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

[Wake27]

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

That post is a year old.

[shep854]

I just finished wading through all 34 pages; I bought a WASR back in March and am very satisfied; all I wanted was a plain 'service-grade' AK clone, but this thread is starting to stir up my newgunitis for 'nicer' AK variants...
Even though a lot of the information is obviously dated, it was still very interesting and enlightening

[tvfreakarms]

I just finished wading through all 34 pages; I bought a WASR back in March and am very satisfied; all I wanted was a plain 'service-grade' AK clone, but this thread is starting to stir up my newgunitis for 'nicer' AK variants...
Even though a lot of the information is obviously dated, it was still very interesting and enlightening

Did u buy the all american made century ak?
QC seems to be good. Or least that's what they say

2 by 2...hands of blue

[shep854]

No, it is a Century import WASR 10 by Cigur (if I interpret the stamps correctly) made in 2013. I bought it at a local shop, so I was able to personally examine it. Back in the '90s, I worked for a distributor and saw lots of canted front sights, so I definitely checked that. Mine is definitely right & tight. The only misfire in over a thousand rounds was ammo-caused.

[recon]

Those are good ones to get. Nice AK to have.

[Rhino8541]

Just picked up an m70 opap. Pretty excited to get it cleaned up and take it out to the range for some fun!

[gibsonsg05]

If you can, go Arsenal. Otherwise, check sights and gas-block for cant. Magwell for fit. And headspacing if possible. I also check rivots if your really picky.

[recon]

DDI is making some fine AK's now.
http://www.ddiarms.com/pages/products

[Belloc]

If you can swing it, IMHO, you can't beat a Krebs Custom AK.

[nova3930]

If you can swing it, IMHO, you can't beat a Krebs Custom AK.

So what's the current go to if you don't want to drop north of a grand on a rifle? One thing not currently in my collection is an AK and I'd like to change that....