I figure now that the ban is dead, I should get myself an AK and put a folding stock on it, even if I don't really want one right now.
What I want is the following:
Should look as close to a Russian AK-47 as possible
Must be 7.62x39mm
Must have chrome lined barrel
Should have a scope rail installed already... properly
Should have stamped and dimpled receiver, but I'll be flexible on that
Should be under $350, but I'll be a little flexible on that. Definately should be under $500
Should have at least a few American parts already
Does not have to be able to beat an AR-15 out of the box.
Does not have to come with a folding stock, but it would help.
Just got back from a fairly large gun show, but couldn't find any SAR-1s. The only Norinco I saw had a perm attached muzzle break and possibly a cut receiver.
Please post a source for the rifle if possible.
I really don't want to build myself. I don't want to spend money on a press and rivet squeezer and then get the whole thing refinished. I've done some riveting before with a bucking bar, and I'm not very good at it. Oh, and I don't have an air compressor anyway.
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