Thinking about buying an Ak

[Leggdpms]

Well I shot my buddy's ak74 the other day and as I shoot a lot ammo get expensive and he only paid 180 1160 rounds lol it's cambered 5.45 something. Just curious if there is anything I should know about them since I've never owned one. Also a good brand to purchase? Looking to spend about 500 bucks

 

[the1kidd03]

You'll be lucky to find a descent one for that. You're probably looking more in the $650-$750 range.

 

[ThatsTheOne]

I have a Polish Made AK74 that I really like, it does "key hole" but its not like I'm really trying to clover leaf rounds at 300 meters with it. I'd say $500 is a good starting point and if I remember right, that's what I gave for mine. Good luck with you reaserch as I'm sure there are many more people on INGO that have far better info then what I've given.

 

[Leggdpms]

Really? I've found a couple for around 450-600. What brand is worth buying? I'm not looking to pay 1,000 for a saiga

 

[Barista]

Get a Polish Tantal. These are AK74 5.45x39mm and run in the <$500 range. If you go Bulgy or Russian Tula then you will had 3-5x that amount especially for an AKS-74U Krinkov.

You are correct that the ammo is rather cheap and there is plenty of surplus corrosive stuff available. Make sure you clean it after shooting that stuff tho...

 

[Leggdpms]

Awesome is there a company that makes the ak in the usa?

 

[Barista]

Awesome is there a company that makes the ak in the usa?

I don't believe there is an official 100% US mfg AK47 or 74 for that matter. US mfg's numerous parts for 922(r) compliant and I would believe you could find a parts kit cheap and have a builder build one for you but that will put you over $500. The build alone is upwards of $200-300 and the parts kit Romanian/Polish/Yugo/etc. will be at least $300-ish

 

[BehindBlueI's]

RUSSIAN VEPR RIFLE 5.45x39 with 16-1/2" Barrel #AKAGUN-VEPR-545

$500, shoots the 5.45x39 caliber you are discussing, AK style.

 

[Que]

Well I shot my buddy's ak74 the other day and as I shoot a lot ammo get expensive and he only paid 180 1160 rounds lol it's cambered 5.45 something. Just curious if there is anything I should know about them since I've never owned one. Also a good brand to purchase? Looking to spend about 500 bucks

Can you tell me where he found that ammo? BTW, check out the Waffen Works AK74.

 

[lucky4034]

I'd urge you to not sleep on the decision too long...

 

[chasekerion4]

I'd urge you to not sleep on the decision too long...

 

[Leggdpms]

Can you tell me where he found that ammo? BTW, check out the Waffen Works AK74.

I'm not really sure i believe the gun show that was just in louisville.

 

[Leggdpms]

I'd urge you to not sleep on the decision too long...

May I ask why? I don't believe the ak or ar are going anywhere, soon at least.

 

[Bonez87]

You might take a look at the Waffen Werks. I just picked one up not too long ago and it is a very nice well made rifle. I think it was around $700 at my LGS.

 

[JamieQ]

I've been thinking of picking one up myself. 47 vs 74 (any differences other than caliber)? What to look for vs what to run from?

 

[PistolBob]

Go buy it tomorrow. Tonight if you can find a store open.

 

[Leggdpms]

I mainly want something fun to shoot, cheap to shoot and will hit a bottle at 100 yards. Also I wasn't a fan of the collapsible stock.

 

[leakywaders]

I was at Blyths in Griffith and the lowest price i saw was 595 for a non coverted Saiga they did have a nice selection of mid priced AKs

 

[indyk]

We seriously need a what ak should i buy thread...
This is the 125th one this month.

Type
What ak
Purchase ak
Ak74
Ak47

In the search, your answers have been answered many many times this month.

 

[tradertator]

I have a Polish Made AK74 that I really like, it does "key hole" but its not like I'm really trying to clover leaf rounds at 300 meters with it. I'd say $500 is a good starting point and if I remember right, that's what I gave for mine. Good luck with you reaserch as I'm sure there are many more people on INGO that have far better info then what I've given.

It's a lot easier to clover leaf your shot with one that key holes

Awesome is there a company that makes the ak in the usa?

I know Century makes the Centurian, which is 100% American made. I would buy an Arsenal SLR instead though. Century's track record blows on rifles they've built.

RUSSIAN VEPR RIFLE 5.45x39 with 16-1/2" Barrel #AKAGUN-VEPR-545

$500, shoots the 5.45x39 caliber you are discussing, AK style.

^ Solid advice

I'd urge you to not sleep on the decision too long...

Go buy it tomorrow. Tonight if you can find a store open.

Let the panic buying begin . I guess we didn't learn our lesson in 2008.

We seriously need a what ak should i buy thread...
This is the 125th one this month.

Type
What ak
Purchase ak
Ak74
Ak47

In the search your answers have been answered many many times this month.

Couldn't agree more