Looking to buy an AK - couple questions first

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So I missed the boat on picking up an AK at the Oaks show yesterday but think it may have been for the best so I can do a little more research and get the right one.

This will be simply for fun so a $1000+ Arsenal, while nice, isnt happening.

I know I want to stick to 7.62x39 and have a few of the 30rd Tapco mags at home already (couldnt pass on the price).

I think it will really come down to Saiga or WASR -- and where I can actually get one.

However, I have heard about "conversions" being needed to the Saiga to fit the mags. Would the WASR have this done already?

[justashooter]

double stack wasr are run of the mill romanian copies of the mil spec gun, made in a military plant. saiga are "sporting purpose" guns made in a mil spec plant that lots of people convert to std mil configuration in terms of furniture, etc.

don't worry about it. you'll know what you want when you see it.

[BB MBD]

Check out www.classicfirearms.com

They have
saiga for 620.
Yugo m70 for 625
Wasr for 550.

But best choice is vepr for 700 which is basically is a sport version of rpk.

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Thanks for the link ... that Saiga is really calling me, esp with that add on $30 package.

[GrumpyBear]

See the sticky at the top of the page. Sticky: Which AK should I buy

[nfafan]

Not to put you in a panic; but don't wait much longer. Act now.

The anti's are at full throttle due to the shootings in CT. Even supposedly pro-gun politicos from WVA are supporting Bloomberg's call for control. They are not going to waste the opportunity a good tragedy gives them.

[IntenseImage]

See the sticky at the top of the page. Sticky: Which AK should I buy

I started to but since I am at work, most firearms stuff is blocked.

Not to put you in a panic; but don't wait much longer. Act now.

The anti's are at full throttle due to the shootings in CT.

Honestly, this is the ONLY reason as to why I want to get this now. Im not the "omg they are taking our guns" kinda guy, but after these recent events, I know something will happen (no matter who was in office - as I didnt buy into that panic either).

The way I see it is that they can shut down imports quite easily and this would be highly affected in that process. The AK was on my "want" list but wasnt a priority by any means, but this changed that process as I wanted to get in before it was too late or before the prices went through the roof.

And as I am tying this my wife just ordered that converted Saiga w/ the shooters package. OTD the price will be about what I could have purchased the gun only for locally.

Im a happy camper

[nfafan]

Smart move.

The imports are the low-hanging fruit. ARs are domestically made by a million "manufacturers" employing US citizens, and as we have seen, US corps will throw us and the 2A under the bus in a NY-minute to maintain profits. They'll start breaking ranks with "no more flashiders" and lo-cap mags as soon as they see the need, while the politicians will not allow the loss of all those US jobs.

OTOH, SAIGAs and WASRs and Paps and VEPRs...

[PA Rifleman]

Check out www.classicfirearms.com

They have
saiga for 620.
Yugo m70 for 625
Wasr for 550.

But best choice is vepr for 700 which is basically is a sport version of rpk.

Do look, but don't limit yourself to Classic. They went downhill big time with the new managment.

• had it with Classic Arms
• multiple
• Classic Arms.US, NOT RECOMMEND!!!
• Classic Arms reopening
• classic arms
• bought one from classic arms
• Classic Arms?

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Glad I ordered when I did ... When I placed my order I was able to do so with the additional $30 "Shooters Package" which included 3 more mags, sling, carry bag, recoil buffer, eyes/ears, cleaning kit and oiler.

As of this morning that package was no longer available

As of tonight the gun is now on backorder and the price has gone up $80!!