The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Hide > The Art of the Rifle: Semi-automatics

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old July 21, 2014, 02:26 PM   #1
dakota.potts
Senior Member
 
Join Date: February 25, 2013
Location: Keystone Heights, Florida
Posts: 3,084
VZ. 2008 deal $399 at Palmetto State Armory

Just a deal I thought I'd share with you guys. A century VZ. 2008 with 5 magazines, bayonet, and cleaning kit for $399. Ground shipping is $17 (at least to my area) and after FFL fees I'm looking at almost exactly $450 taken home for mine.

Considering these rifles were going for almost $600 when I started looking early this year, I consider this to be a pretty good deal for anybody who's been curious about one. I have heard that Century has been a dice roll lately, but I also hear that their reputation is improving. Do your research and know what you're getting but the vast number of reviews about these seem to be pretty positive.

This is the first Evil Black Rifle I've seen at $400 in a long time. Might be a good sign.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-ri1554-x.html
__________________
Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus)
Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others
You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.
dakota.potts is offline  
Old July 21, 2014, 07:16 PM   #2
barnbwt
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 17, 2012
Posts: 1,085
Not only that, but we have got to be nearing the end of the parts kits to come from the Czechs. I only pray the deal lasts long enough for another paycheck or so, because I will be buying. I have a D-Technik already, but want a 'beater' VZ to experiment on; got me an idea for a belt-fed conversion that I need to feel out on a 'sacrificial' rifle that I won't mind making minor mods to.

They are basically superior to the AK in every measurable way, other than foregrip heat, and any of the available aftermarket grip options that are AR free float tube sized should relieve that complaint. Heck, they're even cheaper than the AK, now

TCB
__________________
"I don't believe that the men of the distant past were any wiser than we are today. But it does seem that their science and technology were able to accomplish much grander things."
-- Alex Rosewater
barnbwt is offline  
Old July 21, 2014, 10:59 PM   #3
Bconaway1869
Junior Member
 
Join Date: July 20, 2013
Posts: 4
I ordered one on July 2nd. It took 2 weeks to ship to my FFL. $17 freight and $10 transfer have me in it at $427. Took it to the range and ran 150 rounds with no performance issues at all using Tull, Yugo surplus and Wolf.

CONS: the folding stock button is tight, I have been slowly working it loose with oil and elbow grease... It's getting there. The front hand guards get REALLY HOT after 60 rounds... Bring gloves.

PROS: Really light, points well, combat accurate, runs like a scalded dog and High value. With about $100 in accessories, I feel like I paid 299 for the rifle.

I was impressed enough to order a second one when PSA ran their free shipping special, so I will be into the second one for a whopping $410.00 whenever it gets shipped.

Deal of the year in my humble opinion.
Bconaway1869 is offline  
Old July 22, 2014, 08:07 AM   #4
marine6680
Senior Member
 
Join Date: July 24, 2012
Location: Parker, CO
Posts: 4,594
I got one of these from PSA in Greenville.

I like it so far. I made a mini review thread here.

The heat is the only issue I could see with it. Need to do something to reduce it. But not looking to spend a lot on this rifle... I didn't get it to trick it out.

Mine had the tight stock folding button, but a quick disassembly and cleaning of the parts fixed the issue. It had grit in it from who knows when, being surplus parts. So now it works much better.

Last edited by marine6680; July 22, 2014 at 08:25 AM.
marine6680 is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.21678 seconds with 10 queries