Author Topic: Tricking out my VZ (Read 9205 times)

Davemon · « **on:** July 06, 2011, 11:58:06 AM »

I just picked up a new forend from Troy Ind. Eagerly waiting for it to arrive! So now the floodgates in my mind have opened, and I'm getting prepped to go on a shopping frenzy for my VZ. Here's my list:
Ambi safety
Ambi mag release
Tac bolt release
Crusader brake
buttload of ammo

I'd really love to pick up a lefty bolt carrier, but I don't believe they're being made anymore, after the Neit Arms merger, and Mr Mcfaul's move to NEA. Anyone have any info on when these might be around again, or where I might look for something comparable?

Stew · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2011, 12:22:57 PM »

N00b question: What's the Tac bolt release?

Stew

Stevo · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2011, 01:35:54 PM »

Dave did a lefty for me and it works great. IMO, you're better off with an ambi bolt carrier as you can work it from either side to accomodate odd shooting positions or shooting from the other shoulder. I had this one done by a different guy (broncoo on canadiangunnutz.com).

Bennybone · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2011, 01:50:38 PM »

I shoot Wolf Military Classic 124gr jacketed hollows all day and night, they never jam or fail to extract. They aren't the cheapest (Yugo surplus etc) but they aren't as expensive as the other ammo and in my opinion they are the best all around round for hunting / plinking / training / etc....

Let us know what type of ammo you get and how much in case there are others in need.

BB

Davemon · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2011, 03:13:41 PM »

I picked up my first installment last week. Ulyanovsk 122 gr FMJ. Spam can of 640 rounds. Believe it or not, I found it cheapest at CTD. Just over $150 shipped. I'll probably pick up a few more cans of this later in the year, and some Yugo surplus as well (I'm not afraid of corrosive). And the Tac bolt release is/was made by Neit arms. Look for it on the Czechpoint website.

j-vtol · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2011, 03:35:52 PM »

Quote from: Stew on July 06, 2011, 12:22:57 PM

N00b question: What's the Tac bolt release?

tac bolt release

video

That will be on my list someday

Stew · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2011, 03:55:26 PM »

Ahh...I see. Thank you. Can't use it out here in Kalifornia cuz our mag is fixed, so we're already slow to reload. I'm pretty good with stripper clips, tho'.

sdfmacross2 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2011, 08:01:47 PM »

I still have the tac bolt release even though I'm from Kali. I do a lot of courses in Nevada so it's still cool to have. Plus I'm pretty sure that when SHTF nobody is going to care if you have a bullet button.

Stew · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2011, 08:34:06 PM »

Good point. If I ever make it to one of those courses you mentioned, it might come in handy. Right now, a trip to our local range is the best I can manage, and nobody there is impressed with how fast you can reload.

Stew

osageorange · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2011, 12:17:22 AM »

Here?s a guy on gunbroker that makes left handed bolt carriers. It says he will do custom work too, so he could make you an ambi-carrier. Some folks like the handles to be horizontal or cut off of AK carriers.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=239300734

Another choice is the Lightning Bolt by Colorado shooters Sports:

http://coloradoshootingsports.safewebshop.com/ak_lightning_bolt_generation_2_vz_58.html

If you send them your carrier to convert, it is cheaper.

http://coloradoshootingsports.safewebshop.com/ak_lightning_bolt_trade_standard_conversion.html

I?ll assume that your carrier is already tabbed, so converting yours may be the best option. Or you could call either party first to see if they have already tabbed their carriers. If they are just pulling them from an armorer?s chest or surplus kit, they will not be tabbed, which could cause you problems later.

Davemon · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2011, 12:51:13 AM »

Osage, thanks for the links. Wow, that CSS carrier is pricey! Looks real nice, though. And sending them my carrier would certainly be a little cheaper. Guess I'll have to save more pennies.

Stevo · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2011, 01:52:16 AM »

FWIW, my guy did that ambi carrier for $65, including tabbing it.

Davemon · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2011, 08:57:30 AM »

Now that sounds more in line with what I was thinking. Guess I'll drop him a line. As far as tabbing the carrier, how can you tell if it's tabbed or not? Sorry for the newb question.

sdfmacross2 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2011, 06:12:56 PM »

tricking out the VZ 58 is a no brainer since Neit Arms comes out with the best stuff. I just wish somebody would make a VZ 58 specific chest rig. Kinda like the US Palm chest rig for the AK. Hey Dave! I think next project would be a VZ 58 specific chest rig. Hint Hint

Davemon · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2011, 06:48:46 PM »

I agree, Neit makes some pretty nice stuff for the VZ. In fact, that was the bolt carrier I really wanted to get but I think they stopped making them. Shoulda picked up a second at that screaming deal over the spring, just didn't have the cash back then. If anyone has a Neit Arms lefty carrier they want to let go, give me a holler!

The Original CZ Forum

News: