I need some advice on my AK-74 purchase everyone!

[JonnyNYC90]

Hey everyone,
I need some advice on my recent AK 74 purchase...did i get a good deal, did I get screwed, etc. Please let me know.

I just purchased, for $600 + shipping, a SAR-2 AK74 in 5.45x39.
Here's the actual listing: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=196034342

The seller says that the rifle comes with:

Vltor "AR" style stock tube with Vltor modstock (kit retails for about $200)

Romanian 22mm front sight base installed with US-made "AK-74" brake (these are almost impossible to find now - everyone has the more common Bulgarian 24mm)

Texas Weapons Systems’ “dogleg” scope rail (retails for $129)

Konus (manufacturer) Sight-Pro Atomic Red Dot Sight 1x 20mm 4 MOA Dot with Weaver-Style Mount (retails at $99 at MidwayUSA)

TAPCO "M249" grip and K-Var polymer fore-end.

Comes with w 30-round magazines. More available to winner of auction.



I am just concerned as to why it was "refinished with Duracoat"???
Do you think that is something I need to be concerned about?

Thanks so much for your help everyone!

Jonny

 

[C-grunt]

I think you did alright. Im not sure of the origin of the SAR rifles though.

Lots of people Duracote guns because its a very durable coating.

 

[IBEWBULL]

It looks like you did ok on this.
Many Ak's are built here from foreign parts matching color is most likely the reason for the dura coat.
I paid $425 recently for a Side folding 7.62x39 Rom or Hungarian still in the box.
I would get some more mags for yours incase they get scarace.
Ammo in 5.45 is down now so stock up.
Good luck and have fun shooting.

 

[War Squirrel]

Lots of people Duracote guns because its a very durable coating.

Hence the name.

 

[nalioth]

I think you did alright.

You definitely did alright.

Im not sure of the origin of the SAR rifles though.

More info than you probably want to know: What is a SAR-2? - Romanian Kalashnikov Rifles

I am just concerned as to why it was "refinished with Duracoat"???

I'd not sweat the Duracoat. Lots of folks can't get past the finish on the Romanian guns (and it's an upgrade).

 

[JonnyNYC90]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the words.
The only real unknown is how many rounds have been put through the rifle, but considering this seller is selling another AK in a very similar setup, I think it's probably been taken good care of.
Nalioth, thanks for the informative link too!
I'll post pics of my own and how it does at the range once I get it in.

Jonny

 

[frankiestoys]

I don't think you did too bad at all i bought a Bulgarian AK-74 a few months back for $389 with ship and four 30 round mags and a bayonet its has a Nodak receiver and a G2 trigger, the add on's your rifle has, will add up fast making your AK a fair deal . I installed a 4x32 mill dot scope and a tactical light on mine. Have fun with it!

 

[Quiet]

$600 for a modded SAR2 is a good deal.

The Bulgarian AK74 and Polish Tantel are parts kit guns (US made reciever & US made non-chrome lined barrel), whereas the SAR2 was imported as a complete rifle (Romanian made reciever & chrome lined barrel).

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

As with any AK build, it will be tough to know how much it has been fired, and any new one might have a U.S. made barrel, which will not be chromed. Since most all the ammo to be shot is semi-corrosive (Russian military from yesteryear), not having a chorme bore is a bit of a concern, but not if one is dilligent in cleaning properly, and SOON after firing. I have an AK74 that my brother built from an honest-to-God virgin rifle cut up for parts....the gun had never been issued. All parts matched, and it came as a kit with unissued bayonet, etc. The Century guns could be low round count, or the barrel half worn. With all the aftermarket parts, your gun looks like a good deal. The Dogleg TWS scope mount is like $130, IIRC. Enjhoy. Ammo is so cheap, you can shoot three times what a .223 shooter can afford for the same money.

 

[nalioth]

As with any AK build, it will be tough to know how much it has been fired, and any new one might have a U.S. made barrel, which will not be chromed.

Nor hammer forged.

The Century guns could be low round count, or the barrel half worn.

Didn't you just say Century uses U.S. made barrels?