Just got back in from a mission in Karbala and I wanted to upload this photo of me with a Czechoslovakian VZ-58. It was issued to a specific Iraqi Army unit.
I told them that I thought it was probably the best AK variant made, but they actually preferred the regular ak. Their biggest complaint was that the hand guards got too hot too quickly. Some of them carried M16s and they all thought it was superior to the AK. They said it was easier to aim and shoot, especially on full auto.
Anyhow, here is proof that the VZ is issued to certain Iraqi army units…
Last leave I ran about 700 rounds thru my VZ with the micro aimpoint and had no problems with is holding a zero. I will probably upgrade the aimpoint mount to something a bit stronger.
Crye Precision blast belt and suspenders. I don’t think you can buy them yet…
Emdom waist bag which I use to hold my medical supplies. I used to carry my med kit on my vest, but moved it to my waist so both my hands could reach it. This also allows me to carry more mags on my vest. You can barely see my Glock 17 tucked between the waist bag and the belt. It hides it quiet well, and allows me to walk around in a secure compound and still be armed. A lot of the Iraqi government buildings don’t want you walking around with full body armor and M4s.
The location was at an Iraqi Army gate inside an Iraqi government building in Karbala. Everyone else was playing soccer with the Americans, while I went off to chat up the guards.
It appears to be a very well made rifle and I look forward to doing some shooting with it soon. It also came with 3 mags which I thought was a bonus. Heres a pic
