2nd Generation AK RCS (Ratchet Charging System)
Updated: January 9th, 2013
Last year I blogged about the 1st generation RCS forward charging handle for the AK. The latest model not only looks much nicer, but is also non-reciprocating. This looks like the next must have accessory for the AK. It is compatible with AK-47 and AK-74 clones.
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The beauty of the AK and the Galil (NOT the SKS) is that you can keep your shooting hand on the pistol grip, extend your trigger finger to the magazine catch and release the magazine.
Your support hand should be used to remove and replace the magazines, not to work the magazine catch!
Man their are some haters on this site. The product is amazing and will save you time on reloading; even a tenth of a second may make all the difference. If you are a left-hander, just train with your right to recharge your AK. A rail would be quite sweet on this model, but perhaps it will come with the 3rd gen. model. Just be glad their are innovative minds out their making stuff for the AK. Besides, what great contributions to the firearm world have you made? Any? None, unless you want to count you negative criticism, which only shows your lack of class. So, keep it to yourself if you can't be constructive. Thanks for the great product, Ethan. Keep 'em coming!