Looking for AK

[bortle]

If you can find one, then used Mak-90 rifles are generally affordable and are no longer being imported. You'll probably have to swap out the furniture, which can be a pain if it's a slant back receiver, but I believe even Jim Fuller said the Mak-90s are one of the best rifles for someone who wants a no-frills AK rifle for a good price.

I was going to say MAK 90 also. Very well thought of in the AK world. Can't go wrong with a good WASR either. SAR1 is another good one. Look around the AK operaters union website on what to look for in/on an AK. Canted sight, gas tube, funky rivets ect. ect. Some AK's have a horrible reputation. Buy once, cry once and it will last you a lifetime.

[marinville]

Me being Russian I'd disagree with WASR being a genuine Russian Pattern AKM statement . Just sayin'. Arsenal fits the bill of an AKM more for me. What I find curious is that a lot of people wouldn't mind paying upward of 2 grand for a quality AR build by DD, BCM, larue, noveske, hell even bone stock Colt at close to grand, etc etc. But when I tell them that my proper AKs cost as much I get WTF are you nuts looks back. Just because AK is designed to be operated by a drunk Russian conscript doesn't mean it doesn't have specs, tolerances, metallurgy and can be build by drunken monkeys with wrenches and hammers. Ok I'm off my soapbox now.

In fact, a WASR is undeniably a more correct AKM clone than any Arsenal build I am aware of. Wood furniture, fixed stock rear trunnion, 45° gas block, 14-1 left hand threads, slant muzzle brake, etc. Most Arsenal rifles have more in common with 100 series AKs.

[brian]

sar1 handsdown
wasr second placehttp://forum.pafoa.org/newreply.php?p=3652180&noquote=1

[oldengineer]

I just got finished cleaning out all of the preservative and oiling my new -16 year WASR 10. I had an order with my LGS for a Blackheart BFV762 B10 but didn't feel good about it since it's a hybrid which uses a US made receiver, barrel and stuff with some Romanian Cugir parts and didn't have much of an internet record. I got a break when the wrong rifle showed up so I cancelled it and found the WASR at a shop in Emmaus.

It works good ergonomically for me. I broke off the radius bone at the elbow in my left arm 30 years ago and have trouble supinating the forearm and wrist enough to get a good grip on my AR and shotgun but the foregrip on the AK is back far enough so I have no problem with it. The smaller (in height) receiver and the curved magazine makes it possible for me to shoot the 30 rounders off of a table without interference while I have to use 10 round mags with my AR.

[DrillNFill]

I'm bumping this thread because I have an AK question and didn't want to start a new one...

I have been thinking about getting an AK off and on for a while now, I noticed Dunhams has an Inter Ordnance AKM 247C for a sale price of $549. Wood furniture, made in the USA, stamped receiver. Are these rifles any good, or should I steer clear? Anyone have experience with them?

Thanks for the replies, I may have to check it out if my Poofa brethren give me the OK

[marinville]

I'm bumping this thread because I have an AK question and didn't want to start a new one...

I have been thinking about getting an AK off and on for a while now, I noticed Dunhams has an Inter Ordnance AKM 247C for a sale price of $549. Wood furniture, made in the USA, stamped receiver. Are these rifles any good, or should I steer clear? Anyone have experience with them?

Thanks for the replies, I may have to check it out if my Poofa brethren give me the OK

IO has probably the worst rep of any AK manufacturer ever.

[eatmydust]

For the price of the I.O. AK, you should be able to find a WASR10 or a PSA Freedom AK, from what I've read these wiould be better choices.

[Bang]

Time wounds all heals. 2009ish, WASR was junk. Fast forward to present, WASR is great. I am vindicated. I really like the WASR I bought in 2008, all along, and now I am lucky to have it...apparently.

[esh21167]

IO has probably the worst rep of any AK manufacturer ever.

Yes. Stay away from anything manufacture by IO or Century. The only exception would be a Century M70AB2 underfolder. Their reviews are very good. By all accounts, Century did not build them in house, but used a contractor.

WASR is the best new option.

If you're not concerned about a threaded muzzle or bayonet lug, look at MAK90 or Romanian SAR in the $700 range on the secondary market.

If you want to spend $1k, look at Arsenal on the secondary market. Pricey, but you get a very nice, solid polymer or metal side folding stock worth about $350.

[Bang]

My WASR 10/63 has CAI (Century Arms International) on it. Now what?