Kalashnikov AK-47

Only cheap way thats going to happen is with a saiga reciver and a parts kit. some people build them but I lost all my links for them.

It will indeed say "Made in russia" then

what cat said, but converting a Saiga into a pistol gripped ak-47 takes some work Here's the steps (http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/). Personally I'd settle for an AK with the proper pistol gripped reciever. But that's why I have a Norinco.

Other then that gunbroker, auctionarms would be yrou next best bet. Could you settle for an Eastern Block ak-47?

Do you have a sale link for the Eastern Block AK-47, ORCA?

I think I found the one I want to buy. What do you guys think?

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8102077

http://www.sierraarms.com/sierraarmsinternational_009.htm <---- same price

thats tacti-cool

why not just but a Wasr for $299 and put all kind of stuff on it?

nxttruck2002 said:

Do you have a sale link for the Eastern Block AK-47, ORCA?

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lol no was just a question. Was gonna point you to Arsenal, which is a Bulgarian AK, but they also manufacture out of Las Vegas. AK47 and the newer AK74 variants and everyhting AK in between.

http://www.arsenalinc.com/

Cat's got another good point though.

I saw some Russian parts kits for sale a while back. AK74's with the triangular folding stocks and synthetic hand guards. They were in the $600-700 range and I believe unissued condition. The only non Russian part on your rifle would be the receiver.

nxttruck2002 said:

I think I found the one I want to buy. What do you guys think?

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8102077

http://www.sierraarms.com/sierraarmsinternational_009.htm <---- same price

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Sounds pretty nice and seems like a good deal for the price. It's alot better than all those WASR's with tacticool parts people sell. I assumed you wanted something a little more traditional from your post though.

Buy why spend that much on a rusky one when the bulgi ones are cheap and almost the same.

I started a bulgi one not long ago but it got put on the back burner. Then again this is a 74 not a 47.

http://www.gunatics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1899

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cant wait till thats done

yeah, I have tons of ammo for it at work already.

I bought this one, for $550:
http://www.sierraarms.com/sierraarmsinternational_009.htm

I should be picking it up from my FFL dealer Saturday or Monday!

Can anyone recommend me a cleaning kit? I've been watching a lot of videos on how to disassemble it and damn I never knew how easy it is. Also, does anyone recommend a carrying case and other accessories?


Thanks,
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i have messed about with a couple pelican cases. not for guns mind you, but for camera gear. there water tight stuff is of the highest quality i have seen. i never would have thought so much care could go into the manufacturing of a plastic box.

ill +1 pelican.

ORCA said:

what cat said, but converting a Saiga into a pistol gripped ak-47 takes some work Here's the steps (http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/). Personally I'd settle for an AK with the proper pistol gripped reciever. But that's why I have a Norinco.

Other then that gunbroker, auctionarms would be yrou next best bet. Could you settle for an Eastern Block ak-47?

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best part about saiga conversions: .308 nato

Go with the Saiga and convert it.

It is not that complicated and you get A+ quality.
Don't buy a WASR.

its tempting to buy a WASR at those prices....

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its tempting to buy a WASR at those prices....

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Yes, but if you go with a Saiga conversion you will end up spending about the same money as you would buying a WASR and you will have a high quality rifle built in the Izhmash factory (birth place of the original AK).
You would also have the choice between three calibers (.223; 7.62x39 and .308).

Yes, it does involve some work on your part, but it is well worth it and not all that complicated.

Take a look @ http://forum.saiga-12.com/