Wanting to add an AK-47 to my collection - Page 2

silvermane_1 · March 24, 2019, 04:07 AM

Well Op your best bet would be a WASR 10/63 or one of VEPRs and/or Saigas if you can find one sub $1k.

Ignition Override · March 24, 2019, 11:54 PM

M88: Also be aware, if not already:

If the AK you buy has a tiny spring angling downwards from the left side of the safety lever, don't remove the safety lever until you are very familiar with this. *Shepherd's Hooks* can be challenging to reinstall correctly due to the tiny spaces.

Check the diagrams which depict four different shapes of hooks in a single grouping, with labels such as Chinese...Bulgarian etc.
Two of my imported AKs: the SAR-1 and AMD-65 (Hungarian matching barrel etc, by TGI) have the 'hooks' installed backwards, but these have done their job quite well. They are Not connected to the safety levers, because these "Bulgarian-style hooks" are far too short--were Not designed to connect.

If you ever decide to replace a trigger group due to unpleasant "trigger slap", you can easily install an $8.00 Retainer Plate into the grooves on both pins, instead of bothering with the shepherd's hook for reassembly. The Retainers have a third hole in the rear for the safety lever.

You can immed. Google the diagrams which depict the shapes and configurations of various AK hooks.

Skans · March 27, 2019, 10:00 AM

I personally like the Arsenal Milled SAM7 underfolder (about $1,500). I also like the milled Arsenal Bulgarian (about $1,200). I would be looking at these if you want something that might appreciate or at least hold their value.

March 24, 2019, 04:07 AM	#26
silvermane_1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: Burien,WA Posts: 897	Well Op your best bet would be a WASR 10/63 or one of VEPRs and/or Saigas if you can find one sub $1k. __________________ 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

March 24, 2019, 11:54 PM	#27
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,887	M88: Also be aware, if not already: If the AK you buy has a tiny spring angling downwards from the left side of the safety lever, don't remove the safety lever until you are very familiar with this. Shepherd's Hooks can be challenging to reinstall correctly due to the tiny spaces. Check the diagrams which depict four different shapes of hooks in a single grouping, with labels such as Chinese...Bulgarian etc. Two of my imported AKs: the SAR-1 and AMD-65 (Hungarian matching barrel etc, by TGI) have the 'hooks' installed backwards, but these have done their job quite well. They are Not connected to the safety levers, because these "Bulgarian-style hooks" are far too short--were Not designed to connect. If you ever decide to replace a trigger group due to unpleasant "trigger slap", you can easily install an $8.00 Retainer Plate into the grooves on both pins, instead of bothering with the shepherd's hook for reassembly. The Retainers have a third hole in the rear for the safety lever. You can immed. Google the diagrams which depict the shapes and configurations of various AK hooks. Last edited by Ignition Override; March 25, 2019 at 12:02 AM.

March 27, 2019, 10:00 AM	#28
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	I personally like the Arsenal Milled SAM7 underfolder (about $1,500). I also like the milled Arsenal Bulgarian (about $1,200). I would be looking at these if you want something that might appreciate or at least hold their value.