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suggestions for an AK
Posted on 7/17/14 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 7/17/14 at 1:37 pm
I'm in the market for a reasonably priced AK. I've read good and bad things about the O-PAPs and N-PAPs and milled versus stamped receivers, etc. Primary use will be target shooting, but also want reliability for SHTF situations. Any AK gurus care to help a brother out?
TIA
TIA
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Posted on 7/17/14 at 1:41 pm to toadmanalcatraz
Saiga
Posted on 7/17/14 at 1:45 pm to RATeamWannabe
Posted on 7/17/14 at 1:52 pm to toadmanalcatraz
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reasonably priced AK
Probably not going to happen anymore.
Get an AR, the bottom has dropped out for the most part.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:02 pm to toadmanalcatraz
Saiga before the price shoots up
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:04 pm to kengel2
got 4 AR's already, looking to change it up a bit.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:57 pm to toadmanalcatraz
id look for an amd65 variant. I love mine.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 3:09 pm to toadmanalcatraz
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reasonably priced AK
I hear "cheap" when I hear "reasonable"... that would be a Romanian WASR @ +-$550. I like the Chinese Norinco MAK 90's if you want to step it up just a little for an extra $150 or so. Get an Arsenal if money is no object @ $1400 or so.
I knew nothing about AK's, but caught the bug a few months ago. Thank goodness...
Posted on 7/17/14 at 4:10 pm to toadmanalcatraz
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I'm in the market for a reasonably priced AK
Better get it quick as I just read on the Political Board that our President signed an executive order banning the importation of AKs. Not sure if this is all AKs or only AKs from Russia. Prices will probably go up soon.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 4:14 pm to toadmanalcatraz
I don't think you can go wrong with any of them as far as reliability is concerned. Cheaper ones like the Romanian WASR aren't as pretty and have had issues with canted sights, but always go bang. The Yugo variants are the only ones that I kbow of who didn't chrome line the bores. I never hear anything bad about Arsenal AKs. There a bit pricier but rock solid and well worth it.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 4:14 pm to toadmanalcatraz
I don't think you can go wrong with any of them as far as reliability is concerned. Cheaper ones like the Romanian WASR aren't as pretty and have had issues with canted sights, but always go bang. The Yugo variants are the only ones that I kbow of who didn't chrome line the bores. I never hear anything bad about Arsenal AKs. There a bit pricier but rock solid and well worth it.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 4:27 pm to kengel2
My buddy got one a few weeks ago for $200. Not sure of the brand, but it works and is in decent condition
Posted on 7/17/14 at 4:45 pm to LXIXER
quote:Just the ones from Russia...but they are the best
Not sure if this is all AKs or only AKs from Russia.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 4:45 pm to PLaneTiger
quote:Something is odd about this...AKs haven't been $200 in over a decade
My buddy got one a few weeks ago for $200. Not sure of the brand, but it works and is in decent condition
Posted on 7/17/14 at 4:46 pm to TigerTatorTots
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Just the ones from Russia...but they are the best
Arsenals are Bulgarian
Posted on 7/17/14 at 5:10 pm to RATeamWannabe
Thought they were Russian...i must be thinking of Veprs
Posted on 7/17/14 at 5:12 pm to TigerTatorTots
If Arsenals were banned, I would be a lot more upset, and I'm already pissed about all this BS
Posted on 7/17/14 at 5:43 pm to toadmanalcatraz
Arsenal SAM7SF. It takes 5 hours to mill out the reciever from solid steel if that gives you an idea of how solid the weapon is. Amazingly accurate as well, and it has one of the best designs for a scope mount I have seen on an AK. Check out some videos. I know Tim from MilitaryArmsChannel has a review of it.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 6:42 pm to TigerTatorTots
I felt the same way, gun is legit though. The guy he bought it from has enough guns to supply an army and my buddy offered him 200 and he just said deal
Posted on 7/17/14 at 7:48 pm to RATeamWannabe
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Arsenals are Bulgarian
It depends on the model. Some of the Arsenal rifles are Bulgarian but many of their rifles the past few years have been built from Russian Saigas.
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