Ordered the Pestilence AK-47 on 19MAY21 and picked up from my FFL on 07JUN22. This is my second MDC rifle I have purchased. The Pestilence is a work of art. The quality of the fit and finish is exceptional. The rifle shoots and functions outstanding without any issues. I cannot recommend MDC enough.

I bought this AK mainly because of the looks but when I got it in my hands, it was as if it had been created by God. Perfect weight and balance. Easy to shoot and extremely ergonomic! It's my most favorite AK. Highly recommended to all my AK operators out there!

Yep, worth the wait. Out back to zero today, shot 100m groups that would have made any rifle proud, but truly impressive from an AK (1.2 inch 5 shot group, cold barrel, 2 inch 10 shot group, hot, both with iron sights off of a sandbag lying in the driveway). The adjustable gas system is a must have--once tuned, it put all the brass (uh, steel, wolf basic ammo--makes the accuracy all that more impressive) in about a 2 foot area 5 feet away. 10 more clicks and it's ready for, um, increased back pressure? Nice barrel, and bonus, concentric threads are obviously present beneath the pinned and welded hider. Fit and finish is excellent. Sights are almost too tight for zeroing. Well done, Meridian, this is a champ of a rifle. I recommend the upgraded trigger and gas system, if you are pulling the trigger on one of these (heh, see what I did there?).

I have waited to submit a review about this rifle until I've had a thorough amount of time with it. I've put 500 or so rounds through it and can still say that I'm unbelievably impressed with the quality put into the rifle. I've seen other people have home built and WASR ak's at the range and the quality alone puts those to shame. Not to shame those people. The rifle is just that nice. On top of looks the pestilence is a great shooting rifle. At 100 yards the rifle holds an impressive zero. I only shoot off hand and still held under 1 inch groups. TLDR: the rifle is worth the money and the wait.

It took almost 16 months but definitely worth the wait. Just as smooth as my rifle dynamics but looks a lot cooler!! As far as reliability can’t say for sure but I have no doubt it will outlast me. Great job guys!!!

I purchased this firearm over a year ago. And I just received it this week. It was well worth the wait. It’s gorgeous. It is a work of art. Covid slowed down the process of getting this firearm sooner. But the staff kept me in the loop where they were in the process along the way. Hopefully the market slows down a bit because I absolutely want to purchase another. If you like old AKs with just a splash of some modern touches this is it. The fit and finish is absolutely awesome. They crushed it.

I just received my pestilence a few days ago. I have not shot it yet but will give my honest feedback from just handling it. The rifle fit and finish is superb. I think the classic with some modern look feels very solid and not a slapped together rattling AKM. I would eventually love to have a LDP but I really don’t want to wait 499 days again. If you’re looking to buy your first AKM , then I think your better off going with this than getting something like A SLR107 ( which QC has sucked on a lot of Arsenals). My overall complaint would be that I communicated to MD through about installing a Krebs safety and that somehow got left out. Not a deal breaker to me. Factory works fine. Only gave four stars because I have yet to put any rounds through it. If you’re on the fence and these come available again, I wouldn’t hesitate. Get it and be glad you did. MDC: Wes, Im sorry about the miscommunication we will get the Krebs Safety out to you ASAP!

Rifle looks great. Only think i wish they did was do the battle worn finish like in all the pictures provided. The ultimak has the finish and the top cover is slightly “battle worn” but the majority of the rifle doesn't have the battle worn look i expected. After waiting 61 weeks It is what it is. Just would be cool for them to provide the finish pictured. MDC: Charles, Im sorry you are not satisfied with the finish. They are all hand done & unique. Not all rifles are finished the same. If you would like a more of a distressed look please send it back in & we will take care of it.

Thanks to everyone for their skills, hardwork and the labor of love it shows!

This thing is badass, shoots awesome, looks better than any other AK on the market. Long wait, but well worth it!!

Hands down the best AK I’ve ever owned!

Apocalypse finish and quality look great, I wanted that distressed look with a quality rifle. Roughly 100 rounds in so far. Took a bit to get sighted in, had to move the front post quite a bit, which was disappointing. Other than that, shoots soft and flat. Wait time was 14 months, hindsight - I probably wouldn't have ordered if I knew it would take that long. But I am certainly glad I have it in the AK collection. Waiting on my new 7.62 suppressor to see how that runs, hopefully no issues there. Marked it down 1 star just for the length in build time (website had 6 months when I ordered).