Question for AK experts

[hkcavalier]

I like my Arsenal, though it's the basic fixed-stock gun that I upgraded with some Magpul parts. The factory triangle or solid stock folder is a better way to go IMO.

The Yugos are quite nice as well, and being more of a "commodity" kind of gun invite lots of garage customization. This one has a homemade pistol grip, bar-stock sling mount, and top cover drilled and tapped for a rail, among other aftermarket additions. That's a 60rnd quad stack mag by the way. Works well but needs some lube to function 100%.

 

[canoeguy]

I lucked in to a Chinese MAK-90 this summer at a yard sale, the original stock was cracked, I replaced it with a Choate Dragunov style stock. It has been a fun shooter.....

 

[jake1945]

My Romanian Wasr10 imported by CIA, made in 1989 has performed flawlessly. It has the forged underfolder stock with wood fore end.

 

[Valmet]

I had a Romanian SAR-1 for a number of years and really liked it. It had a milled receiver and the sights were not canted, which seemed to be something to look for when buying. I hunted with it and killed a few feral hogs and one nice buck during deer season and I found it to be as accurate as your average .30-30 lever gun with open sights.

I sold mine a couple of years ago because it seems my cousin wanted in more than I did, especially when he offered more than double what I paid for it. Otherwise, it was a real fun gun.

You had an SAR-1 with a milled received? I’m not saying you didn’t, but I’ve never seen an SAR that wasn’t stamped.

 

[BigBill]

It depends on what caliber and what accuracy you will accept?
In 7.62 x39 I’d go for a Chinese sks with the chromed lined bore and chamber.
In 223 I’d go with the Russian izmash saiga these are brand new Ak /AKM rifled with chrome lined bores and chambers.
In 308 I’d go with the Russian izmash saiga too. Again with chrome lined bores and chambers

We benchrested a brand new right out of the box 308 saiga using 308 ball Fmj South African ammo. At 100 yds she shot 1 1/2” groups. With different shooters she still printed 1 1/2” groups. We didn’t bench the saiga in 223 yet.

The Russians at izmash admitted the saiga is more accurate in our calibers of 223 and 308. They believe it’s the design of our brass case.

With the brand new Russian Izhash Saiga we’re getting a untouched, unmolested sporting rifle as they call it. It’s a dependable, reliable semi auto rifle. I waited a longtime because I didn’t want someone’s butchered rework. I never seen any semi auto rifle spit out rounds like an AK/AKM.

 

[robvious]

I have only one... a "stuck on the boat almost pre-ban" NHM 90 Chinese type 56 like new... and it hasn't been shot in years... prefer my Yugo 59/66 SKS... the NHM is a "top of the line Chinese AK..." but is not nearly as accurate as my SKS...

 

[hittman77]

I've an old school Norinco Mak 90 that originally came a wooden thumb hole stock. 0 issues.

^ This! ^

If you're interested in a newer AK that comes with rails ..... I've had excellent performance from a M+M Inc. AK.