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Posted: 4/26/2014 5:27:32 AM EDT
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Galil .
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Posted: 4/26/2014 6:24:40 AM EDT
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I'm looking for a 5.56 AK with a 16inch barrel. I'd like one with easy magazine availability - it'd be nice for the AK to use standard AR/M4 mags but I'll make do. What mfg should I look for? Arsenal's SLR-106 series can be had for pretty darn cheap right now, and the new production models are very reliable. The CR models are going for $700-850, the FR models are going for $700-850, and the UR models can be had for $800-1000. There are AR mag adapters that will work, although I'd personally just bite the bullet and get a few Circle 10's. |
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Posted: 4/26/2014 7:14:30 AM EDT
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From the question i'd say; a converted Saiga, converted to take AR mags as well.
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Posted: 4/26/2014 8:13:29 AM EDT
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Arsenal SLR-106 or Romanian SAR-3.
I hope that an importer can bring in the Polish AR mag adaptor! |
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Posted: 4/26/2014 8:27:06 AM EDT
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Arsenal SLR-106 or Romanian SAR-3. I hope that an importer can bring in the Polish AR mag adaptor! What polish mag adapter? What gun model ?? |
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Posted: 4/26/2014 8:36:18 AM EDT
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Arsenal SLR-106 or Romanian SAR-3. I hope that an importer can bring in the Polish AR mag adaptor! What polish mag adapter? What gun model ?? Review this thread: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_4_64/154514_5_56_ak_which_one_.html |
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Posted: 4/26/2014 9:36:07 AM EDT
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SLR 106 with circle 10 mags is hard to beat. If you have more coin this is a nice option as well and takes AR mags:
www.definitivearms.com/main_page.html Texas AK designs has the BASTARD if you'd like to build your own AR Magged gun.
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Posted: 4/26/2014 10:46:54 AM EDT
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I started that other thread an i think i'll be waiting on an archer. While i'd like to have an AK that can take AR mags i do also think at some point if you AR an AK too much you no longer have an AK if that makes any sense.
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Posted: 4/26/2014 5:44:58 PM EDT
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Dont look at it like that.......think of two great platforms merging
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Posted: 4/26/2014 5:51:09 PM EDT
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Dont look at it like that.......think of two great platforms merging AK mags>AR mags |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 3:04:25 AM EDT
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Dont look at it like that.......think of two great platforms merging AK mags>AR mags No way and deffinatly not for a 5.56 varient ((10)) mags are $40-45 vs a pmag for $10-12. Even if circle 10's are so durable and awesome it's not worth 4 times more than a pmag. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 6:36:19 AM EDT
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I keep hearing the Arsenal's are hit or miss sometimes in the 106 series. I don't want to spend $1000 on a AK. I had a Norinco 84s but sold it. I regret that now.
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:23:52 AM EDT
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No way and deffinatly not for a 5.56 varient ((10)) mags are $40-45 vs a pmag for $10-12. Even if circle 10's are so durable and awesome it's not worth 4 times more than a pmag. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Dont look at it like that.......think of two great platforms merging AK mags>AR mags No way and deffinatly not for a 5.56 varient ((10)) mags are $40-45 vs a pmag for $10-12. Even if circle 10's are so durable and awesome it's not worth 4 times more than a pmag. i disagree. how much does the conversion cost? $300? $400? that's quite a few cirlce 10's, weigers, or galil mags.. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 11:03:41 AM EDT
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i disagree. how much does the conversion cost? $300? $400? that's quite a few cirlce 10's, weigers, or galil mags.. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Dont look at it like that.......think of two great platforms merging AK mags>AR mags No way and deffinatly not for a 5.56 varient ((10)) mags are $40-45 vs a pmag for $10-12. Even if circle 10's are so durable and awesome it's not worth 4 times more than a pmag. i disagree. how much does the conversion cost? $300? $400? that's quite a few cirlce 10's, weigers, or galil mags.. I came to this conclusion a few months ago when I came up on the definitive waitlist. $40 for the circle 10 mags is high but you only need 5 or 10. They’ll last forever. As another post indicates the 106 rifles are running $100 to $300 less than comparable 104 and 107 rifles on gunbroker. Take the savings and apply it to the difference in mag cost and be done with it. I have 9000 rounds through a 106 and the majority of that is through 3 circle 10 mags. SAR3’s are great as well but the circle 10 will need to be taken down to fit. Black beryl mags fit both like a glove. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 11:16:32 AM EDT
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How about a RobArm Vepr in 5.56?
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Posted: 4/27/2014 1:27:38 PM EDT
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The only three I have experience with are the Galil, SAR-3, and the VEPR. All of them work, and all of them work fine with their respective magazines. The Galil is the heaviest but the most accurate of the examples I have. The VEPR is a bit heavy for an AK as well, but is close to the Galil. The SAR-3 is the lightest but it barely trails the others in accuracy. Really, I would buy any of the three again or if I ever saw one at a good price. No real complaints (except the converted AK-74 mag that Century provided with the SAR-3 sucks and the 50 round Galil magazines can be unwieldy at times.....I'd stick with the metal 35's).
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Posted: 4/27/2014 3:55:50 PM EDT
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Polish Beryl
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Posted: 4/27/2014 6:04:33 PM EDT
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nobody mentioned the VEPR IV?
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Posted: 4/27/2014 6:28:16 PM EDT
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I keep hearing the Arsenal's are hit or miss sometimes in the 106 series. I don't want to spend $1000 on a AK. I had a Norinco 84s but sold it. I regret that now. Most people on here love the SLR 106. I know I do. Want a cheap AK look at WASR and Yugo in 7.62x39. |
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Posted: 4/28/2014 7:09:18 AM EDT
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Sig 556
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Posted: 4/28/2014 7:56:12 AM EDT
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Though the Definitive Arms conversion is pricey, the drop-in adapter from Texas AK Designs, formerly Magnolia State Armory, and distributed by The Canis Group, is still available*** and it works. I bought one for and installed it into my SAR-3. It required 3 hours at my workbench carefully dremeling material away on both the rifle and the adapter, and only USGI's and PMags work in it (are there any other mags? ;) ), but it works great and though the fit is looser than original now, a Weiger still locks in and feeds just fine.
***The item is as of this posting backordered. The Canis Group only accept PayPal. Contact them for an estimation on their next run and order a month before they expect to get it back in stock. |
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Posted: 4/28/2014 10:38:41 AM EDT
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I don't like the idea of having to remove material from the rifle.
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