LCT Stamped Steel ZK Series AK Airsoft AEG Rifle w/ Side-Folding Z Series Stock and Handguard (Model: ZK-104 w/ GATE Aster)

"Solid gun, wouldn't recommend. Just buy the base model, unless you seriously want Zenitco furniture.

I've owned mine (AKS-74U model) for about 3 years now and I've had little to no issues. The gun functions great, I've added and removed parts, beat the hell out of it and it's continued to work.

Externals are great, but they aren't super accurate to an actual AK, the metal finish is way too dark. The Zenitco furniture is pretty accurate and holds up to real stuff for airsoft use. I ended up rattle-canning mine just because the finish was bugging me so much. One minor issue is the PT-1 replica. The stock has this weird issue when extended it'll not fully lock - meaning you'll shoulder it and it'll move forward maybe a couple millimeters and lock in. It's nothing huge but it's just awkward sometimes when aiming.

Internals seems to be pretty good. Never chrono-ed mine when I first bought it but it shot pretty hard. I'd guess somewhat high above the advertised FPS. It's 100% gone lower since then and is probably around or at the advertised FPS now. One major issue is that the trigger locks up and refuses to fire, as if it's in safety. It only really happens if you seriously spam semi-auto. The only fields near me are all indoors so this is a pretty big issue for me, but if you take well-placed shots and fire in burst this'll never happen. I've been told that it's an issue on most LCTs but this never happened on my RPK-74 from them. Otherwise internally this thing feels very solid and the trigger-locking on semi-auto is the only issue that's occurred in the 3 years using it.

The modding is 100% a plus if you don't plan on switching any furniture out. I wouldn't recommend the 74U if you really want something to completely kit-out. It's a lot easier to just go w/ the AK105 or PP19 if you want to easily throw a sight on and other parts w/out compromising the comfort of use. The limited rail-space on the handguard makes it extremely awkward to mount lasers and flashlights without not only losing majority of hand space, but also adding a ridiculous amount of weight to the front. The Zenitco handguard is completely metal so its decently heavy kitted out w/ a flashlight, laser, and grip.

Overall would recommend replacing the internals somewhat, but I've honestly just not done it since getting it. I'm running a 7.4v and 9.6v w/ it battery so that could be it.

"Just going to say that this gun is amazing and probably one of the best/sturdy built guns out there.

CONS-
- magazine included is trash, low round capacity
-the button to unfold the stock can be VERY annoying since it’s small and will take quite the pressure to press on it.

"I LOVE THIS RIFLE. Works perfectly with a 11.1 Lipo. I strongly recommend. Just be aware if it may be an issue for you, this thing feels like a real steel AK. It is heavy like real steel. I love it for realism but just something to consider. My Krytac M4 is wayyy lighter.