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7/12/2026 8:06:02 PM EDT
Preferably in stock.

I've been out of the AK game for a while, and I'm looking for something WASR10 quality in 7.62x39. I'm noticing a distinct lack of availability of anything other than Riley, non-WASR century AKs, and PSA.

There's a guy selling a WASR in the EE that I put an offer in on but it seems as if he's ignoring me, so that's out.
If you own M&P40 Ser. CPD1915 I will trade you a new M&P40 M2 for it. It belonged to a friend of mind who is deceased.
7/12/2026 10:32:26 PM EDT
[#1]
For a Good shooter grade AK, that’s easily available, I love PSA AK’s especially the ones with cold hammer forged trunnions, BCG,  and FN barrel.

Sometimes you can find a Mac 90 for a good deal which can be turned into a heck of a excellent shooter grade.
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7/12/2026 10:47:34 PM EDT
[#2]
All I’ve got is the AK-P which I’ve been very happy with. Bonus that the threads are cut true. Attached File
7/13/2026 11:17:28 AM EDT
[#3]
"Intro" is probably PSA at this point, whichever variant floats your boat.

Or step up to a Zastava gun if you want an import.  M70 for 7.62 or M90 for 5.56.

Pretty much every other option I'd recommend like the WASR or WBP is off the market right now.
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7/13/2026 11:25:27 AM EDT
[#4]
I’d just go with whatever flavor PSA option you want.  I have the GF-3 with Zhukov stock.  It’s my only AK and I really like it.
7/13/2026 12:52:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Epyon][Edited] [#5]
I'm kinda torn between buying a stripped AK104 GF5, or one of the Romanian PSA dong builds.

I already have a spare black polymer handguard in my parts bin, as well as an ultimak rail from years back.

I've heard that in theory the Romanian build won't necessarily have the long term parts wear issues the AK104 does, but I've been out of the loop for a while and some of the data regarding these two rifles is old.

*EDIT* Any of you boys have an old AK FCG you don't want laying around?
If you own M&P40 Ser. CPD1915 I will trade you a new M&P40 M2 for it. It belonged to a friend of mind who is deceased.
7/14/2026 9:00:04 AM EDT
[#6]
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Originally Posted By Epyon:
I'm kinda torn between buying a stripped AK104 GF5, or one of the Romanian PSA dong builds.

I already have a spare black polymer handguard in my parts bin, as well as an ultimak rail from years back.

I've heard that in theory the Romanian build won't necessarily have the long term parts wear issues the AK104 does, but I've been out of the loop for a while and some of the data regarding these two rifles is old.

*EDIT* Any of you boys have an old AK FCG you don't want laying around?
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I have quite a few FCGs laying around.
7/14/2026 10:44:40 AM EDT
[#7]
Zastava has a better chance of being assembled straight than a WASR. Yugo furniture hasn't limited by choices too much for making it all tacticool. Heavy, but feels indestructible. So so accuracy from my sample of one.

Ask yourself if the PSA will cut it...will you regret saving (maybe) a little money vs getting an AK from a legacy military factory? To me it would always feel a bit "Great Value" AK, but many people don't care and love them. There are legit concerns about their materials and assembly. Some may be AK snobbery, but some is legit.
7/18/2026 8:13:49 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Epyon:
I'm kinda torn between buying a stripped AK104 GF5, or one of the Romanian PSA dong builds.
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While I have a few romanian builds, the GF5 104 is pretty damn sweet.

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7/18/2026 9:51:49 PM EDT
[#9]
For my first AK I got myself an Atlantic Kit build. I refinished the wood and the dustcover recently.

My regret is that its a nitrided barrel and not a WASR-10 but its still an awesome rifle in the end.
9/5/2026 2:55:44 PM EDT
[#10]
I have a Krebs Ak Custom build that i'm planning on taking out to the range on Monday. I'll let you know how it goes it's been a long while since i've been to this forum but sometimes life gets in the way.


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