Draco Owners Won't Like This...Zastava M85 & M92 Are Better

Published on December 14, 2025
Duration: 17:18

This review compares the Zastava M85 and M92 pistols to the Romanian Draco, highlighting Zastava's superior fit, finish, and factory-installed optics rail. While the Draco is more affordable and accepts standard AKM furniture, the Zastava models offer better suppressor compatibility due to more concentric threads and a higher quality barrel. The review is presented by Mark, an experienced firearms reviewer.

Quick Summary

The Zastava M85 and M92 pistols are often considered superior to the Romanian Draco due to their better fit, finish, and integrated optics mounting rail. While the Draco is cheaper and offers more furniture options, Zastava's chrome-lined barrels and more concentric threads provide better suppressor compatibility.

Chapters

  1. 00:43Introduction: Zastava M85 & M92 vs Draco
  2. 02:51History and Nomenclature of Zastava Models
  3. 05:31Fit, Finish, and Optics Mounting Advantages
  4. 07:38Suppressor Compatibility and Barrel Quality
  5. 10:25Price and Furniture Trade-offs
  6. 12:04Technical Differences: Threads and Barrel Length

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of the Zastava M85 and M92 over the Romanian Draco?

The Zastava M85 and M92 pistols generally offer superior fit and finish. A key advantage is the factory-installed Picatinny rail on the dust cover for easy optics mounting, which the Draco lacks. They also tend to have better barrel concentricity for suppressor use.

How do the Zastava M85/M92 and Draco compare in terms of price and furniture?

The Draco is typically more affordable, around $800, while Zastava models cost $1000+. However, the Draco accepts standard AKM furniture, offering more aftermarket customization options, whereas Zastava uses proprietary Yugo-pattern handguards.

What are the barrel specifications for the Zastava M85/M92 and Draco?

Zastava M85/M92 pistols feature 10-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrels. The Draco has a slightly longer 12.25-inch barrel. Both use 7.62x39mm for the M92 and Draco, while the M85 is in 5.56x45mm NATO.

What is the thread pitch on Zastava M85/M92 pistols?

Zastava M85 and M92 pistols utilize a proprietary M26x1.5 Left Hand (LH) thread pitch on their barrels. This differs from the common 14x1 LH thread found on many AKM pattern firearms, including the Draco.

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