I have decided that I want to get back into the AK game. So I am searching for a new AK that is currently readily available. Not the "Well, if you could find a used xxxx off some random guy on gunbroker..."
I want quality. I've had an Arsenal SLR107 FR...it was ok. It was pretty, stock was solid when deployed, would jam 2 or 3 times a mag. A trip to Arsenal did not solve the problem. Sold with problems disclosed.
I am not worried about historical or accurate to country X's original spec. Just want good solid rifle.
I would like a side folding stock. Not wire, but similar to Arsenal's. Not Magpul. I don't want a straight stock. I want the angle to bring sights up to eye level. The PSAK has a model like this, but no reviews on how solid the stock is. Folding vs non is not a deal breaker. Must be in 7.62x39.
The main superficial, petty, absolutely stupid thing that I am hung up on: I want plum. Furniture swap is acceptable, there just has to be plum furniture available for whatever the final choice is.
Currently looking at:
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/wbp-fox-ak47-rifle-plum
Specs look good. My understanding is rear tang is different than anything else due to beryl rail mount. But reviews on these are limited. They have another model with the beryl rail included. Worth it? Or stick to side mount?
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/ak47-rifle-m10-pro-plum
Again specs look good/little info out there. Do dimples really matter? Also gas block and front sight are combined making for shorter sight radius. Does this really matter?
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/arsenal-sam7r-milled-7-62x39mm-rifl
This is THE AK to have...according to the internet so it must me true...right? Downsides seem to be finish(rustoleum), weight, and it's furniture selection is limited. Basically I get what I get. I feel this is overpriced, but if there is nothing better, then it is what it is.
And lastly: https://palmettostatearmory.com/psak-47-gf3-forged-classic-side-folder-polymer-rifle-plum.html
Color I want, side folder I want. Appears to have the kinks worked out. (Does it?) How solid is the stock? Looks identical to the Arsenal folder. Same locking mechanism. Price is attractive.
Wouldn't you know this went out of stock as I typed this. I had it in my cart
Primary purpose would be plinking, fun, walk my land that has feral hogs etc. Probably get a red dot at some point. Figure I'll give the MRO a try. Also looking at the beryl mount vs side mount.
With everyone being geared towards ARs these days AKs seemed to have fallen off the radar. I have a KS-47, but I am overflowing with ARs. I want something fun and different.
Looking for opinions/experience with above mentioned. Also looking for models I may have overlooked. I have limited AK experience. Open to suggestions.
eta: I shoot facing front, not bladed so the shorter stock (Warsaw I believe) is preferred.
I want quality. I've had an Arsenal SLR107 FR...it was ok. It was pretty, stock was solid when deployed, would jam 2 or 3 times a mag. A trip to Arsenal did not solve the problem. Sold with problems disclosed.
I am not worried about historical or accurate to country X's original spec. Just want good solid rifle.
I would like a side folding stock. Not wire, but similar to Arsenal's. Not Magpul. I don't want a straight stock. I want the angle to bring sights up to eye level. The PSAK has a model like this, but no reviews on how solid the stock is. Folding vs non is not a deal breaker. Must be in 7.62x39.
The main superficial, petty, absolutely stupid thing that I am hung up on: I want plum. Furniture swap is acceptable, there just has to be plum furniture available for whatever the final choice is.
Currently looking at:
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/wbp-fox-ak47-rifle-plum
Specs look good. My understanding is rear tang is different than anything else due to beryl rail mount. But reviews on these are limited. They have another model with the beryl rail included. Worth it? Or stick to side mount?
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/ak47-rifle-m10-pro-plum
Again specs look good/little info out there. Do dimples really matter? Also gas block and front sight are combined making for shorter sight radius. Does this really matter?
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/arsenal-sam7r-milled-7-62x39mm-rifl
This is THE AK to have...according to the internet so it must me true...right? Downsides seem to be finish(rustoleum), weight, and it's furniture selection is limited. Basically I get what I get. I feel this is overpriced, but if there is nothing better, then it is what it is.
And lastly: https://palmettostatearmory.com/psak-47-gf3-forged-classic-side-folder-polymer-rifle-plum.html
Color I want, side folder I want. Appears to have the kinks worked out. (Does it?) How solid is the stock? Looks identical to the Arsenal folder. Same locking mechanism. Price is attractive.
Wouldn't you know this went out of stock as I typed this. I had it in my cart
Primary purpose would be plinking, fun, walk my land that has feral hogs etc. Probably get a red dot at some point. Figure I'll give the MRO a try. Also looking at the beryl mount vs side mount.
With everyone being geared towards ARs these days AKs seemed to have fallen off the radar. I have a KS-47, but I am overflowing with ARs. I want something fun and different.
Looking for opinions/experience with above mentioned. Also looking for models I may have overlooked. I have limited AK experience. Open to suggestions.
eta: I shoot facing front, not bladed so the shorter stock (Warsaw I believe) is preferred.
