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Posted: 5/5/2004 5:51:41 PM EDT

I've got a Bushmaster AR-15 in, obviously, 223. I've also got Arsenal Inc AK-47 carbines in both 7.62x39 and 223. What I'd like to get next is a complete AR-15 style rifle in 7.62x39. Who makes a good one?

Posted: 5/5/2004 6:30:34 PM EDT

[#1]

Before you bother, you should first obtain a supply of suitable mags for this caliber. Since this is going to be difficult and very expensive, you'll discover why 7.62x39 uppers don't sell very well for the AR. Suitable "hybrid" hi-caps start at $50+ each for USA brand up to $150+ for G-Techs, IF you can find someone who is willing to sell. I haven't seen a dealer advertise one since 1999.

-Troy

Posted: 5/5/2004 6:32:33 PM EDT

[#2]

Colt.

Posted: 5/5/2004 6:39:54 PM EDT

[#3]

Post ban 10 round mags are easy to find and will allow you to use and enjoy the rifle as you build up a collection of higher capacity mags. And hopefully, come September it will no longer be an issue for those of us residing in free states anyhow.

Posted: 5/5/2004 7:34:54 PM EDT

[#4]

not to criticize.

but why? you have both weapon systems in there perfect state. why mess with a good thing!

now if i can convinve Armalight to chamber an AR10 in 6mm Rem......

Posted: 5/5/2004 7:43:45 PM EDT

[#5]

I wish some company would come out with an AR-15 that would take AK mags, If Bushmaster can make one that takes cheap FAL Mags and Oly makes one that takes M1 Carbine Mags how hard can it be ?? If Oly thinks there's a market for an AR in 30 Carbine there has to be a market for one in 7.62X39 using AK mags !!!

Posted: 5/5/2004 8:00:29 PM EDT

[#6]

BUT..........who makes the complete guns?

Posted: 5/5/2004 8:04:48 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I wish some company would come out with an AR-15 that would take AK mags, If Bushmaster can make one that takes cheap FAL Mags and Oly makes one that takes M1 Carbine Mags how hard can it be ?? If Oly thinks there's a market for an AR in 30 Carbine there has to be a market for one in 7.62X39 using AK mags !!!

Well, you DO know about Special Weapon's reputation, right? If you still wanna play, you can:

www.tactical-weapons.com/AR47CAR.htm

-Troy

Posted: 5/5/2004 8:06:42 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
BUT..........who makes the complete guns?

Colt hasn't made them for years, but upper are available. I believe DPMS will make you a complete rifle in that caliber, and perhaps Model 1?

-Troy

Posted: 5/5/2004 8:21:28 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I wish some company would come out with an AR-15 that would take AK mags, If Bushmaster can make one that takes cheap FAL Mags and Oly makes one that takes M1 Carbine Mags how hard can it be ?? If Oly thinks there's a market for an AR in 30 Carbine there has to be a market for one in 7.62X39 using AK mags !!!

Well, you DO know about Special Weapon's reputation, right? If you still wanna play, you can:

www.tactical-weapons.com/AR47CAR.htm

www.tactical-weapons.com/pic%20for%20web/ar47car1.JPG
www.tactical-weapons.com/pic%20for%20web/ar47car2.JPG

-Troy

okay that is cool!

Posted: 5/6/2004 8:36:38 AM EDT

[#10]

I have a SW AR-47. Had good luck with it so far. Usually shoot cheap Wolf. Mine is a 20" model.

Posted: 5/6/2004 11:09:56 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Quoted:
BUT..........who makes the complete guns?

Colt hasn't made them for years, but upper are available. I believe DPMS will make you a complete rifle in that caliber, and perhaps Model 1?

Olympic Arms might still make the rifles - they still make the uppers.

Posted: 5/6/2004 12:00:23 PM EDT

[#12]

There's always the AR47.

www.ar47.com

Posted: 5/6/2004 12:11:24 PM EDT

[#13]

Here is a M16 with the 7.62x39 conversion...

One great video...

home.comcast.net/~deanhedges/Video/M16762x39.wmv

Posted: 5/6/2004 12:29:12 PM EDT

[#14]

My SW AR47 shoots perfect....I love it.

Yes, it's a fake can:)

Posted: 5/7/2004 5:20:04 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
not to criticize.

but why? you have both weapon systems in there perfect state. why mess with a good thing!

What's not to like about the superior ergonomics, accuracy, and aftermarket support of the AR combined with the close range power, legal to hunt with, and generally lower cost of the 7.62x39 cartridge? Sounds like a win-win situation to me. Between my 2 Colt 7.62x39 ARs and my two AKs, the AKs pretty much spend all of their time collecting dust in the back of the vault.

Posted: 5/7/2004 5:56:25 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
There's always the AR47.

www.ar47.com/images/main.jpg

www.ar47.com/images/ar47_drum_tn.jpg

www.ar47.com

There is no AR-47.

5sub

Posted: 5/7/2004 6:39:19 PM EDT

[#17]

Cool vid!

Love the slow mo-full auto.

Posted: 5/7/2004 6:46:29 PM EDT

[#18]

Pickupdan from NY has some USA 7.62x39 mags and an upper for sale, i think.

I thought the "AR47" was having feeding problems and need a bunch of modificaitons, it seemed kind of expensive when I looked into it.

DPMS still makes the uppers I think, heck they make almost everything including "the tuber"!

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