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Posted: 10/13/2017 9:22:28 PM EDT
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It would depend on what era of rifle he wants. Does he want an "AK-47" (Type 3) with a milled receiver? Does he want an AKM in 7.62? An AK-74 or AKS-74? An RPK? As you've discovered, there are a lot of choices as far as models are concerned. I would say as a starting point to avoid IO and Century built rifles. Century imported rifles are fine typically. The Century C39V2 is alright, but they are still plagued with bolt/bolt carrier issues. The WASR would be a good, inexpensive option if he wants an AKM. The VEPRs are great, but may not scratch his "authentic" itch.
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Posted: 10/14/2017 10:23:11 PM EDT
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Can't get much better than AEnemaBay chiming in.
I like the Yugos, but they're different enough than most others that it's a pain to change things. If he really is into WWII stuff, get him a Johnson 1941! |
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Posted: 10/15/2017 6:59:48 AM EDT
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the new production WASRs are awesome imo.
i bought one sight unseen from classic firearms, the internet told me i was going to get crap. fit and finish was amazing, coloring of the wood was exactly what i wanted, trigger is extremely good, i was actually surprised how light and crisp it was, it *feels* like a geiselle AR trigger with a slightly longer reset. |
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Posted: 10/15/2017 7:38:22 AM EDT
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the new production WASRs are awesome imo. i bought one sight unseen from classic firearms, the internet told me i was going to get crap. fit and finish was amazing, coloring of the wood was exactly what i wanted, trigger is extremely good, i was actually surprised how light and crisp it was, it *feels* like a geiselle AR trigger with a slightly longer reset. |
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Posted: 10/15/2017 11:58:15 AM EDT
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Buy a WASR and ditch the shit wood. End thread. Now that VEPRs are gone that’s the best thing to buy. |
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Posted: 10/15/2017 12:28:09 PM EDT
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If it were me I would find a used WASR made 2014 or later. Mine wasn't the prettiest , but has been the most accurate AK I ever owned, and everything was straight.
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Posted: 10/15/2017 12:29:59 PM EDT
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i dont have any other AKs to compare to but so far im liking the wood on the wasrs, it could be a little bit darker for my liking but its not horrible. |
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Posted: 10/16/2017 9:19:33 PM EDT
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I found a place with a pallet of WASR 10's. He will go hand pick a good one Saturday. That or a PSA MoeKov.
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Posted: 10/16/2017 9:25:44 PM EDT
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I found a place with a pallet of WASR 10's. He will go hand pick a good one Saturday. That or a PSA MoeKov. |
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Posted: 10/16/2017 9:33:41 PM EDT
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Forget the ak and get a cz vz58 and not the century ones
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Posted: 10/26/2017 11:12:55 PM EDT
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WASR is hard to beat for a entry level AK.
My favorites are the Arsenal SGL (Russian) and SLR (Bulgarian) AKMs. But that’s a totally different budget. I also have a weakness for Polish AKMS underfolders... |
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