AK-47 Stock Sets

[David the Gnome]

Okay I'm looking at two different stock sets right now for my AK-47. The stocks which came on it, while not terribly unpleasing, leave a lot to be desired in fit, finish, and cleanliness (Romanian GP WASR). I'm currently looking at the Russian Laminated Stock Set $159.99:

http://www.gunaccessories.com/AK47-MAK90/AK_LAM_STOCK.jpg

The pluses and minuses as I see them...

Russian Laminated Stock Set Pluses:
-Classic AK-47 look
-High quality fit/finish
-Very solid feeling
-"Authentic" Russian

Minuses:
-Heavy
-Much more delicate than plastic
-Doesn't count for compliance parts
-Half again as expensive as the K-VAR
-Requires some maintenance of the wood



And the plum K-VAR stock set $109.99:

http://dpharms.com/images/kvar%20plum%20set.jpg

K-VAR Plum Stock Set Pluses:
-Unique look
-Lightweight
-Extremely durable
-Convenient side-mount sling adapter
-Requires no upkeep
-Considerably less expensive
-Counts as US compliance parts

Minuses:
-Doesn't look like a "real" AK-47
-Doesn't feel as good as wood
-Fitting isn't as simple as with a wood stock set


Which one would you go with?

[Wait, I'm Reloadin']

how about put on a stain and clear coat wood stock,

[surveyor]

you might also want to look at http://http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/2aprod/1zAKproduct.html ironwood designs stocks..

wood, american, and counts as compliance parts.

[Tucker 1371]

Do those laminated stocks have palm swells in them? It looks like it but I can't tell; I may pick some up.