TheSigmaEnigma
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What is the best AK-74 for around $600? I would prefer a folding stock model, but I won't be too picky. I would appreciate any help!
Thanks,
Enigma
Thanks,
Enigma
Have you searched any at all?TheSigmaEnigma said:I heard that the Polish Tantals are good, is that true? Anybody had any problems with them? Anything better then the Tantals?
Nalioth, I know you are pretty much an AK genius so I was wondering what your opinion is on the IAC / Interarms AK-74's?Have you searched any at all?
The Tantals are a gamble due to one vendor using the wrong caliber barrels in their versions.
To be brutally honest, any US-built AK74 is going to be built from a used parts kit on a an American receiver, most likely with an American barrel.
The Saiga is a brand new Russian made rifle, utilizing a brand new AK74 barrel and receiver. It's not been hacked up and put back together with substandard parts.
AND, it'll probably be the least expensive option. You can have a folding stock installed on a Saiga, too.
If you do decide to ignore the Saiga in favor of an American mixmaster, look for a rifle produced by a builder with a good reputation.
I've never seen one in person.AR27 said:Nalioth, what your opinion is on the IAC / Interarms AK-74's?
Because a few years ago, a sequence of events came to pass where a couple countries divested themselves of their entire hoard of 5.45x39 ammunition. Bulgaria and Poland dumped it all due to their switching calibers in their issue rifles (Poland switched to 5.56x45 and Bulgaria went back to using type 3 AK-47s).AR27 said:Also why is the 5.45 round available so cheap and in spam cans but not the 7.62x39mm?
So in your opinion the 5.45 will eventually return to the same price level as the 7.62x39mm, Do you have a ballpark guess as to when you think this could happen? Im just wondering if selling off my 7.62 for a 5.45 because of ammo prices is even worth it, I dont think it would be if the prices will be back up within a few years as I much prefer the bigger 7.62x39I've never seen one in person.
OTOH - you don't see any complaints on the interwebz.
Because a few years ago, a sequence of events came to pass where a couple countries divested themselves of their entire hoard of 5.45x39 ammunition. Bulgaria and Poland dumped it all due to their switching calibers in their issue rifles (Poland switched to 5.56x45 and Bulgaria went back to using type 3 AK-47s).
At around the same time, Russia surplussed several hundred thousand tons of their older 5.45x39 ammo.
All of it was in spam cans. All of it arriving on our shores (US buyers got most of it) has led to cheap prices, and the sheer amount of it has kept prices low.
If you want it cheap, buy it now and stack it deep, for as soon as the warehousemen can start seeing the floors and inform their bosses, the price'll start going up.
7.62x39 in spam cans is military spec, and it can't be imported due to its steel construction (no "armor piercing" pistol ammo can be imported today). While the 7.62x39 military ammo isn't actually "armor piercing", its components and construction meets the law's definition of "armor piercing".
My opinion would be: If you want a 5.45x39 AK, buy a 5.45x39 Saiga (the boat is due any time) and convert it.AR27 said:So in your opinion the 5.45 will eventually return to the same price level as the 7.62x39mm, Do you have a ballpark guess as to when you think this could happen? Im just wondering if selling off my 7.62 for a 5.45 because of ammo prices is even worth it, I dont think it would be if the prices will be back up within a few years as I much prefer the bigger 7.62x39
Haven't personally seen one of those, either.spence said:nalioth; could you please tell me what you think of the lancaster ak47s . thanks spence
TheSigmaEnigma said:I heard that the Polish Tantals are good, is that true? Anybody had any problems with them?
TheSigmaEnigma said:What is key-holing? I've never heard the term? I should probably do some more research before I drop several hundred lol ...
Poland switched to 5.56x45 and Bulgaria went back to using type 3 AK-47s
5.45 is not as loud as 7.62x39? Ive never shot a 545.Me with my Bulgy 74 and my friend's M 4s were shoootng one day. I just love the sexy look of the 74 , and the recoil and sounds are so much milder.