Zastava ZPAP M70 Overview and Initial Shooting
The video opens with a close look at the Zastava ZPAP M70, a 7.62x39 AK-pattern rifle built on a 1.5 mm thick receiver with a bulged trunnion and a hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel. The host runs the rifle on the range, demonstrating reliable function with multiple magazine types, including the supplied 30-round steel magazine with last-round bolt hold-open, as well as other steel, polymer, Magpul, and Bakelite mags. Rapid strings of fire show how quickly the rifle heats up under sustained shooting. The rifle is shown in a traditional wood-furniture configuration, complete with optics rail on the receiver and standard sling mounts. Early impressions emphasize that the gun cycles smoothly and behaves like a robust, modernized AK while retaining the classic feel and recoil impulse expected from a 7.62x39 platform.
Features, Markings, and Furniture Options
Attention shifts to the ZPAP M70’s details and external features. The rifle is clearly marked “Made in Serbia,” underscoring its Zastava factory origin. The bolt and carrier feature a corrosion-resistant finish, described as nickel-like, to enhance durability and ease of cleaning. A notable feature is the safety lever cutout that allows the bolt to be locked open manually, useful for range safety checks and maintenance. The host points out the included cleaning rod and traditional sling attachment points. Furniture options are discussed, contrasting the attractive Yugo-style wood furniture with a more tactical polymer setup. Zastava offers variants with Archangel furniture, including polymer stock, grip, and forend, plus a small Picatinny rail section for mounting accessories such as lights or vertical grips, giving buyers both classic and modern configuration choices.
Build Quality, Variants, and Long-Term Zastava Experience
The middle portion of the video revisits the ZPAP M70’s core construction: a 1.5 mm receiver, bulged trunnion, and chrome-lined, hammer-forged barrel, all contributing to a rugged AK platform. The wood-furniture version is highlighted for its comfortable Yugo-style grip and overall aesthetics, while the host notes that the rifle includes an optics rail for mounting modern sights. An Archangel-equipped variant is shown or described, featuring polymer stock, grip, and handguard with integrated Picatinny rail, available in black and OD green for a more tactical look. The presenter references nearly a decade of trouble-free use with an older Zastava underfolder, reinforcing confidence in the brand’s durability. Zastava’s current independence as a manufacturer is mentioned, along with other models like the M91 in 7.62x54R, positioning the ZPAP M70 within a broader lineup of Serbian-made rifles.
Trigger Characteristics, Serbian Mags, and SCAR 17 Giveaway
Later in the video, the focus turns to the ZPAP M70’s trigger and magazines. On a brand-new rifle, the trigger is described as having minimal take-up, a smooth pull, and a loud, positive reset that actively pushes the shooter’s finger forward, aiding quick follow-up shots. Serbian-style magazines are highlighted for their last-round bolt hold-open feature, which contrasts with traditional AK behavior where the bolt runs forward on an empty chamber. This bolt hold-open capability is praised for clearly signaling when the rifle is empty. The host reiterates key specs such as the wood furniture, optics rail, chrome-lined barrel, 1.5 mm receiver, and bulged trunnion, emphasizing that the ZPAP M70 delivers these features at a price well under $1,000. The video closes by promoting a giveaway for a gold FN SCAR 17 in 7.62 NATO, noting its distinctive gold anodizing, “Tactical Ugg boot” stock, FDE color scheme, and directing viewers to ClassicFirearms.com and a Texas Plinking video for full giveaway details.
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