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I'm in the process of tradeing my NIB Colt 6920 for this AKS-74U it has 21 rounds thru it. It was built by Magnum Gunsmith in Ohio.The reciever is Nodak. Is this an even trade. I know kits are going for over $900.00 plus a Nodak $100.00 and build $350.00 to $500.00. I believe the 6920 are going for anywhere from $1300.00 up to $1700.00
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/jercdevil/aucal3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/jercdevil/BulgarianAKS-74U125.jpg
QuickStrike
01-15-09, 21:14
IMO no, it's not worth it. The 6920 is a better weapon and less of a novelty/toy to me...
In my opinion NO! I would not trade your 6920 for that.
Built on a Russian kit? I'd do it.
I would say heck no!
The 6920 is a far more useful weapon and like gold at the moment.
Difference b/t a communist and a patriot if u ask me! Ill stick w. the made in the USA one!
depends on your taste. you probably wont use either for serious purposes, so which one is a "better weapon" is meaningless.
Both have approximately equal values. go for it.
AirmanAtwood
01-16-09, 00:54
if he adds about 4 grand on top of that go for it ;)
How many 6920's do you have? If you have a couple more, yeah make the trade; if not, I don't think I'd trade. The krink is however a unique weapon, and has it's place in the arsenal.:cool:
Failure2Stop
01-16-09, 05:13
Who's paying the tax stamp?
I would go for it, but I have a few redundant ARs.
It certainly is cheap to shoot.
MisterWilson
01-16-09, 07:34
I'd think that your Colt is worth a smidge more at the moment...
If you could get him to cover the transfer or toss in mags/ammo to sweeten the pot a little, I'd strongly consider it -- ESPECIALLY if a had other ARs to play with.
ETA: Shoot it first! You could completely change your mind with that little detail.
Have a Colt 6933 plus a couple more SBR. He would pay his form 3 (out of state) and I would pay my form 4. I got this new after the sunset. I don't own a 5.45 so I would have to get ammo and mags.
Pros
1 Don't have to wait on a build
Cons
1 Have to buy more ammo
2 Have to buy more mags
3 between the form 3 (4 weeks) and my form 4 ( 6 weeks) won't see the weapon for 10 to 16 weeks
I'm in the process of tradeing my NIB Colt 6920 for this AKS-74U
Maybe yes if you were trading for something like this, but...
http://www.athenswater.com/images/Norinco-T56SHTF-12.08.2008-small.jpg
... definitely NO if you're trading for this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/jercdevil/aucal3.jpg
Parabellum9x19mm
01-16-09, 09:08
Have a Colt 6933 plus a couple more SBR. He would pay his form 3 (out of state) and I would pay my form 4. I got this new after the sunset. I don't own a 5.45 so I would have to get ammo and mags.
Pros
1 Don't have to wait on a build
Cons
1 Have to buy more ammo
2 Have to buy more mags
3 between the form 3 (4 weeks) and my form 4 ( 6 weeks) won't see the weapon for 10 to 16 weeks
so the only thing going for it is that you don't need to wait?
that seems a little short sighted. it also seems like it will be a somewhat expensive proposition for very modest gains (if there are any gains at all)
if you want a 5.45 so bad, get the S&W upper. you don't need to wait on that either, i've seen them in stock.
why switch platforms without a valid reason if you're already invested in ARs?
MisterWilson
01-16-09, 09:11
As it stands, financially, you're getting the short end of the bargain.
decodeddiesel
01-16-09, 09:16
Who's paying the tax stamp?
I would go for it, but I have a few redundant ARs.
It certainly is cheap to shoot.
This is what I also wondered...
If you have more than one AR of the same type as the 6920 (GP carbine) then it might be worth your while as the Krink kits are drying up. Is you're trading your only 6920 then I would say no.
ETA: Saw your other post, nevermind. Meh, do whatever you think you'll be happiest with.
The 6920 is more replaceable, and, IMO more useful.
