What would one look for if they decided to buy an AK?

[TacMedic556]

I do not own an AK (yet). If I did purchase one, I really like the Arsenal SAM7SF. Hammer forged barrel, hammer forged and CNC machined receiver.

[Underwood 43]

I was wondering if anyone knows why the first page of this thread won't open? When I try I get a database error. I think it has been that way since the overhauled the site. Thanks in Advance.
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[CobraBG]

Would anyone be able to offer their opinion of a Russian IZHMASH SAIGA AK47? I have an opportunity to purchase a NIB version with a 16" chrome lined barrel and a non pistol grip synthetic stock. I have always had AR's and this would be my first and probably only AK. I would like to have one for general plinking and fun, but don't want to spend much. This is for under $500. What do you think? Thanks...

[Cincinnatus]

A Saiga would be a good chocie.

[regal]

A Saiga would be a good chocie.

I agree, I think a combloc barrel with matching bolt is the most important thing to look for with AK's. I wish they would bring back the FEG AMD-65 for $300 we deal had a couple years ago, very under-rated rifle and SBR candidate. But you may also want to look at the new PAP Yugo's.

[masternave]

I don't know. It's a shame, because that first page was a *gold* mine.

I was wondering if anyone knows why the first page of this thread won't open? When I try I get a database error. I think it has been that way since the overhauled the site. Thanks in Advance.
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[regal]

I don't know. It's a shame, because that first page was a *gold* mine.

It opens with IE11. Let us know if it still isn't opening with the other browsers 'cause that would be a first that IE11 opens something others can't its always the other way around.

[regal]

It opens with IE11. Let us know if it still isn't opening with the other browsers 'cause that would be a first that IE11 opens something others can't its always the other way around.

You have to be logged out, that's the secret to the magical first page of the m4carbine AK thread!

[LRRPF52]

Would anyone be able to offer their opinion of a Russian IZHMASH SAIGA AK47? I have an opportunity to purchase a NIB version with a 16" chrome lined barrel and a non pistol grip synthetic stock. I have always had AR's and this would be my first and probably only AK. I would like to have one for general plinking and fun, but don't want to spend much. This is for under $500. What do you think? Thanks...

A buddy of mine has one. It wouldn't feed from standard 30rd AK mags out of the box, but would feed all day and night from a 75rd drum mag, suppressed.

I would only purchase one with the anticipation that I was going to be the final say on quality control, and several modifications might have to be made to get the gun just to cycle. They are made in Russia, the same country that brought forth Lada's, Aeroflot, and Kruschev 5-year plan apartment complexes for peasants.

In that light, I would dial your expectations waaaaaaaayyy down from anything made there. You have to see it firsthand to understand the kind of frozen squalor I'm talking about.

[tvfreakarms]

Look into century arms. It seems they r finally making quality stuff and cheaper. They have some bad reputation but check them out. Go on YouTube and check out shot show 2015 century arms

I do not own an AK (yet). If I did purchase one, I really like the Arsenal SAM7SF. Hammer forged barrel, hammer forged and CNC machined receiver.