New Gold Standard? Nutnfancy Review Century Arms C39

Published on July 5, 2015
Duration: 46:27

Nutnfancy provides an in-depth review of the Century Arms C39 V2 rifle and its pistol variant, highlighting the rifle's American-made milled receiver, nitride barrel, and RAK-1 trigger as potential 'gold standards' for the platform. While praising the rifle's accuracy and value, he notes significant performance issues with the pistol variant, particularly concerning its sights and optic mounting.

Quick Summary

Nutnfancy reviews the Century Arms C39 V2 rifle, deeming it a 'gold standard' for American AKs due to its milled 4140 steel receiver, nitride barrel, and RAK-1 trigger, achieving nearly 1 MOA accuracy. However, the C39 Pistol variant shows significant sight issues and optic mounting instability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Shooting Montage
  2. 02:07Century Arms Reputation and Evolution
  3. 05:22Market Positioning and Value
  4. 08:28C39 Pistol Variant
  5. 10:18Muzzle Device and Barrel Specs
  6. 13:36Receiver Construction and Weight
  7. 15:57Trigger and Controls
  8. 18:43Accuracy Testing Results
  9. 21:13Pistol Performance Issues
  10. 23:41Final Assessment and Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Century Arms C39 V2 rifle a potential 'gold standard' for American AKs?

The C39 V2 rifle is considered a 'gold standard' due to its 100% American-made construction, featuring a CNC milled receiver from 4140 steel, a nitride-coated barrel, and the RAK-1 trigger group, which Nutnfancy praises for its quality and performance.

How does the Century Arms C39 V2 rifle perform in terms of accuracy?

During accuracy testing at 100 yards with iron sights and standard Wolf steel-cased ammunition, the C39 V2 rifle achieved impressive results, producing nearly 1 MOA shot groups, indicating high precision for its class.

What are the notable issues with the Century Arms C39 Pistol variant?

The C39 Pistol variant reportedly suffers from significant sight regulation problems, shooting high at 50 yards, and its top rail for optics was found to be unstable, making it difficult to maintain a zero.

What is the RAK-1 trigger group and why is it significant?

The RAK-1 trigger group is a double-hook design used in the C39 V2, featuring Wolf springs. Nutnfancy highlights it as superior to other AK triggers, offering a clean 5-pound pull that contributes to improved accuracy and rate of fire.

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