Do it if that's what you want to try, but, IMO it's a novelty and maybe the novelty will wear off. Just depends on you.
No Way! Keep your Colt 6920.
No Way! Keep your Colt 6920.
Agreed! A 6920 right now might as well be priceless. Hold on to it. You won't regret it.
Earl Bypass
01-16-09, 14:00
Just curious ...
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=120589797
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=120377206
The first question I would have is if you trade the Colt do you have another M4 as a back up or are you trading your only M4 for the 74U? Because if you have another one I would say yes. I would probibly say yes anyway for two reasons the first being I would think the 74U is harder to come by in that condition than an M4 style carbine weather you get another Colt or something else.
Just curious ...
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=120589797
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=120377206
So what.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=120889860
g5m called it correctly. The 6920 is easily replaceable at this point. A Krink SBR is not. I'd make the trade, especially if he agrees to split the tax.
But I have a few other ARs already in the safe. If a 6920 was my only AR, I may hold off until I buy another before I do the trade.
Difference b/t a communist and a patriot if u ask me! Ill stick w. the made in the USA one!
That is hysterical:D, more like the difference between a socialist and a communist
I would jump on that trade. For reasons others already stated and more.
Decided not to go thru with it. I hope I made the right decision.
That Krink was aweful pretty.
Steelblitz
01-18-09, 09:46
I'm a sucker for a pretty com-bloc gun. Looks like I'm late to your decision here, but I would have asked them to toss in a dozen or so Russian or Bulgarian quality mags and then some other goodies from those 2 countries to even out the deal.
IrishDevil
01-18-09, 11:14
I'd have made that trade, for me personally the Krink is worth far more than a 6920.
Prevailing wisdom for a collector is - "Make the trade" - that is a sweet SBR and 6920s are still available, assuming if you are a collector you already have a stash of black rifles and cash to keep the habit going.
If the 6920 was your only(i feel you need at least two of everything) then - "No way" unless would plan on buying another one within the next month(before they are banned - let the panic continue to rise!)
03humpalot
01-18-09, 15:07
Ammo is about 10 times cheaper than 5.56 currently if that makes a difference to you. If that was my only Carbine i wouldnt have done it,but if it wasnt i would have jumped on that faster than a jackrabbit on a date.
The AKS-74U is a useful little weapon, see the Jan issue of SWAT. Pricewise the weapons are close, but I'm interested in the tax stamp question as well, who's paying that? My concern is that there is no US produced 5.45x39 ammo, that I'm aware of, and I would not want to rely on imported ammo in the current political climate, unless you already have a 5.45x39 stockpile.
No AK is worth what a good AR is IMO. I bought a Vector AK a while back which was regarded as good at the time. I shot it once & have no desire to shoot it again. I'll keep it only for novelty sake. My $200 Yugo SKS is way more accurate than the AK.
Mr.Goodtimes
01-18-09, 23:37
dude do it! if you have other ar's, that is one BAD ASS truck gun or up close and personal gun!
No AK is worth what a good AR is IMO.
Not so fast... I recently traded away a used Poly Tech AKM for an unfired
Gen III POF lower and unfired 16" NOVESKE N4 Light Recce Low-Profile Upper.
Not so fast... I recently traded away a used Poly Tech AKM for an unfired
Gen III POF lower and unfired 16" NOVESKE N4 Light Recce Low-Profile Upper.
Well you definately came out on top of that deal.
Beat Trash
01-19-09, 11:06
Nyet!
Da on the Nyet!
Well you definately came out on top of that deal.
:D Yeah, not a bad deal for me.
I agree with most...I wouldn't do it. The Colt is going to be a much more versatile weapon...MUCH more. That said, I would say it's more or less an even trade. Don't forget resale value though. The Colt will always have great resale value unless you abuse it. The AKS? It may...but you'll have to find someone who wants it. And that might be a little tougher to do than with the Colt.
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