Would you buy an AK variant in .223?

[Texas Bob]

Only "own" one AK, an Arsenal SLR 106FR in 5.56. I only have one AR, also in 5.56, so any box of 5.56 or .223 I buy "feeds" both platforms. I used to own more of both but the econonics of my household dictated different.

 

[expvideo]

nwilliams,
Nice rifle! Did you know that your magazine base plate is on backwards?

 

[benEzra]

Most definitely yes. A .223 AK is on my short "want" list.

 

[ifit]

dr.rob, thanks for info on the mags. ive been eying some sweet bakelite mags on gun broker and unsure if it will work so now theres hope, thanks

 

[Kino74]

I have a SAR3. It needed a new gas piston because it did not come with a pind and shoddly put together. Everything else was first rate. I like them and recommend them ONLY as a second AK. The 5.56 does not have a "standard" to be built by so therefore they lack parts and mag interchangability.

 

[Duke of Doubt]

DANG, Ifit, that thumbhole is big enough to serve as a field-expedient PLA toilet seat!

 

[45B@cav]

I don't own a AK in 5.56 but I do have a 5.45 and a 7.62 models.IMHO if I was going to get a 5.56 AK I would definitely get a Gaili Clone from a reputatble dealer. such as Ohio Rapid fire not the other two imports in the US. I think it's a great idea and you should run with it.

 

[possum]

Would you buy an AK variant in .223?

no because 7.62x39 steel cased ammo is cheaper. as well mags are easier to find for em.

 

[ifit]

dukeofdoubt actually that thumbhole is specially made for you, you are suppose to sit on the brake then when you flush you pull the trigger, just kidding

by the way lets keep it on topic

 

[guntotinguy]

I have a Saiga 223 converted and a SLR-107CR...both shoot great but I do prefer the 762x39 for the AK variants.

 

[yongxingfreesty]

hell yeah i would. i have 7.62, 5.45 and .223 in ak platform

 

[greenr18]

I always thought Galils would be excellent rifles, a hybrid of Nato and Warsaw Pact thinking... well I wasn't too impressed with them when I bought one. Thought my AKM was a better rifle, even more accurate, just goes to show you you can't beat the original design; if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[mordechaianiliewicz]

A Galil, yes

 

[rbernie]

Would you buy an AK variant in .223?

I have several, and they all say Saiga on the side.

Work just fine.

 

[arizona98tj]

Yes, I would and I did. Finished most of the work on my Saiga .223 a couple of weeks ago. Still waiting on the AR-15 mag adapter....then it will be "Got magazines?"

 

[xd45gaper]

Still waiting on the AR-15 mag adapter.

blasphmey you going to use AR mags in an AK!!!

 

[okespe04]

aks in .223 are fine

 

[rbernie]

Still waiting on the AR-15 mag adapter

From whom, for how much?

 

[MD_Willington]

Yep, been there and done that... really need to get a new picture up of my Saiga .223

 

[Kino74]

From whom, for how much?

Check with Red Jacket Firearms. They have a AR15 adapter on their website.