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    I was at Dragon Mans on a trip past Curtis and Highway 94 and it had been 10 years since I was there last and decided to stop in.

    I was looking at purchasing a semi-auto AK type rifle in 7.62x39.

    I asked him to school me in the rifles he has (Dragon Man Himself) and he stated there are standard stocks, folding stocks and pistols.

    I asked what determines the price of these rifles from one to another. He stated that the Russian rifle is the hardest to find and that is the most expensive and that the only other difference was the stock and barrel length.

    He was asking $395 for a wood stock and $495 for the underfolder.
    I asked if they had single or double hook trigger groups and he didn't understand the question....or was playing dumb.

    I asked if he got them from Century and he stated that they were SOG.
    SOG's web site seems to have both Romanian and Yugo rifles.

    My question is:
    What are these rifles and are these decent prices?

    Do you recommend any other place to look in the Colorado Springs area?
    I say lets all remove the warning labels and let nature take its course.

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    At $395 it is most likely a Romy/waser and not that bad a price if it is out the door. Aim has em for $319 $10 to ship and a $25 transfer fee and you are to $354. The downside is that you are not able to look at it before you buy.

    The show in the springs is the 28-29th. You might want to check with Matt and Gina (ak47man.com) and see what they have.

    There are lots of differences between the various AK's out there as well as tips and tricks to buying one.

    I will be at the show on Saturday. If you want drop me a PM and we can talk.

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    Specialty Sports & Supply should have some you can handle and see for yourself to check out, or like was mentioned AK47MAN always have some handy.

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    http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/

    Good info there. Don't get a WASR. Look for a lightly used SAR-1 or consider building a Romanian G from a kit, it's fun.

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    If you get a few minutes to go to Hickman Rifles out on Tia Juana street in the Springs, and talk to Mike Six or Forrest, they can tell you what you need to know, and they can build you a rifle that will exceed anything you can buy elsewhere in the fit, finish, and quality department.

    These days there are AK's in 5.45, 5.56, 7.62x39, 7.62x54R, 7.62x51 (Nato) available. Some of the 5.45 AKs are surprisingly accurate rifles.

    I would keep an open mind, and figure out what I was hoping to do with my rifle, and then talk to Mike and Forrest, tell them what you want to do, and go with their recommendations. They have done well by me.

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    Keep the info coming...thanks to all
    I say lets all remove the warning labels and let nature take its course.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stubbicatt View Post
    If you get a few minutes to go to Hickman Rifles out on Tia Juana street in the Springs, and talk to Mike Six or Forrest, they can tell you what you need to know, and they can build you a rifle that will exceed anything you can buy elsewhere in the fit, finish, and quality department.

    These days there are AK's in 5.45, 5.56, 7.62x39, 7.62x54R, 7.62x51 (Nato) available. Some of the 5.45 AKs are surprisingly accurate rifles.

    I would keep an open mind, and figure out what I was hoping to do with my rifle, and then talk to Mike and Forrest, tell them what you want to do, and go with their recommendations. They have done well by me.

    Mike and Forrest are great guys. Just spent a weekend with Forrest down in Raton.
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