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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SA M-7 SF

Posted: 1/21/2006 6:34:23 AM EDT

I'm thinking of buying an SA M-7 SF. I really want a AK in 7.62x39, but Arsenal doesn't
have any stamped models available att. Is the quality of the milled receiver worth the extra money? Also, what is the weight difference between a stamped and milled receiver?

Does anyone know when Arsenal will make the stamped 7.62x39 available?

I also have an urge to get an SLR 105 A1, but ammo availability and stocking up on another caliber can be problematic. However, for the cost of an SA M-7 SF I could get an SLR 105 A1 and a stamped SLR-107 A1R.

What do you guys think?

Posted: 1/21/2006 6:42:38 AM EDT

[#1]

95% of the time an AK is an AK (no problems), but, The SAM7SF is about the best there is to get. I do like the idea of having 2 AKs over 1.

Any Arsenal is the best you can buy.
I think the weight difference is 1.5-2 pounds between a milled and a stamped.

Posted: 1/21/2006 7:25:46 AM EDT

[#2]

I feel it is worth it. Quality all the way in my experience so far. Heavier, but to me feels much more like a quality rifle than the stamped rifles I have dealt with. However, I guess all the AK's I have ever handled just shoot and shoot and shoot, so to say the cheaper ones weren't quality would be wrong.

I also think that if (perish the thought) you ever have to sell one, you will get your money out of an Arsenal to a much greater extent.

My .02
Doc

Posted: 1/21/2006 8:08:07 AM EDT

[#3]

What do you think about the SLR 105 A1? I'd like to get one, but the ammo supply issues and
the fact that I'd have to stock up on a different caliber are holding me back att. I'd hate to miss out on one though, know what I mean?

Posted: 1/21/2006 8:17:34 AM EDT

[#4]

I would get the SLR-105A1, if you can find one. I saw some on Gunbroker.

Posted: 1/21/2006 8:53:41 AM EDT

[#5]

I had an AK74 no long ago. It was a super gun. I loved the cheap magazines and how well it shot. But I HATED running down 5.45x39. Even then the good stuff (Barnaul) was nearly impossible to find. That being said, I would pass on the SLR 105.

The SA M-7 SF is great if you have the money. I also like the Classic model. If you wanted to save a little cash you might consider the SA M-7A1. Lastly, if you have an AR and already stock 223, you might give the SA M-5 consideration.

Posted: 1/21/2006 8:59:05 AM EDT

[#6]

Both are excellent rifles, and if you can swing both, get both.

The M7SF is the best 7.62x39mm AK there is, in my opinion.

The SLR-105A1 is a great rifle, very accurate and low recoil and it's really fun to shoot and beat the AR guys with at action matches.....

Posted: 1/21/2006 9:31:00 AM EDT

[#7]

What's the availability of the SA M-7 SF? Are they still in stock with dealers?

Posted: 1/21/2006 9:32:50 AM EDT

[#8]

Atlantic Firearms appears to have them in stock for $1199.

Posted: 1/21/2006 9:47:29 AM EDT

[#9]

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm waiting for confirmation that they have them in stock.

Posted: 1/21/2006 9:57:32 AM EDT

[#10]

I have a simple rule: Alway's get the one you "really" want first and then get the one you "kinda" want ...

Posted: 1/21/2006 10:04:33 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I have a simple rule: Alway's get the one you "really" want first and then get the one you "kinda" want ...

Apache659, I know that you've extensive knowledge on Maadi but that's just awesome words!

Posted: 1/21/2006 10:12:00 AM EDT

[#12]

Atlantic does not have any in stock.

Arsenal lists them as in stock; any other ideas?

Posted: 1/21/2006 10:20:41 AM EDT

[#13]

Maybe contact Jensen Arms to see if they have any or have any on the way.

Posted: 1/21/2006 10:21:41 AM EDT

[#14]

I left an email with RSR.

These are around, aren't they?

Posted: 1/22/2006 9:39:02 AM EDT

[#15]

NE OH? Love my SF!

Only 200 made, so beat the bushes, google, gunbroker...

Posted: 1/22/2006 9:45:25 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I have a simple rule: Alway's get the one you "really" want first and then get the one you "kinda" want ...

Apache659, I know that you've ~~extensive~~ limited knowledge on Maadi but that's just awesome words!

I just tinker around a bit ...

Posted: 1/23/2006 8:31:28 PM EDT

[#17]

What's a fair price for a SA m-7 SF? I found one for $1250 with five mags thru it. How could one only shoot five mags? Anyways, thats the story.

Let me know what you guys think.

Posted: 1/23/2006 8:35:52 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
What's a fair price for a SA m-7 SF? I found one for $1250 with five mags thru it. How could one only shoot five mags? Anyways, thats the story.

Let me know what you guys think.

I'd get it. The only new one I found when looking for mine was a $1350 on line and a local guy has one for $1400 plus tax

.

Of course for $1150 you could get a SA M7 SFC

Posted: 1/24/2006 6:00:07 AM EDT

[#19]

That's pretty much what their new asking price was when more were still available.

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