Correct about the magazines. They are not interchangeable with the standard AK-47. I do not know the legal issues as I have no intention of modifying mine. However the modification appears trivial. Either the rifle or the mag. can be modified by grinding a small amount of material off. Also because most of the parts are the same as the AK-47, you can modify it to almost any configuration. I understand that there are some legal issues though. Something about 922r compliant.

There is no bipod on the forestock. You might be thinking of the KelTec series. I had one (SU-16) and got rid of it. I could change the point of impact (POI)depending on how I held it. I kept getting "fliers", up to 6" off point of aim. I finally put a laser in the barrel and noticed I could change the POI just by putting a slight sideways pressure on the forestock. Besides I think the 7.62x39 is a much better cartridge for my use.

It comes in many "flavors". There is a 21" bbl and I believe you can get magazines restricted to 5 rnds. to satisfy the tougher requirements of some jurisdictions. It is my understanding that it is not listed as an AK variant, but as a hunting rifle. But again, I am not really following the various legal aspects.

I also just bought a Marlin papoose. Both cost about the same. Go figure....

I just thought it was a good value for the $$.