Got my last kit in that I can afford. Polish UF from Ammunition Store. I got the $250 shipped deal with the 4 mags and accessories. It's the best one I've gotten yet. I'd call the overall finish 80%, barrel excellent. Bolt too. Looks like it was rarely fired. Mags are as close to new as used ones can be. Sling and bayo excellent. 1981 model. Kit has matching numbers. I'm real pleased. Its the last I can order for now and it's a keeper. Has an extra cleaning rod. Only weak point is the pistol grip is a bit roughed up. That's no biggie as it's a good part to replace for compliance.
So it's a notch better in finish than the Copes kit. Way better in finish than the SG kit. Otherwise all are excellent fodder for a build. I'd call the AS kit a slightly better bargain than the Copes one if you need the extra mags. Its a nice package deal.
I got another box in from Centerfire today too. Eight used Yugo mags, pouches and some SKS stuff. Good mags for the cost. Still have over half their finish. No rust. Light coating of cosmo to clean off. I plan to clean and refinish them in Gunkote when I do the rifle. The were a good buy.
As a newbie here, I have ordered in a pile of goodies from Copes, Centerfire, SG, the Ammunition store and some little stuff from others. All orders were filled w/i a week. Great service from all. Hell, I have a JoeKen AKM and Pro Mag mags too. And they all work great for me. Considering some of the comments I have read here, I must be blessed. I'm batting a thousand so far.
Here's hoping you other new guys share my luck!