Century Arms AK's

[usmctankmech]

What are the pros and cons of a CAI AK47/74? Ive heard good and bad. Im looking into their Romainian GP 1975 model. Any thoughts?

 

[l730dc]

2 of my friends have wasr10s and they have never had a problem.. another has a century yugo m70ab2 underfolder and its never had a problem either..
People conplain of canted sights and gas blocks though.. they say they have poor quality control at century. .
I wouldnt be against owning one.. I went with the romanian m10 by m+m though.
Whatever u do.. dont pay too much for one.. and be sure to let us know.. pics and range report plz!

 

[armed ferret]

The era of awful century rifles seems to be waning fast. Recent examples have been far less plagued with issues than in the past. Handle one in person and go from there

 

[Wayne1one]

IMO knowing I wouldn't be able to get anymore AKs in the coming days I probably would buy something quality that I know will last. Just me, Century Arms has a rocky rep..

 

[jking22sf]

I have one from CAI that I bought about two years ago. I have never had a problem with it and have shot about 2k rounds of Wolf and Tula through it.

 

[usmctankmech]

Ok kool. Im looking into one of there GP 1975 Models.

https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/co...oly-ak47-7-62x39mm-rifle-detail.html?Itemid=0
looks like the closest dealer for atlantic firearms is MD Quartermaster.

 

[armed ferret]

most dealers in MD are willing to do a transfer from atlantic. call around, find out who's doing 8th day release, and go through that dealer so you aren't waiting until february to receive your rifle.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Ive had a few, are they all star quality not at all but do they ususally shoot. Like some of the others the variability lately seems less than it was a couple years ago (less dremel hack jobs on magwells).

If possible buy in person so you can appropriately evaluate the fit and finish.

 

[usmctankmech]

Ok ill keep that in mind. Im actually look for just an AK. One for home defense/ the end of the world. It doesnt have to be a Century Arms. Damn I should check the FS section.

 

[aquaman]

the gp 1975 is made from romanian parts kits and a US barrel. I would avoid this model and go with the WASR 10/63

 

[armed ferret]

the gp 1975 is made from romanian parts kits and a US barrel. I would avoid this model and go with the WASR 10/63

this times infinity plus one.

regular wasr still utilizes a hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel. it'll last longer than most of us.

 

[usmctankmech]

this times infinity plus one.

regular wasr still utilizes a hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel. it'll last longer than most of us.

Ok I guess I just like the Synthetic Furniture, especially like whats found on the AK103

 

[Scott7891]

Ok I guess I just like the Synthetic Furniture, especially like whats found on the AK103

The synthetic furniture is garbage on the gp75 anyway. If you want the synthetic look go with Kvar furniture that is copied and spec'ed to what the AK-103 furniture is.

AK furniture is not hard to swap out and there are just as many different types of it available like there are for the AR.

 

[armed ferret]

Ok I guess I just like the Synthetic Furniture, especially like whats found on the AK103

that's like buying an ar-15 because it comes with a pistol grip you like.

if you like synthetic furniture, get a better rifle and just swap the furniture out.

 

[usmctankmech]

that's like buying an ar-15 because it comes with a pistol grip you like.

if you like synthetic furniture, get a better rifle and just swap the furniture out.

Yea I know. That's not my only reason for wanting this one but its not the only one id want. I like the traditional AK's as well.

 

[armed ferret]

the GP '75 model is one to avoid if only because one made with higher-quality components can be had for little more, and will last a *LOT* longer.

 

[Vile Shadow]

AK furniture is not hard to swap out and there are just as many different types of it available like there are for the AR.

It's not? I have my WASR stripped down and I'm sanding the wood now. I would like to have the wood completely off but that didn't look possible without breaking it.

 

[Vile Shadow]

Ok I guess I just like the Synthetic Furniture, especially like whats found on the AK103

If money's not an issue why not just get yourself an Arsenal?

 

[BossmanPJ]

I have a wasr. love it. no problems. dated 1986.

 

[l730dc]

M10 romanian from m+m.. 599.99 from kygunco.com.. its got synthetic not wood furniture