WASR 10 quick questions

[Juna]

Found a WASR 10 locally for $299. Has rough wood furniture, as I've been told they all do. That doesn't matter to me.

1) Is this a good price?

2) What is required to get double stack 30-rd mags to work in a WASR 10? How much does the upgrade really cost? What tools do you need?

3) Is it cheaper to get a WASR 10 & convert to double stack or is it cheaper to get a Saiga and convert to AK variant with pistol grip, etc.? How much would a gunsmith charge to do the latter (convert Saiga to PG, etc.)? I am not super mechanically inclined with guns yet.

 

[1911JMB]

The WASR 10 I shot came with a double stack magwell. And yes, that is as good of a price as you will find short of building an AK from a parts kit.

 

[fal 4 me]

You can get already converted WASR-10 for around $50 dollars more, if your willing to do a little searching.

Or you can just find a local dealer who will do transfers, usually less than $30, and order from here http://www.classicarms.us/. $279.95 for a WASR set up to take 30 round magazines plus accesories.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Found a WASR 10 locally for $299. Has rough wood furniture, as I've been told they all do. That doesn't matter to me.

Mine did. I sanded it down and hit it with 4 or 5 coats medium gloss acrylic.

 

[MikeH]

+1 on the furniture. It's better to think of it as "in the white."

 

[Silent-Snail]

It sbeen a while since I looked, but IIRC this is how it goes.

WASR-1 7.62x39 single stack

WASR-2 5.45x39 single stack

WASR-10 7.62x39 double stack

WASR-12 5.45x39 double stack


Assuming my memory is holding that should help. also $299 for just a 10 and no toys seems like a good buy. Mine came with an ammo pouch, oiler, cleaning kit, two mags, and a euro style bayonet for $409.95. That includes transfer fee, markup, and tax. I love my FFL

 

[MechAg94]

My WASR 2 from AIM was already converted though the mag wobble is pretty bad.

Has anyone seen an unconverted WASR 2? If it is cheap I might want another one.

 

[1911JMB]

"Mine came with an ammo pouch, oiler, cleaning kit, two mags, and a euro style bayonet for $409.95. That includes transfer fee, markup, and tax. I love my FFL"

318 bucks and you can be out the door with exactly the same stuff at Dunhams.

 

[Juna]

So the WASR 10 should be good to go for double stack 30 round mags? Cool! Thanks for the info, guys! Sounds like it's a pretty good deal. I'll have to tack on sales tax (6%), but after shipping & FFL fees, it probably would be a wash. Plus, I really like this little gun shop and want to support them.