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Posted: 1/11/2004 11:03:35 AM EDT
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Hello everyone, I'm new to the world of AK's but interested in the SEAK as my first venture. Could I get some advice as to the advantages and disadvantages of the SEAK vs. other AK's available, whether custom built or not. thanks Dukie |
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Advantages: It will be a great first AK type weapon for you. Cheap mags to get, cheap ammo, little recoil. The SEAK will have a scope rail and will look great, function well and be accurate. ORF does a great job on their builds and are great guys to deal with. Diasadvantages: In the gun?? NONE... BUT... Every AK you purchase after the SEAK will have to be sent to ORF to make them look as good as the SEAK. You will quickly learn that the AK is just not a gun, it is an addiction...:) KyARGuy |
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i really suggest that you invest $5 in a telephone call to mike or todd at ohio rapid fire. there is nothing that replaces getting information straight from the source. imo, the value of the seak is good, but you must decide for yourself if the money spent is backed up by the work and workmanship provided. there is no better way to make that judgement call than to go to the source. but remember...it's like kyarguy stated, once you start down the road of custom built rifles, it's difficult to live with some of the factory builds. todd and mike won't bullshit you and you can judge the man, himself, by his own words and descriptions of their build process. |
Good advice. Ohio Rapid Fire (ORF) is staffed and owned by fine people. I guess I've gought three guns from them in the last couple of years - the last being a custom built FAL. Nothing but satisfaction here. 5sub |
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Yep, I agee with these guys as well. Call and talk to Todd or email him. You need to be comfortable in the transaction. Just a word of advice after doing a ton of searchs and research - If you chose to skip the seak and venture down another path ie. cheaper AK builder and the gun gets hacked you will then be paying another to fix it or trying to get that builder to redo it. *and* you probably only saved $100 bucks or so by going with a cheaper builder. Bottom line - If you don't go ORF - go with a proven winner then. Good Luck. |
 Specifications are as follows: Rifle: - Brand New Bulgarian AK-74 5.45 Kit - Side Rail Scope Mount - RSA Fire Control Group (3 US Parts) - RSA Gas Piston (1 US Part) - US Pistol Grip (1 US Part) - Ohio Ordnance Receiver (1 US Part) - Bulgarian Muzzle Brake (Tack Welded) - Bulgarian Black Polymer Furniture - Magazine, Black Polymer Slabside - Sling - Cleaning Kit - Bayonet - Manual - Hardcase Cost: $650 (Team AR15 Members Only) $700 (Non Members w/$50 going to support AR15.COM) Deposit will be 50 percent of the cost of the rifle. If you decide to cancel after production begins, the cancellation fee will be half of the deposit. Payment can be made by Cash, Credit Card, Money Order, or PayPal. Note: Cost includes shipping to your FFL. Appearance: Ohio Rapid Fire "BLARK" Finish. This finish is a durable Blued/Parkerized Finish. Options: This was discussed, debated, and beat to death. In order to keep production times short and costs to a minimum, it was decided the rifle will come as a standard AK-74. Engraving: Bolt Carrier Side below front trunnion will tentatively be engraved with: AR15.COM SPECIAL EDITION AK-74 001 OF 500 Note: Final "total" number of weapons to be produced has not been decided at this time, and will be determined by total number of individuals desiring a weapon Opposite side of Bolt Carrier below front trunnion will be tentatively engraved with: MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR TEAM AR15.COM Note: Both engravings are tentative and we are still open to suggestions from all of you. Final engraving will be determined by Team AR15 Members. Warranty: 1 Year on Entire Rifle from Date of Shipment |
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Well, I wanted to let everyone know that I took the plunge and signed up for the SEAK. I also took William_lxix's tip and became an AR15.com member. Now 1 last question....CAN I BORROW SOME MONEY?????!!!! Seriously, thanks again to all for the info. and advice dukie |
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