I have finally made the decision that my next purchase will be an AK47 clone. I have been doing a lot of reading and looking around and I think I have this narrowed down to two AK pattern rifles, the Polish AKMS and the Yugo underfold. I am drawn to the underfold style. Does anyone have any experience with these, I would be interested in your input. Does the underfold stock bar make for a difficult cheek weld or is this a non issue? The two rifles seem to have good reputations. There is a gunshow coming up in a few weeks and I hope to be able to find one or both that I can hold and check out up close and personal.
Of the 2, I'd say Yugo, I like the MAK-90 types, with thicker receivers and barrels. Of course, I prefer the chromed lined barrel and stainless bolt of the MAK.
Well, the difference in AKs is minute, the Yugo will have the most difference in that it doesn't have a chromed bore and doesn't accept standard ak furniture - the big difference is in rifle quality and that isn't determined by the nation of origin. As I said quality is a matter of the builder with Century Arms having the worse track record in putting out flawed rifles.
Well, the difference in AKs is minute, the Yugo will have the most difference in that it doesn't have a chromed bore and doesn't accept standard ak furniture - the big difference is in rifle quality and that isn't determined by the nation of origin. As I said quality is a matter of the builder with Century Arms having the worse track record in putting out flawed rifles.
I've got quite a few Century Arms imported firearms (over the last 8 years on so) and I haven't had many issues with them aside from magazine issues. However, I would say their grading system is exaggerated.
Thanks for all the input...especially the drunken chimpanzee tip. I have read enough about Century Arms to know to try and steer clear of them. Unfortunately trying to find an AK pattern rifle that doesnt have Century Arms thumbs in it is like trying to find something made in America at Walmart. There are two gunshows coming up in October and I hope to get my hands on some AK underfolds so that I can do some comparisons. Thanks again for the input.Regards
Thats a good question and its something I have been looking into recently. Its definately an option that I havent ruled out. I may go that route and spend a little more money and get something of quality rather than saving a buck by getting something cheaply built with spare parts. The hunt continues...
I own a Yugo Under Folder and am quite pleased with it. As previous posters stated the fore grip is not a standard AK grip so if you want to replace it you must find a UTG M70 fore grip, they retail on Amazon for around $60 and I had mine installed in about 15 minutes.
While I have never owned or shot a Polish AK you probably won't go wrong with either one.
Wow...ATI has milled AK47's for $600...not bad at all. Can you order directly from ATI or do you have to go through a distributor? I know I will have to find an FFL to ship to but I didnt know if ATI sells individual rifles or do they just deal with multiple orders from gun dealers?
Wow...ATI has milled AK47's for $600...not bad at all. Can you order directly from ATI or do you have to go through a distributor? I know I will have to find an FFL to ship to but I didnt know if ATI sells individual rifles or do they just deal with multiple orders from gun dealers?
Here is a link to ATI's rifle catalog page. PageTitle
I have also found a distributor called Atlantic Arms who offer some great stuff from Interarms. The Interarms AK's are reasonably priced and I can find nothing but good reviews about them. Hmmm...Interarms might be worth taking a closer look at.
Why is everyone so infatuated with milled AKs? People have tried and no one can prove any advantage over a stamped one. In fact, stamped has the advantage of being lighter and less costly to make and carry with it the fact that that's the way the weapon was designed to start with. Milled receivers were a substitute until they could perfect the stamping manufacturing process.
13Likes
