One big problem I see with quality AK's is that they are now in competition with mass market 308 carbines--I have one that I put together for around $600--it weighs the same, recoils about the same but ballistically there is no comparison. Even bulk 7.62 x 51 ammo has dropped in price--though the 7.62 x 39 still holds an edge price wise. I probably wouldn't be interested in AK's if it weren't for their historic significance and cool factor--an "everyman's reliable piston gun."
