Rifle Dynamics AKs

Rollcrimp1 · February 16, 2019, 03:20 PM

Anybody heard of Jim Fuller? Anybody own a RD AK? Your thoughts?

MC 1911 · February 17, 2019, 09:17 AM

Check out Rob's review on AKOU. Plenty of info on the several AK forums as well. I'm an AK fan but never owned a RD so no opinion to offer good or bad. Good luck!

Sharkbite · February 17, 2019, 02:57 PM

I taught with Jim at Front Sight at the beginning. I saw and shot his first build (which was not an AK).

We have stayed in touch throughout his journey and ive been in his shop numerous times.

He and his guys are top notch. I would definitely buy a RD AK if i wanted a top tier AK. His work on Saiga’s is also impressive.

He teamed with Travis Haley on a cpl projects. Travis endorses RD Rifles

Ignition Override · February 18, 2019, 12:59 AM

SharkBite: Privyet/hello.
I would love one of his Saigas. If Rifle Dynamics keeps a Saiga's original barrel, action, bolt and bolt carrier, you have an AK variation that is still much more Russian

than most in the US. Nyet?

Any of his AKs would be very cool to own, but after buying four AKs (all imported brands) with no plans to sell any, I can't justify RD prices, but am glad that many guys can.

481 · February 18, 2019, 03:08 PM

Wow, nice AKs.

Ooooh, but the pricing...two and quarter grand for a stamped (admittedly, and expertly, modified) Saiga? Nope....

bamaranger · February 21, 2019, 09:27 PM

At one time I was giggles and grins over the PSL rifle, and R/D and FULLER were doing overhauls on that platform to render an improved product. I dunno if they still work on PSL's or not, but at they time they had some names like YEAGER touting their work.

MagnumWill · March 3, 2019, 01:05 AM

I've shot my friend's RD AK74. I was pretty impressed with it. Again, my time with it was somewhat limited but it's trigger caught me off guard with how good it was. If I had the cash I'd get one and be totally happy with it.

TBM900 · March 3, 2019, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollcrimp1

Anybody heard of Jim Fuller? Anybody own a RD AK? Your thoughts?

I own a couple from before their prices went insane. Very nice builds with a decent amount of work put into them, but not worth the current price IMO. For that kind of money I would (and do) choose an early import AK variant, just as reliable and will hold value much MUCH better even if you shoot the snot out of it.

A question for you would be....What are your plans & goals for such a rifle?

February 16, 2019, 03:20 PM	#1
Rollcrimp1 Member Join Date: February 11, 2019 Location: Where the sun always shines Posts: 36	Rifle Dynamics AKs Anybody heard of Jim Fuller? Anybody own a RD AK? Your thoughts?

February 18, 2019, 03:08 PM	#5
481 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Posts: 540	Wow, nice AKs. Ooooh, but the pricing...two and quarter grand for a stamped (admittedly, and expertly, modified) Saiga? Nope.... __________________ QUANTITATIVE AMMUNITION SELECTION

February 21, 2019, 09:27 PM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	PSL's At one time I was giggles and grins over the PSL rifle, and R/D and FULLER were doing overhauls on that platform to render an improved product. I dunno if they still work on PSL's or not, but at they time they had some names like YEAGER touting their work.

March 3, 2019, 01:05 AM	#7
MagnumWill Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Location: Central Colorado Posts: 1,001	I've shot my friend's RD AK74. I was pretty impressed with it. Again, my time with it was somewhat limited but it's trigger caught me off guard with how good it was. If I had the cash I'd get one and be totally happy with it. __________________ Those who hammer their swords into plow shares will plow for those who didn't...

February 17, 2019, 09:17 AM	#2
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 372	Check out Rob's review on AKOU. Plenty of info on the several AK forums as well. I'm an AK fan but never owned a RD so no opinion to offer good or bad. Good luck!

February 17, 2019, 02:57 PM	#3
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	I taught with Jim at Front Sight at the beginning. I saw and shot his first build (which was not an AK). We have stayed in touch throughout his journey and ive been in his shop numerous times. He and his guys are top notch. I would definitely buy a RD AK if i wanted a top tier AK. His work on Saiga’s is also impressive. He teamed with Travis Haley on a cpl projects. Travis endorses RD Rifles

February 18, 2019, 12:59 AM	#4
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	SharkBite: Privyet/hello. I would love one of his Saigas. If Rifle Dynamics keeps a Saiga's original barrel, action, bolt and bolt carrier, you have an AK variation that is still much more Russian than most in the US. Nyet? Any of his AKs would be very cool to own, but after buying four AKs (all imported brands) with no plans to sell any, I can't justify RD prices, but am glad that many guys can.