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dan8480 · May 25, 2013

I'd like to get one before d-day. What can i find for 8-900 bucks? I saw one at a gun shop for 999, am i going to do better than that or should i jump on it? I'd like to stick with wood furniture. I just dont know enough about the different models, countries, prices etc to make an informed decision. Someone help me!

Alphabrew · May 25, 2013

Go to shooters discount in mt airy. He has WASR 10s and Yugo M70s. Not sure exactly how much they cost but all his stuff is pretty reasonable. Might also be worth checking Glade Valley Sporting Goods in Frederick. He builds good stuff but is only open Saturdays and Tuesday nights.

rob-cubed · May 25, 2013

Keep an eye out for online sales too. No sales tax and usually far better prices... although shipping and some of the transfer fees these days make up for that.

Starting to see prices fall... you'll probably save another $50-100 if you wait another month or so.

Decide if you want a 5.45 or 7.62. Can always swap around furniture later.

Engine4 · May 25, 2013

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/

Vile Shadow · May 25, 2013

How are the Egyptian ones compare to the Romies?

Markp · May 25, 2013

I would spend just a little bit more and get this... It's got a cool factor going.

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/com...ryl-archer-5-56x45-rifle-detail.html?Itemid=0

Here is why:

AssMan · May 25, 2013

I bought one of the Egyptian Maadi's from Atlantic, about 6 weeks ago, but haven't shot it obviously. It looked nice enough, and the price was right.

localbuyer · May 25, 2013

Does anyone know where to find Chinese made AK ?

Vile Shadow · May 25, 2013

My only concern with the Romies is the canted front sights and ...ugh... The awful mag slop. I looked at one today that definitely had the sight issue. I didn't ask if they had a mag to put in it. I was wonderin if the Maadi's had that problem too.

Markp · May 25, 2013

Sling Blade said:
My only concern with the Romies is the canted front sights and ...ugh... The awful mag slop. I looked at one today that definitely had the sight issue. I didn't ask if they had a mag to put in it. I was wonderin if the Maadi's had that problem too.

It is really very variable and unfortunately all over the place with some of these AK's. Rommy's can be great, or they can be crap, depends on who is producing them and what day of the week it is... or so it seems.

Some companies seem to have reliable quality (e.g. Arsenal, Saiga) others (e.g. Century) have been consistently unreliable in build quality. This is one reason why I believe, especially with an AK, that it's worth either spending a little more money for a known entity or to handle it in person to make sure that it's exactly what you expect.

I have a Romanian/Century RPK(AES-10B) that is actually fantastic. No sight cant, dead reliable, no mag slop, etc. I had real reservations about buying a Century gun, but having handled it in person, I knew it was fine. BTW, if you can find one of these, they are AWESOME fun!

So, I think what your doing by handling them in person is the right answer at the given price point. I had a Maadi that was absolute shit, and I got rid of it, I stupidly bought it online assuming that it would be a decent Maadi. I was wrong, it had been abused by whomever built it (I forget which shop it came from).

Good luck! (Below: Century AES-10B as currently equipped in a MD safe configuration)

downforthecause · May 25, 2013

Vz-58? Good to without the wait.... I know where there's one for $1000

dan8480 · May 25, 2013

I see they Atlantic firearms has the new romanian combo with mags and sling on sale for 799. How are those? It says they are brand new, do they have any problems with them?

Markp · May 25, 2013

dan8480 said:
I see they Atlantic firearms has the new romanian combo with mags and sling on sale for 799. How are those? It says they are brand new, do they have any problems with them?

http://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=176

Why don't you ask them to find you a nice one that's not canted or suffering from other problems. I am sure that they could do that for you.

Howe · May 25, 2013

Here you go
http://centerfiresystems.com/

Yugo AK for 749. I dealt with centerfire before, they are decent.

arbrand · May 26, 2013

dan8480 said:
I see they Atlantic firearms has the new romanian combo with mags and sling on sale for 799. How are those? It says they are brand new, do they have any problems with them?

I bought this package deal and am very happy with the gun that I got, the sight is not canted and the mag fits well, no wiggle, and at a good price too. Considering the prices everywhere else. The gun was at my ffl in 2 days and they responded to my emails immediately. They won't ship the 30 rd. Mags to Maryland but they did send 3 new tapco 10 rounders, although not nearly as desireable it is nice that they sent anything at all. I would say go for it, good company to buy from. (And it is a wasr 10/63 just in case anyone was wondering)

Atlantic Firearms.com · May 26, 2013

We just got in some nice fixed stock Egyptian based rifles here are a few pics , we also expect to have some of the Romanian M10 rifles this week.We offer the widest selection of AK based firearms in the US.

sleepingdino · May 26, 2013

Atlantic Firearms is an IP, so they are worth supporting. Classic Firearms has a lot of Yugoslavian AKs that are better regarded than Romanian or Egyptian. Get an Arsenal if you can afford it though. Gunbroker has lots of Chinese Norincos available for cheap.

lkenefic · May 26, 2013

I have a Yugo M70 underfolder.... about 1k round count and not a hiccup. I think J&G has them with wood furniture for ~$900

dc44 · May 27, 2013

downforthecause said:
Vz-58? Good to without the wait.... I know where there's one for $1000

and where is this?

wilcam47 · May 27, 2013

The best ones Ive shot have been the Norinco's....I have yet to shoot a real Russian AK. but the Norico's are #1 in my book

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