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 mhpoole
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Joined: Oct 2002  OR, USA
 Posts: 1586 Feedback: 100% (28) Link To This Post |
Posted: 5/4/2007 12:33:39 AM
[Last Edit: 3/20/2008 5:59:28 PM by mhpoole]
I also have 3 Vector Arms AK underfolders. Nice triggers and great fit and finish. My site is off to one side just a tad but the gun is very accurate. All are great shooters with great triggers.
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Posted: 5/15/2007 4:09:00 PM
+1! Somebody, earlier in this thread, said that the Best is the one that you wouldn't part with for any reason whatsoever (or words to that effect). So.... gimme my Legend. I'd trust it with my life...and have... 2K rounds thru it with ZERO malfunctions... it'll bang a gong all day long at 200 and it still looks like it did the day I got it back in '89. I recently got hold of a WASR-10 underfolder. All in all I'm happy with it but it hasn't paid its dues like the Legend has.  |
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Posted: 5/27/2007 4:29:25 PM
How are the Mexican AK's rated?
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Posted: 6/2/2007 8:39:04 AM
UM maybe not THE best,but an outstanding rifle..one word. Yugo. |
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Posted: 6/2/2007 9:29:03 PM
I would say......
Excellent.......Russian / Bulgarian Very Good.....Yugoslavian / Chinese Good............Polish / Hungarian So-So...........Egyptian Terd.............Romanian *Pricing should also reflect my above opinions.  |
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Posted: 7/8/2007 12:15:35 PM
The polish is number one, russian 2nd, and chinese down toward the bottom |
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POOR_MAN
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Joined: Apr 2004 TX, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2007 10:20:56 PM
How do lower end milled receivers stack up against high end stamped?
Are milled ALWAYS better? |
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Gone_Shootin
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Joined: Jun 2007 MN, USA
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Posted: 7/28/2007 9:47:19 PM
Yeah, I'm kinda leary of the WASR rifles. I looked at one a while back & the friggin bore was off center in the barrel.  |
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Posted: 9/7/2007 4:02:50 AM
My list of the best shooters.
Ive sold tons of AK's. and picked up a real Tula Russian SVD. I also had a Chinese SVD. After all tests the Chinese SVD won by .75moa. Ive also sold a few Chinese NHM90 and Mak90 that shot MOA... I didnt want to belive my eyes but It was there... 1) Chinese 2) Bulgarian 3) Russian 4) Hungarian 5 Madi(Egypt) 6) Romainian |
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Posted: 9/10/2007 5:13:18 PM
hmm..
i do agree with most of you guys that have posted but i dont think you can really grade them so broadly. no natter what AK varient you get, they arnt always trash or always perfect. first, i have owned a wasr-10 (1st AK), Arsenal Milled SLR, Arsenal SLR-106FR, and a wasr-2 (5.45) Ok, i would have to say that the wasr-10 was pretty much a peice of crap, but i Love my wasr-2 in 5.45, i mean its not the best quality but it shoots great, and its very accurate, and always fun for a cheap price. i also like the Milled SLR, more so than the SLR106FR... i never really liked AKs in 223, not nearly as much as 5.45 and 7.62 anyways. what im trying to say is, though many people rank the Romanian the Lowest, which i would Broadly agree, but i Love shooting the wasr-2 just as much if not more then the 106 or 103... i dont really care if people bash the romys but i only have good things to say about my 5.45 and whoever was talking about trigger slap, thats an easy fix, my wasr-2 came with no trigger slap, i guess you have to get the right ones from the right people who only deal with well built guns...and if they do have trigger slap, your dealer should be fixing that for you, mine would anyways. my2222222 cents |
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Posted: 9/16/2007 3:58:20 PM
East German AK 47.......By far the best quality AK in my opinion !   AD 1 |
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Posted: 9/16/2007 4:36:36 PM
The ones I built. Fortunately I don't have the snob gene. I love my Romanian AKMs that I built. I also built a Tantal. The machining on it are better than that on the Romanian, but they both shoot and function the same...flawlessly. I have a Romanian RPk that has very well done machining on the metal parts. I've had a Chinese AKM. Nice AK, but still only an AK. I also had a Maadi. Again nice gun, but still an AK.
This "what's the best AK" is just an exercise in the "tempest in a teapot" syndrome. It's fun, but it really doesn't amount to much. Get what you want and can afford and forget the "what's the best AK" crap. |
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Posted: 10/7/2007 5:16:58 AM
I Like the Vector AK-47.
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Posted: 10/7/2007 5:19:47 AM
I got Yugos , underfolders.. |
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Posted: 10/7/2007 5:22:08 AM
The Bottom line is they all, send lead down RANGE!
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Posted: 10/17/2007 9:03:38 PM
I brought a SLR-105 for around $500-.
