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 Maadi "Long barrel"
TerryG3  [Member]
12/14/2004 2:10:13 PM
Remember theese...back in the early 90's no one wanted them. A friend an I picked up a couple when they were down to something like $219.00. At the time no RPK parts were available so many of the parts are home-made.

Beowulf  [Member]
12/14/2004 3:37:52 PM
Yep, I remember.

Disco_Stu_TX  [Member]
12/14/2004 3:41:23 PM
bastards.......... jk nice guns!
TerryG3  [Member]
12/14/2004 4:10:39 PM
This particular rifle has a rear sight slightly off to the left, the front sight is slighty off to the right but using an old Russian 1P29 Trilux, I can shoot better groups than with my PSL. Only reason I never made it into a std. rifle. Glad to see someone else do some cosmetic work on these.
JA545  [Member]
12/18/2004 11:20:13 AM
Which model RPM or RML?
TerryG3  [Member]
12/18/2004 2:20:12 PM
In my case, I actually don't remember but I'm fairly sure it's an RPM - Pars import.
Beowulf  [Member]
12/18/2004 3:11:37 PM
RPM Intrac import.
mbakercad  [Member]
12/18/2004 3:32:23 PM
I got my Maadi RPM (first AK) back in 94. I knew nothing about them but I picked it over the MAK90 because it had a 'cool' fiberforce stock on it. With the upgraded stockset I paid $425. A bit high but I was just happy to have an AK.

RPM with original furniture
RPM as purchased
RPM after Bulgy RPK barrel assembly