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 Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:23 pm
Well, I'm pretty settled on trying to get an AK when the gun show happens in November. I really don't know why I want it, seeing as how I have to drive a ways to find a county I can shoot it in. I just want it for a SHTF / showoff gun and don't know how much longer I can buy an EBR where I am with the dumbass politicians. I only have a few questions so far. First, how would I check for a canted gas block? Is it something I can easily do? Also, is there anything else to look for? (I already know about the front sight too.) How accurate is the AK really? I don't need or expect sub MOA, but I would like to hit the broad side of a barn. Finally, does the AK really live up to its reputation for reliability? This is paramount if this is going to be a SHTF rifle.
Any help is appreciated.
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Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:40 pm
I've heard the AK-47 is a little bit less accurate than minute-of-pie-plate at 100 yards. T'wasn't built for any kind of real range, really.
Have you considered an SKS? You could shoot one of those "full auto" with a simple rig, and they're a bit more accurate than AK's.
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Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:13 pm
Mr Savoy I've heard the AK-47 is a little bit less accurate than minute-of-pie-plate at 100 yards. T'wasn't built for any kind of real range, really. Have you considered an SKS? You could shoot one of those "full auto" with a simple rig, and they're a bit more accurate than AK's. I really thought of the SKS, but my mind is already made up. If I want an SKS a few years down the road, I know it will be available and not as banhammer prone. Were you talking about this? 
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Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:35 pm
Man of the Demoneye Mr Savoy I've heard the AK-47 is a little bit less accurate than minute-of-pie-plate at 100 yards. T'wasn't built for any kind of real range, really. Have you considered an SKS? You could shoot one of those "full auto" with a simple rig, and they're a bit more accurate than AK's. I really thought of the SKS, but my mind is already made up. If I want an SKS a few years down the road, I know it will be available and not as banhammer prone. Were you talking about this? *Pic* Yep. Can't do that when your gun has a pistol grip. I really don't understand the appeal of AK's. Sure, they're reliable. But what gun isn't these days? EDIT: Well, actually, I would absolutely LOVE a selective-fire AK-47.
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Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:43 am
Mr Savoy Man of the Demoneye Mr Savoy I've heard the AK-47 is a little bit less accurate than minute-of-pie-plate at 100 yards. T'wasn't built for any kind of real range, really. Have you considered an SKS? You could shoot one of those "full auto" with a simple rig, and they're a bit more accurate than AK's. I really thought of the SKS, but my mind is already made up. If I want an SKS a few years down the road, I know it will be available and not as banhammer prone. Were you talking about this? *Pic* Yep. Can't do that when your gun has a pistol grip. I really don't understand the appeal of AK's. Sure, they're reliable. But what gun isn't these days? EDIT: Well, actually, I would absolutely LOVE a selective-fire AK-47. I'm mostly getting it for the fact that it is an AK and they look cool and feel cool. Ideally, I will find one with wood grips and paint it gold for the lulz. Like so, but cheaper:
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:36 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:06 pm
Though nobody else seems to give a s**t, I still post as a sort of personal log throughout this epic journey.
I went to the shop where they were made and got to kinda see them being made. I also got to hold a few of them just to get the feel. I found that the underfolding stock was sort of a pain in the a** and didn't agree with my face. The side folder on the other hand was exactly what I wanted. If anyone wanted a description, here goes... It had a light color wood pistol grip with a matching foregrip. The gas tube appeared to be uncovered and exposed. It has a muzzle brake. It was beautiful, and I would not dream of painting it. The shop was on the small side, but quality was amazing. The guys there were also extremely helpful. I think we has a winrar! Now all I have to do is save up the cash.
