5.45x39 AK Options

'88Scrat · December 17, 2019, 11:35 PM

I'm looking for an AK-74 style rifle. Something I've been thinking of getting for a while but the one I was hoping to get (Arsenal SLR-104FR) is no longer produced. One will come up for sale every now and again but the prices seem way outta line.

Any suggestions on perhaps other options? I don't know a lot about the AK-74s so I'm open to ideas.

Thanks!

Sharkbite · December 17, 2019, 11:53 PM

Rifle Dynamics...hands down...all day...everyday

dvdcrr · December 21, 2019, 07:50 PM

SLR 105, 104, Saiga, Vepr.
CUR2, Wasr 2

veprdude · December 22, 2019, 04:34 PM

Don't discount the Norinco/Polytech ones from the early 90's. Also the Romanian SAR-3 (I think or SAR-2). These are as close to military grade as you can get without spending the big bucks.

I've had good luck with Waffen Werks AK-74, but I had to send it back once. They aren't around any more.

For brand new, probably only Arsenal. Gone are the days of high quality AKs for under $700-800 or so.

seanc · December 23, 2019, 11:37 AM

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but the prices seem way outta line

What are you (realistically) thinking is in line?

'88Scrat · December 26, 2019, 01:13 AM

Well the ones I've seen around here have asking prices of well over $1,500 used

TruthTellers · December 26, 2019, 02:09 AM

Where can one buy 5.45x39 ammunition anymore? I wouldn't want to buy a rifle that I can't shoot.

seanc · December 26, 2019, 10:34 AM

On Gunbroker, I'm seeing several 5.45x39 options available for well under $1,500. I have a VEPR and if I thought I could get that much for mine, I'd sell it, for $600, no deal.

5.45x39 ammo is available in quantity at lots of places, this is where I usually buy mine from:
https://www.sgammo.com/catalog/rifle...le/545x39-ammo

silvermane_1 · December 28, 2019, 03:13 AM

Look on the secondary market OP, I'm not certain about any AK current production.

dontcatchmany · December 31, 2019, 12:32 PM

I have a Smith and Wesson M&P 15 R rifle and a custom made Kalishnikov AK 74 pistol.

Love to shoot both of them. I have approximately 8,000 rounds of 545x39. Most of it is 7N6 in the 1080 round cans which I purchased several years ago when I could get the cans shipped for what amounted to 13 cent a round.

I got into the 545x39 initially as a cheap practice ammo. However, I became quite enamored with the caliber. I found that out to 200 plus yards it is very accurate.

Both guns have been flawless, however in the last couple of years I have not shot them or my 556 guns very much.....health issues and too many handguns.

veprdude · January 1, 2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by seanc

On Gunbroker, I'm seeing several 5.45x39 options available for well under $1,500. I have a VEPR and if I thought I could get that much for mine, I'd sell it, for $600, no deal.

5.45x39 ammo is available in quantity at lots of places, this is where I usually buy mine from:
https://www.sgammo.com/catalog/rifle...le/545x39-ammo

You can get bulk 5.45 made for a few cents more than 7.62x39. It's definitely out there if you're looking. It's even at Academy. Not Walmart from what I've seen.

7n6 "banned" ammo is still readily available and not that much more expensive than the commercial stuff.

December 17, 2019, 11:35 PM	#1
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	5.45x39 AK Options I'm looking for an AK-74 style rifle. Something I've been thinking of getting for a while but the one I was hoping to get (Arsenal SLR-104FR) is no longer produced. One will come up for sale every now and again but the prices seem way outta line. Any suggestions on perhaps other options? I don't know a lot about the AK-74s so I'm open to ideas. Thanks! __________________ BOOM

December 21, 2019, 07:50 PM	#3
dvdcrr Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2010 Posts: 665	SLR 105, 104, Saiga, Vepr. CUR2, Wasr 2 __________________ "All warfare is based on deception. Hence when we are able to attack we must seem unable....when using our forces we must appear inactive. When we are near we must make the enemy believe we are far away."Sun Tzu The Art of War.

December 26, 2019, 01:13 AM	#6
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Well the ones I've seen around here have asking prices of well over $1,500 used __________________ BOOM

December 26, 2019, 02:09 AM	#7
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Where can one buy 5.45x39 ammunition anymore? I wouldn't want to buy a rifle that I can't shoot. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

December 28, 2019, 03:13 AM	#9
silvermane_1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: Burien,WA Posts: 897	Look on the secondary market OP, I'm not certain about any AK current production. __________________ Rugers:SR1911 CMD,MK 3 .22lr 6",Sec. Six '76 liberty .357 4",SRH .480 Ruger 7.5",Mini-14 188 5.56/.233 18.5", Marlins: 795 .22lr 16.5",30aw 30-30 20",Mossberg:Mav. 88 Tact. 12 ga, 18.5",ATR 100 .270 Win. 22",S&W:SW9VE 9mm 4",Springfield:XD .357sig 4", AKs:CAI PSL-54C, WASR 10/63, WW74,SLR-106c

December 17, 2019, 11:53 PM	#2
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	Rifle Dynamics...hands down...all day...everyday

December 22, 2019, 04:34 PM	#4
veprdude Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 429	Don't discount the Norinco/Polytech ones from the early 90's. Also the Romanian SAR-3 (I think or SAR-2). These are as close to military grade as you can get without spending the big bucks. I've had good luck with Waffen Werks AK-74, but I had to send it back once. They aren't around any more. For brand new, probably only Arsenal. Gone are the days of high quality AKs for under $700-800 or so.

December 26, 2019, 10:34 AM	#8
seanc Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1998 Posts: 590	On Gunbroker, I'm seeing several 5.45x39 options available for well under $1,500. I have a VEPR and if I thought I could get that much for mine, I'd sell it, for $600, no deal. 5.45x39 ammo is available in quantity at lots of places, this is where I usually buy mine from: https://www.sgammo.com/catalog/rifle...le/545x39-ammo

December 31, 2019, 12:32 PM	#10
dontcatchmany Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2010 Posts: 460	I have a Smith and Wesson M&P 15 R rifle and a custom made Kalishnikov AK 74 pistol. Love to shoot both of them. I have approximately 8,000 rounds of 545x39. Most of it is 7N6 in the 1080 round cans which I purchased several years ago when I could get the cans shipped for what amounted to 13 cent a round. I got into the 545x39 initially as a cheap practice ammo. However, I became quite enamored with the caliber. I found that out to 200 plus yards it is very accurate. Both guns have been flawless, however in the last couple of years I have not shot them or my 556 guns very much.....health issues and too many handguns.