Century Arms Draco 9S Tabletop Review and Field Strip

[@Chris-wn3vr]

Just got back from the range with mine. Zero malfunctions out the box after 300 rounds. These were on sale for $499 last month so I couldn’t pass it up.

[@TheJohnw5902]

Grab a gun?

[@Chris-wn3vr]

@@TheJohnw5902 yep. I work down the street from them so ordered online and picked up.

[@damiengarage8583]

Is there brace adapter for it

[@Chris-wn3vr]

@@damiengarage8583 you have to buy one separately, doesn’t come with one.

[@czrdotlopa8140]

I'm actually online looking at one for the same price 499.99. Should I pull the trigger and buy it? Is it worth it?

[@chuckr5929]

Bought one of these on sale for 399 a few months ago and I am glad I did, It's a blast to shoot, I always catch myself trying to brace for the 7.62x39 recoil(gets me almost every time) This thing is accurate and a soft shooter, the only negative I would say is the polymer magwell. I do love it takes CZ Skorpion mags instead of Glock mags. I put roughly 200 through mine with no issues.

[@tyricering2181]

Where did u purchase for that proce

[@chuckr5929]

@@tyricering2181 A place called Aimsurplus, I think they are 429 currently.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Yeah these always interested me too. A lot easier to control than when your spittin' out 7.62.

[@CampDavid54]

No brace No joy The times they are a Changin’ Thanks for sharing and regards from new Washington !

[@CluelessDriversofSouthCarolina]

I just want to say that this is a very well-done video. No BS, no wasted time, great lighting, clean editing, and you speak very clearly. Thanks for making this video, I know what purchase will piss off my wife next! 😎

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Definitely going to pick one of these up since I don't want to shoot my KUSA KP9 any more. Great SBR candidate too. I think I'd attempt to put a normal fixed AK stock trunnion in the rear - if possible. Then I can rock a Romanian AK side folder or even a fixed wood stock. This was a concise yet thorough video. Thanks Mr. GB.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Good quick rundown - thanks!

[@DanHORVATH-yi6cu]

Had to buy one. J&G Sales had them. Came even with a SOB BRACE, WHICH I REPLACED WITH A FOLDING KRINKOV BRACE. I LIKE TO DO MY OWN GUNSMITHING AND ADDED 2 PICATINNY RAILS ON THE LOWER HANDGUARDS. IT CAME OUT REALLY NICE. ALSO MADE A FLASH-CAN AND IT ALSO LOOKS GOOD. JUST NEED SOME HIGH HEAT PAINT AND SMOKE IT IN.MOUNTED A LIGHT ON THE ONE RAIL. SINCE I HAVE A RUSSIAN NIGHT VISION SCOPE I CAN MOUNT AN ADDITIONAL IR BEAM THAT MAKES ADDITIONAL YARDS A BREEZE.

[@bigshrimpn]

I'm getting this Draco 9s instead of a PSA AK-V.

[@johannessmith1369]

I know this is an old comment, but I'm interested to hear how the Draco 9s has held up over a year.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Wise choice! PSA quality sucks dirty, rat anus...

[@albertmichall5732]

cool thank you got 2 coming can't wait 10/19/2024

[@davechng]

got the Draco 9s in 2023. Great 9mm PCC and with the SBtactical brace in the PIcatinny mount. it fed anything and my Pmags did not hold the last round open ! THIS IS shooting standard 115grain FMJ ammo like CCI brass, MOnarch and WInchester white box. HOwever I am getting intermittent issues where the bolt will hold back and I could not push the bolt forward. its the piece that metal piece right on above the mag weld that causes it to jam! after thourough cleaning it reverts back to normal operations ! will keep an eye if this is gonna jam up again! seems when you get dirty the mechanism that suppose to release when the bolt is pull way back should release but the dirt is preventing that which causes the jam! this seems to get less frequent as the gun is broken in. Will see

[@toontaloon2720]

Please help I broke my mag well adaptor Scorpion, where can i find the new one

[@GBGuns]

@@toontaloon2720 i would contact Century

[@michaelbrohl1625]

Wish you did a shooting impressions video on this.

[@GBGuns]

@@michaelbrohl1625 I did, it was deleted by KZbin

[@vwbugs65]

Difference between the 9s and the NAK9. ?????

[@nobodyspecial1852]

AFAIK only the magwell.

[@Brotheroppi]

9s - scorpion cz mags Nak9 - glock mags

[@thatguyoverthere9634]

It's not made by the same company that makes the WASR 10. Its made by a comparatively new company also based in Cugir. Century arms has been working with them for a while and even now sell a wasr alternative.

[@donsal.t.1765]

Do you know if the polymer magwell can be replaced with a metal one? Thanks

[@GBGuns]

I imagine it's possible, but you'd need a metal magwell and a reason to go through the trouble.

[@donsal.t.1765]

@@GBGuns yea I'd just feel better with a metal magwell but I went ahead and bought a 9S. I just prefer metal over polymer, I prefer my CZ RAMI over my hellcat or sig p365 that's why when I carry polymer I carry just about full size because micros are too poppy or snappy for me. I had no trouble concealing my P8 PFS9 but traded that for an Arex Delta L. Anyway if it ends up breakin then I'll probably try to find one or have one made, but I've not heard of that happening so far so we'll see. Thanks for the response, no one else has.

