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I'm looking to buy a 5.45 AK type rifle but I am somewhat on a budget. Today I ran into this: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=102096282
I contacted the seller and he said that it's a Polish kit built upon NDS receiver.
No builder info is available. I wonder if anyone can give me any info on this gun.
Is it a good buy or should I stay away? Thank you.
Misc Ex-Member
06-11-08, 19:45
It looks like a bit of a novelty.
shooter521
06-11-08, 21:04
It looks like a bit of a novelty.
I like the concept, but without knowing the builder or being able to examine the workmanship firsthand, there's no way in hades I'd buy that.
It looks like a bit of a novelty.
Absolutely, and without knowing the details, my gut instinct is to stay away.
Thank guys. I think I'll stay away from this on and keep on looking. If you guys know of any good 5.45 rifles I would appreciate your help. Thanks
Thank guys. I think I'll stay away from this on and keep on looking. If you guys know of any good 5.45 rifles I would appreciate your help. Thanks
What's your maxed out price ceiling?
That's not a bad concept. Can't vouch for the quality.
That's an optic mount screwed on to the front trunnion? I wonder if it co-witnesses? I cannot tell for sure from the photo, but it kind of looks like it.
Interesting none the less.
I'm looking for something in a neighborhood of $600 and expect it to be a reliable shooter that I might to take a class or two with. I used to shoot with a Russian made AKS-74 and really liked that rifle. I guess I'm looking for something with a similar feel to it. I'm not looking for a sniper or precision rig, but do expect it to be able to hit a man sized target at 200yards.
http://vectorarms.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2
Vector arms builds a lot of good fixed stock and underfolder 7.62x39 AK's, I think you have to request a chrome lined barrel though.
http://shop.hendersondefense.biz/category.sc?categoryId=4
Henderson Defense has been getting some good marks too, they offer AKS-74 style side folders on 7.62x39 rifles.
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/programming/expand.asp?Prodid=216
The interarms tantals are in 5.45x39, but have a bit different stock than the Russian AKS-74's.
...My recommendation if you want a serious AK; either get a Vector 7.62x39 fixed stock AKM, or spend a little more and get a 7.62x39 from someone that has the polymer furniture and AKS-74 stock on it. The 1x14 threaded muzzle devices (AKM) are a lot more common than the AK-74 style.
The thing is that have a chance to get 10 ammo cans of 5.45x39 for a $1000.
that should last me for a while so I want to spend my Uncle Sam's return on a device that can utilize them.
Globemaster
06-12-08, 01:32
If you guys know of any good 5.45 rifles I would appreciate your help. Thanks
Olympic Arms manufactures and sells a 16in. 1:10 twist Stainless Steel barreled AR15 upper configured in the .221R aka the 5.45x39mm and they are available and offered in either the Standard A2 configuration or in an A3 Flat-top.
Misc Ex-Member
06-12-08, 01:33
The thing is that have a chance to get 10 ammo cans of 5.45x39 for a $1000.
that should last me for a while so I want to spend my Uncle Sam's return on a device that can utilize them.
good plan
I would keep my eyes open for a different 5.45mm AK, though.
Olympic Arms manufactures and sells a 16in. 1:10 twist Stainless Steel barreled AR15 upper configured in the .221R aka the 5.45x39mm and they are available and offered in either the Standard A2 configuration or in an A3 Flat-top.
Interesting.... I may have some shopping to do. With a nearly $300 price tag difference between 1k of 5.56 and 1k of 5.45, an extra upper for plinking cheap might be worth it.
Globemaster
06-12-08, 02:13
A545x39 Bulgarian "WASP" 5.45x39 FMJ (http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Bulgarian__WASP__5.45x39_FMJ.html)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/globemaster_oly/DSCN7114.jpg
A545x39 Bulgarian "WASP" 5.45x39 FMJ (http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Bulgarian__WASP__5.45x39_FMJ.html)
That has actually changed, their new shipment was Russian, not Bulgarian. Just a heads-up.
Globemaster
06-12-08, 14:52
That has actually changed, their new shipment was Russian, not Bulgarian. Just a heads-up.
yeah, I know ... I have a few cases of it now.
Hey guys. What do you think about this one: http://www.internationalpolicesupply.net/forsale.htm
Romanian AK74, 5.45x39mm. 1x30rd mag, cleaning kit, sling. New. $385.00
Is is any good?
Misc Ex-Member
06-13-08, 11:51
Hey guys. What do you think about this one: http://www.internationalpolicesupply.net/forsale.htm
Romanian AK74, 5.45x39mm. 1x30rd mag, cleaning kit, sling. New. $385.00
Is is any good?
Much better choice. Make sure that what they are advertising is what you get since the pic is of a 7.62x39mm.
Thank you all for helping out. However after careful consideration I decided not to get a 5.45 system and instead get another AR lower and more ammo. My initial thought was to actually save some money by buying a 5.45 gun, but looking at all the prices for descent AK-74 type guns and mags I've calculated that it'll take me in excess of 8k rounds with all the purchases just to break even . So I guess a Noveske lower with a UBR to supplement my new Sabre Defense 16" midi will be a much better choice. Thanks again.
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