How about an ak?

[The Texan]

I'll start off by saying I don't need one but I would like get an Ak 47 I've shot one once or twice but no real experience with them. What make/model would y'all suggest? Budget isn't really an issue but would prefer to not spend an insane amount. Thanks

[Epack]

Arsenal sgl 21 or a sam7 have the best reviews. Imported as unconverted Russian saiga rifles and converted to the Ak platform by arsenal in Vegas. Sgl is stamped Sam7 is milled. About 500$ price difference.

On the cheaper side the Zastava PaP rifles get decent reviews

[Boomerang]

An AK was designed like a Glock although Block has extreme quality and accuracy. An AK was destined to be abused and go bang every time. An AR is your accurate platform, an AK will still do a 3" group at 100 yards. Cheaper ammo than AR, now about $0.20+ for bulk. It is a lot heavier to lug 500 rounds at 122gr versus 55gr.

You can get fancy and expensive but when you are shooting cheap Commie rounds why have an elaborate base, spend that on a quality AR.

[The Texan]

Thanks for the input

An AK was designed like a Glock although Block has extreme quality and accuracy. An AK was destined to be abused and go bang every time. An AR is your accurate platform, an AK will still do a 3" group at 100 yards. Cheaper ammo than AR, now about $0.20+ for bulk. It is a lot heavier to lug 500 rounds at 122gr versus 55gr.

You can get fancy and expensive but when you are shooting cheap Commie rounds why have an elaborate base, spend that on a quality AR.

I already have a nice ar and am wanting to get an Ak just for fun and plinking at the ranch.

[bdog14]

Go Romanian - WASR

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

My Century Arms WASR10 is awesome. Some will say they are crap just because of the low price but as they say it goes boom every time I pull the trigger.....as fast as I can pull it.

[x1jett]

Arsenal SGL 21

They make great hog guns. Put a Slide-Fire stock on your AK and you'll be ready to defend the Ukraine from the Russians. Big fun!

[RogueSamurai]

Do NOT spend a ton of money on one. Yes, some of them do go for $1200. That is sheer stupidity. Some of the best ones ever made were built with no more than $20.00 in parts and were built with dissident labor.
Yes you can have one "accurized" and made to look Tacti-Cool, but at the end of the day, it's still a $300 rifle.

I know others will chime in with all the rails/lights etc, that's not what I mean. The action, rifle etc $300-$500, and $500 is being generous for what they are actually worth, even with all the "craze" non-sense.

[The Texan]

Where would y'all suggest getting one in the Austin area my local gun stores (mcbrides and Sportsmans) rarely if ever have them?

[Epack]

Where would y'all suggest getting one in the Austin area my local gun stores (mcbrides and Sportsmans) rarely if ever have them?

online.... never seen a decent ak in austin. mayybe call guns plus in georgetown i havent looked there.

[Gunnyart]

This guy is in Denton but does beautiful work and build me a nice one (Maadi) for a great price.

http://www.jbiarmory.com/

[JP Weld]

Love em and the best one I have had was a Norinco Mak90.

[Tuffbroadhead]

Been thinking of picking up a new Krinkov and tossing on a Sig brace.... saw one a few days ago and instantly liked it!!

[Tuffbroadhead]

Love em and the best one I have had was a Norinco Mak90.

Norinco has always made a great ak platform..

[The Texan]

If I decided to order one what's the best place in y'all's opinion to do so?