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Posted: 11/26/2006 1:46:38 PM EDT
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I'm in the process of looking for an AK in 7.62. I've played with an Arsenal M-7 underfolder, a SSR-82, and a AMD-65 on a Global receiver (vector build I think). I have owned a WASR and a Yugo M70AB-2 but didn't like either. I liked the Arsenal with the milled receiver and underfolding stock, but I think they're capitalizing on the fact that they're discontinued because the price was $1199. I liked the SSR-82 and that's an option as well. I didn't like the AMD...stock didn't work for me. Is the Arsenal a better buy with the milled receiver? CMS |
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Arsenals are questionably the best factory made AKs out there today, but I wouldn't say that offering milled receivers gives them that distinction. As LUGERMAN said, choosing a milled receiver over a stamped one is a question of preference. Personally, I have zero interest in milled receivers. Sure they are cool looking, but they're also something like 2lbs heavier and offer *very* questionable benefits in terms of accuracy and durability. Remeber that AKs were always meant to be stamped, and that the milled receivers were used briefly only because the technology to produce stamped versions hadn't been perfected yet. Once that technology was perfected, the Soviets promptly returned to stamped AKs with the AKM varients. It was the stamped AKM that went on to give AKs their legendary reputation for reliability. IMHO, the only real reason to own a milled receiver is if you like the look of them, and if that's the case go right ahead. The extra weight is just a deal breaker for me...... Anyway, you can never really go wrong with an Arsenal, whether it be stamped or milled. |
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Yes I do mean SSR85.... I dont' like the gray vector finish. I haven't looked too much into the Lancaster but I think this time I'm going to buy local this time around. If I go for a lower cost AK instead of a Arsenal what else should I get? I have about $2000 to play with. ETA: I already have: SLR-105a1R SLR-106FR Colt LE6920 M4 HK-91 A3 Yugo M59/66 SKS CMS |
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