AK47's - Who makes the best one and why?

[71montess]

Yeah, exactly what I heard about WASR (two chief complaints): canted sight chance, wobbly mag (although typically reported as a nuisance and rarely a functional issue). An acquaintance of mine bought one not too long ago (haven't seen it in person yet) and he didn't care for the quality of the wood furniture and was planning on refinishing it.

I was just curious about the end result of the ak-builder ones since the videos I'd seen showed some occasionally beat up stuff, but others looked quite good. It sounds like there's no cause for concern.

I was leaning towards a build for many of the previously noted things, I just wanted to make sure the end result was "quality" as in reliable and on-par or better than your basement tier AK. Plus the chance to meet and learn under some knowledgeable and decent seeming folks.

Go on AkBuilder.com site look up ak parts kits, all kinds from a tactical looking Hungarian with quad rail and adjustable stock ( which will have to be pinned ) to Polish AKM with traditional Eastern European wood stock set up. Go with the barrels with the parts assembled on to it for your first build. These kits are about $475.00-$500.00. These kits use original de milled imported AKs and are matching numbers.

 

[daekken]

Yeah one even had brand new Korean furniture which could be cool, since I'm really want the wood look (there were other woodies too). Feels almost like I'm back to square one, like I was with ARs when doing research for first assembly, but knowledge is always good. 922r ought to be a blast.

 

[warwickben]

Yeah one even had brand new Korean furniture which could be cool, since I'm really want the wood look (there were other woodies too). Feels almost like I'm back to square one, like I was with ARs when doing research for first assembly, but knowledge is always good. 922r ought to be a blast.

Not that hard .
Reciver /trigger / barrel .
Then you can swap out the piston or the wood for American .

 

[daekken]

Not that hard .
Reciver /trigger / barrel .
Then you can swap out the piston or the wood for American .

Fair enough, those were the parts I figured (receiver, trigger [3x] and ak-builder does US barrel, then add piston). Got to fire an Arsenal AK today. Out my price range but nice.

 

[71montess]

Fair enough, those were the parts I figured (receiver, trigger [3x] and ak-builder does US barrel, then add piston). Got to fire an Arsenal AK today. Out my price range but nice.

I think a USA muzzle devise works too.

 

[warwickben]

I think a USA muzzle devise works too.

Yup fairly easy todo 992r for Ak's

 

[daekken]

I think a USA muzzle devise works too.

I thought if it was permanently attached it became moot either way, since it would then be considered part of the barrel. Really not sure though.

 

[warwickben]

I thought if it was permanently attached it became moot either way, since it would then be considered part of the barrel. Really not sure though.

Nope

 

[71montess]

I just stumbled on this AK etc. build parts site, looks good. http://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/AK47-AK74-RPK-c4.htm

 

[Coyote33]

Been reading about these lately:
http://www.deadgoosesociety.com

Also, how about Valmet?

I think Boris is the true winner, though.

 

[NHKevin]

I have a C39v2. Pretty nice. For those not familiar, it is a milled receiver, takes standard AK parts, wood furniture, and cost about $800. Seems to me like a damn good deal for a very nice AK.

 

[mikelawtown]

I have a C39v2. Pretty nice. For those not familiar, it is a milled receiver, takes standard AK parts, wood furniture, and cost about $800. Seems to me like a damn good deal for a very nice AK.

a lot bash Century but IMOP the C39V2 is a Great AK. The Guys at the Biggest Range (Battlefield Vegas) say they get 30k out of the Barrels and have No Major issues with them.. And they look good to boot..

 

[warwickben]

a lot bash Century but IMOP the C39V2 is a Great AK. The Guys at the Biggest Range (Battlefield Vegas) say they get 30k out of the Barrels and have No Major issues with them.. And they look good to boot..

I would like to know who is making the receivers for them . I have a feeling cnc warrior . The barrels are green mountain .

They used to put out shit not just Ak's . They messed up a lot of other guns the rebuilt or modified .
There current milled gun isn't bad.

The current stamped guns where using cast parts . **** that shit.

 

[daekken]

The C39v2 receiver looks nice in the videos I've seen. If I recall, Hickok though it was pretty good overall.

 

[warwickben]

The C39v2 receiver looks nice in the videos I've seen. If I recall, Hickok though it was pretty good overall.

Are they switching there milled guns to there side rail that will only work with there scope mounts or is that only the stamped guns.

I think it was a dumb move.

 

[daekken]

Are they switching there milled guns to there side rail that will only work with there scope mounts or is that only the stamped guns.

I think it was a dumb move.

Don't know. I think I heard they were trying to make it more accepting of standard everything, even though it's a milled.

I think Rob Ski of AKOU hates cast trunnions more than you do.

 

[71montess]

Don't know. I think I heard they were trying to make it more accepting of standard everything, even though it's a milled.

I think Rob Ski of AKOU hates cast trunnions more than you do.

If you think about it that's the one part I'd want to be the strongest.

 

[warwickben]

Don't know. I think I heard they were trying to make it more accepting of standard everything, even though it's a milled.

I think Rob Ski of AKOU hates cast trunnions more than you do.

Just dealing with casting at work , I know it's a bad idea .

 

[daekken]

If you think about it that's the one part I'd want to be the strongest.

I wouldn't have cast trunnions if I could help it.

 

[Love Machine]

I make the best AKs because I'm awesome.

 

[warwickben]

I make the best AKs because I'm awesome.

 

[daekken]

Is that the 54r one?

 

[warwickben]

Is that the 54r one?

Nope

 

[71montess]

I make the best AKs because I'm awesome.

 

[daekken]

71's image link is busted for me, so I will just imagine something cool.

 

[Tommy Gun]

Look at Rifle Dynamics in Las Vegas.

 

[Love Machine]

<picture of sexy gun>

Stop making me cry, damn you!

 

[warwickben]

Ras 47 what a joke of a ak!
[video=youtube_share;B4PpSluO4-A]http://youtu.be/B4PpSluO4-A[/video]

 

[daekken]

Ras 47 what a joke of a ak!
[video=youtube_share;B4PpSluO4-A]http://youtu.be/B4PpSluO4-A[/video]

"It almost crumbles like Oreo cookie." Yikes. At only 1500 rounds??

 

[Jconnor93]

Came by to give you guys this link. Gives price ranges on AKs from a community on reddit. Great group of people and very helpful. https://www.reddit.com/r/ak47/comments/4awjgk/ak_buyers_guide_q1_2016/