CYMA CM.113B AKS-74U Zco Custom AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU

If you're in search of a menacing compact AK platform bristling with modern accessory interfaces, the CYMA CM.113B AKS-74U Zco Custom AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU should have your attention! Constructed with a hefty stamped steel receiver and authentically replicated Zco furniture, this pure Russian "Krinkov" AK is at the cutting edge of modern AK configurations and is packing CYMA's best internals yet!

Externally, the AKS-74U Zco Custom is rocking the B11 20mm Picatinny railed handguard paired with the B19 upper handguard, a B18 raised optics mount, PT-1 multi-adjustable stock, a fantastic replica of the RK-3 pistol grip and the squat yet menacing DTK-2 muzzle brake made from steel up front, completing the Zco style build. 

Inside, the AKS-74U Zco Custom is based around the sensational CYMA Platinum E-EDITION High Speed internals, rocking a high torque Neodymium magnet motor, CNC aluminium piston and cylinder head, 13:1 CNC steel high speed gears, 8mm ball bearing bushings and the EShooter Kestrel Basic MOSFET/ETU to keep everything running smoothly and add programmable fire controls into the mix. Also present is a 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel, giving you above-average accuracy potential along with an air-efficiency advantage. If you're looking for a compact yet hefty CQB platform at the cutting edge of modern platform design, the CYMA CM.113B AKS-74U Zco Custom AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU is a fantastic choice!

Starting at the front, we cannot help but notice the seriously intimidating DTK-2 muzzle break, constructed from steel and finished in gun metal grey. This muzzle brake is a big boy, mounting to the pre-installed 24mm CW Russian thread adapter fitted to the 14mm CCW male threads on the outer barrel itself. When removing the DTK-2, you'll need to hold the detent in the front sight down before turning it and when removing the 24mm CW thread adapter you'll need to remove the grub screw on the bottom. This allows any 14mm CCW threaded suppressor or tracer to be mounted without the need for extra adapters, nice if you're going for a sneaky Spetsnaz look!

Following just behind, we have the gas block/front sight assembly, finished with a mock anti-corrosion style coating matching real Russian AKS-74U rifles perfectly.  The front sight can be adjusted for elevation using a front sight adjustment tool and is one of the few aspects of the iconic "Krinkov" silhouette that remains on this distinctive customised piece. On 

Surrounding the barrel and gas tube, we can find the handguard which is CNC machined from aluminium and patterned after the real steel Zco B11 handguard paired with a B19 railed upper handguard. The handguard is significantly weight-reduced in classic Zco style, with angled vent ports furnishing the build with a lean 'n' mean look. Up top, we're equipped with a skeletonised 20mm Picatinny rail ideally positioned for mounting a PEQ or DBAL laser, or a tactical flashlight. The 6 o'clock position also features a 20mm Picatinny rail with a fantastic replica of the Zco RK-5 vertical foregrip pre-installed. The RK-5 is the perfect grip for a Zco build but can be swapped out for your preferred vertical or angled grip at your discretion. 

On either side, we are equipped with Zco's unique negative space attachment slots, known as the "Basis" system. Basis works similarly to M-LOK, allowing you to directly mount Basis accessories or use 20mm Picatinny rail adapters. One short length of 20mm rail for the Basis system is included and pre-installed on the left side and can be removed or repositioned wherever you need it. 

Mounted around the original AKS-74U open rear sight, we are treated to a detailed replica of the real steel Zco B18 optics mount, providing a 20mm Picatinny rail which extends the full length of the rear sight housing. This rail is perfectly positioned to mount a micro red dot sight and you might even be able to squeeze a magnifier on as well, depending on your chosen mounting hardware. The B18 is removable for those who prefer to use the classic open sights, though these can still be used as backup with the B18 rail installed. 

The receiver itself follows the standard AK-47/74 format with a centrally positioned ambidextrous magazine release at the front of the trigger guard, a mock bolt carrier on the right side of the receiver and a 3-position fire selector on the right side. The fire selector provides 3 modes of fire; safe, full auto and semi-auto, in that order. It is an AK after all! This was designed in to allow for fast selection of semi-auto with a quick sweep down of the selector, and isn't actually because the AK was designed for full auto, as is the common myth. This selector is also an extended design, featuring a welded-on extension to allow you to switch modes with your trigger finger without removing your hand from the pistol grip along with a cutout designed to allow the bolt to be locked back on a real steel AK.

To access the HOP-up unit of the AKS-74U Zco Custom, simply hold the charging handle back to reveal the alloy slider adjustable HOP-up unit. The slider unit is known as one of the best designs out there and that is the reason this unit has not changed in design since the original Tokyo Marui AK-47 AEG. To increase the HOP-up effect, simply move the slider rearwards. Returning the slider to the front will reduce the HOP-up to its lowest setting.

On the bottom of the receiver, we come to the pistol grip; an enhanced design inspired by the real steel Zco RK-3 grip, complete with finger ridges and dot texture to improve traction. This grip is quite a bit wider than the real steel version to accommodate the AEG's motor but perfectly carries over the Zco aesthetic. The trigger guard/magazine release assembly is realistically constructed from stamped steel, offering a centrally positioned paddle mag release which is easily accessed for both left and right-handed shooters.

