Your favorite AK?

shaggy · June 29, 2008, 05:57 PM

OK guys, I did a handshake deal on a full-auto AKS today and can have my choice of set-up. Currently its a like new 16" underfolder in 7.62x39 but I can have it re-built into any of the following with minimal cost impact (all are 7.62x39 though).

Bulgarian side-folding Krink - 8" barrel
Hungarian AMD65 side-folder - 12" barrel
Bulgarian RPK - 22" barrel

I think I know which way I want to go, but I'd be interested to know which one you would choose and (most importantly) why?

BTW - anyone know tha approximate difference in muzzle velocites between the four configurations I've mentioned above?

Rant Casey · June 29, 2008, 10:36 PM

I think the RPK would be a blast on auto but i'd probably get the krink. How much are you paying if you don't mind me asking? I'm considering one as my next NFA purchase.

LJ-MosinFreak-Buck · June 29, 2008, 10:37 PM

I'd do the RPK

guntotinguy · June 29, 2008, 10:51 PM

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I'd do the RPK

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shaggy · June 30, 2008, 07:24 AM

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How much are you paying if you don't mind me asking

My dealer has the AKS marked at $14,800 alone, but I'm doing a trade deal - costing me an HK sear + $1200 for the AKS along with a new Bulgarian Krink kit. I figure the kit is worth about $600-700 so HK sear + about $500-600???

PTK · June 30, 2008, 07:43 AM

Of the two, I'd think the HK sear is more useful. Your call though.

That said, of the three AK styles, the AMD65 would be the best compromise between the huge muzzleblast of the Krinkov and the weight/length of the RPK.

shaggy · June 30, 2008, 08:08 AM

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Of the two, I'd think the HK sear is more useful.

Absolutely, but I've still got one HK sear which I swap between my 51 SBR's and G3's.

June 29, 2008, 05:57 PM	#1
shaggy Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2004 Posts: 1,519	Your favorite AK? OK guys, I did a handshake deal on a full-auto AKS today and can have my choice of set-up. Currently its a like new 16" underfolder in 7.62x39 but I can have it re-built into any of the following with minimal cost impact (all are 7.62x39 though). Bulgarian side-folding Krink - 8" barrel Hungarian AMD65 side-folder - 12" barrel Bulgarian RPK - 22" barrel I think I know which way I want to go, but I'd be interested to know which one you would choose and (most importantly) why? BTW - anyone know tha approximate difference in muzzle velocites between the four configurations I've mentioned above?

June 29, 2008, 10:37 PM	#3
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2008 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 568	I'd do the RPK __________________ The Best Revenge is to Live Happily. K31 / Mosin Nagant M1944 / Turkish M1938 / Sagave M110 / Marlin Model 80 / Stevens Model 77F / Astra A-90 / Glock 22 Gen 4

June 29, 2008, 10:36 PM	#2
Rant Casey Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 441	I think the RPK would be a blast on auto but i'd probably get the krink. How much are you paying if you don't mind me asking? I'm considering one as my next NFA purchase.

June 30, 2008, 07:43 AM	#6
PTK Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Posts: 442	Of the two, I'd think the HK sear is more useful. Your call though. That said, of the three AK styles, the AMD65 would be the best compromise between the huge muzzleblast of the Krinkov and the weight/length of the RPK.