This VZ 58 has a milled steel receiver, but, according to the folks at CZ-USA, it's actually about one pound lighter than an AK-47, which has a stamped receiver. Both the VZ 58's receiver and additional metal parts are well-finished and blued to a military blue/black color.

M16 5.56×45mm. The AK-47's heavier 7.62×39mm round has superior penetration when compared to the M16's lighter 5.56×45mm round and is better in circumstances where a soldier has to shoot through heavy foliage, walls or a common vehicle's metal body and into an opponent attempting to use these things as cover.
Josh Wayner for TTAG. The lack of inexpensive, quality imports and good quality Western ammunition makes the AK-47 a less desirable gun for most consumers. The trope I often hear is that the AK is more reliable than the AR, but that is relative to the individual gun. Sure, the AK is a generally more robust design, but it’s a machine that that

The Sa vz.58 had a long life - in Eastern Europe it was in use until 2010. But it never became world famous in the way the Kalashnikov has because it was not as reliable as the AK-47.

Mm i got you. Im not sure if gcode scorpions will work, but they literally fit my 5.56 ETS clears, 7.62 Circle 10s AND .308 sr25 Pmags, so I can hedge a good bet they'll fit wz mags, and the Esstac 7.62 kywi daedon panel is just a .308 high ride panel, its high ride so it can retain the banana shape and metal mags fit even better than poly in that.
Czech Vz-58 vs. AK-47. EDITOR’S NOTE: This post is part of the tour of Europe the Guns For Sale team did earlier this year in conjunction with the IWA 2011 show. More behind-the-scenes footage from the CZ plant is available here: CZ. The CZ Collection Room is a very cool place, and although there were many interesting and unique firearms in
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