Info on AK build needed

[zgrins1]

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/Vie...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.

[Jay Cunningham]

It looks like a bit of a novelty.

[shooter521]

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.

[TOrrock]

It looks like a bit of a novelty.

Absolutely, and without knowing the details, my gut instinct is to stay away.

[zgrins1]

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

[TOrrock]

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?

[armakraut]

That's not a bad concept. Can't vouch for the quality.

[VA_Dinger]

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.

[zgrins1]

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.

[armakraut]

http://vectorarms.com/shop/index.php...=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/cat...c?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/prog...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.