Czech VZ58 was my choice
Obviously pushing your budget a little but worth the extra couple hundred bucks and is still less that an milled Arsenal AK. The VZ58 was only made in a milled receiver and is available from only two sources (that I am aware of) so it simplifies the confusion when your new to the AK world. I read that magazines are harder to find but I located and purchased a dozen alloy mags in 24 hours.
There are numerous spec and feature differences you can read about on the Czechpoint-usa website or youtube videos.
I would recommend the DTeknic build over the Century. Better fit, finish, and chrome lined barrel
I have been really impressed with this weapon.
Obviously pushing your budget a little but worth the extra couple hundred bucks and is still less that an milled Arsenal AK. The VZ58 was only made in a milled receiver and is available from only two sources (that I am aware of) so it simplifies the confusion when your new to the AK world. I read that magazines are harder to find but I located and purchased a dozen alloy mags in 24 hours.
There are numerous spec and feature differences you can read about on the Czechpoint-usa website or youtube videos.
I would recommend the DTeknic build over the Century. Better fit, finish, and chrome lined barrel
I have been really impressed with this weapon.