AK suggestion

[Gaffshot]

Need an AK 74 or 47. Suggestion on make model? WASR v. more expensive model?

Thoughts on which one?

 

[Mordred]

I like the Yugo M70 versions because they are a bit more solid. They are around the same price, $500-600 bucks. Give them a look see online.

 

[leftsock]

I'd say an AK 47. They and 7.62x39 ammo are ubiquitous.

 

[grassman]

I'd go ak 47 russian ammo is still pretty cheap, and still plentiful . If you can find a dealer with a few wasr 10 in stock and look them over real good pick out the best one i'm sure you will be pleased with it . I'v got a few and have had no problems with any of them . You can't beat the price duhnums sports seems to always have a few in stock. 379.00 on sale.

 

[Mad Anthony Wayne]

I'm going against the mold here. I have a converted Saiga in 5.45x39. I really enjoy it. Ammo is dirt cheap and the round has a flatter trajectory. I find it to be a shade more accurate than an AK47. Stay away from the Century Polish tantals though. I've heard a lot of talk that they are junk.

 

[Beemer]

I got an AK47 a couple years back and I adore it. I have been told accuracy is kind of a luck of the draw on them and I guess I got lucky.

 

[Cherryspringer]

I just picked up my first ak this weekend. It's a wasr. It's rougher than I could have imagined. Since saturday I've been filing, grinding and sanding since. I'm having fun with it and it will be awesome when I'm done. Don't regret my purchase and I'll buy more of them.

 

[indyk]

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[luvall]

Ak 74 @ Centerfiresolutions are $369 w/ 3 mags. 5.45 ammo is super cheap. I bought one and love it.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Non-Century Maadi!

 

[Mr.JAG]

We really just need someone to make a sticky that breaks down the different options in AKs with Strength's/Weaknesses and suggestions depending on use.

This question pops up twice a week it seems.

 

[IndyS12]

We really just need someone to make a sticky that breaks down the different options in AKs with Strength's/Weaknesses and suggestions depending on use.

This question pops up twice a week it seems.

I agree with this. I've seen this question at least 4 times in the last couple of months.

But to be constructive, I'd say you really can't go wrong with most options, just stay away from the Century products. Of course, always try to take a look at the gun and look for any obvious problems with it, like canted sights, before you buy it.

EDIT: Of course, if you want a gun that you don't mind putting a little work into to make run right, then you could try a Century, but there are better options out there. The WASR's seem pretty alright from the ones I've handled.

 

[Gaffshot]

Ak 74 @ Centerfiresolutions are $369 w/ 3 mags. 5.45 ammo is super cheap. I bought one and love it.

I can't find Centerfire Solutions but I do find Centerfire Systems. I don't see this deal though. Do you have a link to the right place?

 

[luvall]

Sorry - "Systems" and the sale just ended!

I can't find Centerfire Solutions but I do find Centerfire Systems. I don't see this deal though. Do you have a link to the right place?