Opinions on the Arsenal SLR-107CR?

Gents...

I had posted up an ad on a local gun classifieds site this weekend, hoping to find myself owning a new Colt LE6920 AR. I didn't find the AR I was looking for but I did wind up with a new AK out of the deal. I'm not at all familiar with the Arsenal AK's, other than to know that they seem to command high prices. What I wound up with is a SLR-107CR in 7.62x39mm. It looks a little odd compared to the 6 other AK's I've owned in the past, as the front sight/gas block are one unit. The rifle came with the left side folding polymer stock that locks up tighter than my previous underfolder, or wire side folder. It also has an optic rail mounted on the left side of the receiver.

Initially, I jumped on the deal to get this rifle, thinking that I'd use it as trading fodder to acquire the Colt AR I initially had been looking for. The more I handle this new AK though, the more I am thinking that I will just hold onto it. It really seems to be a well built, solid rifle, and I've not seen another quite like it. Anybody have an opinion regarding this model of rifle?

I say keep it. I have owned a SLR-106FR for several years now and my 107CR should be in this Friday. AK's arguably don't get any better than the SLR series. Get a bunch of the Bulgarian waffle mags and ammo and file the SBR paperwork. I'm anxiously waiting for the RS AKOG mount to come out and mine will wear a TA33 and I think it will be just about perfect.

I have an SLR-107CR that I SBR'd and it is by far my favorite rifle. The quality is outstanding and with that short barrel it is literally a blast to shoot. Keep it. I wouldn't trade mine for anything.

CR series rifles are absolutely awesome. My brother has the 107CR and I have the 106CR (5.56). Both are a blast to shoot. Neither he nor I will ever get rid of ours. In short, keep yours!

Like mine, we built, locks up tight, ooks badass, in 7.62 I'd say keep it.

Thanks for the replies fellas. I definately find myself torn on this one with regard to whether I should trade it away toward a Colt AR, or whether I should keep it. Mine came without any type of barrel attachement, and as such, it looks... kinda goofy. I don't know what attachements will fit this rifle, but if I keep it...I have to put something on there. Any suggestions?

Here's what you need until you SBR the rifle. It's currently out of stock, but keep checking KVAR and EE. You should be able to find one.

You can also do something like this. I love the way this rifle looks. If I get another CR type rifle, I'll set it up like this, but with a standard 100-series folder. The gas tube rail and the lower rail are by Ultimak.

Thanks for the link. I most certainly will be looking to buy one of these. I would definately have no problem going the SBR route (considering that I'm a Detective for my local Sheriff's Office), but I have recently been dealing with some health issues that make it a non-option for me. That being said... The part you linked to looks like exactly what my new rifle needs. Thanks again.

SBR - excellent.

non-SBR - pointless

Mine has the fake brake booster on it . It looks alittle funny but I cannot see paying $200 + 6 moos waiting to SBR it

if it's one or the other I'd still go for the LE6920. K-var has about 500,000 CR's still in stock, everything else is hard to find in the market except those.

Seriously? Half a million of them?

I am definately going to have to get one of those for mine. I think the rifle looks much nicer with the fake brake on it. I'd do the SBR route, but how much length am I really doing away with? Also...I still wouldn't have the correct rear sight for a "krink" style weapon. Anybody other than KVAR sell the fake brake for these rifles?

Doubt it



You'll lose about 4 inches of barrel length. The original AK-102/104/105 barrel is 12.5 inches, if I remember correctly. The weapon will definitely look better SBR'ed. Actually, AK-102/104/105 do not have the same dust cover as AKSU, so the dust cover and rear sight on your CR is actually correct for this model.

I would trade my PSA middy for a 107CR this afternoon.

About the only way I'd get out of the AR platform at the moment.

Here are some pics for you

AK-101 and AK-102 (5.56mm)

AK-103 and AK-104 (7.62mm)

AK-74M and AK-105 (5.45mm)

My 107cr is the favorite in my collection

barrel cut with a Chris Butler brake pinned on

and that is how you do it.

What cleaning rod are you using? AMD or did you cut and thread the standard AK one? Very nice rifle, BTW!

I've used AMDs - rethreading them is a bitch but can be done - also have to turn the neck down.

Hmmmm... I hadn't been familiar with the 100 Series rifles, and I must admit that the AK-104 is a nice looking weapon. It appears to me that the SLR-107CR would essentially become a semi-auto AK-104 once the barrel has been cut back. With that said... I just don't think I could justify the $200.00, and the wait involved, just to lose 4 or so inches of barrel length.

