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2/23/2010 5:54:49 PM EDT
I am going to get my first AK here in a week or two and wanted to see what everyone thinks about the WASR under folders.  I like the way that the wood furniture WASR's look but I also think I want to get an under folder for its ease of movement and portability.   I am not real worried about accuracy, I have an AR-15 for that but I do want a good solid gun and wanted to make sure the underfolder would fit the bill.  Please give me your opinion of romy uf's.

Thanks
2/23/2010 6:01:08 PM EDT
[#1]
IMO, the cool factor on underfolders is very high, while the ergonomic factor is quite low.
2/23/2010 6:38:20 PM EDT
[#2]
I would certainly finger fuck one before buying. Underfolders are not for everyone. It really is a love/hate. With that being said I like them.
2/23/2010 6:39:40 PM EDT
[#3]
Cabelas here has one, that I finger everytime I am in there.  Whie I have never shot a underfolder, the ergonomics does seem rather odd to me.  I may pick it up, as I just sold a SKS and need a ComBlock blaster to fill the void. PLus it is only 399 with bayo and 4 mags.  HMMMMMMM
2/23/2010 6:49:50 PM EDT
[#4]
The WASR under-folders are surprisingly high quality for the cost.  Mine had very little folder up/down wobble, maybe 1/8 inch (in other words, it locks up pretty tight).  It has the correct under-folder trunnion, whereas, a lot of Norinco under-folders just go into the receiver, without a UF trunnion.  

Front sight was straight, and it's as accurate as any other AK.   Interestingly, the UF arms are milled instead of stamped/riveted.   I thought that was a nice touch.  Definitely sturdier than some other UF's I've seen.  

No mag dimples (if you care about dimples), but on mine, there is no mag wobble at all.

A Romanian Side Folder or Russian Poly/triangle side folder has better ergonomics, but if you want an under-folder, the WASR is the best $400 you can spend.  
2/23/2010 8:25:09 PM EDT
[#5]
I have a Polish UF and purchased it without ever touching a UF.  I rolled the dice and was suprised that shooting this was fine and no issues with my cheek weld with recoil.  
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