Buying a New AK

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Skorzeny

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Well, I am kinda tired of buying malfunctioning Mini-14 aftermarket magazines (even PMIs!).

So, I am thinking about buying an AK semi-auto (the oft-discussed Romanian SAR-1, actually).

I've heard that some of these have bent sights or poorly heat-treated US-made parts. Have these problems been taken care of? Are the SAR-1's pretty decent, durable rifles?

Skorzeny

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I recommend you get a Bulgarian SA-93. I have one and love it.

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Anyone else with a thought on the Romanian SAR-1?

Skorzeny

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For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the supreme excellence. Sun Tzu
 
The canted sight problem was suppodedly taken care of. Personally I haven't heard anybody complail about their SAR 1's. Ones I have seen on the range performed like a AK should. Get one while you can.
 
Get more than one SAR1!!! Get a SAR2 or two also.. Have fun & keep it safe!!

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Dead [Black Ops]
 
When your FFL calls for the order-specifically ask for straight sights. Most distributors will select one for you. They are a great rifle, cost less than a mini-14 and are sometimes more accurate (mine's about 2-3" off of a bench with iron sights). Mags are dirt cheap, as is ammo.
 
I got one of those Romainian SAR-1 AKs and I like it. Everything on mine was OK. Didn't have a chance to shoot it yet,But I like it ;) If you get one,Look before you buy.
And if you get it I don't think you will regret it ;)

Happy Shooting :)

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Anonymous
 
Skorzeny,

As evident in the thread that I started in error, I just bought a SAR-3. I have little to no knowledge of eastern bloc firearms, but bought this one on impulse at the Hilliard gun show on Sunday. From what I understand..

The SAR-3 is the .223 version of the Romanian AK semi-auto clone. I wasn't interested in these with the 7.65 ammo, but when I found that they made them in .223 I found it much more worthwhile.

The one that I bought has decent wood, a very clean (non-pitted) bore, and obviously a stamped receiver. I haven't shot it yet, but I have shot several of the 7.65 versions. I don't expect MOA accuracy, but I have a Bushmaster for that. This will be a great plinker or house carbine (I live in the country) that uses the same ammo as my AR clone.

Casey
 
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