922r situation for Vepr Super/Hunter/Pioneer models

[jimdigriz 580]

I'm trying to figure out whether any of these VEPR models can be used with >10 round magazines. It seems to me that the one piece wood stock could only count as one foreign part, not as a buttstock and handguard or buttstock and pistol grip and handguard, depending on the case. If that's so, they would have 12 countable parts (2 less than Saiga rifles). Any flaws in my reasoning here?

 

Thanks.

 

VEPR Hunter

 

VEPR Pioneer

 

VEPR Super

[jimdigriz 580]

Hmm, it looks like the Pioneer and Hunter models _may_ have one more countable part than I originally thought.

 

 

This would be a "trigger housing" according to the ATF's definition....I think. Let me know if I'm mistaken.

Edited February 10, 2012 by Jim Digriz

[Scott Kenny 144]

Frack, man, just write a letter!

 

Not like it's that hard, and *most* government agents actually like to get "how do I stay legal" questions!

[Vermiform 26]

I'm considering one of these Pioneers too. Jim, what did you find out on 922R?

[Joseph 141]

LOVE that super

[jimdigriz 580]

I'm considering one of these Pioneers too. Jim, what did you find out on 922R?

 

Nothing definitive. Pretty sad that the importers can't give this simple information. They ought to know that this would come up.

 

I agree with csspecs, it looks like 14 parts.

[Vermiform 26]

Well, from the looks of that trigger housing, I doubt you could change the trigger, but possibly change hammer, disconnector and piston. That still leaves you one part shy if you want to use foreign high capacity mags. BTW, who has the 7.62x39 Pioneer for sale?

[jimdigriz 580]

Well, from the looks of that trigger housing, I doubt you could change the trigger, but possibly change hammer, disconnector and piston. That still leaves you one part shy if you want to use foreign high capacity mags. BTW, who has the 7.62x39 Pioneer for sale?

 

If 14 is the correct number, a piston change and a U.S. mag would do the trick. Pretty sure the FCG has no U.S. replacement parts.

[Vermiform 26]

Well, from the looks of that trigger housing, I doubt you could change the trigger, but possibly change hammer, disconnector and piston. That still leaves you one part shy if you want to use foreign high capacity mags. BTW, who has the 7.62x39 Pioneer for sale?

 

If 14 is the correct number, a piston change and a U.S. mag would do the trick. Pretty sure the FCG has no U.S. replacement parts.

 

You don't think the hammer is the same?

[jimdigriz 580]

You don't think the hammer is the same?

 

I suppose it's a possibility. Please buy one and let us know. ;-)

Edited April 8, 2012 by Jim Digriz

[Vermiform 26]

I just may. Who has em in stock?

[jimdigriz 580]

I just may. Who has em in stock?

 

I'd ask K-Var if you can pre-order for when the next batch comes in.

 

I was tempted by the 223 Pioneer and by the Hunter in 308. No funds currently, unfortunately.