Want an AK

[Don't Tread On Me]

And not that its that much of an issue, but they are more durable than stamped models.

I thought the exact opposite was true. I thought that Kalashnikov himself said that the milled can develop cracks after tens of thousands of rounds, where the stamped does not.

Not that it's a practical difference, I believe this was in reference to torture testing of rifles literally over 50,000rds.

 

[Raph84]

Not to hijack this thread, but I noticed at the atlantic firearms site they are selling the armory usa/global trades 1.6mm recievers rifles for $569 are these really better than the standard 1mm?

I really want an AK with an old school look and this looks like a good option. Then again the milled arsenal sam7 is only $180 more for a milled reciever. Any thoughts?

 

[possum]

1. Can I get a new one that doesnt have cosmo on it?
2. Should I buy an AK online or from my dealer?
3. For a price in the mid $300s whats the best country of origin?

1) yes, bought my mak and didn't have a lick of cosmo on it, all the wasr's and other ak's that I have handled didn't seem to have any on them.
2) i personally like to inspect things myself before i buy them, so i always buy at a gun show, or at a dealer so that way i can see exactly what i am getting, that way it is no ones fault but mine if something ain't right. that's just personal preference.
3)i have a mak 90 and my wife bought it for me for x-mas two years ago, and she paid $300 plus tax. it was not brand new by no means but it was in good condition and to this day shoots great. i would also suggest against the wasr's, if you want to stay on the low end than get a romanian sar, i think these are fine examples of ak's for the money that is, pay a little more but i think you will alot more happy. my dealer back in n.c. sels them all the time, in great shape for $300 plus tax and a little less to me.(good friend). good luck and let us know what you get.

 

[AK103K]

Not to hijack this thread, but I noticed at the atlantic firearms site they are selling the armory usa/global trades 1.6mm recievers rifles for $569 are these really better than the standard 1mm?

I have a Global Trades SSR-85C built on a Polish AK kit. I paid $550 for it about 6 or 7 years ago. While it is my prettiest AK, with a beautiful parkerized finish and nice blonde wood, its accuracy is only so so and it had some reliability issues with the factory installed buffer and a broken disconnector. (dont bother with the buffers, they are a waste, unnecessary, and tend to cause problems)

I had to put a windage adjustable RPK rear sight on it due to the front sight being maxed out to the left when close to zero. Its a personal thing with me, but I like the front post in the center, or at least pretty close to center.

While the furniture is pretty, the stock isnt the correct length, its just a tad long, and it doesnt have a trap door in it for the cleaning kit.

For the extra money, it would be nice if they used better trigger group parts. Hopefully, they have also figured out the barrel timing thing. I'm suspecting its also the reason for it not being as accurate as some of my other AK's. I dont know how many are out there, I really havent seen to many people post about them, so I dont know if I just got one thats a little off or if this is what to expect from them.

 

[another person]

My dealer said that they are Romanian AKs which are going for $400. Im guessing that it can be a Romanian without being a WASR? He did say that they had cosmo on them though.

 

[Finch]

Maybe I am just lucky, but my WASR is great. I have yet to have a problem with it. Didn't come covered in gun goo, no magazine shakes, and fairly accurate. Maybe it is just luck of the draw, but don't discount the WASR. It's a cheap alternative that may be what you are looking for.

 

[Rezin]

I took my new WASR10 out this weekend to a private range. I put 750+ rounds trhu it, not a single misfire. I dunno about long distnces, as it is only a 50-60 yard range, but I was picking off bowling pins with ease at 50 yards from a standing position. (I do think I need a longer stock now tho...)

The rifle was flawless, weather squeezing as fast as you can, or taking your time. I just FIRED. The AR's there both had a couople jams, and they fired far fewer rounds.

I got the WASR for reliability, and it looks like I got my moneys worth....

 

[amprecon]

As well you should

 

[AK103K]

I do think I need a longer stock now tho...)

Resist this with all your might! Once you get used to the proper length stock, you will be cutting the difference off all your longer ones, trust me.

The issue AK's stock has the exact LOP as most combat rifles, including the M16/M16A1.(the A2's are 5/8" longer) They are not "short" as you constantly hear. If you want a rifle that will shoulder quickly and naturally, leave it alone.