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9/18/2012 8:25:43 PM EDT
Looking to trade in my AR-15 for a AK type rifle.

Out of the options out there which are known to be the most reliable/well built?

Thanks!
9/18/2012 8:29:00 PM EDT
[#1]
Seriously?  I hate to be cliche but all of them.
9/18/2012 8:30:27 PM EDT
[#2]
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Seriously?  I hate to be cliche but all of them.


But there has to be a particular one thats known for being of higher quality/reliability right?
9/18/2012 8:31:54 PM EDT
[#3]
That's like asking if the sky is blue... . Seriously though, most are pretty well made. The ones I've seen issues with are from Century Arms, and we've got a couple from I.O.R that have had some issues, pretty much luck of the draw from my experience. If you want to get a solid AK right off the bat, go with Arsenal.
9/18/2012 8:36:19 PM EDT
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That's like asking if the sky is blue... . Seriously though, most are pretty well made. The ones I've seen issues with are from Century Arms, and we've got a couple from I.O.R that have had some issues, pretty much luck of the draw from my experience. If you want to get a solid AK right off the bat, go with Arsenal.


SGL series will treat you well
9/18/2012 8:36:35 PM EDT
[#5]
I wouldn't buy Century or IO AKs without a thorough look over and function test.
Other than that, they are all tanks.
9/18/2012 8:39:03 PM EDT
[#6]
Good to know!

Just gotta sell this AR and I'll be part of the club.

Thanks!

9/18/2012 8:41:02 PM EDT
[#7]
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Good to know!

Just gotta sell this AR and I'll be part of the club.

Thanks!



For curiosity's sake, why do you want to ditch the AR platform?
9/18/2012 8:51:12 PM EDT
[#8]
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Good to know!

Just gotta sell this AR and I'll be part of the club.

Thanks!



For curiosity's sake, why do you want to ditch the AR platform?


I find the AK more fun to shoot, and vainly like the way it looks over the AR. Its also much cheaper, everytime I look at my AR I want to add something. I would like just a simple rifle with wood furniture and stacks of surplus ammo.
9/18/2012 8:53:17 PM EDT
[#9]
I did the same thing.  Had an AR and just wanted something I knew would shoot when I needed it too.  Hate to say it but was thinking of a shtf type thing.  You just never know these days.  I went with a SGL series.  I love it.  Shoot very accurate for me and goes bang every time.  I don't think you can beat it.  Good luck.
9/18/2012 8:56:35 PM EDT
[#10]
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Good to know!

Just gotta sell this AR and I'll be part of the club.

Thanks!



For curiosity's sake, why do you want to ditch the AR platform?


I find the AK more fun to shoot, and vainly like the way it looks over the AR. Its also much cheaper, everytime I look at my AR I want to add something. I would like just a simple rifle with wood furniture and stacks of surplus ammo.


Makes sense, the AK series are fun as hell. But watch it, I'm sure you'll find a way to accessorize your AK too
9/18/2012 8:57:55 PM EDT
[#11]
Thanks guys!

Im pretty stoked to finally pick one up.
9/18/2012 9:10:41 PM EDT
[#12]
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Thanks guys!

Im pretty stoked to finally pick one up.


Famous last words. There's no such thing as owning just one AK. Atleast not for an extended period of time.
9/18/2012 10:16:41 PM EDT
[#13]
I have owned about all of them the Arsenal SGL is hard to beat.
9/19/2012 3:43:51 AM EDT
[#14]
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I have owned about all of them the Arsenal SGL is hard to beat.


THIS GET ARSENAL SGL21, ALL ELSE NOT AS GOOD.

Sorry, had to do it.
9/19/2012 7:24:46 AM EDT
[#15]
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I have owned about all of them the Arsenal SGL is hard to beat.


THIS GET ARSENAL SGL21, ALL ELSE NOT AS GOOD.

Sorry, had to do it.


HAHAHA. We should start calling it FIME SGL instead of Arsenal SGL.
9/19/2012 7:52:21 AM EDT
[#16]
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I have owned about all of them the Arsenal SGL is hard to beat.


THIS GET ARSENAL SGL21, ALL ELSE NOT AS GOOD.

Sorry, had to do it.


9/19/2012 9:34:08 AM EDT
[#17]
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Good to know!

Just gotta sell this AR and I'll be part of the club.

Thanks!



For curiosity's sake, why do you want to ditch the AR platform?


I find the AK more fun to shoot, and vainly like the way it looks over the AR. Its also much cheaper, everytime I look at my AR I want to add something. I would like just a simple rifle with wood furniture and stacks of surplus ammo.



Arsenal 106FR if you want something that is top of the line. Standard US cal 5.56NATO, hammer forged chrome lined 1/7 twist barrel, sidefolding stock, optic rail attachment. It will shoot as good as your old AR and is very compact when folded for carrying to the range. Not much to upgrade out of the box. Overall these are my favorite AK's on the market today.

http://www.k-var.com/shop/SLR-106-Series-5.56x45-Caliber-Bulgarian-Stamped-Receiver-Rifles/

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