AK Guys Help me pick!

[RonPaulSupporter]

So I'm more of an AR guy, but recently I've been fascinated with getting an AK and wanted some input on what I should get and where from if possible. I'm looking for an underfolder (I know they suck as far as a stock goes) and saw some Yugo M70's that looked nice anything else like that in a $700 or less price range. I want to find an AK that won't begin to go into the AR type price range that's why I'm looking at something cheaper (plus I need something I can beat the hell out of and not care as much).
Any help is appreciated!

 

[shooter521]

(I know they suck as far as a stock goes)

LOL; you remembered shooter521's rule #2 of AKs.

saw some Yugo M70's that looked nice anything else like that in a $700 or less price range.

For a 7.62x39 underfolder, the Yugo M70 is the best way to go. $700 is awfully high compared to what they sold for pre-election, but AFAIK Century isn't making anymore, so if you want one I guess you'll just have to suck up and pay the going rate. You won't be disappointed.

 

[indykid]

For $700 and under, there are really only two to choose from, the Yugo M70 and the WASR-10. With prices at all time panic levels, the Yugo is the much better bet at $700 because the WASR-10 is the same price there days and nowhere near the quality of the Yugo.

 

[RonPaulSupporter]

LOL; you remembered shooter521's rule #2 of AKs.

Out of curiosity what is rule #1?
But anyway, underfolders do rate high on CDI factor!

I found a Century one for $650 online, is that OK considering prices now and what is the quality like? I'm not expecting great precision, but I want a minute of man AK that goes bang every time.

 

[techres]

If you go underfolder for under $1000 right now, the Yugo is the only good one to pick. The romanian ones are aweful. JGsales has the Yugos now for under $700.

My yugo was built by CAI and is remarkably great. Even got my gun hating mother in law on it and she had a ball:

 

[Turtle]

I second the Yugo Idea!! GET IT WHILE YOU CAN! They are hard to find. I got my full stock yugo for CHEAP! last year..... now the price is nuts! and only getting higher.

I love mine but sadly its at the bottom of the lake.

 

[RonPaulSupporter]

Sweet rifle techres, any more pics?

 

[BaconGrease]

I have a Yugo underfolder as well and I love it. It shoots really well for a folding stock. The stock actually locks up really tight. Good gun.

 

[shooter521]

Out of curiosity what is rule #1?

AK's get hot quick and are sharp in weird places.

 

[RonPaulSupporter]

AK's get hot quick and are sharp in weird places.

I know what you mean man, it hurt like crazy when I picked up an AK right here at the shop.

 

[rpgoings]

ak

if you are looking for something on the cheaper side get a wasr 10 i have had 4 difrent ak and it is my fav and you can steal deck them out

 

[smokingman]

AK's get hot quick and are sharp in weird places.

There is a very cheap and easy solution for the heat.Take off the lower hand guard(just punch the pin out)and cut a 99 cent aluminum piece of roofing flashing to fit.Heat problem solved.They sell these at all lowes,menards,home depot ect.. After 6 or so mags your hands will thank you.

 

[techres]

Sweet rifle techres, any more pics?

Heck yeah:

Pre-rail install:

Post-rail install:

And, yes, they do get hot in strange places!

 

[Silverlie]

Go with the yugo m70, I was a little concerned with the metal folding stock destroying my shoulder after firing too many rounds, but it turned out to be quite a bit more comfortable then I originally thought, not as good as a standard stock, but it didn't pinch or punch too much either. The accuracy surprised me also, mine was sighted in near perfect when I bought it, but given a few rounds down range and I definatly putting a lot of extra breathing holes in the lungs of a silhouette target at 100 yrds. the only downside i've really come across so far is that the hand guards do get very hot, i would look into replacing the hand guards with some reputable after market ones, k-var's supply seems to work, also can look into the reviews on what cheaperthandirt has to offer. I know utg makes a decent 4 rail hand guard for the m70

 

[TheDude]

There is a very cheap and easy solution for the heat.Take off the lower hand guard(just punch the pin out)and cut a 99 cent aluminum piece of roofing flashing to fit.Heat problem solved.They sell these at all lowes,menards,home depot ect.. After 6 or so mags your hands will thank you.

This is why I love AKs, simplicity.
Try a underfolder before you buy, you ll either love it or hate it. I wasnt real fond of them.

 

[Disposable Heart]

I also would go with the Yugo (if I didnt already have my Arsenal SLR106FR! ).

I have fired a Yugo underfolder though, I hated it. The stock felt wobbly and cut me up like a enraged Emril Lagasse. Supposedly the Yugo's have the strongest underfolder (no wobble), maybe I shot a bad one. They do have non-underfolders out there, but I am unsure of the availability. I think someone could make a pretty penny by offering a revitalization of the original "night sights" service (I know there is a tritinum front post sight offered, but not very historical in appearance).

As far as heat shielding, my Arsenal comes with a stainless steel heat shield under both the handguards. I have gotten that rifle hot and didnt feel a thing. My Romanian, before I sold her, would get uncomfortably (read gloves) after 3 mags of firing (not my idea of a good thing when my standard load out ready to go is 4-7, with 7 in reserve). The idea of roof flashing is a GREAT idea! I think steel would work best, aluminum probably just as good.

 

[fullauto 45]

I love mine but sadly its at the bottom of the lake.

Where's it at? I might be able to find it.

 

[Hellion_1]

This is why I love AKs, simplicity.
Try a underfolder before you buy, you ll either love it or hate it. I wasnt real fond of them.

I agree with dude. Try before you buy. My first AK was and under-folder. I hated it. I currently have two AK's. A Norinco and a Maadi, both with fixed stocks, but I am picking up my new toy tomorrow. Golani sporter. Hmm, can't wait.