I would suggest a Century Arms NEW C39 V2 . First understand that Century has not been known for putting together and modifying the best looking or tightest AK's out there . Arsenal has dominated them in the fit and finish arena. HOWEvER! This New C39 V2 is a game changer. It is the best fit and finish of ANY AK AT ANY PRICE! I shit you not, it is incredible, very, very well done. It's also 100% American, not a parts kit put on a different receiver. These new C39 V2 's also have a high quality Green Mountain barrel. Furthermore these are billet milled receivers that have the SAME pattern cut as a Stamped, so it accepts all stamped furniture and add-owns. This is fantastic because there are a ton more products made for stamped AK's vs. milled. So you get the Quality fit and finish of milled, but the flexibility of stamped. You got to be sure it's the Version 2 , ( V2) best of all it's only $700 comes with 2 pmags and beautiful Black Walnut Furniture. In fact the furniture alone at IWD would cost you over $200. My first picture has furniture I just finished, not the factory, second pic has factory
Anyway, these are receiving outstanding reviews and they all say the same thing. Wow !