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9/15/2012 11:48:42 AM EDT
I want a basic, reliable, quality AK.  I'm definitely want something that uses standard 30rd mags and in 7.62x39.  I want to avoid the cheap stuff with problems.  My purpose is plinking and just to be familiar with the platform.

Recommendations appreciated!

Thanks,
QD

9/15/2012 12:16:19 PM EDT
[#1]
whats your budget?
9/15/2012 12:21:07 PM EDT
[#2]
Arsenal.
9/15/2012 12:37:20 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
I want a basic, reliable, quality AK.  ...  My purpose is plinking and just to be familiar with the platform.



AMD65.
Can be had for $430 and has original FEG receiver and cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel.
No reason to spend a boat load of cash for a plinking gun imo.


Of course, if you are inclined to spend more, then take a look at Arsenal or if you want something more custom then look at Kreb's or Rifle Dynamics. Also, AK-USA does good work if you want a kit build or something of that nature.
9/15/2012 10:17:33 PM EDT
[#4]
ARSENAL SGL
9/15/2012 10:45:21 PM EDT
[#5]
AMD-65 and move up from there. WASRs are not bad so long as you can inspect it or know someone who can.
9/16/2012 12:32:10 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
ARSENAL SGL


Arsenal doesn't do the SGL line anymore.
9/16/2012 5:42:25 PM EDT
[#7]
Can you add a solid stock to the AMD 65?
9/16/2012 6:00:51 PM EDT
[#8]
I just bought a SGL-21-61 about a week ago. Brand new fron Atlantic firearms.
9/16/2012 6:20:40 PM EDT
[#9]
Arsenal or if you can do work to convert saiga.
9/16/2012 6:27:07 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
I just bought a SGL-21-61 about a week ago. Brand new fron Atlantic firearms.


It's Arsenal stamped or FIME stamped?
FIME took over the SGL line, so if you recently got an Arsenal stamped SGL then you likely got one of the last ones.

Not that it really matters, it's the same rifle, just a different company on the side of the receiver.
9/16/2012 6:49:56 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I just bought a SGL-21-61 about a week ago. Brand new fron Atlantic firearms.


It's Arsenal stamped or FIME stamped?
FIME took over the SGL line, so if you recently got an Arsenal stamped SGL then you likely got one of the last ones.

Not that it really matters, it's the same rifle, just a different company on the side of the receiver.


"It doesn't matter," coming from a guy with 9 "Arsenal" marked AK copies.  Under FIME is the first time a real S-12 has hit the shore.  What does that say?
9/16/2012 7:17:39 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I just bought a SGL-21-61 about a week ago. Brand new fron Atlantic firearms.


It's Arsenal stamped or FIME stamped?
FIME took over the SGL line, so if you recently got an Arsenal stamped SGL then you likely got one of the last ones.

Not that it really matters, it's the same rifle, just a different company on the side of the receiver.


"It doesn't matter," coming from a guy with 9 "Arsenal" marked AK copies.  Under FIME is the first time a real S-12 has hit the shore.  What does that say?


Not sure what you are getting at. Did you read the last sentence in my post?
I was asking out of curiosity.
9/16/2012 10:47:19 PM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I want a basic, reliable, quality AK.  ...  My purpose is plinking and just to be familiar with the platform.



AMD65.
Can be had for $430 and has original FEG receiver and cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel.
No reason to spend a boat load of cash for a plinking gun imo.


Of course, if you are inclined to spend more, then take a look at Arsenal or if you want something more custom then look at Kreb's or Rifle Dynamics. Also, AK-USA does good work if you want a kit build or something of that nature.

Id say amd, then id swap it out with a nomal gas tube (hack saw one and flair it with a socket extension) and throw some wood on it.. be under 500 and be very nice... or a saiga and convert, be up near the 570 mark, better and has a real russian barrel (amd is G2G too tho)
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