Was recently looking at LCT's facebook page. At the end of the calendar preview, they would seem to have a promotion for a M60 series.
Including the Vietnam "pig", as well as a few more contemporary models. One looks like the Danish E6. Only a screen grab, imagine we will get more info later.
Possibly the MOA show? The company had a classic M60 in the past albeit a limited production one.
There's an expensive Kydex option. Will take a while but retention is usually good.
https://www.kydexcustomsuk.com/collections/rifle-magazine-carriers/products/ares-striker-mag-carrier
It's an obvious step. They have the experience with Gas replica from their pistol series, together with past production of the Vector Aegs. Part of me is disappointed they didn't start cranking out FN replicas, after their P90. A Krytac FN FAL or Five-Seven would have been a nice development.
The Kydex holsters are very nice. Just to give an alternative source, Kydex customs are also a good choice. You will need to budget for a mount.
https://www.kydexcustomsuk.com/collections/pro-series-holsters/products/pro-series-aap-01-holster
Is the screw on the selector tightened sufficiently? Here's a link to various causes of selector problems
https://tacticalparts.com/blog/diagnosing-version-3-selector-switc/
G&G made a variant with a side scope mount. The build quality is probably quite dated for the cost.
This model:
https://www.guay2.com/en/product/detail-233
That person would have woken up at least once with a horse's head in the bed. Alternatively they would have moved onto an industry with more exacting and honest standards, something like homeopathy.
As per the DCA facebook page, barrel production is underway. Would certainly go for an aluminium one myself, as the guts of ten kilos would be enough to lug around.
The M9a1/M9 are lovely performing pistols. It is a pity TM haven't come out with a ready threaded variant similar to their HK 45 tactical.
In fact an updated Tactical master with a threaded barrel would be swell.
Wish they would release an updated tactical master. Even with a front rail. Considering they have the M9, Samurai edge and a M9A1, with their newer GBB pistol system.
You're welcome. An extra option at the lower end of your length specifications but available in the UK.
PDI 6.05 at 650mm length.
https://www.outdoorandtactical.co.uk/product/pdi-aeg-650mm-6-05mm-tight-bore-inner-barrel-stainless
Xfire will do you one in 6.05 at 690mm length. Alternatively EDGI could make you one a custom length.
https://e.x-fire.org/?product=6-05-inner-barrelaeg
They also do them in 6.08.
https://e.x-fire.org/?product=6-08-inner-barrelaeg
If you're willling to cough up major cash and wait for 4-6 weeks, another option.
https://ebog-designs.co.uk/products/edgi-custom-works-srs-inner-barrel-builder-1?variant=42038057402421
If you have it still disassembled, would do a thorough inspection for remnants of the piston. Bits of chewed up piston can make their way into the teeth of gears and various parts of the gearbox.
That's an interesting set up. Reminds me of Ares with their tavor line. Can make upgrading or switching a bit more tricky. All the same might make a nice base for a DMR build.
Would probably start with an E&L AK. With LCT as a close second.
Cyma would the cheap and cheerful option.
Which particular variant of AK74 were you interested in?
Scratch that, wrong info. Probably a GHK for a Gas AK.
From what I remember there were several different cuts of window in PDI barrels. Was one of the reason why they were a bit of a nightmare to R-Hop, together with the angles of certain cuts.
From looking at their website, seems to be a mix of aluminum and steel construction. Then they varying barrel choices.
Part of the appeal is the M249 gearbox. Also the option of a L7A2 or M240L.