Yugo 88A vs Yugo M70A

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can anyone tell me about these firearms, the good, bad and ugly. mainly concerned bout the integrity and the trigger. they look pretty close in design and size and they are both 199$ at center fire. just wondering if one is better than the other and why.

thanks for any insight
 
M88a is basically the compact. M70a is the full size. I'm sure there are mechanical differences, but that's the most basic comparison.

They are basically a Russian design inspired by some design aspects of the 1911 and Hi Power. They are a cruder design than those two but pretty reliable from what I hear. Triggers are pretty darn heavy as well, at least compared to 1911s and Hi Powers.

I kind of wanted one as a CCW, as being a single stack they are quite thin. Sourcing holsters for them is near impossible though. I've seen alot of people online using 1911 holsters, but I have a hard time trusting a holster that isn't actually designed for a gun.
 
I don't like my M70A, and wish I hadn't bought it.

The trigger would fall with the safety on, for one thing. I fixed that issue, but the gun feeds nothing but round nose reliably. It also chokes every one and a while even on that.

I'm going to get rid of it soon.
 
If you accept the 70A for what it is, you will enjoy it. Mine is a Zastava Yugo milsurp and it looks like it was made from left over Trabant parts.

For me, the 70 and CZ52 were both cheap ways ti get into the Tok 7.62x25 or whatever it is round.

Would I use it as a SD pistol? Sure, if I had nothing else would I CC it? No, there are other pistols better suited for that.

If you enjoy dipping into ComBloc weapons, you will enjoy the 70A.

If you are seeking a two-inch group at 25 yards gun, look elsewhere.

For $200, you are looking at, and getting, a really fun $200 gun.
 
well it sounds like it wouldn't be a great investment for then, if it's ammo picky. I like to shoot cast boolits of different shapes and size and that's top criteria for me. thanks for everyones input
 
I've not owned or fired either pistol, but my observation from trying out examples at gun shows is that the triggers tend to be a bit creepy and gritty, but perhaps more crucially, the pull weight varies quite a bit between individual guns. I've tried one that felt like around 6#, but another at the same dealer felt like it was around 10#, causing me to initially wonder whether I had left the pistol on-safe. :rolleyes:

Also, a common complaint among owners is an abundance of sharp edges inside the frame and under the slide. I recall a post where an owner snidely suggested keeping Band-Aids handy while cleaning. :(

While I still find these pistols somewhat intriguing, these issues seem to reveal a low standard of factory workmanship.
 
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