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manr0e · 02-22-2007, 08:04 PM

Okay...I have decided on an AK over an AR...I am just unsure of what to buy. There are so many choices...and considering that it is going to be my only "non-hunting" rifle (for lack of a better word)...I want to buy the best one possible. I am willing to spend whatever it takes to buy the highest quality AK I can get my hands on...so please help point me in the right direction! Thanks...I know this is an XD forum, but i get better info from you guys then anywhere else!

manr0e · 02-22-2007, 08:26 PM

anyone?!?

AKM · 02-22-2007, 08:40 PM

I recommend you get a Saiga conversion.

A Saiga is a new Russian AK with a few modifications to make it legal to import. The modifications are relatively easy to reverse and viola, a genuine Russian AK. There are several people doing the conversions for sale, and many do it themselves. If you want a recommendation for a builder I'd suggest Tromix or Red Jacket. If this will be your only EBR you should get the best.

Most of the AKs on the market are built from imported parts kits that run from brand new to worn out. So whatever you go with make sure the bore is in perfect shape. It will be if it's a Saiga (unless you're buying a used one).

Choice of caliber is personal. If you go with 7.62x39 you'll find magazines are inexpensive and plentiful. If you choose another caliber magazines will cost more and be harder to find.
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manr0e · 02-22-2007, 08:44 PM

Thanks! I am looking at his products...Do you know if I can get wood furniture?!? I am not a huge fan of the all black AKs!

AKM · 02-22-2007, 09:22 PM

If you get a "fully" converted Saiga you can use any furniture you like. But if you prefer wood you may want to look at an Arsenal SAM-7 or SAS-M7.

Arsenal is the American AK, top quality made from all new parts. But the price is somewhat higher than a converted Saiga.

There are good quality AK builds out there from parts kits if you don't want to spend over $1k (which would be understandable).

Check Atlantic for a wide selection of AKs from OK and inexpensive to glitzy and overpriced.

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/prog...ew.asp?CatId=2
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manr0e · 02-22-2007, 10:20 PM

thanks alot akm...what do you think of the akm 1.6mm classic?

EricCartmann · 02-22-2007, 10:30 PM

So much to choose from.

But for my money, a $330 Romanian AK47 WASR-10 cannot be beat. Not the most accurate but it will eat anything you give it. Trigger has major slap, sites might be crooked, and some mags might not fit, but this thing just shoots and shoots. You can buy updated furniture for it such as folding stock and railed handguards from Tapco for only like $150 more, then you can tac it out. But a plain wooded AK looks pretty cool too.

AKM · 02-23-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by manr0e

thanks alot akm...what do you think of the akm 1.6mm classic?

I don't have direct experience with Lancaster AKs, but word on the "street" is that they're a nice step up in quality from CAI for a little more money. I imagine you'll be very happy with one of their rifles.

The 1.6mm receiver is going to be a little heavier than the standard 1mm, but it sure will be strong!

If you order one from Atlantic be sure to read and follow the order instructions carefully and everything should go smoothly.
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manr0e · 02-23-2007, 08:11 AM

AKM, I cant thank you enough for the help! Have a great day...I will let everyone know what I buy! Thanks to you too Cartman!

02-22-2007, 08:04 PM	#1
manr0e XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 187	What AK? Okay...I have decided on an AK over an AR...I am just unsure of what to buy. There are so many choices...and considering that it is going to be my only "non-hunting" rifle (for lack of a better word)...I want to buy the best one possible. I am willing to spend whatever it takes to buy the highest quality AK I can get my hands on...so please help point me in the right direction! Thanks...I know this is an XD forum, but i get better info from you guys then anywhere else! __________________ "We must all fear evil men, but there is another evil; one that we must fear most...and that, is the indifference of good men." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

02-22-2007, 08:26 PM	#2
manr0e XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 187	anyone?!? __________________ "We must all fear evil men, but there is another evil; one that we must fear most...and that, is the indifference of good men." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

02-22-2007, 08:40 PM	#3
AKM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,511	I recommend you get a Saiga conversion. A Saiga is a new Russian AK with a few modifications to make it legal to import. The modifications are relatively easy to reverse and viola, a genuine Russian AK. There are several people doing the conversions for sale, and many do it themselves. If you want a recommendation for a builder I'd suggest Tromix or Red Jacket. If this will be your only EBR you should get the best. Most of the AKs on the market are built from imported parts kits that run from brand new to worn out. So whatever you go with make sure the bore is in perfect shape. It will be if it's a Saiga (unless you're buying a used one). Choice of caliber is personal. If you go with 7.62x39 you'll find magazines are inexpensive and plentiful. If you choose another caliber magazines will cost more and be harder to find. . __________________ Liviu Librescu - În veci pomenirea lui. U.S. Army/Marine Snipers - Making the World a Better Place, 175 grains at a time. Last edited by AKM; 02-22-2007 at 08:43 PM.

02-22-2007, 08:44 PM	#4
manr0e XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 187	Thanks! I am looking at his products...Do you know if I can get wood furniture?!? I am not a huge fan of the all black AKs! __________________ "We must all fear evil men, but there is another evil; one that we must fear most...and that, is the indifference of good men." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

02-22-2007, 09:22 PM	#5
AKM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,511	If you get a "fully" converted Saiga you can use any furniture you like. But if you prefer wood you may want to look at an Arsenal SAM-7 or SAS-M7. Arsenal is the American AK, top quality made from all new parts. But the price is somewhat higher than a converted Saiga. There are good quality AK builds out there from parts kits if you don't want to spend over $1k (which would be understandable). Check Atlantic for a wide selection of AKs from OK and inexpensive to glitzy and overpriced. http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/prog...ew.asp?CatId=2 . __________________ Liviu Librescu - În veci pomenirea lui. U.S. Army/Marine Snipers - Making the World a Better Place, 175 grains at a time.

02-22-2007, 10:20 PM	#6
manr0e XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 187	thanks alot akm...what do you think of the akm 1.6mm classic? __________________ "We must all fear evil men, but there is another evil; one that we must fear most...and that, is the indifference of good men." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

02-22-2007, 10:30 PM	#7
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	So much to choose from. But for my money, a $330 Romanian AK47 WASR-10 cannot be beat. Not the most accurate but it will eat anything you give it. Trigger has major slap, sites might be crooked, and some mags might not fit, but this thing just shoots and shoots. You can buy updated furniture for it such as folding stock and railed handguards from Tapco for only like $150 more, then you can tac it out. But a plain wooded AK looks pretty cool too.

02-23-2007, 08:11 AM	#9
manr0e XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 187	AKM, I cant thank you enough for the help! Have a great day...I will let everyone know what I buy! Thanks to you too Cartman! __________________ "We must all fear evil men, but there is another evil; one that we must fear most...and that, is the indifference of good men." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

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