DDI's 74 is now available at ClassicFirearms

 

https://www.classicfirearms.com/ddi-ak-74-stamped-fixed-stock-premium-grade-phoenix-houge

 

$699!

 

Will need compliance work, but I hear these are really good quality for not much more than a rear-converted Saiga.

DDI marks their guns with the model AK-47 & AK-74

In NJ, if the frame is marked 'AK" it is banned by name and is not able to be made compliant.

 

This was true with the original Waffenwerks rifles (which DDI bought out) as well.

Shame because they (DDI) are said to be pretty good quality...............

Actually, no...

 

DDI confirmed they aren't marked as such for people behind enemy lines.  The model# is DDI74.

 

They won't be marking their receivers with "AK" anymore.

WoW - That would be a great thing for NJ residents!

Previously, the were all marked "AK"

 

Best to double check with classic before you purchase because they could have 

the older AK stamped frames............

Nah the one's that classic has for sale are specifically produced for the limited run...  get em while you can

 

I've confirmed this with the owner of DDI.  These are made on DDI's new stamped receivers (not the old WW receivers).

 

Only thing is... once this batch is sold out, DDI will never go back into 74's again.

DDI told you they are stopping the 74 production?

Are they only going to make 47's....????

Yup.

 

It was a contract run of old parts kits (maybe formerly complete WW 74's?) that DDI agreed to re-do.  I'm pretty sure classic (or DDI) had a boatload of old out-of-spec 74 receivers and they decided to get em done right.

 

But yes... DDI announced that they'll be completely focused on 47's moving forward... pretty excited to see what they come out with as they've built a pretty solid reputation in no time at all.  curious to see how their fenocite barrel treatment is too

I'm also hearing that bulgarian parts kits (47 and 74) are almost completely dried up now too (if they haven't already been cleaned out)...  polish 47 kits are pretty abundant though and look nice

Since DDI is all US built, they wouldn't depend upon Parts kits so i wonder

why they are stopping 74 production?

Sucks that out of all distributors DDI worked with they went with such a shitty company like Classic.

I approached DDI a while ago, and when they sent me their price list, and the models

(at that time) were all "AK" I declined to carry the line, but now I'm calling them on Mon.

to see what is possible............

On ddi's website it looks like their models have AK on their full range but I was told their new production models arent marked as such anymore. Ive yet to see one in person...

 

I really like their milled line.

i will check it out and get back to this early next week, after i call them.

Their milled rifles which are DDI stamped (not the WW models) were

stamped AK (see photo), but we'll see what has changed.......

Nah the one's that classic has for sale are specifically produced for the limited run...  get em while you can

 

I've confirmed this with the owner of DDI.  These are made on DDI's new stamped receivers (not the old WW receivers).

 

Only thing is... once this batch is sold out, DDI will never go back into 74's again.

 

Salespeople will say anything to get the sale...

Maybe so

If you look at the video on their website, it says the model is "74S".  The video is a bit grainy, but that's what it looks like.  At any rate, "AK" on the rifle shouldn't affect the legality.  We've had numerous threads on this subject. 

Tempting.  What compliance work needs to be done?  I assume the brake needs to be pinned.

 

Will Classic ship to NJ with the mag?  You would also need a FFL that can pin the mag.

 

Are those the two items to worry about?

Mags and break needs to be pinned and the lug needs grinding.  Stock looks fine.

i will check it out and get back to this early next week, after i call them.

Their milled rifles which are DDI stamped (not the WW models) were

stamped AK (see photo), but we'll see what has changed.......

 

I spoke with them via FB on the 13th of Nov.  They changed the markings to say "47S" instead of "AK47" the "S" is for stamped receiver.  The milled ones will supposedly say "DDI47M"

 

Contacted Atlantic Firearms and they said that all the wood furniture models they have (had) in stock say "47S"  I was going to order one today but they are not sold out right now .  If you can order one, I'm there.

 

All the above has been confirmed, "Thank You" to JTY for bringing this to my attention!

 

We are in the process of getting set-up as a dealer for DDI and will be getting inventory in 

just after the holidays................

 

JT

All the above has been confirmed, "Thank You" to JTY for bringing this to my attention!

 

We are in the process of getting set-up as a dealer for DDI and will be getting inventory in 

just after the holidays................

 

JT

Nice....more options!

Nice!  No need to thank me... just passing some info along =)

So...anyone buy one?

I ordered one on 12/08/2015 and Classic just shipped it out today to Steve at Monmouth Arms. I will post pics once I pick up the rifle. I ordered the Magpul Edition one. However, I will be swapping out the furniture to either wood or the plum polymer.

 

- TokenEntry

sweet - post some pics when you can of that bad boy

Same here

 

I ordered one on 12/08/2015 and Classic just shipped it out today to Steve at Monmouth Arms. I will post pics once I pick up the rifle. I ordered the Magpul Edition one. However, I will be swapping out the furniture to either wood or the plum polymer.

 

- TokenEntry

 

Same here.  My Magpul is on its way to Steve.  I'll probably leave it as is for now.  I have a few others that I'm still working on.

This is a really good price for what looks to be a well made, nice looking rifle!  I still like my Saiga though.

Got a 47 that is supposed to be delivered to Steve today :-D  My first AK

damn steve's gettin all the AK business lol

Got a 47 that is supposed to be delivered to Steve today :-D  My first AK

Which one did you get???