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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:15:59 PM EDT

For the cheap shooting I am in the market for an AK. I am an Ar guy through and through but do like the Kalashnikov as well. What is out there these days that is quality and 1,000 bucks or under?

Posted: 4/12/2015 11:27:52 PM EDT

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Arsenal SLR 107/104

Posted: 4/12/2015 11:31:17 PM EDT

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Ya I am in CA. Moving soon though to Oregon. Those rifles you listed are on the Fienstien ban list. Shes a C U N ext Tuesday. I saw a one of the N-PAP's in a shop recently and I like it but it just seems to have too many proprietary parts.

Posted: 4/12/2015 11:37:09 PM EDT

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palmetto state armory is coming out with an ak47 in around 2 months, I think it will be worth waiting on. The price is supposed to be around $600 depending on the configuration

Posted: 4/12/2015 11:42:20 PM EDT

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I love America but we can't make an AK worth a crap with the exception for a few out there. I want an ak that has a commy barrel and commy receiver so I know that it will be somewhat decent quality.

Posted: 4/12/2015 11:53:01 PM EDT

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Ya I am in CA. Moving soon though to Oregon. Those rifles you listed are on the Fienstien ban list. Shes a C U N ext Tuesday. I saw a one of the N-PAP's in a shop recently and I like it but it just seems to have too many proprietary parts.

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I don't even know what's approved in CA anymore. Personally I'd buy whatever semiauto rifle I could get that didn't require the bullet button (Mini 14 maybe?).

Posted: 4/13/2015 9:37:57 AM EDT

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Good place to start for info OP: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_4_64/141256_The_AK_Buyer_s_Guide___A_Beginner_s_Guide_to_the_AK_Platform___Last_Updated_19OCT2014.html

Posted: 4/13/2015 10:04:15 AM EDT

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Thanks, very helpful.

Posted: 4/13/2015 12:58:00 PM EDT

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I love America but we can't make an AK worth a crap with the exception for a few out there. I want an ak that has a commy barrel and commy receiver so I know that it will be somewhat decent quality.

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things aren't the same as they were 5+ years ago. as long as you avoid builders like IO, US made AKs are coming out high quality nowadays.

Posted: 4/13/2015 1:19:49 PM EDT

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things aren't the same as they were 5+ years ago. as long as you avoid builders like IO, US made AKs are coming out high quality nowadays.

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I love America but we can't make an AK worth a crap with the exception for a few out there. I want an ak that has a commy barrel and commy receiver so I know that it will be somewhat decent quality.

things aren't the same as they were 5+ years ago. as long as you avoid builders like IO, US made AKs are coming out high quality nowadays.

that's debatable with CAI's RAS-47 having issues and the Centurions with higher round counts are starting to see trouble too

get a WASR, fun to modify, reliable as any AK

Posted: 4/13/2015 1:43:51 PM EDT

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My m70ab2 and npap have been fine shooters. Great buys at around $500 ea.

Posted: 4/13/2015 6:22:08 PM EDT

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I'd wait for the palmetto rifle, solid company with a good rep that isn't going anywhere, just in case there is any issues.

Posted: 4/13/2015 6:27:50 PM EDT

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And that's exactly what you will do, you will wait......and wait......and wait.........

Posted: 4/13/2015 6:32:59 PM EDT

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I too would vote Arsenal SLR 104 or 107.

Posted: 4/13/2015 8:53:44 PM EDT

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You can always build one from a parts kit .... or have a US builder build one from a PK if you dont want to deal w gathering all the tools.

Posted: 4/13/2015 8:57:57 PM EDT

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Heck as long as its solid and will hold up AND has a commy receiver and barrel I am good with that. I don't know why I like the commy receiver and barrel it is just cool to me.

Posted: 4/13/2015 10:47:00 PM EDT

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Since the BS ATF barrel ban the "commie barrel" can only be found on the imported variants. Arsenal, WASR, etc. or you could pick up a used MAK-90 and deban it with a few parts and have what you're after. The barrel ban really screwed the domestic AK production IMHO. Buying a kit built from a reputable builder with an original barrel on the used market might also be an option. Good luck.

Posted: 4/13/2015 11:00:43 PM EDT

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Since the BS ATF barrel ban the "commie barrel" can only be found on the imported variants. Arsenal, WASR, etc. or you could pick up a used MAK-90 and deban it with a few parts and have what you're after. The barrel ban really screwed the domestic AK production IMHO. Buying a kit built from a reputable builder with an original barrel on the used market might also be an option. Good luck.

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Childers receivers are based off of Polish manufactured blanks. Kvar has Bulgarian CHF barrels. A domestic AK could use these parts. However builds with both won't be super common so you may have to do it yourself.

Posted: 4/25/2015 10:32:35 PM EDT

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Arsenal SLR 104 or 107 is the best choice. Next would be a converted Vepr Rifle.

Posted: 4/25/2015 10:39:17 PM EDT

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Need a cheap , kinda accurate rifle there Lee Harvey?

Posted: 4/26/2015 1:04:02 AM EDT

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And that's exactly what you will do, you will wait......and wait......and wait.........

I want one but I don't want to be a beta tester...

Posted: 4/26/2015 2:17:37 AM EDT

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Fellas this is an old Lee_Harvey aka JackTheSkipper thread, it probably needs to be locked.

dryflash3 in 3.....2.....1.....

Posted: 4/26/2015 2:58:32 PM EDT

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Just a suggestion for cheap shooting, build an AR upper in 7.62X39.
I have several AK's but as my eyes age I prefer optics and I just can't seem to find viable/affordable optic mounting solutions for my AK's.
I just built one and so far I am liking it. Going to use CPD mags and an extended firing pin.