Are all AK's imports?

[wakproductions]

I'm wondering why all of the AK-47's seem to be originally imported from countries like Romania, Russia, etc. The receivers all seem fairly simple in construction - a metal box with a few springs and parts which don't seem like they would be hard to make with the right tools. Why is it that so many AK receivers are imported rather than produced here in the US?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

[h=2]Are all AK's imports?[/h]

No. Several makers right here in the USA.

Why is it that so many AK receivers are imported rather than produced here in the US?

Cost. Guys will use $40 in gas to save $10 on an Kalishniklone. Keep the cost down.

 

[wakproductions]

Sorry for the poorly worded subject line. I failed to note that we have models like the Centurion C39 which are produced domestically. Was just wondering why the preponderance of AK's are imports. Based on Kirk's response, I guess it's mainly the huge supply has made the imports more ubiquitous?

 

[indykid]

Actually true AKM (stamped) receivers are not allowed to be imported anymore. ATF way of infringing on the second. Any imported receivers must meet the sporting purpose clause of the new ATF approved second amendment, which is why most current generation AKMs are built on US made receivers.

They were originally imported as complete AKMs (before the ban on imports by name) because at the time they were not the most loved weapons in the USA. The originals were looked at as "those @#$% commie weapons" and didn't really sell well. That is also why at the time none were USA made. It wasn't until later that the AK caught on, but by that time our second amendment was headed down the sporting purpose hole.

 

[vitamink]

Another thing that's nice about the imports is that in Russia there is no EPA so their chrome lining is way stronger than what we can do here.

 

[8th SPS USAF]

I think Red Jacket makes AK's.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Was just wondering why the preponderance of AK's are imports.

Cost. The cost for American labor is much higher than the rest of the world.

 

[cedartop]

Where are the majority of AR's produced?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Where are the majority of AR's produced?

Continental Machine & Tool.

Or, if you mean countries, I'd go with PRC.

 

[huntall50]

1) Imported from countries where the where originally designed, mass produced, and battle tested, which to me is a better combination than trying to make your own in this market especially a quality one.
2) BATF rules on importation of stamped receivers(Indykid)
3) Ecomomics-tooling,labor,govt. regulation,…(Kirk)

 

[huntall50]

Who are the US manufacturers of AK's?

CAI
Krebs
who else?