Century Arms Draco Shooting Impressions

Published on April 8, 2020
Duration: 8:54

This review of the Century Arms Draco AK pistol highlights its performance with various magazines and ammunition types. The reviewer notes the importance of magazine compatibility, with some fitting loosely and others tightly. Shooting impressions indicate a smooth action and crisp trigger, with the Barnual Red Army Standard ammunition yielding the best accuracy at 25 yards using iron sights. The addition of an SB Tactical brace and Matador Arms Sidewinder folder significantly improved controllability.

Quick Summary

The Century Arms Draco AK pistol offers a smooth action and crisp trigger, making it enjoyable to shoot. With an SB Tactical brace and Matador Arms Sidewinder folder, its controllability is greatly enhanced. Accuracy testing at 25 yards showed Barnual Red Army Standard ammunition performed best with iron sights.

Chapters

  1. 00:19Introduction: Classic Draco
  2. 00:30Multi-Mag Test Begins
  3. 00:54US Palm Magazine Test
  4. 01:07WBP Poland Magazine Test
  5. 01:29Bulgarian 40-Round Magazine Test
  6. 01:44Tapco Magazine Test
  7. 02:06Magpul MOE Magazine Test
  8. 02:20AC Unity Magazine Test
  9. 02:44Polish Waffle Magazine Test
  10. 03:00Croatian Military Surplus Magazine Test
  11. 03:22Hungarian 20-Round Tanker Magazine Test
  12. 03:34Serbian Mill Serp Magazine Test
  13. 03:47Korean KCI Magazine Test
  14. 04:01Multi-Mag Test Conclusion
  15. 05:08Range Session Recap
  16. 05:12Brace and Folder Installation
  17. 05:36Shooting Impressions with Tia
  18. 06:06AK Platform Love
  19. 06:15Chronograph and Energy Data Mention
  20. 06:29Accuracy Testing: Ammunition Comparison
  21. 06:4625-Yard Accuracy Test Rationale
  22. 07:06Accuracy Discussion
  23. 07:48Brace Installation Details
  24. 08:10Draco as an SBR Project
  25. 08:34Inventory and Article Context
  26. 08:44Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the shooting impressions of the Century Arms Draco AK pistol?

The Century Arms Draco AK pistol is described as having a smooth action and a crisp trigger, making it pleasant to shoot. With the addition of an SB Tactical brace and Matador Arms Sidewinder folder, its controllability is significantly improved, offering a fun shooting experience without excessive recoil or noise.

How does the Century Arms Draco perform with different AK magazines?

Magazine compatibility with the Century Arms Draco varies. Some magazines, like the US Palm and WBP Poland, offered good lock-up with minor play, while others, such as the Bulgarian 40-round polymer and AC Unity, had significant play. The Croatian military surplus magazine provided a very tight lock-up, making it snug to remove.

What ammunition provided the best accuracy for the Century Arms Draco?

During accuracy testing at 25 yards using iron sights, the Barnual Red Army Standard ammunition yielded the tightest group for the Century Arms Draco. This affordable steel-case option outperformed premium ammunition like Nosler and Hornady Black in this specific platform during the test.

What accessories were used on the Century Arms Draco for improved shooting?

The Century Arms Draco was equipped with an SB Tactical brace for better stability and control, and a Matador Arms Sidewinder folder for compactness. These accessories were noted to integrate well, with the SB Tactical brace causing no interference with the trigger mechanism.

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