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6/11/2005 9:32:12 AM EDT
I do not know much about AK's yet, but I am looking to get one and learn a lot more. Any recommendations on where to start? Which guns are good? I don't know the difference between the countries of origin and all that... Any help is greatly appreciatied.

Thanks
6/11/2005 9:50:14 AM EDT
[#1]
Cheapest to most expensive
1.  Romanian   no more than $360  7.62x39  Inspect rifle personally at shop/QC issues about 2/100
2.  Vector  $495 for folder, prepare to wait 2 months+ top notch though
3.  VEPR  Russian not true AK accessories not interchangable  $550-595
4.  Bulgarian/arsenal  $595+  best available currently


7.62x39-  200yds max accurate range  mankiller/brutally efective  strictly up close and personal  Cheapest ammo
5.45x39-  intermediate power max range 500yds  incredible capacity to maim/injure 2nd cheapest ammo
5.56x45-  Get Daewoo/AR   this is the weakest chambering for an AK akso the most accurate most exp. ammo


ETA:  AKs are utterly reliable they run dirty(shot at the AR guys) and they eat anything and dont require any real amount of maintainance(another shot at the AR guys).

Cleaning spray gunscrubber on internals, let run, spray oil, clean barrel/Bore if you use corrosive ammo.
6/16/2005 3:21:15 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
Cheapest to most expensive
1.  Romanian   no more than $360  7.62x39  Inspect rifle personally at shop/QC issues about 2/100
2.  Vector  $495 for folder, prepare to wait 2 months+ top notch though
3.  VEPR  Russian not true AK accessories not interchangable  $550-595
4.  Bulgarian/arsenal  $595+  best available currently


7.62x39-  200yds max accurate range  mankiller/brutally efective  strictly up close and personal  Cheapest ammo
5.45x39-  intermediate power max range 500yds  incredible capacity to maim/injure 2nd cheapest ammo
5.56x45-  Get Daewoo/AR   this is the weakest chambering for an AK akso the most accurate most exp. ammo


ETA:  AKs are utterly reliable they run dirty(shot at the AR guys) and they eat anything and dont require any real amount of maintainance(another shot at the AR guys).

Cleaning spray gunscrubber on internals, let run, spray oil, clean barrel/Bore if you use corrosive ammo.



The VEPR is a PKM, which is based on the kalashnikov design. It is a more robust design because it was built for constant full-auto fire, has a thicker receiver, and is VERY well made and is considered the most accurate Kalashnikov to be had. I'm getting one some day.

Ben
6/16/2005 11:43:41 PM EDT
[#3]
Start out on my webpages  
mywebpages.comcast.net/jfreeman246/index.htm
Then check Linx's webpages for Romanian rifles info
www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/index.shtml
Then for info on pre ban Chinese rifles
www.chicom47.com/
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