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Slater
10-13-20, 12:18
No argument that they're heavier than traditional wood stocks and not as weather resistant as synthetic stocks, but I've always been a sucker for the way they look. I think that most World War II K98k Mausers had this type of stock too.

Looking back, how well has this type of stock held up over time?


https://i.imgur.com/pN9OXgAl.jpg
SteyrAUG
10-13-20, 23:10
Ask a 1950s vintage Russian SKS.

Most are in pretty impressive shape.
eightmillimeter
10-13-20, 23:55
They are as good as the sawmill that laminates the lumber.

The German 98’s switched from red to a white glue laminate late in the war, and most of those are no bueno to shoot anymore.
SomeOtherGuy
10-14-20, 08:20
Don't most AKMs built before the 1980s have laminated wood for the buttstock and handguards? Seems durable.

The laminate used on US and western European guns is made with a modern plastic resin glue and the bond shouldn't fail. The factory finishes are generally very water resistant.

Here's one take - middle of the page:

https://www.chuckhawks.com/firearm_stocks.htm

I like laminate stocks because they look good and are stiff.
jsbhike
10-14-20, 12:48
Recent(albeit limited) adoption with laminate stock.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Canada_C19
jsbhike
10-14-20, 12:52
Don't most AKMs built before the 1980s have laminated wood for the buttstock and handguards? Seems durable.


Likely. From what I have read the lightening cut in the sides of the butt became something of a trademark and got carried over to polymer butts including side folders even though weight wasn't an issue.