fatty 241 Posted December 5, 2015 DDI's 74 is now available at ClassicFirearms https://www.classicfirearms.com/ddi-ak-74-stamped-fixed-stock-premium-grade-phoenix-houge $699! Will need compliance work, but I hear these are really good quality for not much more than a rear-converted Saiga. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted December 5, 2015 DDI marks their guns with the model AK-47 & AK-74 In NJ, if the frame is marked 'AK" it is banned by name and is not able to be made compliant. This was true with the original Waffenwerks rifles (which DDI bought out) as well. Shame because they (DDI) are said to be pretty good quality............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 5, 2015 Actually, no... DDI confirmed they aren't marked as such for people behind enemy lines. The model# is DDI74. They won't be marking their receivers with "AK" anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted December 5, 2015 WoW - That would be a great thing for NJ residents! Previously, the were all marked "AK" Best to double check with classic before you purchase because they could have the older AK stamped frames............ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 5, 2015 Nah the one's that classic has for sale are specifically produced for the limited run... get em while you can I've confirmed this with the owner of DDI. These are made on DDI's new stamped receivers (not the old WW receivers). Only thing is... once this batch is sold out, DDI will never go back into 74's again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted December 5, 2015 DDI told you they are stopping the 74 production? Are they only going to make 47's....???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 5, 2015 Yup. It was a contract run of old parts kits (maybe formerly complete WW 74's?) that DDI agreed to re-do. I'm pretty sure classic (or DDI) had a boatload of old out-of-spec 74 receivers and they decided to get em done right. But yes... DDI announced that they'll be completely focused on 47's moving forward... pretty excited to see what they come out with as they've built a pretty solid reputation in no time at all. curious to see how their fenocite barrel treatment is too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 5, 2015 I'm also hearing that bulgarian parts kits (47 and 74) are almost completely dried up now too (if they haven't already been cleaned out)... polish 47 kits are pretty abundant though and look nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted December 5, 2015 Since DDI is all US built, they wouldn't depend upon Parts kits so i wonder why they are stopping 74 production? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted December 5, 2015 Sucks that out of all distributors DDI worked with they went with such a shitty company like Classic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted December 5, 2015 I approached DDI a while ago, and when they sent me their price list, and the models (at that time) were all "AK" I declined to carry the line, but now I'm calling them on Mon. to see what is possible............ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 5, 2015 On ddi's website it looks like their models have AK on their full range but I was told their new production models arent marked as such anymore. Ive yet to see one in person... I really like their milled line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted December 5, 2015 i will check it out and get back to this early next week, after i call them. Their milled rifles which are DDI stamped (not the WW models) were stamped AK (see photo), but we'll see what has changed....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted December 5, 2015 Nah the one's that classic has for sale are specifically produced for the limited run... get em while you can I've confirmed this with the owner of DDI. These are made on DDI's new stamped receivers (not the old WW receivers). Only thing is... once this batch is sold out, DDI will never go back into 74's again. Salespeople will say anything to get the sale... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Shooter 35 Posted December 5, 2015 If you look at the video on their website, it says the model is "74S". The video is a bit grainy, but that's what it looks like. At any rate, "AK" on the rifle shouldn't affect the legality. We've had numerous threads on this subject. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DargZ 5 Posted December 6, 2015 Tempting. What compliance work needs to be done? I assume the brake needs to be pinned. Will Classic ship to NJ with the mag? You would also need a FFL that can pin the mag. Are those the two items to worry about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Shooter 35 Posted December 6, 2015 Mags and break needs to be pinned and the lug needs grinding. Stock looks fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex V 99 Posted December 7, 2015 i will check it out and get back to this early next week, after i call them. Their milled rifles which are DDI stamped (not the WW models) were stamped AK (see photo), but we'll see what has changed....... I spoke with them via FB on the 13th of Nov. They changed the markings to say "47S" instead of "AK47" the "S" is for stamped receiver. The milled ones will supposedly say "DDI47M" Contacted Atlantic Firearms and they said that all the wood furniture models they have (had) in stock say "47S" I was going to order one today but they are not sold out right now . If you can order one, I'm there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted December 9, 2015 All the above has been confirmed, "Thank You" to JTY for bringing this to my attention! We are in the process of getting set-up as a dealer for DDI and will be getting inventory in just after the holidays................ JT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Matrix 105 Posted December 9, 2015 All the above has been confirmed, "Thank You" to JTY for bringing this to my attention! We are in the process of getting set-up as a dealer for DDI and will be getting inventory in just after the holidays................ JT Nice....more options! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 9, 2015 Nice! No need to thank me... just passing some info along =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Shooter 35 Posted December 16, 2015 So...anyone buy one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TokenEntry 293 Posted December 16, 2015 I ordered one on 12/08/2015 and Classic just shipped it out today to Steve at Monmouth Arms. I will post pics once I pick up the rifle. I ordered the Magpul Edition one. However, I will be swapping out the furniture to either wood or the plum polymer. - TokenEntry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 16, 2015 sweet - post some pics when you can of that bad boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Shooter 35 Posted December 17, 2015 Same here I ordered one on 12/08/2015 and Classic just shipped it out today to Steve at Monmouth Arms. I will post pics once I pick up the rifle. I ordered the Magpul Edition one. However, I will be swapping out the furniture to either wood or the plum polymer. - TokenEntry Same here. My Magpul is on its way to Steve. I'll probably leave it as is for now. I have a few others that I'm still working on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted December 17, 2015 This is a really good price for what looks to be a well made, nice looking rifle! I still like my Saiga though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex V 99 Posted December 17, 2015 Got a 47 that is supposed to be delivered to Steve today :-D My first AK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 17, 2015 damn steve's gettin all the AK business lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted December 17, 2015 Got a 47 that is supposed to be delivered to Steve today :-D My first AK Which one did you get??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites