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Posted: 1/4/2003 6:06:05 PM EDT
[#1]
Standard AR15.com
Get all of em. Oh and the blonde in the blue sweater was a hottie. |
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Posted: 1/4/2003 6:13:16 PM EDT
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Get the AK.
I was thinking about getting a 7.62 upper. But mags are a bitch to find sometimes and they cost a lot. Plus others here said they have propblems with the bolt breaking. Get an AK and have another worry free gun. |
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Posted: 1/4/2003 6:17:05 PM EDT
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AK, hands down.
What legs said. 7.62x39 AR hicap mags are a pain to find, and dont always work reliably. AK mags are $6 and plentiful. My SAR1 was $279, from AIMsurplus. Add $20 shipping, $10 transfer, 10 mags, and Kvar US made furniture..... and I got a bad*ss looking, lightweight AK for under $500. Or, spring for a Global Trades model and get a nicer finish. |
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Posted: 1/4/2003 6:30:36 PM EDT
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HOLY JEEBUS!! a 7.63x39?
I'll take the AK. I've had a 7.62x39 AR upper. Mags are a bitch to find. AK's are cheap, as are the mags, as are the accessories...etc. |
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Posted: 1/4/2003 6:38:08 PM EDT
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You guys know that you can use Reg AR mags for 7.62. You just can't use em for full capacity.
10rd mag will hold around 4rds 20rd mag will hold around 11rds 30rd mag will hold around 13rds Going this route however may cause mis feeds. The 7.62 rd is shorter than the .223 rd. Sometime the bolt will slam the round on the front wall of the magazine. Also the main problem with the bolts is that the extractor seem to fail/break. Don't really know what causes this. An AK would seem to be the prudent choice. But it would be nice to have a 7.62 AR. Since TRG like to hunt, this round is robust enough for his purpose. But you guys are right, its not a popular AR config, and problems do arise from this config. |
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Posted: 1/4/2003 7:20:45 PM EDT
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You want a worry free gun get the AK.
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Posted: 1/4/2003 7:34:58 PM EDT
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Ok, I'll break with the crowd and say get the CETME. I love mine. Totally reliable, mags are about 4 bucks, great ergonomics AND it shoots .308!
The only downside is that they are incredibly loud with the brake they come with! |
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Posted: 1/4/2003 7:41:08 PM EDT
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I also have to say that you should save yourself some hassle and just get an AK.
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Posted: 1/4/2003 7:58:19 PM EDT
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I vote for the AK.
TRG - for only $50 more you could get an SSR56 from Global Trades - they are on sale this weekend for $450. I paid $494 at the last MH show and feel I got a good value. They are parked (nice!), have black polymer furniture and look great. Commie slant break, Hungarian FEG receiver, Bulgie furniture, Poly-Tech (edit to finish...) ...barrel. If you don't want to spend the extra money on a "nice looking" AK, get a SAR and have fun - they run like sewing machines! |
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Posted: 1/4/2003 10:51:03 PM EDT
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Get the AK, still lotsa mags for them floating around.
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Posted: 1/5/2003 12:00:35 AM EDT
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Even though I have both, I would recommend that you go with the AK.
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Posted: 1/5/2003 6:44:51 AM EDT
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Hey R22,
Do you encounter feeding problems w/the mags or experience extractor failing or breaking? |
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Posted: 1/5/2003 7:02:36 AM EDT
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My vote is for the post ban AK...have seen many reliability problems with the 7.62x39 ARs...that's not to say that all of them are not reliable, just my personal experience with numerous 7.62 ARs...
I'll go a step further and recommend the Robinson Armament VEPR K in 7.62x39...it brings the lacking ergonomics of the AK up to date...Fit and finish are are far above other AKs on the market...Next in line would be the milled receiver Arsenal USA rifles...Just my thoughts... |
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Posted: 1/5/2003 12:05:58 PM EDT
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I have 7 USA 7.62x39 30rd mags. I only have feed problems with one of them. This is with Wolf ammo. With Yugo brass cased, I had no problems. Some have said on this board that the mags can be tweaked to feed better. One idea that I had was to get better mag springs for them. After 2,500+ plus rounds fired, the extractor looks fine and I have not had any FTEs. Some times with the Wolf ammo, It will fail to chamber a round. Other than that, it is a blast to shoot. It brings a bit of attention at the range. |
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