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Posted: 3/30/2007 4:36:18 AM EDT
| Well after months of trying to decide on a keeper AK I think you will agree I did good. It was either going to be a Vector or step up to the plate for a Krebs or something of the upper wrung. So I stumbled across a not fired AK 103 built by Chris Butler at AK USA on Gunbroker. I was able to work out a great deal with a very good man and now have an AK to be proud of. I have one problem,, it is so nice I can not bring myself to shoot it.. I am sure I am bring tears to everyones eyes with my dilemma..... To fire or not to fire...... |
Words of encouragement: "It's too nice of a gun to NOT shoot!!!" 
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whats the point in owning a firearm that was meant to be shot that you never shoot. If you get enjoyment looking at a safe queen that may be your thing. Personally I think it's disrespectful to the rifle to never be fired, they're meant to be fired so feed em some lead. I also think it's kind of a silly thing to do to buy a rifle and never shoot it (aside from antique guns that is and guns with historical history/value behind them i.e. arms used WWII) I guess I compare having a gun you never shoot and only look at and finger f*&% to preferring masturbation to sex. Which would you rather have??? I know which one I'd prefer |
| Congrats on a real AK masterpiece!!! Chris builds a super quality right the firat time. Go ahead and shoot it. I shoot all my builds from Chris. The good thing about shooting an AK is there is no real noticable problem with the finish wearing out. With a good cleaning each and every range outing mine almost look they are unfired. |
About half of my guns are "shooters", and the other half are unfired "Safe queens". "What's the point", you ask? Well, I don't think the current proposed weapons ban will become law. But I do think there's a good chance that within the next 2 to 5 years, a different but still comprehensive ban could become law. And if that happens, I have several rifles that - being unfired and illegal to buy new from a dealer - will almost immediately double in value, and possibly more over time. In other words, they're somewhat of an investment. And in my mind, there's absolutely nothing wrong with buying a firearm as an investment if you have the money and desire. At least, if it's "disrespectful" as you claim, I don't know to whom. The gun itself? I promise you, the gun doesn't have feelings. And even if no such ban transpires, I still have nice rifles to pass on down to my kids and their kids. Besides, keep in mind...Antique guns were, at one time, not antiques. They were brand new guns. And the most valuable antique guns? Ones that were unusual, historic, high quality and/or unfired. Bottom line...some people collect stamps, some cars, some art, some guns, some et. et. And most people who collect anything, don't use that thing for its original intended purpose. |
how bad is this? I have a mak-90 that is in the orginal box,still in the sealed plastic bag. not only have I not shot it, I have'nt even held it! I know some will think this is sick, but I just enjoy owning one like this,and showing it to friends . but i would bet that i'm not the only one with a mak still in the bag.
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Dude, are you a 40 year old virgin.  Just kidding, no offense. That must take alot of will power not to open the bag. I have to finger everything I buy. Someone mentioned above that guns were a sorta of investment. I used to not think that was true, but every rifle I sold last year I made money on. I sold two HBAR ARs, a Vepr in 5.45, and a SSR-85C. I made money on all of them. The ARs were replaced with lighter barrels and the Vepr money went to a SLR-106F.
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| Well I couldn't stand it any longer, she is no longer a virgin. I must say I am glad I fired it, it is by far the best AK I have had the opportunity to fire. The trigger is smooth and yet crisp, must be the muzzle break that makes it hold on target during rapid fire. With the finish Chris uses it makes it very easy to clean up. I had one small issue, self inflicted, I had one of the trigger springs in the wrong place(happened during initial cleaning) when firing the first mag,, saw my error and after that is was a dream to shoot. I will still have this one when I take the dirt nap.. |
 Very true.Congrats, M51. Arent many AKs out there nicer than an AKUSA build. SHOOT THAT RIFLE! I shoot my Chris Butler AK-74 every time I go to the range, and it still looks 100% perfect. Have no fear. |
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