Knowing that I almost certainly won't go the SBR route, I kinda wonder whether this is the right AK variant for me. Seem to me that this particular model is just begging for someone to SBR it in order to reach its full potential. I'm still torn on this one. I still have that itch for a Colt 6920, but at the same time this Arsenal has kinda renewed my interest in the AK platform. Maybe I will end up trading it for a different Arsenal AK, to somebody willing to deal with the expense/wait of doing an SBR treatment on it.

Decisions, decisions.

Another +1 for this route. This way you avoid the sbr hassle, the brake is functional, and it looks much better(imo).

You actually only gain about 1" because if you add a booster to a cut barrel vs the shroud that goes over the barrel and the barrel end is at the shroud end. I am currently in the process of SBRing a Draco and have had my papers and $200 sent in for 1 month with 5 mos to go, in this case I am losing 5" of barrel length. I really think only the "Krink" would be worth it.
Funny how K Var keeps find just a few more of what ever SLR 107, 107Cr, SASM 7 Classic ect. It makes collecting a little more challenging.

Personally, I can't see the point in permanently attaching a muzzle device/brake/booster on this rifle if the overall length of the barrel would still need to be 16 inches. The only options for me would be to either go all in by doing the SBR process, or simply leaving it as is. I really don't see where I'd be gaining anything if I wound up with a muzzle device that couldn't be removed and I still had a 16" barrel.

In my opinion, the 2" difference in OAL isn't important. I prefer to be able to remove the muzzle device to clean. A cleaning rod won't be long enough to punch out a stuck case with a permanently attached muzzle device. Also, unless it is of the flash hider type, a brake tends to collect all sorts of unburnt powder (corrosive?). Makes cleaning a bit more difficult.

There is a cool factor, I can't deny, but from a practical standpoint, it makes little sense to have one and not make it an SBR. As an SBR, I think it kicks ass!.

Thanks for all the love guys!

Its just a cut cleaning rod for aesthetics, looked odd without one there so I went that route. I use a bore snake to clean the barrel anyway.

again, 107cr's are awesome, keep it and save for a 6920... Thats what I did and now I have both :D

Another option would be to thread the 16" barrel and put a Vortex on it.

I have the same brake that Chris put on my 106CR, my AK 105 and AK104.

IMHO, it's more effective than the ak100 series 74 brake. The muzzle is SEVERELY REDUCED.

here's some of my babies

And here's a vid of me shooting the 105 at a mansize steel target at 135 yards
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx1daCo6Lh0[/youtube]

The more I think about it, I'm starting to think that perhaps I should just go for the gusto and turn this rifle into the Holy Grail of my collection. I think I'm just going to have the bossman sign off on my paperwork, and submit the Form 1 to SBR this thing. At that point, I suppose I will be 100% committed to the platform, and can just get used to the fact that deep down I am an AK guy at heart. I've owned a total of 7 AK rifles and 3 AR rifles. For some reason I've always found myself drawn to the Kalashnikov rifles. To be quite honest... This Arsenal is probably the nicest rifle I've ever owned. I suppose it deserves to be dressed in it's proper form.

Anybody know how long the current wait is averaging for NFA paperwork approval to go through? Also, I don't know what the threading specs are for these rifles, so can somebody point me in the direction of the proper muzzle attachment I'm going to need once it's been SBR'd. Thanks fellas.

You won't regret it, I am sure of it.

I actually just ordered one of these my self. Mine will be in Friday. I'm thinking of going the route of the pinned brake from Butler.

Another question for those who have gone the SBR (or any other NFA restricted weapon for that matter) route... What happens to the gun if I do make it a registered SBR, and say for instance I were to die? I ask because I'd ultimately like for my son to get all of my guns someday, but he's a long ways from being old enough to file his own paperwork with the BATFE, and my health situation isn't looking great as of lately. How can I ensure that the rifle would be passed down to a member of my family, or is that even possible?

I'm sure there are others out there who know a lot more about this than I, but I believe if you create a Trust that the rifle belongs to and your son is named in the Trust, then he can legally possess the SBR'd firearm.

The only thing mo' betta' in 7.62 x 39 would be a SLR-107UR. The 107CR is certainly a keeper.

This.

Or, if you file as an individual, you can fill out a Form 5 with his name on it. Then, upon your death, he files the Form 5 andthe gun will transfer to him tax free. Of course, he needs to be of legal age/background to own it.

Pic of my 106CR that just got the pinned brake from Butler

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