Opinions re: AR in 7.62 X 39

[10-Ring]

I have a complete lower receiver sitting around looking for a dance partner. Yesterday, I ran into a smokin' deal for a DPMS complete upper w/ mag in 7.62 X 39 but I'm wondering -- are they reliable? accurate? dependable? ...you know, the usual?
TIA

 

[Onmilo]

They work OK, sort of.
High capacity magazines never really panned out all that well with the AR design and 7.62X39 cartridges.

A better bet is seeing if Alexander Arms will make you an upper in 5.45X39 Soviet, a much better choice.

S&W is suppossed to produce the M&P15 in 5.45X39 also but no uppers as far as I am aware.

 

[Killermonkey21]

Id buy the 5.45x39 design in a HEARTBEAT. Can't beat those ammo prices. And besides, I don't think a coyote or gopher is going to argue about the politics or ballistic effectiveness of my chosen round

 

[MMcfpd]

My Model 1 7.62x39 AR is easily one of my favorite rifles, having proven to be both accurate and reliable through ~1500 rounds so far:


Magazines have been a hitch with this configuration. The out-of-production frankenmags (shown) work fine, but they require a little hunting to find. C Products new production 10 rounders work fine as well.

I am actually considering putting another one together now.

 

[justin 561]

I would love to have a AR in 5.45x39. Not sure where to find it though.

 

[HorseSoldier]

Alexander Arms is supposed to be putting the "Genghis" back in production.

Also, Teppo Jutsu (the 458 SOCOM guys) are supposed to be working on one.

At the moment, I think the S&W version or finding a used Alexander Arms Genghis from back when they were making them are the two games in town. (And good luck on the second option -- I think they quit making the Genghis because no one was very interested in them back in 2002 and 2003.)

 

[strat81]

Why do you want the x39 upper?

If it's for ammo costs, I'd get a .22LR upper or kit.
If it's for hunting, I'd ask what you're hunting and if it's small-medium say 6.8SPC. If it's medium-large, maybe .450 Bushmaster or .458 SOCOM.
If it's for accuracy, I'd say 6.5 Grendel.

 

[10-Ring]

strat81 - I enjoy shooting the round, I just don't enjoy it's typical platforms

 

[Bazooka Joe71]

Nah, just pick up another AK or two.



Edit:

I enjoy shooting the round, I just don't enjoy it's typical platforms

Oh, well n/m then.

 

[mndfusion]

I would love to have a AR in 5.45x39. Not sure where to find it though.

isnt smith and wesson making 5.45 uppers?

 

[strat81]

Have you considered a VZ-58 or CZ 527?

 

[rbernie]

This topic comes up frequently. I'd suggest doing a quick search here; you'll find a bunch of feedback. I usually post in these threads, because I've built several and spent 4-5 years hunting deer and hog with an AR15 in 7.62x39.

The short version is that I like the round and the rifle, and I have zero problems using it. It's done well for me.

 

[3pairs12]

and he put down a big ole boar with it ^^