Current crop of PSA AK's, how do they compare to Zastava and Arsenal?

TW52

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Posted: 9/16/2026 9:58:37 AM EDT

Quality wise?

I really want a quality Soviet era AKS-74 "clone" but in 7.62x39, but I don't need a range toy or sub quality firearm.

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Posted: 9/16/2026 2:40:55 PM EDT

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I really like my 103 with a FN hammer forged chrome lined barrel. Only about 2k though it. No issues.

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Posted: 9/17/2026 7:34:42 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By JD42:
I really like my 103 with a FN hammer forged chrome lined barrel. Only about 2k though it. No issues.

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documented that the GF5 models, aka, the ones with the FN barrels are good and accurate. Rob Ski tested a couple of them himself, and me an Zen have done the same. Actually, I think one of the ones Rob tested was Zen's PSA 103. They're not clone correct, but if you just want the "look" then you could do worse.

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