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[b00sh]

Find a VZ-58. Cash and carry... no waiting on MSP.

I don't like them.

 

[pilgrim]

I can agree on the chrome. BLECH. One of the nice trends I've noticed in motorcycles is a lot of people moving away from chrome, which is nice.

The purpose of chrome guns is to make the blued ones easier for us to buy.
Can I get my next motorcycle powdercoated grey?

As for the OP, look at the Mosin–Nagant, and put in for the C&R FFL.

 

[stu929]

I think Hafers has an AK as well. Not sure but I believe I saw one there a week ago

 

[Bushwood]

Don't get me wrong.. people like what they like...

For me it would be like someone asking if they knew where to get a 2WD automatic Jeep with a fixed hardtop.

Lol!!!!

 

[Gyokusai]

The purpose of chrome guns is to make the blued ones easier for us to buy.
Can I get my next motorcycle powdercoated grey?

As for the OP, look at the Mosin–Nagant, and put in for the C&R FFL.

Eyes of the beholder. That said, with so many black/blued guns in a collection, seeing a chrome toy is a nice change of scenery every once in a while.

 

[chappy444]

Fallston gun and pawn on RT 1 in harford county had two or three on the shelf a few weeks ago. they were consignments and the guy wanted $1700 each for them. i didn't even bother looking at them so i couldn't tell you much about them other than they had wood stocks... maybe it will help someone

 

[thegoose]

Get an sks

 

[flying_pig]

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...national+Arms+30+++1+7.62+X+39MM+wBlue+Finish

In case you don't see something local and can't wait. $1200

 

[f1racecar]

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...M+wBlue+Finish

In case you don't see something local and can't wait. $1200

Boy, are these prices going insane!

 

[thegoose]

Have u considered an sks?

 

[m4strmind]

not rolling eyes at all.

i would recomend waiting a year or so.

i bought an wasr about 4-5 years ago for about $450. 1600-2k sounds rediculous.

around the same time a buddy of mine picked up a sks for $200. a sks is a great gun as well and shoots the same ammo.

i personally dont think prices will stay this high.

if they do go back down im prob going to buy a few spairs myself.

of course if you do wait you run the risk of a ban of some sort that would make the specific features you want unavailable.


is it worth 2k for a pistol grip? i think not.

 

[cantstop]

Get an sks

This is about as AK style as you can get for under $500.

If you really must have an AK-47, checkout the WASR-10. You might be able to find one under $1,500.

Good luck in your quest and post a pic when you buy it.

 

[4095fanatic]

Welcome aboard... I second the SKS suggestion. Prices have gone up a wee bit from a few years ago, but not by much comparatively speaking. A good condition SKS can be found easily for $500, maybe a bit less if you shop around... AK's I've seen have been priced at least double what they're worth, easily a grand or more for a firearm which several years ago cost $400-600.

 

[b00sh]

I just wanted to give everyone an update (if you care). I was able to pick up a Century Arms WASR 10/63 on consignment at a local shop. While it was not my first choice, it had never been fired and did not have a lot of the problems that I've read about. I recently fired it for the first time over the weekend and even without adjusting the sights it seems to be fairly accurate as well. Thanks for all the information, guys!

 

[Dave]

 

[b00sh]

I'll take a picture when I get home.

 

[vcaddy05]

I just wanted to give everyone an update (if you care). I was able to pick up a Century Arms WASR 10/63 on consignment at a local shop. While it was not my first choice, it had never been fired and did not have a lot of the problems that I've read about. I recently fired it for the first time over the weekend and even without adjusting the sights it seems to be fairly accurate as well. Thanks for all the information, guys!

Nice! You'll love your AK. I have had a Romanian SAR for over 10 years now. Everytime I get out to shoot it, I get all giddy

 

[b00sh]

Here she is. Not the prettiest gal on the street, but she's mine.

 

[Markp]

Congrats!

How much did she set you back and what are the details?

And to think, I was going to suggest a SIG 556R, which are currently cheaper than some Arsenal AK's!!!

 

[b00sh]

Congrats!

How much did she set you back and what are the details?

And to think, I was going to suggest a SIG 556R, which are currently cheaper than some Arsenal AK's!!!

LOL about double what I saw it for at the gun show on Saturday. It's a Century Arms Romanian WASR 10/63. Sights weren't canted, everything was straight. Had the Tapco trigger in there so no trigger slap or anything. I like it.