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Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:41 pm
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:49 am
I mostly want one to save space during transport. I also want to be able to fold it up and shoot it like that. Plus I like the look of it. The solid wood one I tried fit the best, as expected, but I will have no problems with the folder given practice. This EXACTLY: Hungarian AMD-65
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:01 am
Man of the Demoneye I mostly want one to save space during transport. I also want to be able to fold it up and shoot it like that. Plus I like the look of it. The solid wood one I tried fit the best, as expected, but I will have no problems with the folder given practice. This EXACTLY: Hungarian AMD-65 It doesn't really save that much space, unless you just HAVE to fit it in the tiniest possible place. Why the hell you would want to shoot a PGO AK, especially with an extra chunk of metal on the side? I've tried it with an underfolder WASR-10 and it was extremely uncomfortable and damn impossible to hit anything. And then to add, the wire stock (on both side and under-folders) prevents you from getting a proper cheek wield, yet alone a comfortable one. HA! The forward grip is the normal grip turned backwards!
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:26 am
Man of the Demoneye I mostly want one to save space during transport. I also want to be able to fold it up and shoot it like that. Plus I like the look of it. The solid wood one I tried fit the best, as expected, but I will have no problems with the folder given practice. This EXACTLY: Hungarian AMD-65 Folding Stock AKs Even operators sometimes want to unleash their inner ******
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:00 pm
uryu ishida Man of the Demoneye I mostly want one to save space during transport. I also want to be able to fold it up and shoot it like that. Plus I like the look of it. The solid wood one I tried fit the best, as expected, but I will have no problems with the folder given practice. This EXACTLY: Hungarian AMD-65 It doesn't really save that much space, unless you just HAVE to fit it in the tiniest possible place. Why the hell you would want to shoot a PGO AK, especially with an extra chunk of metal on the side? I've tried it with an underfolder WASR-10 and it was extremely uncomfortable and damn impossible to hit anything. And then to add, the wire stock (on both side and under-folders) prevents you from getting a proper cheek wield, yet alone a comfortable one. HA! The forward grip is the normal grip turned backwards! Yeah, I agree 100% with what you said about the underfolders being uncomfortable as hell. I don't know, it just works for me, that's all there is to it. Sgt Buckner Folding Stock AKs Even operators sometimes want to unleash their inner ****** I lol'd. You got me, that's totally it. xd
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:46 pm
Man of the Demoneye I mostly want one to save space during transport. I also want to be able to fold it up and shoot it like that. Plus I like the look of it. The solid wood one I tried fit the best, as expected, but I will have no problems with the folder given practice. This EXACTLY: Hungarian AMD-65 It looks neat for an AK, (can't say I like the wire stock) but I just don't see the appeal. They aren't cheap like they were meant to be, they aren't automatic like they were meant to be, pretty much *any* good rifle is plenty reliable, and, to top it all off, you can't hit the broad side of a barn with one at 500+ yards. For someone working towards revolutionizing their government through means of force, the (automatic) AK-47 is an extremely good weapon. But... I just can't think of any other good use for one. Now, if I had the chance to buy an automatic AK... I'd dip into my college fund. But I don't see the point of a semi-auto. >.>
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:31 am
Mr Savoy Man of the Demoneye I mostly want one to save space during transport. I also want to be able to fold it up and shoot it like that. Plus I like the look of it. The solid wood one I tried fit the best, as expected, but I will have no problems with the folder given practice. This EXACTLY: Hungarian AMD-65 It looks neat for an AK, (can't say I like the wire stock) but I just don't see the appeal. They aren't cheap like they were meant to be, they aren't automatic like they were meant to be, pretty much *any* good rifle is plenty reliable, and, to top it all off, you can't hit the broad side of a barn with one at 500+ yards. For someone working towards revolutionizing their government through means of force, the (automatic) AK-47 is an extremely good weapon. But... I just can't think of any other good use for one. Now, if I had the chance to buy an automatic AK... I'd dip into my college fund. But I don't see the point of a semi-auto. >.> Well, If I have anything it's time and options. Full auto is amazingly easy to get. It's affording it that's the problem.
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:17 am
Where I'm at, a place sells the AMD's for $350 every once in a while.
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