AK47 metal body - G&P or Cyma?

[Kuro_Neko]

Ok, I think I've gotten what I needed. Thank you to everyone who replied. Anyone else who comes in please feel free to leave any comments you wish. More info is always welcome.

Thanks,
Kuro_Neko

[Dao]

Originally Posted by pusangani

the G&P will require the rear stock trunnion that came with your kraken

All the G&P I've seen does have the stock tabs integrated into the body.


Quality wise, not sure on what kind of metal CYMA and G&P use, or even if they use different kind of metal at all, since both bodies weight and feel pretty much the same (G&P has a slightly better texture), unlike the Element body which weights about half as much, and feels very fragile, like it will break anytime.

[DarkAngel]

doesnt surprise me, ive heard people say on the boards b4 that their element bodies DID break on them.

[Styrak]

Element bodies are made of aluminum alloy. Don't know what G&P bodies are made of.

[pusangani]

Originally Posted by Dao

All the G&P I've seen does have the stock tabs integrated into the body.


Quality wise, not sure on what kind of metal CYMA and G&P use, or even if they use different kind of metal at all, since both bodies weight and feel pretty much the same (G&P has a slightly better texture), unlike the Element body which weights about half as much, and feels very fragile, like it will break anytime.

Sorry yes, you're right was thinking of another brand, Element uses really light metal compared to the Cyma's I've had both and I'd definitely say the Cyma is better than the Element

Element bodies tend to break nere the front where the rear sight block connects to it, this usually happens due to the use of ICS bolts, the slamming of the bolt will cause this to happen alot of the time.

Element 74 bodies have serious fit issues, both with their own 74 top cover as well as with the gearboxes, the Element 47 bodies are usually good for fit and I've never had a problem with the top cover fitting.

[Skladfin]

Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

I've yet to hear of any issues fitting a standard AK gearbox into a G&P receiver... G&P are some of the better and less problematic AK receivers on the mainstream market. I'd trust that for compatibility and quality over a CYMA any day.

I never said either was better now did I

[namloot]

I have a G&P metal body and front set on my upgraded TM AK47. The body has the stock tangs molded on the rear of the body. It is made of aluminum and heavy and solid. It has a nice flat black finish.

[dragwindsor]

Originally Posted by Amos

G&P will be made to a MUCH higher standard than Cyma, both in materials and construction process.

Cyma is low-grade and G&P is top grade.

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[Nikodemus]

So, just to clarify, Cyma metal bodies do or do not have the rear stock tabs integrated into the body?

Can anyone with a Cyma AKM comment on the rear stock tabs?

Thanks.

[GZA]

Originally Posted by DeathBot

So, just to clarify, Cyma metal bodies do or do not have the rear stock tabs integrated into the body?

Can anyone with a Cyma AKM comment on the rear stock tabs?

Thanks.

All CYMA AK receivers I've handled have removable rear stock tangs.

I own a CYMA AKM, it uses a different (and correct) AKM near stock tang than the CM.028/Kraken. Stock tangs on either receiver can be removed. The tangs on the AKM are solid, but a part of the receiver's front trunnion broke off during shipping. That said, the receiver is of decent quality and isn't completely brittle but it would probably break if you're excessively rough with it.

As mentioned before, the G&P metal receiver is of high quality and is recommended. I would also recommend the King Arms receiver as that too is a very high quality receiver.