^ I am not trying to bash on Arsenals quality I just do not think an AK is worth $1000.+ It is a cheap gun to produce.
Even a cream of the crop AK set side by side to a average $1000. gun the quality will usually not match up. Nothing wrong with that an AK is an AK crude and dependable. The only thing that is wrong is the $1000.+ price tag on it.

I have nothing against “bastardized” guns especially AKs just the fact of spending top dollar on a mismatched gun is a little off IMO. We are not talking about custom machined and developed parts we are talking about AK production parts.

I sold my last AK when prices went up. I would like another one but not at the cost of market prices right now. I just bought a custom built AR for $1000. so much more quality and craftsmanship then an AK.

Just my 2cents.