New Gold Standard? Nutnfancy Review Century Arms C39

Published on July 5, 2015
Duration: 46:27

Nutnfancy's review positions the Century Arms C39 V2 as a 'gold standard' for American-made AKs, highlighting its milled 4140 steel receiver, RAK-1 trigger, and impressive 100-yard accuracy near 1 MOA. While acknowledging past Century Arms issues, the C39 V2 is praised for its durability and value, though the pistol variant exhibited significant sight regulation problems.

Quick Summary

Nutnfancy hails the Century Arms C39 V2 as a 'gold standard' American AK, praising its milled 4140 steel receiver, superior RAK-1 trigger with a 5lb pull, and impressive 1 MOA accuracy at 100 yards. Despite its weight, the rifle offers exceptional durability and value.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Century Arms C39 V2 rifle a 'gold standard' American AK?

Nutnfancy considers the C39 V2 a gold standard due to its robust milled receiver made from 4140 steel, the high-quality RAK-1 trigger offering a clean 5lb pull, and impressive accuracy near 1 MOA at 100 yards, all at a competitive price point.

How does the C39 V2's milled receiver compare to stamped receivers?

The milled receiver of the C39 V2 is machined from a solid block of 4140 steel, providing significantly more rigidity and long-term durability than stamped receivers. This construction is noted for its potential to withstand extremely high round counts without failure.

What were the main performance issues noted with the C39 Pistol variant?

The C39 Pistol variant showed considerable problems with sight regulation, shooting 3.5 feet high at 50 yards. Additionally, the top rail on the handguard proved unstable, making it difficult to maintain zero with red dot optics.

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

The RAK-1 trigger group is a double-hook design with Wolf springs used in the C39 V2. Nutnfancy praises it for its clean, 5-pound pull, deeming it superior to triggers found in other AK variants like Arsenal and Tapco G2, which improves shooting control.

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