AK-47 Review

Maddi RML Review
Rated 6.5
by, Bubba
Reviewed on: Feb-05

Egypt

1989 - 1998

Rated 4.60 out of 10 - From 87 votes

Ease of Use:	Very Easy
Quality:	High Quality AK-47 variant
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Size:	20 inch barrel
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Maddi RML

Bubba's Review:

7.62x39mm Stamped Receiver, "Post Ban rifle"

Manufacturer Description:

The post ban rifles were imported by Pars International Corp. of Louisville,KY
The model RML came in 2 barrel lengths 16" and 20".

The early imports of RML rifles had threaded barrels and the 20" barreled model had a bipod attached. The later imported RML rifles had the threads turned off the end of the barrel and the 20" barreled rifle didn't have a bipod. The later import ARM and RML rifles were advertised in the Shotgun News as being "California Legal". This was because of the ban the state of California passed on threaded barrels on semi automatic rifles.

Barrel diameters were the same for all Maadi regardless of the model or length.

RML rifles were imported with 5rd mag,cleaning kit,cleaning rod,manual,sling, and certificate.

All RML rifles were imported with laminated thumbhole stocks and handguards. They have metal buttplates with the trap for the cleaning kit.

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Reviewed By:	R. Williams
Reviewed On:	Wed. Feb 18, 2009
Overall Rating:	8 Stars out of 10 Stars
Review:	I bought this Maddi RML "New in Box" in 1993, and have fired every known load of 7.62 x 39 mm through it, even the(lite load) E. German plastic core training ammo, it never had a miss fire or hang up. The thumbhole stock works and feels pretty good in your hand, unlike the MAC-90 and others. The Maddi can have the true look of a Russian AK if you go to the expense and restore it. Since the sun set of the crime bill this can be done for less that $100.00 .You can replace the trigger Pack with a Tapco trigger pack (3 US Parts) and add a US pistol grip(1 US Part), and use a US made Magazine (3 US parts). Add a laminated butt stock and it would look like a Russian AK. With the exception of the early FEG Hungarian and Chinese Poly Tech's, you would be hard pressed to beat the Maddi RML AK.
Pros:	Excellent finish on wood and metal. Excellent owners manual provided along with a certificate of manufacture date. A sharp looking AK. Came with a good wide (soft) sling. Has cleaning rod under barrel, to give it that (AK Look)
Cons:	Muzzle threads turned off by importer, making it impossible to restore a flash-hider with US made parts. Some new made Polymer mags will not fit without some minor fitting to the mags (2 minutes with a file), all steel mags fit fine and Thermold mags fit fine as well. Later production (1995-98) Maddi's have a poorer finish than my 1993 RML.
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Ease of Use:	Very Easy
Quality:	Excellent
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Price:	$295.00 in 1993, worth alot more now