[InkEd]

Who makes the best quality versions of the AK47 also how my much better is it than the others? Are there any models to avoid?

[my762buzz]

The Finnish Valmet version have the best workmanship.


http://www.sturmgewehr.com/bhinton/Valmet/Valmet_ADInterarms1976A.jpg

[Avenger29]

God, if only those prices were true...

Common AK varients? You can buy anything from a WASR to an Arsenal/Krebs.

Best bet is to split the difference and buy a Saiga, either one that you convert yourself or the nice $500 preconverted one that K-VAR is selling. The Saiga is a made in Russia Kalashnikov, but in a "sporter/hunter" configuration. It's up to you or somebody you pay to make it look like an AK. They are high quality.

Any of them will serve you well. Most have a crappy finish, but it's an AK, so don't sweat the small stuff.