Good year upcoming for AK fans

[Bret]

I'm a complete AK whore, but the ones that are priced higher than more advanced modern designs just don't quite appeal to me as much. It's just hard for me to justify paying more for an AK that an ARX-100 or real Colt AR-15 costs. Don't get me wrong, I've done it a couple of times, but they really have to be special AK's (factory krink). I just don't see Vepr's as $1000 rifles. If they do cost as much to manufacture as the more modern designs, then I think that time has passed them by for the general market of shooters. Collectors will pay more, but that's a much smaller market.

[Feline]

I'll jump on a Molot or107 if prices stop being unreasonable. <$600 is where they should be.

[HeruMew]

Glad to see this topic come up.

As I have never been an AK head, but always wanted one, would it be worthwhile to try a PSA Parts kit when they come back around.

I saw them for around 350 this last pass without FCG, Stock Grip; essentially the furniture is all.
ETA: They're not in stock now, but what I am referencing: http://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-...16444672b.html


Never should see hard use, but don't want pure junk. Any thoughts?

[hotrodder636]

FWIW, Rob at AKOU ran one of his 5000 round tests on a PSA and it ended up doing pretty well.

I would say if you want something super basic and could part one of these kits together for less than $500, it might be worth trying.

Just keep in mind it is no Arsenal, Molot, etc...

Glad to see this topic come up.

As I have never been an AK head, but always wanted one, would it be worthwhile to try a PSA Parts kit when they come back around.

I saw them for around 350 this last pass without FCG, Stock Grip; essentially the furniture is all.
ETA: They're not in stock now, but what I am referencing: http://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-...16444672b.html


Never should see hard use, but don't want pure junk. Any thoughts?

[Feline]

Glad to see this topic come up.

As I have never been an AK head, but always wanted one, would it be worthwhile to try a PSA Parts kit when they come back around.

I saw them for around 350 this last pass without FCG, Stock Grip; essentially the furniture is all.
ETA: They're not in stock now, but what I am referencing: http://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-...16444672b.html


Never should see hard use, but don't want pure junk. Any thoughts?

Pass.

If on a budget, look at WASRs and Yugos.

Prices will come down on the Arsenals. Wait if you can.

[Bret]

I'd wait to see reports regarding the quality before shelling out $$$.


What is that between the bolt and bolt carrier? It looks like a buttstock tang, but that should be attached.

[HeruMew]

Thanks for the advice, from all angles.

I will certainly heed all. I will give it some time to get some good reviews out there. I liked the AKOU video on it, but seeing as they're sold out, I might as well wait it out a bit and see where the AK market goes.

It's a platform that any gun guy has heard of, from stats, statistics, gunshop talk; but not one I have any true experiece with. Considering it's a parts kit, I will watch for the options you mentioned,WASR and Yugo, in my price range. Supposing I like it and get the AK Fever, then I can look into parts kits and the etc.

Nonetheless, thanks for the input, and for letting me hijack a thread here for 2.2 seconds and not get a bad reception.

[Fuzzy-Reticle]

I'd wait to see reports regarding the quality before shelling out $$$.


What is that between the bolt and bolt carrier? It looks like a buttstock tang, but that should be attached.

I don't think that is it but it might be. The tang is removable but it's for future upgrades enabling the rifle to be converted from a fixed stock to a side folder and I want to say even under folder configuration or so I thought I heard Robski say.

Video from PSA showing how to assemble their kit. At about 1:30 she removes the buttstock tang from the rifle. This leads me to believe it comes attached to the rifle and not part of their builder kits. I could be wrong.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=livBrRdpgdk

[Spooky130]

I just want an SLR107CR...

[RetroRevolver77]

I just want an SLR107CR...

I have the 106CR and had it crowned at the gas block with a pinned extended comp added. Also had the cleaning rod threaded to match. It's a very handy compact firearm and reliable.

Used the "ultimate AK102 comp", pictured second one down.

http://www.ak-103.com/parts.html