[@GBGuns]

@@donsal.t.1765 The mags you'll be jamming in there are also polymer, so I don't expect much wear in the magwell.

[@donsal.t.1765]

@@GBGuns yea I see what you mean now. I'd have to drop it a certain angle to break that magwell. One more question I had was what is the trunnion, barrel and bolt/carrier made out of? Pretty sure they are not milled. I've tried looking everywhere online and found no information on it. I think Atlantic Arms said it was chrome lined I have to watch that video again. Thanks again for the response. Oh is your magazine article out yet??

[@Waveydaze]

What is the max grain load for this 9mm

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Noice! I enjoy my AK-V. Thanks for the share!!

[@joshuaprince8456]

Have you ever removed the lower handguard? I wanted to change mine but I can't get the retainer far enough forward to slide it completely out. Looks to me like I may have to remove the front sight to do so...any thoughts?

[@sirgonkdroid6678]

What charging handle covers work for these?

[@brandontattooz704]

Does anyone know if the palmetto state armory Akv mags will work in this Draco 9s??

[@brandontattooz704]

Also anyone know how to remove the plastic magazine adapter on this Draco 9s??

[@zig-dawg2600]

Its built by Nova Modul in the town of Cugir. Not by the known Cugir arms plant. I own one of these and I love it

[@hog_riding_fat_cat]

Hello, just purchased a 9s and having difficulty removing the barrel tread protector. Tried a couple of times using a knife to push the pin and a wrench to turn the cover. Don't want to force it. Any advice appreciated. Thanks

[@GBGuns]

Are you sure you're turning the correct direction? I don't remember if it was reverse threaded or nor

[@gabrieltorres866]

You skimmed over the back sling part too much man. What all can be done to that back piece as far as slings and braces?

[@bigshrimpn]

Wondering if an ALG trigger will work with this?

[@glockwhore]

That would be bad ass alg triggers are the best on ak platforms i love it on the akv

[@monsta3038]

Ok I'm buying one I already have the pak9 I really don't like it and is really picky on ammo ,I've had enough it's a money pit .now I hope this will shoot more than one brand of ammo😢

[@ratagris21]

Dracula's favorite 9mm. ♠️🎩🎯🎱🇺🇲🏁🇺🇦🔱🌸💮🌼🏴‍☠️🏹

[@alancarr3381]

Thanks for the info.

[@mattkeyes9153]

Comparison with AkV ?

[@damiengarage8583]

What bout adapter for brace ?

[@platoplombo15]

I know it's apples v oranges, but how would you compare the recoil impulse of this versus the Extar ep9?

[@GBGuns]

The Extar is a bit softer, either because of its unique buffer system or maybe because I've shot that with a brace, only shot this using the push/pull.

[@platoplombo15]

@@GBGuns Thanks. BTW, Demonstrated Concepts has a couple of videos on how to 'cheek' AK pistols, which is part of what made me consider the NAK9. Probably going with Extar, since it weighs like 2 pounds less.

[@curtismattingly181]

Chrome lined hammer forged?

[@glockwhore]

I emailed century arms and was told its 4140 nitrided

[@GBGuns]

Doesn't get much better.

[@karapusat4002]

🔫👑🐔👑🔫

[@chrisdempsey4808]

Should have got a stribog over a scorpion?....

[@GBGuns]

Yes

[@shanemiller5567]

Can you convert it to a 7.62 ?

[@GBGuns]

You'd need a barrel, bolt, carrier, and recoil assembly assuming the receiver was the right size. It'd be a lot easier to just get a 7.62 gun

[@shanemiller5567]

@@GBGuns not in this state some ffls will sell you a Draco 9 or a Draco 7.62 but those who sell the Draco 7.62 wants like 2400$ and that’s not a pre ban maybe I’ll contact center arms and see if they will sell a upper parts kit

[@GBGuns]

@shane Miller just order one online to a local FFL

[@shanemiller5567]

@@GBGuns believe it not it’s pretty crazy the whole country doesn’t know about it but In Connecticut you have to buy it as a other and the ffl has to rebuild your gun to buy a Draco 9s out here the min price is 1400$ look up ct other ak and it will blow your top basically it can’t be classified as a rifle or pistol needs to be sold with for grip and pistol brace

[@dilfbag]

🤘🥸🤘

[@rodneyrainey2021]

If I had a AK I would rather have a real AK I have pistols that shoot 9mm

[@GBGuns]

Did you see the ammunition test we did with this gun? Some impressive energy for 9mm out of this gun

[@stevenkennedy4130]

I like 124 Nato though the AK-V. Cookin'!

[@edstringer1138]

and I would rather have a 10 mm Whats your point ? 9mm is fine

[@markpetela5286]

Good for you

[@Shropshooter]

Nah not on a draco. 7.62 out of a draco too much. Shooting all over the place

[@pricelessppp]

Useless with out a shoulder brace or SBR stock.

[@GBGuns]

Incorrect

[@pricelessppp]

@@GBGuns Different muzzle brake and single point sling?

[@pricelessppp]

@@GBGuns Hope the atf brown shirts lose the case in court in pistol brace fiasco.

[@GBGuns]

It has a QD point on the rear trunion

[@pricelessppp]

@@GBGuns Yeah! Looking at MSRP this and the extra AR15 9mm seems to be a cheap SBR project.

[@lukeestep7775]

But can you use standard Draco or ak47 stock/brace adapters?