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Posted: 9/14/2007 10:38:28 AM EDT
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Here is the deal, I have a passing interest in AKs. My holy grail for AKs is a Valmet M76 in 5.56NATO. Of course, I do not have the money for that right now.  So, I am down to the other two AKs I am interested in - A plum AK74 and an AKM. Here is the question - am I more likely to be able to find a quality AKM at a cheaper price than a quality plum AK74? The 7.62 AKMs I am considering are... Vector AK WASR ORF AK SAR 1 Any opinions? |
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I don't own a Vector or a ORF, so my input isn't rock solid. The reputation of Vector seems to be the best out of the choices you listed, with ORF close behind. WASR can be total crap, like the one I got - it's a big gamble, and I wouldn't advise it. If at all possible, stay away from the Century builds as some are great and some are junk.... unless you like rolling the dice, and hoping for the best. |
I figured you came in here to recommend a Saiga! 
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The Vectors are very nice guns. Mine has good fit and finish, nice trigger, accurate and reliable. They carry a 5 yr warranty. I had friend build me 2 Romy G kits (one Romanian side folder and a fixed stock gun) that are very, very nice. They both came out better than the Vector or any of my other factory AKs. If you don't want to mess with having one built get a Vector. If you know a good builder you can make the AK the way you want and get a very nice gun for less money but no 5 year guarantee. Good luck with your first AK, welcome to the Dark Side. Ron |
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If you are going to buy an AK that is already built, get yourself a Vector from Atlantic Firearms. Blaine give AR15.com Members a discount on any rifle you will purchase from him at Atlantic Firearms Ohio Rapid Fire has some good deals on 5.45 AK's If you are going to build one, get yourself a good matching numbers kit and a DCI/NoDak Spud Receiver |
This is what I did for my first. Great rifle and a great dealer. This will become more than a "passing interest." You know how these things pan out.
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Atlantic firearms is in Maryland...maybe I'll pay them a visit. |
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Just so you know they don't have a shop any where just an online FFL dealer. Here the page that says it. www.atlanticfirearms.com/aboutus.html |
Can you tell me about that optic? Looks very nice on the rifle! Spooky |
It's a PK-23 mounted on a modified BP-02 mount. Details in this thread: http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=4&f=56&t=99362 BSW |
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