Good sub $1000 AK variant?

[Inebriated]

I liked my WASR ok, but then again, I paid $350 for it. But Okie is right...$600 seems to be going rate now. Heck, I sold mine for $550 a few months ago. So I think WASR's are hardly worth the money these days, when you can get a Saiga. Not to say the WASR isn't a good rifle... it really is, but there are so many more options out there for an AK around the same price, that it makes the hassle and risk of a WASR seem like, well... a hassle and risk lol.

Does anyone know if the WASRs are still plagued by the same problems they had 10 years ago? (Ex. Crooked front sight)

They're better... If you can stay patient and find a rifle that is in good working order, it'll serve you just fine.

You want to check...
- That it's actually a 10/63 (says on the left side of the front trunion).
- Straight front sight and gas blocks... even the best are canted a little.
- Make sure rust (and chances are there will be some rust) is only surface rust, nothing deep.
- Check rivets, and make sure they're nice and round, and the receiver isn't "dented" or "sunk" in around them.
- You probably won't find an exceptionally smooth one, but some actions are smoother than others. Be sure to try them all out.
- They all seem to have decent bores, lately, but check it out to be safe.
- If it comes with a bayonet, make sure it fits the rifle.
- If it comes with magazines, make sure they don't wobble too much.
- If it doesn't come with a mag, bayonet, cleaning kit, or sling... tell them to include it.

 

[meanmrmustard]

The M & M M-10 looks good to me also.

I developed a healthy respect for the AK platform via an unrequested SE Asian vacation via our "Uncle Sam" in 1969. We were issued M-16 A1 (A2s came somewhat later) jamomatic, finicky, clean constantly rifles.

AKs that were carried by (fill in the blank, still hate them) our foes were highly prized as carry weapons. (just do not get caught carrying one by any brass that mattered).

I have been a long time AK guy. Recently bought the Waffen Werks 74'. The CoGun Sales M-10 is very appealing. I am deciding on whether to buy this rifle myself.

Now...Aloow me to add this. Kentucky Gun Company has a Delton AR-15 "type" 5.56 rifle for $630.00 including shipping. Since my time in the service of our country, I have never once considered buying one of these AR "types".

However, I have read nothing but positive reviews for this rifle. At the price, it is dirt cheap.

Anyhow...I probably have not helped, as I am torn between each of these rifles. Wish now that I could afford both.

So said my uncle as well. As long as the higher-ups didn't see, several in his platoon would carry and use those scavenged from fallen enemies. He was a scout sniper, didn't use one.