beat it to death and I also don’t want to change the piston
Good stuff
Do they take a bigger wire folding stock or can you use a Romanian wire folding stock like off a pm90 ak47 ? Can somebody let me know thank you
i have a original aes10b that i bought 20 years ago, mine doesnt have the adjustable bipod like your has
Nice detailed review, well done sir #2ABuddy
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Misha what do you think of a second one solely for investment piece?
Is the gas block not different?
Can we get some Romanians to set up "Cugir USA"?
Great idea. That’s what Zastava’s done and look at all the cool guns they’re offering. Zastava is aggressively going after the U.S. AK market.
Thanks Mishaco. Are any nations’ militaries using or have any used in the past RPKs in larger calibers like .308 or 7.62 x 54?
X54R? no....308? I ddon't believe so.
beryl vs rpk? i know theyre not the most compareable, but i can only afford one.
Big barrel good
MSRP?
The name "Century Arms" always conjures up visions of monkeys with big hammers and missing in action customer support.
Yes. However, their imports are just that, imports. Their builds are a absolute no go.
Just don’t buy anything they produce, problem solved.
You are correct. The only problem with their imports is if you need any customer support.
@@TheGunSmith614 I won't buy anything from Century again. Not only do I learn from my mistakes, I try to help other people from making the same mistake I did.
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The stock looks like molded peanut butter. But that's easily fixed.
Yeah, I'm more of a PB+chocolate guy myself too
@@misha5670nutella for sure lol
That stuff is awesome on a waffle@@BNatoAk
Easiest gun to ever bump fire because of that bi pod. More fun than any other unfortunately the ammo price is insane.
The B2 is indeed different than other RPK's, for some reason the B2 has a 21.5 inch barrel and not the standard 23 inch. Even earlier Romanian AES-10B's had the full 23 inches. My suspicion is that these are overrun from a concract cugir had with someone. But fair warning to anyone buying these, these barrels are not true RPK's
Sorry but the 21.5" measurement given online is in error. I just measured the AES10B2 here + put it side-by-side with the AES10B & Russian RPK kit build. Yes, the AES10B2 does indeed have a 23.25" barrel; not 21.5"
I bought an AES-10B more than ten years ago but there is something strange about it. The bipod mounts under the gas tube in front of the hand guard. I have NEVER seen another AES-10B with this feature. The barrel is even milled to accept the bipod in this location, so it isn't a matter of me "mounting it wrong". Also the barrel is noticeably thinner than other AES-10B rifles. Any thoughts?