Carbine Selection Help

[welshrabbit]

I have an M4gery and I would like to try something else. Can one find quality Yugo M70's and if so from who would you buy? Or would it be better to look for an HK 91...are these even still available (authentic HK)? I have also considered a DSArms FAL folder or the AUG copy accepting AR mags. I am looking for something for fun at the range, but I want something that is extremely reliable and not maintenance intensive.
Thank you.

 

[dscottw88]

You can always pick up a piece of history; The M1 Garand. These are a steal for $500.
If you aren't really in the mood to dive into another caliber, I would try sticking with something that uses stanag mags or at least the same round as your AR. The AUG you mentioned sounds good, or even something like a FS2000. OR... you could get something like a Saiga and convert it. Saigas are rediculously fun. I'm thinking on picing up another one just to convert it for fun.

 

[jackdanson]

Or would it be better to look for an HK 91...are these even still available (authentic HK)?

An HK 91 isn't really a carbine... neither is a garand or a FAL. You could look into the ptr 91's. They are copies, but the are extremely nice, the ones I've seen are nicer than most of the HKs I've seen.

I am looking for something for fun at the range, but I want something that is extremely reliable and not maintenance intensive.

I think the yugo you mentioned would probably be the best idea.

http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/rifles/ak-47-and-rpk-rifles/p/yugoslavian-ak-47-rifle-m70ab2-with-underfolder-stock-/cPath/209_214/products_id/1388

Unfortunately they are hard to find "cheap" (under 600) now.