Thinking About An AK47.......

[Colorado Luckydog]

.......but I don't know crap about them. No particular reason I want one, just to plink and another SHTFG. All I know about AK's are they are very dependable, they go bang when you pull the trigger and the 7.62x39 is very avaiable and cheap.

What's the best AK for the money and what do I need to know about them? Thanks for any input!!

[patrick0685]

tag for the info

[Great-Kazoo]

Make sure you buy mags and ammo then get an AK. They are all pretty much the same, pull trigger, they go bang and engage target.
Which one is better is like asking which AR should i buy. There are lower end (or use to be) price wise, Wasr 10's and some of what ever else century has in stock.
Fit, finish, accessories from vendor get the cost climbing. The Arsenals are supposed to be one of the more desirable AK's out there. I have a few and for the money my Romanian matching number parts kit on nodal receiver does the same thing for much less money.
You might consider buying a Saiga in it's sporting config and convert it.
The link shows the AK in various configurations, giving you an idea what's possible.
http://centerfiresystems.com/ak_firearms.aspx

This here is the best bang for the buck right now
http://centerfiresystems.com/AKAGUN-AMD.aspx

There are AK builds here and there. Once i'm back on 2 feet i will probably sponsor one in the fall.

Wait for Rachal Ray (jreifsch) Zteknik (Bob) or brycom to chime in. They're the geAKs

[SideShow Bob]

Might what you are looking for as a starter AK, then move up.


http://www.classicfirearms.com/long-...n-ak-7-62-x-39

[wyome]

holy smokes thats the going rate for complete ak 47s....i so want one

[Great-Kazoo]

holy smokes thats the going rate for complete ak 47s....i so want one

The center fire link will give you an idea of price. Like cheap ammo, the days of a $300 AK are over.
You should do some reading on building an AK. Price, tools, 922 US mfg parts, parts kit cost etc. Then decide if you want to tackle a build or pay for one at a FFL or private sale.

http://www.ak-47.us/AK-Build.php

[kj4963]

Atantic firearms has some also. I know they have Saiga conversions anyway.

[jreifsch80]

the amd jim posted a link for is feg built, feg makes nice stuff. now days a "cheap" factory built ak is around 450$ i personally prefer to build but there are some nice factory guns for decent prices right now

[Musashi]

What about the Arsenal SLR-107 series? I have seen those and they are pretty nice builds...the price is NICE too.

[Great-Kazoo]

What about the Arsenal SLR-107 series? I have seen those and they are pretty nice builds...the price is NICE too.

They are all nice. depends on your wallet and what your expectations are from the gun. All mine do the same thing at the same distance, pull trigger it goes bang. From the lowly build to the Arsenal 106's and saiga conversions.