For some time, I've wanted to get an AK. Won't get one until after the corona crisis is over, but.... I have been searching and digging into AK's. The more I dig, the more confusing it gets. So, I'll toss this out. What makes a good functional AK? Not a collector gun, a shooter.

American made vs Eastern European? Russian vs Czech? Milled receiver vs stamped? Wood (and which wood) vs plastic furniture? Brand or model? Seems like opinions are all over the place.

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