Romanian WASR 10 Custom AK Rifle

[Anthony]

Hello Everyone,

How good are the Romanian WASR AK style rifles like this one compared to other AKs on the market?

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/programming/expand.asp?Prodid=212

What kind of accuracy can you expect from these rifles?

Thanks for the input.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

You should run a search. I know I have answered this question at least 2 or 3 times in the last week or two.

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=434919
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183466
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=157882&highlight=WASR
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=157898&page=3&pp=25&highlight=WASR

Mine came with a target showing a sub-5 inch 5 shot group and that was with the stock irons and hellacious trigger slap. I do about 4 inches or a little less with Wolf, Mojos, and the stock parts polished to remove trigger slap.

 

[clange]

I'd get the normal WASR with a slant brake, bayo lug, and bayonet for $319. The slant is whats supposed to be on there anyway. Neither the slant, nor that 'flash hider' thats actually a muzzle brake will do much, so why not have whats 'correct' for the rifle.

Atlantic has a few good deals, but they also have a lot of frankenrifles that are priced too high IMO.

 

[444]

I am no expert on AK type rifles, so please correct me if I am wrong.
Those links provided in the previous post are excellent and tell you everything you need to know.
The WASR-10 has it's name (10) because it was manufacturered during "the ban" as a 10 round capacity rifle. After the ban, the mag well was opened up to accept regular capacity magazines.
The finish on these rifles is VERY rough. On mine, the logo of the company and model number are put on the side of the sheet metal receiver with an electric pencil. The stock has very little, if any finish. The various pins in the stock were sanded down at the factory and the ends are just left shiny. There have been reported problems with the gas block and front sights not being straight, but mine is fine. This rifle is ghetto all the way. That being said, I don't really think you get much more by spending a lot more money on an AK type rifle. In other words, I think you can pay more for an AK and get a nicer finish or a better looking stock, but I don't think the rifle itself will work any better. The AK is what it is.
I have no idea where they get the word "custom" in the product desription.
I paid $300 for mine. I wouldn't pay much more than $350 for one.
One thing I will say for them: if you want a SHTF/military type rifle, you arn't going to get anything better for under $400.
Here is another good link on these rifles: http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/index.shtml

Edit: Maybe I spoke too soon. That link in the last post is exactly what I have.

 

[clange]

I have no idea where they get the word "custom" in the product desription.

Looks like a post ban WASR. They added a bulgarian mag, threaded the muzzle, added that silly brake, and swapped out the stock for nicer stuff.

Hell they might have even bought single stacks and converted them in house. That could explain where their profit is coming from.

The bare stocks on new WASRs probably wouldnt bother me at all, just makes them easier to refinish/finish.