yugo M70B1 or Russian AK-47 103?

[jece]

Yugo M70B1 or Russian AK-47 103 with plastic furniture which would you choose for quality,accuracy and realibility? Any other comments would be appreciated. Thanks Jece

 

[gripper]

Who did the builds? Is the AK103 one of the Arsenal/Legion collaborations(SGL20),where they "revert" a Legion built Saiga to AK configuration?(They look good to me BTW).
Is the Yugo a Century build?(Hit or miss-can be great or can be a PITA).
I lke th eoriginal Yugos,but were cash not tight for me I would like to get an AK103( or the 5.45 equvalent,for that matter).
What is the asking price for each of these?

 

[jece]

Gripper, help me out to what to look for in a AK-47.

I'm new to this so if you could tell me what brand names to look for in a AK-47 7.62x39 i would appreciate it. The price for these rifles is prohibited.But i would love to have one. What would you recommend Gripper?

 

[jece]

Gripper what would you recommend?

I'm new to the ins and out with different brand names an all. I would just like a good quality AK-47 7.62x39 and wooden stock.Thank you for any input on the subject. Jece

 

[Ian]

Aren't there about ten thousand threads on this topic in the archives?

 

[gripper]

If you can get it for under $900.00,(and get spare mags,as well as a reasonable supply of ammo) go for the AK103-it s an actual ussian rifle built on a Russian receiver WITH a chrome barrel and the AK74 angle (90degree) gas block.It will(should !) have the optics mounting base on the left side of the receiver.
IF money is tight ( join me at the Poor Folks Bar&Grill,trash can fireunder the bridge),AND the Yugo build is either an "other than Century build" , or a ( rare)PROPERLY put together Century build;and you don't mind underfolders-Go for the CIA build.
Do you have the opportuity to examine them both ,try them for "fit",check for defects?Are they both NIB?Best way to know is to be able to put both eyes and hands on the subject.
Bear in mind this:Yugo=No Chrome Barrel-you buy,you clean GOOD after you shoot(just likeany other piece you care about)
Russian ?My preference,although there ARE some well built Yugos out there;you just have to check them out and NOT "panic buy".
The AK103 IS the"most modern" as far as the evolution of former Communist 7.62x39 AK's( best PERIOD,and IMPOSSIBLE to find would be one of th ecurrently produced Finns;and NO I do not recall the model designation).
By all accountsthough,the AK103 is a good choice-IF you can spend the money.

 

[nalioth]

So, which one do you want? the AK-47 or the AK-103?

Do you drive a Stingray or a ZR1?

Those are two different names for two different rifles.

Aren't there about ten thousand threads on this topic in the archives?

At least.