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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hesse AK-47

Posted: 1/29/2009 3:39:30 PM EDT

Anyone ever heard of a manufacturer named Hesse and what their quality is?

I have a chance to pick one up for $450 w/ 5 mags. It is in good shape, but seems to be sloppy with the fitting of components. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet.

Posted: 1/29/2009 3:42:03 PM EDT

[#1]

I wouldnt. Hesse has a horrible rep, save a few more dollars up and get a wasr IMO.

Posted: 1/29/2009 3:51:55 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks, I that's what I thought.

Posted: 1/29/2009 4:05:59 PM EDT

[#3]

Run - don't walk - away from any Hesse product.

Yes, they really are that bad.

Posted: 1/29/2009 4:25:55 PM EDT

[#4]

Thank you Sirs!

Posted: 1/29/2009 4:28:56 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Run - don't walk - away from any Hesse product.

Yes, they really are that bad.

He's too kind.

Posted: 1/29/2009 4:34:53 PM EDT

[#6]

I should have put a poll on here...

0-3 for the Hesse so far.

Posted: 1/29/2009 4:44:51 PM EDT

[#7]

Fuck that! Hesse makes awesome guns! I say buy it, and post an AAR.

Posted: 1/29/2009 6:11:46 PM EDT

[#8]

^ sarcasm I suspect

I also vote NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Posted: 1/29/2009 6:31:24 PM EDT

[#9]

Hesse, Vulcan, Blackthorn are all the same company.

BTW, Vulcan makes weapons for the Spcieal Phorces...

Posted: 1/30/2009 12:27:14 PM EDT

[#10]

I have a saiga 7.62 that was converted by Hesse...other than the welded on 74 type brake the gun has never had a issue. More accurate than my sar1 and almost as my sam5.

Posted: 1/30/2009 2:32:01 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I have a saiga 7.62 that was converted by Hesse...other than the welded on 74 type brake the gun has never had a issue. More accurate than my sar1 and almost as my sam5.

They only converted the rifle, I have heard of AKs they built with heat treat issuies of the reciever, especially the ejector.

Posted: 1/30/2009 4:02:51 PM EDT

[#12]

I would shoot a rusty, muddy Nigerian AK bought for the price of a goat before a Hesse.

At least the Nigerian gun would be Warsaw Pact made and fairly reliable.

Run, very quickly, away from any Hesse/Blackthorne/Vulcan firearm.

Posted: 1/30/2009 4:07:07 PM EDT

[#13]

I had a Hesse converted Saiga that was GREAT! I mean GRRREEEAT!! A friend of mine needed an AK though, and I had several so I sold him it on the cheap. Still shoot it often, great weapon.

Posted: 1/30/2009 6:10:40 PM EDT

[#14]

Run Forest, Run!!!!!

Posted: 1/30/2009 6:40:37 PM EDT

[#15]

hess/vulcan/blackthorn=dogpoop to be nice about it.They make great scrap metal

Posted: 1/30/2009 6:43:23 PM EDT

[#16]

JUNK

Posted: 1/31/2009 4:34:29 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
I had a Hesse converted Saiga that was GREAT! I mean GRRREEEAT!!

Which proves that every once in a while even the biggest screwups do something right.

Posted: 1/31/2009 6:32:05 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
I have a saiga 7.62 that was converted by Hesse...other than the welded on 74 type brake the gun has never had a issue. More accurate than my sar1 and almost as my sam5.

I had one of these. The FCG components started to peen after about 180 rounds and the gun wouldn't function. I got it back up and running by installing a Tapco G2 FCG. I ended up trading the rifle to a friend for some electrical work and he's put at least 500 rounds through it w/o any further problems.

So ... it might be worth it to take a chance on a Hesse converted Saiga, as long as you realize it might need a bit of work.

Posted: 2/2/2009 7:28:11 AM EDT

[#19]

Thanks All,

I passed on it.

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