Which AK to buy?

[nofear]

Ok so I'm new to the world of AK's and trying to do my due diligence. I hear a lot of bad things about Romanian WASR's. Anyone out there care to elaborate? Am I better off to buy Yugo and pay 50-100 more for it? What about RPK? I found AES10-B (I think again romanian) but it sounds like it may be ok.

Feel free to PM if needed.

 

[Fenway]

This is a big question. I think if you are new to the AK world the WASR is the way to go. I have owned one them and the WASRs better put together (in many cases) big brother the SAR-1. Both of them ran. Both of them had trigger slap which could have been fixed.

I would never buy a WASR sight unseen but if I was able to look at one at a shop or gun show I would not hesitate to buy one.

I would make sure the sites aren't canted and the the front gas block is not canted as well. I see this problem on a lot of them.

Triple check to make sure the rifle is unloaded and dry fire it a couple of times and make sure the trigger doesn't feel like complete crap and the bolt runs fine.

Insert a magazine to make sure it locks up. There is bound to be some mag wabble in the WASR but that is ok.

The WASR is not going to win any beauty pageants but if you can find one that is straight I would by it for my first AK.

 

[oldschoolmuscle]

i have a sar 1 and i am content with it...

 

[karlsgunbunker]

I have 2 WASR's and both shoot very well.
I also recomend the STG-2000, It's romanian but with a little more style. $379 at SOG

 

[rhino]

Both of them had trigger slap which could have been fixed.

What is "trigger slap" in this context?

 

[03mustgt]

What is "trigger slap" in this context?

+1. My SAR-1 is REALLY bad about this. What is the fix for it? In my case the trigger literrally slaps my finger after each shot. Feels like getting hit with a green branch someone is swinging on your trigger finger. After awhile it gets pretty sore.

 

[Fenway]

It's what 03mustgt said (for me anyway)

Here is a great link regarding this issue.

Romanian Kalashnikov Rifles

What is "trigger slap" in this context?

+1. My SAR-1 is REALLY bad about this. What is the fix for it? In my case the trigger literrally slaps my finger after each shot. Feels like getting hit with a green branch someone is swinging on your trigger finger. After awhile it gets pretty sore.

 

[yankeedog]

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[undecided]

What about the AK's on this page?
Classic Arms Inc.

 

[karlsgunbunker]

What about the AK's on this page?
Classic Arms Inc.

Classic is a good shop and they are great people but you will find that AIM and SOG have better prices on the same items.

 

[Bronsonbull]

Just take up golf

Hey "No Fear", forget the AKs and spend $400 on a new set of golf clubs


I hope you get a new AK because I look forward to shooting it.

I also heard that classicarms.com is a great site.

 

[cougar_guy04]

Classic Arms Inc. Is the right website. I'm wanting to order a Rommie G-Code from them.

 

[bigcraig]

If I were going to buy a good AK in 7.62x39, it would be this one . Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices.

 

[rhino]

I need an AK.

What's the cheapest piece of crap that actually functions 100%? I don't care how it looks, just that it goes bang every time and is reasonably accurate by AK standards.

 

[Fenway]

Romanian WASR

I need an AK.

What's the cheapest piece of crap that actually functions 100%? I don't care how it looks, just that it goes bang every time and is reasonably accurate by AK standards.

 

[techres]

Consider spending a little extra on a converted Saiga. Russian made, good workmanship. AIM surplus has them for $550 right now.

The biggest enemy is canting, and even in person it is hard to detect.

Too bad you will not be at the Appleseed on Sunday rhino or I would loan you my STG to shoot for the day if you wanted. They are fun, and unimaginably reliable. Accuracy is "tactical" if you know what I mean...

 

[bigcraig]

I need an AK.

What's the cheapest piece of crap that actually functions 100%? I don't care how it looks, just that it goes bang every time and is reasonably accurate by AK standards.

Click the link in my previous post.

If you do your research, the Vector at that price is a great gun.

 

[epsylum]

I need an AK.

What's the cheapest piece of crap that actually functions 100%? I don't care how it looks, just that it goes bang every time and is reasonably accurate by AK standards.

WASR or if you want a bit better for not too much more, get a Yugo while you still can (they just recently stopped making them, out of parts kits). The Yugos don't have chrome lined bores, but are of much better quality than the WASRs.

 

[abnk]

Click the link in my previous post.

If you do your research, the Vector at that price is a great gun.

I concur.

 

[mosesiscarryingapdw]

I like Vectors, and also Yugo M70 Undafoldas.

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