AK suggestion for a newbee

[OK Bowhunter]

Any suggestions for an AK for a newbee. Been looking at the Ar's but a little high and I don't like the issue of having to replace parts if i decide to run the gun hard. I plan on using it for plinking, personal defense, and SHTF (not home defense).

Who in the OKC area handles them at a reasonable price?

 

[pak-40]

This is what you want. You probably wont find one in OKC. Find an FFL here in OKC and have it shipped to them. This is one of the best AK's money can buy.


http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?productid=17015&cat=353&page=1

 

[Rob72]

Arsenal, Vector, Saiga, Rifle Dynamics. Basically, if you can handle it(check for sight/gas block alignment), any AK will do. As long as the GB and front and rear sight assemblies are in line, all differences are purely in cosmetic finish.

ar15.com and warriortalk.com have good AK boards (I say "good", because you have to wade through some "hooah!" BS in both places that ignores advances in sights and stocks.)

Any gun you "run hard" will need parts replacement eventually. A spare FCG, extractor, FP and springs are the essentials for the AK.

 

[RangerRandP]

Same as above. An AK is an AK. The differences you see are mostly cosmetic and milled vs. stamped. On a plinker that hardly ever makes a noticeable difference.

Get you hands on it and check if the front site and gas system are in line. Can be a huge PITA if they are not.

Other then that if you want one to learn on get a cheapy Romanian wasr 10 or a Saiga. Check it good. Go low and learn then if you like it trade it in for a KVAR or Arsenal.

 

[Rob72]

Guess I would add: people whine about AKs' accuracy, or lack thereof. If you buy WWB or other "First World" non-surplus ammo, and upgrade your sights, they will easily keep 2 MOA, better, with bagging or a tight stance.

 

[Josh-L]

You won't have to replace broken parts on your AR anymore then you would on an AK. Especially for the $1k price range you stated you had.

 

[gmar]

Who in the OKC area handles them at a reasonable price?

I bought a Romanian WASR-10 for $409 at Outdoor America earlier this year but I haven't been there in awhile.

 

[Rocketguns]

Try Savage trading in N.W. OKC.

 

[OK Bowhunter]

Big Boys Guns has a Romy WASR10for 479.00 or I may get the K-Bar SGL21 (Saiga) - Black Stockset Russian made stamped receiver, 7.62x39 cal. What are the opinions?

If I go with the Siaga who can I get in the Moore area to do the transfer?

 

[dak]

I have an SGL-21 and it's definitely worth the extra money over a WASR

AimSurplus has steel mags for $8-$9 apiece too