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yeahYeah · 05-01-2008, 02:24 PM

I am saving up for my AK. I want to get one before January 20th, 2009.

Around me, they start at $440 for a romanian and about $550 for a Yugo. I was told the Yugo is the better version. I do not want to spend boku bux on it, but want a mix of quality and performance.

What should i look for?

shyi3t · 05-01-2008, 03:52 PM

i have both romanian and yugo .. both work fine even if the romanian is cheaper it works . no malfunction. i got a yugo as i read in researching ak it is better quality than the romanian.

**einheit 13** · 05-01-2008, 04:42 PM

Get a Polish, Hungarian, Bulgarian or Chinese made weapon....Yugos are great guns, just not 'typical' AK spec and require specific furniture and some small parts. Other than a that, the Romanian WaSR AKs are not as nicely machined or finished as any other and thats kinda why they are so cheap. Unless its a kit built gun from a manufacturer (Not Century Arms) those prices are high. Youcan buy over the internet, pay for shipping, and transfer fee (unless he rapes you on his little fee) for your FFL to accept the shipment for less than that on both of those guns.....

bigjimcalhoun · 05-01-2008, 06:19 PM

read this
Romanian Kalashnikov Rifles

Bubba Zanetti · 05-06-2008, 01:31 PM

einheit 13 " Get a Polish, Hungarian, Bulgarian or Chinese made weapon."

I'm following that thinking, but want to glean opinions on what's out there.
Anyone have experience/preference with these listed below or do you have another option to consider?

Polish -
AKM (underfolder) - $749)
Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices.

Hungarian -
AMD 65 - $489 Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices.

AKMMS (underfolder) - $689
Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices.

Bulgarian -
SSR-85C (Note: Heard these are arsenal built w/U.S. high- cap conversions & not kits. Anyone got info on these rifles?)
$550 - AIM Bulgarian SSR-85 7.62x39 Rifle Bulgarian SSR-85 7.62x39 Rifle
$559 - Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices.

Chinese -
Mak-90 - $???

Anything else?

yeahYeah · 05-06-2008, 01:34 PM

if i order online, i just need to arrange to gave the gun sent to an FFL, right?

shyi3t · 05-06-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti

Anyone have experience/preference with these listed below or do you have another option to consider?

Hungarian -
AMD 65 - $489 Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices.

i have one and i like it .. shoots well and a little louder than the rest of my ak ... i am also getting a bulgarian later

shyi3t · 05-06-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeahYeah

if i order online, i just need to arrange to gave the gun sent to an FFL, right?

yes you have to send the ffl license to the people online and then you also make arrangements to get the gun sent to your ffl dealer

Quote:

signed copy of the FFL MUST FIRST be on file before an order is placed/taken.

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What is a "Dealer Transfer"?A Dealer Transfer takes place when a 01 Federally Licensed Firearms dealer transfers a firearm to a Non-FFL Holder or consumer. If you are a consumer desiring to purchase a firearm from AIM, Inc., you must first locate a dealer in your area, who is willing to order/transfer the firearm to you. All fees for the transfer must be negotiated by you with the transferring dealer. You must have the permission from the dealer before placing an order to be shipped to the FFL dealer for transfer of the firearm(s). All firearms ordered for Dealer Transfer must be shipped to the dealer's licensed premise address.

yeahYeah · 05-06-2008, 02:04 PM

honestly, i'd rather see/hold/feel and maybe shoot when i am about to buy.

shyi3t · 05-06-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeahYeah

honestly, i'd rather see/hold/feel and maybe shoot when i am about to buy.

you can either use a friend's ak or

gun shows and gun stores .. but i don't think they'll let you shoot it

05-01-2008, 02:24 PM	#1
yeahYeah XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 2,970	What to look for in an AK I am saving up for my AK. I want to get one before January 20th, 2009. Around me, they start at $440 for a romanian and about $550 for a Yugo. I was told the Yugo is the better version. I do not want to spend boku bux on it, but want a mix of quality and performance. What should i look for? __________________ "Around this turn where the cross will cast your shadow The people will all gather To remember such a day Where the flames grew as high as trees And the world stopped for you and me... ...Pain has never been so brilliant I made sure you were buckled in Now you can walk hand in hand Hand in hand with Him"

05-01-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
shyi3t XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 2,139	i have both romanian and yugo .. both work fine even if the romanian is cheaper it works . no malfunction. i got a yugo as i read in researching ak it is better quality than the romanian. __________________ SA-XD sub-compact 9mm SA-XD service 9mm "Guns in the right hands prevent death." Survival means continuing to live no matter what. Running away is not cowardly — it is prudent. It may go against the grain of the macho types out there, but protection of your family IS YOUR ONLY DUTY.

05-01-2008, 04:42 PM	#3
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,368	Get a Polish, Hungarian, Bulgarian or Chinese made weapon....Yugos are great guns, just not 'typical' AK spec and require specific furniture and some small parts. Other than a that, the Romanian WaSR AKs are not as nicely machined or finished as any other and thats kinda why they are so cheap. Unless its a kit built gun from a manufacturer (Not Century Arms) those prices are high. Youcan buy over the internet, pay for shipping, and transfer fee (unless he rapes you on his little fee) for your FFL to accept the shipment for less than that on both of those guns..... __________________ Wer nicht zweifeln kann, ist ein dummer mann! (He who cannot doubt, is a stupid man!) “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.”

05-06-2008, 01:31 PM	#5
Bubba Zanetti XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Where to shop/prices to expect einheit 13 " Get a Polish, Hungarian, Bulgarian or Chinese made weapon." I'm following that thinking, but want to glean opinions on what's out there. Anyone have experience/preference with these listed below or do you have another option to consider? Polish - AKM (underfolder) - $749) Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices. Hungarian - AMD 65 - $489 Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices. AKMMS (underfolder) - $689 Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices. Bulgarian - SSR-85C (Note: Heard these are arsenal built w/U.S. high- cap conversions & not kits. Anyone got info on these rifles?) $550 - AIM Bulgarian SSR-85 7.62x39 Rifle Bulgarian SSR-85 7.62x39 Rifle $559 - Atlantic firearms - AR15 & AK47 rifles - Olympic arms at wholesale prices. Chinese - Mak-90 - $??? Anything else? __________________ "We're here to meet a friend. Comin' on the train."

05-06-2008, 01:34 PM	#6
yeahYeah XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 2,970	if i order online, i just need to arrange to gave the gun sent to an FFL, right? __________________ "Around this turn where the cross will cast your shadow The people will all gather To remember such a day Where the flames grew as high as trees And the world stopped for you and me... ...Pain has never been so brilliant I made sure you were buckled in Now you can walk hand in hand Hand in hand with Him"

05-01-2008, 06:19 PM	#4
bigjimcalhoun XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 162	read this Romanian Kalashnikov Rifles

05-06-2008, 02:04 PM	#9
yeahYeah XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 2,970	honestly, i'd rather see/hold/feel and maybe shoot when i am about to buy. __________________ "Around this turn where the cross will cast your shadow The people will all gather To remember such a day Where the flames grew as high as trees And the world stopped for you and me... ...Pain has never been so brilliant I made sure you were buckled in Now you can walk hand in hand Hand in hand with Him"

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