For that price it was the best deal going. Its has a very nice fit and a okay finish. Everything is straight and locks up tight. I have put several thousand rounds through it without a malfunction. Even though I am pleased with this rifle I could not see paying 800-1K for one. It is a stamped piece of metal, which is not noted for accuracy, tight tolerances, or visual looks. I would only pay $800+ for a milled version with a top notch finish, machined to exacting specs, worthy of a example show piece. The rifle is designed for function not looks. Why put perfume on a pig. I have to agree with carjacked, buy a decent inexpensive rifle, your time spent will make more proficient with the weapon. |
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Posted: 12/5/2007 4:49:59 PM
What is this rating scale based on is it the fucntion of the gun or just the finish?
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Posted: 2/17/2008 9:29:20 PM
I've found a NIB ARM Intrac Maadi, box, papers, manual, sling, etc. The shop is asking $450.00
This thread has the Maadi' close to last place in the ratings. I'm not an AK pro, but I remember not long ago, Egyptian Maadi's were considered the cat's ass. What happened? These Maadi's aren't parts guns like the Lancasters/Vectors/Sierra and so on, but real - manufactured in Egypt under one roof AK's. What am I missing here? Should I buy it? ( I put it on layaway so I could touch base with some of ya'll on your opinions before I totally committed.) As an aside, there were three in the shop when I walked in first thing saturday morn. and two were sold within half an hour. So I put the last one on layaway in a panic buy mode sorta of thing. [This also has also been posted in the Maadi section] |
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Posted: 3/1/2008 8:24:37 PM
Agreed, the SAM-7 is one of the Best if you have a milled receiver model.
Firing Line has a choice receiver too; then for barrels; as mentioned above; the Chinese/Poly Tech uses Steyr blanks turned out in their factories. The Poly Tech Legend series is one of the best export models ever made. I would have to disagree that the Russian rifles of late are better quality then the Bulgarian. If you want a great looking, well built, and very reliable firearm, the Bulgy's are probably the best commercially available. Stamped FEG's and the Arsenal Bulgaria Imports are excellent pieces of machinery. Russian rifles vary greatly in quality depending on year and factory built. Older Soviet milled rifles are the most valuable, but very few were ever imported. Stamped Semi-Autos are NOT military grade firearms, and some components are manufactured with way different spec's then military or export ordanace. The Yugo's are well made, tough, but lack the good looking finish quality of the Bulgarian's. USA stamped receivers-go with Nodak Spud for the utmost consistentcy in manufacture. I have used them all and have formed my own; Nodak wins hands down. Then use the best parts kit you can afford. Nothing wrong with the hand picked Romy's as they are military grade. They are AKM's however and have slim barrels, and cast components; just like the Russian AKM's. However; you can't afford enough ammo to shoot out the barrel. They work great and are in-expensive to build on. If I had to chose one off the shelf semi-auto rifle; The Arsenal SAM-7 Milled would be the one. There are many others from several different countries. Rule of thumb; if it looks like a well built, good finished, tight rifle-it probably is. |
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Posted: 3/8/2008 1:21:03 AM
The Lancaster AK's what country is their origin, I'm new to the AK game? Thanks, Les
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Posted: 3/19/2008 11:36:53 PM
I am a newbie to AK's but learning a lot by reading various forums. I have recently purchased a TGI 75 Sporter. It's trigger, adjustable stock and Galil style forearm are by TapCo. I love the simplicty of field stripping.
So far I have burned a couple hundred rounds of Wolf 7.62 through it. It functions well and will stay inside 3 inches at 100 yards. For $425 I think it's a lot of bang for the buck. I also shoot a DPMS A15. I would like to get another AK style in 5.56 American made. Is Arsenal the best? Any others as good? |
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Posted: 3/20/2008 8:22:26 PM
Salty,
You may want to take your questions to the AK discussions forum: www.ak47.net/forums/forum.html?b=4&f=64 These reference and sticky threads don't get checked as much, as you can see by the date spreads. Also, the first informal forum rule is; when in doubt, buy them both. And the second informal forum rule is; when really confused, buy them all.  welcome |
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Posted: 3/20/2008 11:54:48 PM
Thank you Camper, I appreciate your reply
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Posted: 4/22/2008 1:07:25 AM
[Last Edit: 4/22/2008 2:28:30 AM by 007Kevin]
edited... found info I was looking for
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Posted: 4/23/2008 9:57:56 AM
I have a Norinco Type 56S-1, it is well made, has a very smooth trigger and over all is very solid. I guess this is an early 80's import and to be honest it is my first AK, but I fine it hard to beat over the other AK's on todays market. so far 2000 rounds woth out any type of malfunction
all the best Reaper |
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