July 25th, 2015

This post is to start discussion about available resources for either building or purchase of a complete RPK-74.  Since there are very limited resources at this time regarding new rifles for sale, used rifles, or parts, I thought it would be useful to start a thread to discover difficult to find resources that could be useful in an effort to add one of these rifles to a collection.  My interest is to acquire one and that perhaps through this discussion, I, as well as others, may be able to get some help.

As I understand it, currently there are import restrictions that make many parts difficult, if not impossible to obtain.  The 5.45x39.5mm import ban of 7n6 steel-core ammunition may also be affecting the market.

I will start by stating that I have several Arsenal, Inc. rifles, but due to the rarity (claimed 20 produced) of the Arsenal SA RPK-3, they rarely are found for sale and command steep prices.  

Starting with manufactured rifles, it would be nice for people to review a list of past available 5.45mm RPKs that have been purchased along with your experiences (including comments about accuracy, build-quality, and parts functioning, as well as aesthetic differences in different rifles.  Pictures are always interesting to view if people would like to share them.[/size=6][/font=Times New Roman]