Thanks to its pre-installed EShooter Kestrel Basic MOSFET and highly upgraded internals, the AKS-74U Zco Custom is ready for an 11.1V LiPo straight out of the box, great news for high rate of fire fans! We recommend an 11.1V 1200mAh LiPo in AK stick configuration for a perfect fit and excellent performance. To install your battery, simply press the button at the rear of the receiver top cover, after which it can be hinged open, revealing a Deans battery connector inside. With your battery installed, simply return the top cover to its original position and pull the charging handle to engage the locking button if needed, taking care to avoid trapping the wiring.

Over on the left side of the receiver, we have several authentic looking mock rivets, all in the right place for a visually accurate AK replica. Between the mock rivets, we also have the old-school Russian AK side rail, just in case you want a more rearward mounting position for magnified optical sights. This side rail is compatible with Russian optics with the appropriate mounting apparatus or 20mm Picatinny rail mounted optics using an adapter, though some adapters may need the B-18 rear sight rail to be removed. 

Bringing up the rear, we are treated to what is probably the most adjustable rifle stock available, for the AK platform or otherwise! This stock is known as the Zco PT-1 and offers adjustable length of pull via the magnetic catch on the right side, adjustable cheek riser height via the bolts on the right side and an adjustable butt plate. Also present on the PT-1 is an ambidextrous sling bar for modern sling setups and an AK-style sling point on the right side for those who prefer an AK-style sling setup.

The adjustable butt plate allows you to set it up at the right height to suit your loadout and has been added in to allow the entire position of the stock to be raised, allowing for large night vision optics and thermal devices to be fitted and intuitively used. Like the old-school AK-74 side folder, the PT-1 can also be folded to the left side of the platform for storage or transportation using the button on the rear left of the receiver and returned to the deployed position by holding down the small silver tab on the underside of the hinge mechanism.

Inside the AKM Zco Custom, we are treated to the best internals CYMA currently has to offer. The gearbox shell is a version 3 design with reinforcements in all the key places, the gears are CNC steel 13.1 ratio high-speed examples and the motor is a neodymium magnet high torque motor, guaranteeing a speedy rate of fire which will have the enemy on the run!

The gearbox internals are also all upgraded, including a polycarbonate piston with a steel tooth rack, 8mm steel ball bearing bushings, a CNC aluminium ball bearing silent piston head, a ball bearing spring guide and a double O-ring equipped CNC aluminium silent cylinder head, promising smooth performance, flawless air seal qualities and enhanced durability to maintain reliability at high-performance parameters. The EShooter Kestrel Basic MOSFET is the icing on the cake, offering 6 levels of adjustable pre-cocking, options for 3 round burst and binary trigger along with low battery warning, cycle completion, active braking and low/high voltage cutoff.

Whether you're after a beast of a CQB platform in AK flavour or you skirmish fast and aggressively, seeking a platform to match, the CYMA AKS-74U Zco Custom will be an asset! With CYMA's super-speedy E-Edition internals, a fantastic quality full metal build and a modern external design which is sure to turn heads, you'll be in good hands with the CM.113B AKS-74U Zco Custom AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU at your side!

Features

• Full metal construction - Mostly steel
• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Improved accuracy potential
• Zco Style DTK-2 muzzle brake pre-installed - A mega-menacing muzzle device!
• 14mm CCW Male threaded barrel - Ready for a suppressor or alternative flash hider
• 24mm CW Russian adapter pre-installed - Required for the original DTK-3 muzzle brake
• Zco RK-5 Style vertical foregrip pre-installed - Mounts to 20mm Picatinny rails
• Zco Style B11 20mm Picatinny railed lower handguard - Add a vertical grip, flashlight or bipod
• "Basis" attachment slots at 3 & 9 o'clock - Fits "Basis" accessories, short 20mm Picatinny rail pre-installed
• Zco Style B19 20mm Picatinny railed upper handguard  - Ready for a red dot sight or other 20mm accessories
• AKS-74U open rear iron sight - Two aiming notches to choose from 
• Zco Style B18 20mm Picatinny railed optics mount - Mount a micro red dot sight above the rear iron sight
• Steel receiver - Realistically hefty and solid, a mix of real and mock rivets in all the right spots
• Zco style RK-3 textured pistol grip - Dot texture on each side with finger ridges on the front
• Extended fire selector lever - Switch fire modes with the trigger finger from a firing grip
• Zco Style PT-1 adjustable folding stock - Plenty of adjustment positions, rubber butt plate & adjustable cheek riser
• Adjustable butt plate height - Set the butt plate at a height which suits you via the screw on the right side
• Kestrel Basic MOSFET/ETU functions:
  • Adjustable pre-cocking
  • Binary Trigger
  • 3-Round burst
  • Active braking
  • Low/high voltage cutoff
  • Low battery warning
• Kestrel Basic MOSFET/ETU programming instructions available here
• CYMA Platinum E-EDITION High Speed internals:
  • Reinforced Version 3 gearbox shell with quick change spring system
  • Polycarbonate piston with full steel tooth rack
  • CNC Machined steel 13:1 high speed gear set
  • 8mm Ball bearing bushings
  • CNC Aluminium silent ball bearing piston head
  • CNC Aluminium silent double O-ring cylinder head
  • Ball bearing quick change spring guide
  • High speed Neodymium magnet motor
  • Low resistance wiring
• Rear wired: Deans/T-plug battery connector - Recommended battery: 11.1V 1200mAh LiPo AK Stick battery
• Compatible with AK-47/74 AEG magazines - Spares are always available

Package Includes

• CYMA CM.113B AKS-74U Zco Custom AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU
  • 130rnd Medium capacity magazine