Buying an AK 47

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

I'm looking at buying an AK 47......sometime down the road. I've been looking, but I really don't know which manufacturers are decent. Was wondering if I could get some advice on good middle of the road manufacturers (and those to stay away from). I would probably not spend anymore than $1000, lower if possible. My use for the gun is straight zombie apocalypse.

 

[cal7.62x39]

Why is it that every question I've answered lately I answer with "Palmetto state armory"? Sub 1000$, lifetime warrenty, excellent build quality and QA. Seems like a no brainer. I just wish they would give us the GD dagger already, it's 2 months past due!

 

[BrandonM]

Palmetto State Armory Gen3 or their new AKE is a good place to start looking. WASR rifles have jumped up pretty high in price for what they are but have an amazing track record of reliability. The Zastava line of rifles are a pretty decent buy also. I just bought an M92 ZPAP “pistol.” I haven’t got to shoot it yet though.

 

[BrandonM]

AK Operators Union on YouTube can provide hours of education and entertainment on the AK platform as well.

Stay away from anything Century Arms is building themselves. They import some fine AK’s like the WASR but can’t make a quality rifle themselves.

 

[BlackRifle]

I have a Saiga in .223 that I really like. Pretty accurate. Well built. I've had it over 5 years with no problems.

 

[rc508pir]

Id get a Century RAS-47......

Ok, yeah cant say that with a straight face

 

[rc508pir]

Palmetto State Armory Gen3 or their new AKE is a good place to start looking. WASR rifles have jumped up pretty high in price for what they are but have an amazing track record of reliability. The Zastava line of rifles are a pretty decent buy also. I just bought an M92 ZPAP “pistol.” I haven’t got to shoot it yet though.

Actually, fit and finish of new WASR's are pretty nice. Since they are making them for profit now the QC is pretty good

 

[BrandonM]

Yeah, the lack of dimples in the receiver is a turn off for me. The PSA will likely be more accurate also. The WASR is a proven workhorse of reliability though. It just depends on what people value in an AK. I’m not knocking the WASR at all. It’s probably the best option for anyone wanting a budget minded import rifle. I think the PSA AKE will prove a very reliable and accurate platform also. It’s just too new to know for sure if it can hang with the mighty WASR!

 

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

Id get a Century RAS-47......

Ok, yeah cant say that with a straight face

LOL. I'm glad you said that because a lot of AK's I've been looking at were Century Arms.

 

[BlackDeath]

Century imports the Wasr and RH10 which are similar. If you can get them from primary arms when on sale it's a decent price. Everything has gone up