AK-47- What to look for?

[rmbrookshire]

I am new to the AK platform and I am becoming more and more into them the more I see the packages that you guys post on here especially the Dracos. I have always and probably will always be an AR man, but I am interested in getting an AK. The only problem is that I don't know what to look for when buying one. There seems to be soooooo many variations, so I need some advice. Can someone tell me what the differences are, and what are the levels of quality like RIA, Springfield, Wilson Combat from a 1911 perspective. I know that milled receivers are better than the stamped metal, but that is about it. What brands are better than others?

 

[sovietak474u]

Just spend the money a get a good quality ak. Like anything else you get what you pay for. Snag a Chinese ak if you can. Those are like gold.

 

[rmbrookshire]

Just spend the money a get a good quality ak. Like anything else you get what you pay for. Snag a Chinese ak if you can. Those are like gold.

I was wondering if you would reply since you seem s to be the AK expert (I'm just assuming, hence the name). Thanks for the advice!

 

[sovietak474u]

I was wondering if you would reply since you seem s to be the AK expert (I'm just assuming, hence the name). Thanks for the advice!

No expert but I've owned my fair share. Check out Atlanticfirearms.com. Many great ak deals. No Chinese but many great high quality ak variants.

 

[woodstock]

The wasr is a reliable lower priced ak, as long as you know to avoid canted sight/gas port and mag wobble.

 

[rmbrookshire]

The wasr is a reliable lower priced ak, as long as you know to avoid canted sight/gas port and mag wobble.

This the kind of advice I am looking for. Thanks Woodstock!

 

[Spartan07]

That SAR1 on the boards here in rifles and shotguns...is IMHO a fine gun. That being said, I have owned almost every type of AK available to consumers in the US, and now I have 2 WASRs. I'm just as happy with them as I ever was....go figure.

 

[sovietak474u]

That SAR1 on the boards here in rifles and shotguns...is IMHO a fine gun. That being said, I have owned almost every type of AK available to consumers in the US, and now I have 2 WASRs. I'm just as happy with them as I ever was....go figure.

Thats funny. I do love my SAR1. Im kicking myself for not buying a bunch when they were 375.

 

[Spartan07]

Thats funny. I do love my SAR1. Im kicking myself for not buying a bunch when they were 375.

That and $99 dollar romy parts kits...and $89 dollar yugo SKS's....dear Lord, we missed the boat.

 

[Wolf six]

http://theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/187932-FS-FT-CAI-Polish-Underfolder-AK-47-ABT2

I have a yugo myself. They are a little on the heavy side, but the small additions to the Ak platform that the country added make it more user friendly. The rifles are also built on heavier receivers which is a bonus to accuracy. I like the under folder stock because it makes it easier to store/ transport.

what to look for in an ak :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4EtalbwuaQ&feature=BFa&list=PL3D28886BD9A184AE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6ndM3U1JuI&feature=relmfu