Whats the word with Pioneer Arms new stuff?

[Anangrypasta]

Noticed Pioneer has their Polish AKs now advertised with forged parts. I understand they came initially with cast stuff that was no good and had a lot of issues. Anyone have experience with the newer forged stuff? Their newer stuff looks pretty sweet for the price.

 

[Fear21]

Noticed Pioneer has their Polish AKs now advertised with forged parts. I understand they came initially with cast stuff that was no good and had a lot of issues. Anyone have experience with the newer forged stuff? Their newer stuff looks pretty sweet for the price.

Been following these over on AK Files for a while, particularly the 5.56 variants. Consensus seems to be cautious optimism - the Files guys seem to like their 5.56 rifles, and Battlefield Vegas put six Pioneer 7.62 AKMs in their rotation and they say they are doing "very well." Pioneer also confirmed that components are forged rather than cast in these new rifles, so that's always a good start.