Redstachio 0 Posted February 3, 2016 Evening fellas... I'm looking for some advice for my first AK variant rifle...been reading a few (ok, a lot) threads here and there on this forum and ak files and figured I would start my own...felt like being a special snowflake tonight. I'm well up to speed on the legal requirements...Looking to spend 6-800 including whatever compliance alterations may be required depending on the gun. Not opposed to the WASR 10, but wanted to consider all the options available. The DIY Saiga conversion is out of my comfort zone and I'm not crazy about the PAP rifles. And although it is not a major deciding factor, I'd prefer wood furniture which I can switich out for a composite of my choice later on. Whatever I do end up with will not see heavy use and will strictly be a range/plink gun...maybe 1,000 rounds a year depending on how often I can get the hell out of Hudson county. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted February 3, 2016 Wasr will be fine for your purposes and more. For a few bucks more I love my vepr in 7.62x54r Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted February 3, 2016 the wasr is good to go. whatever you do, stay away from IO Inc guns in the AK market. zastava n-pap and o-pap are good to go as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svt3183 14 Posted February 3, 2016 Wasr or DDI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redstachio 0 Posted February 4, 2016 Any stores north of Toms River have any WASR rifles in stock? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuRrEaLNJ 294 Posted February 4, 2016 ive been toying with getting another one lately, and the bit of reading ive done seems to be wasr for the money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted February 4, 2016 The Yugo's right now…err Serbians…are great buys if you can find one. Not sure why you cancel them out right away. Not putting down WASR's because I like them but IMO, the Zastava's are a better buy than your normal WASR right now. Check out DDI and Lee Armory for a nice domestic built AK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt14k 2,051 Posted February 5, 2016 The Saiga Conversion really is simple and gives you a lot more bang for the buck even at inflated Saiga prices they can still be found under $600 and conversion parts cost another $250. Check out Danzig arms for step by step instructions. Whatever you do get chrome lined barrel. A guy on the Mewe group has a nice looking polish Radom AK asking $700 pretty sure it's chrome lined Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted February 5, 2016 The Saiga Conversion really is simple and gives you a lot more bang for the buck even at inflated Saiga prices they can still be found under $600 and conversion parts cost another $250. Check out Danzig arms for step by step instructions. Whatever you do get chrome lined barrel. A guy on the Mewe group has a nice looking polish Radom AK asking $700 pretty sure it's chrome lined Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk It's now cheaper to buy one that already has the pg conversion done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt14k 2,051 Posted February 5, 2016 It's now cheaper to buy one that already has the pg conversion done.I've seen a couple for sale, but none under $800. A friend of mine is looking for one do you have any links you could share? It would be much appreciated. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted February 5, 2016 I've seen a couple for sale, but none under $800. A friend of mine is looking for one do you have any links you could share? It would be much appreciated. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Atlantic had them for under 700 a little while ago. Not sure if they still have them in stock..ask JT here on the forums. I believe he had some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt14k 2,051 Posted February 5, 2016 Atlantic had them for under 700 a little while ago. Not sure if they still have them in stock..ask JT here on the forums. I believe he had some.I believe JT did but he was asking $850 when I inquired. Last time I checked Atlantic they were sold out. I will check Atlantic again. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted February 5, 2016 If you're going to get a PG converted Saiga, spend the extra couple hundred bucks and get an Arsenal. Front end is factory and everything is built in Bulgaria instead of your shed (if you do the complete conversion yourself.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted February 5, 2016 I believe JT did but he was asking $850 when I inquired. Last time I checked Atlantic they were sold out. I will check Atlantic again. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk That is highway robbery lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt14k 2,051 Posted February 5, 2016 That is highway robbery lol!Agreed. Paid $360 new for my Saiga 7.62 right before ban and turned it into East German Style AK for another $140 so $500 all in. Just picked up a slightly used Saiga 5.45 shipped from California for $560. I can convert and put real Russian Furniture on for less than $850. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted February 5, 2016 If you're going to get a PG converted Saiga, spend the extra couple hundred bucks and get an Arsenal. Front end is factory and everything is built in Bulgaria instead of your shed (if you do the complete conversion yourself.) ^ This I've seen a few SAM7R models on GB between 800-1000. AKFiles has good deals once in a while too OR Pick up the MAK90 in the classifieds. those are exceptional AK's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites