Opinion on Arsenal slr106?

HailVon · Mar 31, 2018

Im thinking about maybe buying one with my tax returns, but I was wondering if they're any good for the hefty price tag?

rob-cubed · Mar 31, 2018

It's a 5.56 AK... perceived value depends on why you are buying one.

Compared to an AR, get the AR. Much cheaper mags and better accuracy.

If owning an AK that shares ammo with you AR is important, its checks that box. Mags are expensive.

Otherwise these are fine AKs, just like any Bulgarian with the newer folding poly stock.

Jimbob2.0 · Mar 31, 2018

Good guns mags are not cheap for good ones but can be had

HailVon · Mar 31, 2018

rob-cubed said:
It's a 5.56 AK... perceived value depends on why you are buying one.

Compared to an AR, get the AR. Much cheaper mags and better accuracy.

If owning an AK that shares ammo with you AR is important, its checks that box. Mags are expensive.

Otherwise these are fine AKs, just like any Bulgarian with the newer folding poly stock.

Thanks for responding and i was thinking about either getting that or some other Ak74 variant or I was going to get a 20in Ar because I have the ammo and mags for it

HailVon · Mar 31, 2018

Jimbob2.0 said:
Good guns mags are not cheap for good ones but can be had

That's definitely a downside with them

j_h_smith · Mar 31, 2018

Great gun. Mags will be difficult to find at a decent price.

HailVon · Mar 31, 2018

j_h_smith said:
Great gun. Mags will be difficult to find at a decent price.

I might find one used or something

j_h_smith · Mar 31, 2018

HailVon said:
I might find one used or something

Even used, they are 4 times the cost of an AR15 mag.

But don't let that stop ya. If that's the firearm you want, I would always recommend you get what you want. You only live once, now is the time to buy what you want, not what you need.

Jimbob2.0 · Mar 31, 2018

HailVon said:
I might find one used or something

Doubt that, uncommon and when you do see them used they are surprisingly pricey.

That said $45 per mag really isn't that bad. They never were that cheap, even 10 years ago still around $30.

http://www.k-var.com/magazine-556x4...e-pattern-clear-reinforced-polymer-arsenal-bg

http://www.k-var.com/bulgarian-circle-21-black-545x39-magazine-good-to-excellent-condition

j_h_smith · Mar 31, 2018

Look for the Circle 10 mags. In my opinion, they are the best mag for the money.

themoose06 · Mar 31, 2018

j_h_smith said:
Great gun. Mags will be difficult to find at a decent price.

Personally, this reason alone is ultimately why I decided not to buy one. Just throwing this out there, have you considered an AR10? Thats what I just bought with my tax returns. Its a lot of fun. If you want something in 5.56 I would just get the AR. If you want a 5.56 AK that uses cheap mags, buy a Zastava M90NP. Uses regular AR pmags, usgi mags, etc. I’ve got one that I’ve put around 1,000 rounds through.

HailVon · Apr 1, 2018

j_h_smith said:
Even used, they are 4 times the cost of an AR15 mag.

But don't let that stop ya. If that's the firearm you want, I would always recommend you get what you want. You only live once, now is the time to buy what you want, not what you need.

Its just a pain to decide whether i want that or a 20in ar15 because I really like both

Jimbob2.0 · Apr 1, 2018

HailVon said:
Its just a pain to decide whether i want that or a 20in ar15 because I really like both

The answer is both. Reality is we have been spoiled by cheap AR and 7.62*39 AK type rifle mags by pure market volume. That's not reality for the bulk of the firearm market. Its not reality for the rest. The SLR mags don't look bad when you compare them to mags for Mini14s, Glocks, etc. Sure more expensive but durable. If you like the gun get it and just put aside enough money to get 6 or so mags (purchased legally out of state) upfront. Just part of the cost of ownership.

If you truly are limited on funds buy the AR, a 12 pack of PMAGs and a case of ammo you will have almost as much fun at the range and have an easy to modify and upgrade rifle over time. Or buy the SLR if you really want an AK style gun before they dry up and get an AR receiver for a later build.

wailer · Apr 1, 2018

Jimbob2.0 said:
The answer is both. Reality is we have been spoiled by cheap AR and 7.62*39 AK type rifle mags by pure market volume. That's not reality for the bulk of the firearm market. Its not reality for the rest. The SLR mags don't look bad when you compare them to mags for Mini14s, Glocks, etc. Sure more expensive but durable. If you like the gun get it and just put aside enough money to get 6 or so mags (purchased legally out of state) upfront. Just part of the cost of ownership.

If you truly are limited on funds buy the AR, a 12 pack of PMAGs and a case of ammo you will have almost as much fun at the range and have an easy to modify and upgrade rifle over time. Or buy the SLR if you really want an AK style gun before they dry up and get an AR receiver for a later build.

This is good advice, I have a 106 and couldn't be happier.

HailVon · Apr 1, 2018

wailer said:
This is good advice, I have a 106 and couldn't be happier.

I might buy an slr106 and build a 20in ar15 later

rtse4me · Apr 1, 2018

I have been looking at getting a 106 also. I heard some of them had issues with the bullet guide? The new ones should be ok.

rayrevolver · Apr 1, 2018

Last year KVAR and their dealers had SLR106URs on sale. I think they were around $650. I couldn't resist.

Looks like they are back on sale, $699...out of stock...
http://www.k-var.com/slr-106ur-pistol-556x45-caliber-bulgarian-receiver-with-side-rail-muzzle-break

$799 in stock.
http://www.k-var.com/slr-106ur-pist...ith-sig-sauersstabilizing-brace-wood-handguar

I drilled, filed, and installed the rear 4.5mm folding latch. Didn't do the front part.

Polish Beryl Archer mags are starting to flow in. If I can find the site I will send you a PM. I like them much better than the Bulgy ((10)) with respect to fit and operation, and a cheaper.

This picture shows the muzzle brake for a suppressor which tames the blast a lot.

HailVon · Apr 2, 2018

rayrevolver said:
Last year KVAR and their dealers had SLR106URs on sale. I think they were around $650. I couldn't resist.

Looks like they are back on sale, $699...out of stock...
http://www.k-var.com/slr-106ur-pistol-556x45-caliber-bulgarian-receiver-with-side-rail-muzzle-break

$799 in stock.
http://www.k-var.com/slr-106ur-pist...ith-sig-sauersstabilizing-brace-wood-handguar

I drilled, filed, and installed the rear 4.5mm folding latch. Didn't do the front part.

Polish Beryl Archer mags are starting to flow in. If I can find the site I will send you a PM. I like them much better than the Bulgy ((10)) with respect to fit and operation, and a cheaper.

This picture shows the muzzle brake for a suppressor which tames the blast a lot.

The pistols pretty sick but I like the rifle one better

aquaman · Apr 2, 2018

Mags are expensive but you really can't compare a circle 10 mag to a pmag. Pmags /usgi mags are throw away items, circle 10 mags are built to last. In my opinion well worth the $45

HailVon · Apr 2, 2018

aquaman said:
Mags are expensive but you really can't compare a circle 10 mag to a pmag. Pmags /usgi mags are throw away items, circle 10 mags are built to last. In my opinion well worth the $45

Bulgarians definitely make the best Ak stuff

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