Reeko Posted March 14, 2018 at 01:07 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 01:07 AM Hi, I am looking at a first time rifle. I have always liked ak47's as I am eastern European. Issue is my budget is 800. I have narrowed my choices down to 3 guns as I cannot afford the polish ak variant. Please let me know your opinion. I will include pictures of the norinco bwk 92. 1. Wasr 10 for 740 delivered 2. Norinco BWK 92 84s 760 delivered 3. M&p 15 Moe mid for 750 delivered Thanks Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilo Posted March 14, 2018 at 01:21 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 01:21 AM Wasr all day long Century arms do one, but the furniture isn’t great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 14, 2018 at 01:39 AM Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 01:39 AM Wasr all day long Century arms do one, but the furniture isnât greatReally, the wasr over the m&p and norinco? You are the first person to tell me so. Everyone has tried to push me towards the norinco. I myself was leaning towards the mid moe because it normally sells @1k whereas the wasr 10 price is high. Thanks Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceman spiff Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:10 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:10 AM Wasr all day longCentury arms do one, but the furniture isnât greatReally, the wasr over the m&p and norinco? You are the first person to tell me so. Everyone has tried to push me towards the norinco. I myself was leaning towards the mid moe because it normally sells @1k whereas the wasr 10 price is high. Thanks Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk I have an M&P 15, it's a good entry level AR pattern rifle. You could find a better deal if you shopped around a bit online and had it transfered to an FFL in your area. Also, take into account where you live and what the rules of the gun ranges in your area are. For instance, one range up here in Northern IL does not allow AK pattern rifles, some also prohibit steel cased ammo which is commonly used with AK's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:25 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:25 AM Hi, I am looking at a first time rifle. I have always liked ak47's as I am eastern European. Issue is my budget is 800. I have narrowed my choices down to 3 guns as I cannot afford the polish ak variant. Please let me know your opinion. I will include pictures of the norinco bwk 92. 1. Wasr 10 for 740 delivered 2. Norinco BWK 92 84s 760 delivered 3. M&p 15 Moe mid for 750 delivered Thanks Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Vepr. Better quality for not much more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo69 Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:27 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:27 AM Hi, I am looking at a first time rifle. I have always liked ak47's as I am eastern European. Issue is my budget is 800. I have narrowed my choices down to 3 guns as I cannot afford the polish ak variant. Please let me know your opinion. I will include pictures of the norinco bwk 92. 1. Wasr 10 for 740 delivered2. Norinco BWK 92 84s 760 delivered3. M&p 15 Moe mid for 750 delivered Thanks Sent from my Pixel XL using TapatalkTake your money and build your own AR15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:28 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:28 AM You are now in...'Merica!AR15 or go home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:38 AM Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:38 AM Wasr all day long Century arms do one, but the furniture isnât great Really, the wasr over the m&p and norinco? You are the first person to tell me so. Everyone has tried to push me towards the norinco. I myself was leaning towards the mid moe because it normally sells @1k whereas the wasr 10 price is high. Thanks Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk I have an M&P 15, it's a good entry level AR pattern rifle. You could find a better deal if you shopped around a bit online and had it transfered to an FFL in your area. Also, take into account where you live and what the rules of the gun ranges in your area are. For instance, one range up here in Northern IL does not allow AK pattern rifles, some also prohibit steel cased ammo which is commonly used with AK's.The M&p is not the sport model. This is the model specs. Retails anywhere from 1k-1200. Gat sells it for 1149, I can buy it for 700. https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-15-moe-mid-0 Features • 5R Rifling • S&W®/Magpul® Co-Branded Lower Receiver • Patented Smith & Wesson Flash Suppressor • M4 - A2 Post Front Sight • Folding Magpul® MBUS Rear Sights • Magpul® MOE Stock, Grip, and Handguard • Magpul® MVG (Vertical Grip) • Magpul® PMAG Magazine • Chromed-Lined Bolt Carrier and Gas Key • Chromed Firing Pin • Armornite® Barrel Finish • Compatible with most standard AR15 components and accessories Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:40 AM Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 03:40 AM You are now in...'Merica! AR15 or go home... I was born and raised in Chicago, 1st gen. Proud to be American but also still embrace my roots. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic6010 Posted March 14, 2018 at 04:16 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 04:16 AM The Wasr-10 is a sold budget option. Aside from getting the rare lemon it should hold up just fine over years of use. Don't really know enough about the Noricos to know what they are worth or how good they are.There's many budget AR options out there. S&W makes good stuff. Their trigger suck though imo. Real gritty and long pulls. You will want to change that trigger out if you buy it.That's assuming of course none of this bump stock garbage passes in current form to where replacing a semi automatic trigger on your gun with another semi automatic trigger becomes a felony.Because apparently that's how far we have fallen in this state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 14, 2018 at 04:53 AM Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 04:53 AM The Wasr-10 is a sold budget option. Aside from getting the rare lemon it should hold up just fine over years of use. Don't really know enough about the Noricos to know what they are worth or how good they are. There's many budget AR options out there. S&W makes good stuff. Their trigger suck though imo. Real gritty and long pulls. You will want to change that trigger out if you buy it. That's assuming of course none of this bump stock garbage passes in current form to where replacing a semi automatic trigger on your gun with another semi automatic trigger becomes a felony. Because apparently that's how far we have fallen in this state.Yes I hear you. To be honest with you, I am a novice gun collector. I only get to the range maybe 6x a year. I have a very wide assortment of handguns, shotguns and a bunch of 22lr rugers/marlins. I just want a reliable rifle that I can have fun shooting. I am not ever going to be driving shots into the same holes, my time/budget just doesn't allow me to get that proficient. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic6010 Posted March 14, 2018 at 05:24 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 05:24 AM A few observations. 3) Consider a Yugoslavian Npap. They are probably 100 dollars cheaper than the rifles you have listed and are higher quality.Serbian now actually as Yugoslavia no longer exists. But I get what you're saying. To me the "Yugos" are also a solid choice but they have a few things working against them imo. They are a little heavier then an AKM pattern because of the thicker barrel and buttstock. They don't really need to be in semi auto and without grenades to launch.Also because they are unique the options for finding different furniture and accessories are more limited than AKM pattern clones like the Wasr. And the bore is not chrome lined on the Yugos. All these things may or may not matter to you though. Still a nice rifle for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic6010 Posted March 14, 2018 at 05:29 AM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 05:29 AM The Wasr-10 is a sold budget option. Aside from getting the rare lemon it should hold up just fine over years of use. Don't really know enough about the Noricos to know what they are worth or how good they are.There's many budget AR options out there. S&W makes good stuff. Their trigger suck though imo. Real gritty and long pulls. You will want to change that trigger out if you buy it.That's assuming of course none of this bump stock garbage passes in current form to where replacing a semi automatic trigger on your gun with another semi automatic trigger becomes a felony.Because apparently that's how far we have fallen in this state.Yes I hear you. To be honest with you, I am a novice gun collector. I only get to the range maybe 6x a year. I have a very wide assortment of handguns, shotguns and a bunch of 22lr rugers/marlins. I just want a reliable rifle that I can have fun shooting. I am not ever going to be driving shots into the same holes, my time/budget just doesn't allow me to get that proficient. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Yeah I understand that. I think that's where most Americans fall on the scale of gun ownership these days.You won't have to worry about lack of training and hitting the same hole with any of these rifles. They are built to hit man sized targets out to about 300-400 yards, not really made for chasing the MOA. AKs for sure and most ARs will give you about 1.5- 2 MOA on a good day. Unless you really drop some serious coin on an AR. Good luck whatever you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 14, 2018 at 06:39 AM Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 06:39 AM Wow guys, the man wants an AK, don't suggest him a bunch of AR's! A few observations. 1) WASR-10's are unbreakable rifles that are absolutely worth the money. In every other way they are terrible to average. 2) You should consider getting a Ruger 10/22 as your first rifle. Ammo costs will destroy you if you are on a budget. 3) Consider a Yugoslavian Npap. They are probably 100 dollars cheaper than the rifles you have listed and are higher quality.2. I already own a ruger 10/22 itac version and marlin. Right now i am leaning towards the Smith and Wesson mid moe model as they just seem to be at a great price. It's basically only 100 more than the sport, has a 1/8 barrel with 5r and mid length gas system. I have another ak I am looking at, but it's dependant on if the guy responds. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 14, 2018 at 07:59 AM Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 07:59 AM Wow guys, the man wants an AK, don't suggest him a bunch of AR's! A few observations. 1) WASR-10's are unbreakable rifles that are absolutely worth the money. In every other way they are terrible to average. 2) You should consider getting a Ruger 10/22 as your first rifle. Ammo costs will destroy you if you are on a budget. 3) Consider a Yugoslavian Npap. They are probably 100 dollars cheaper than the rifles you have listed and are higher quality.2. I already own a ruger 10/22 itac version and marlin. Right now i am leaning towards the Smith and Wesson mid moe model as they just seem to be at a great price. It's basically only 100 more than the sport, has a 1/8 barrel with 5r and mid length gas system. I have another ak I am looking at, but it's dependant on if the guy responds. Sent from my Pixel XL using TapatalkThings change fast. Just think I got a great deal on an ak47. Once sale is final, I will update the thread with information. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangrel Posted March 14, 2018 at 02:35 PM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 02:35 PM Wow guys, the man wants an AK, don't suggest him a bunch of AR's! I hear ya'...and yet, his initial list was composed of two AK variants and an AR (unless S&W started making an MP15 MOE variant built on an AK patern). One of the reasons I have not chimed in until now was because, based on that, I couldn't figure out what he really wanted. It's like if I were to say, which Japanese car should I buy? A Honda Civic, a Toyota Corolla, or a Chevy Cruze? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyP Posted March 14, 2018 at 02:41 PM Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 02:41 PM Coulda-shoulda-woulda memories. Had I recognized how quickly the prices were going to soar I'd have bought an SKS and an AK style for less $$$ than they are getting for just the AK these days. I'm still searching for that mythical low cost C&R SKS to add to my safe. Yea, good luck with that - lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 14, 2018 at 09:48 PM Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 at 09:48 PM I have been surprised at the prices on the ak as well. Much higher than I anticipated them to be. Either way, if I get this deal completed and shipped, I think I will have done well. I appreciate everyone's advice and I will post some pictures once the deal is final. Thanks Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoresident Posted March 15, 2018 at 02:20 AM Share Posted March 15, 2018 at 02:20 AM Good choice. People are pretty divided on AR's VS AK's. Everyone should own at least one of each, but I like my AK platform better. Now that you have an AK buy a AR lower and put it together one piece at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 15, 2018 at 03:31 AM Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 at 03:31 AM Thanks, it's not final yet. Got my FFL to the guy, he is gonna mail on Friday and I will pay tomorrow once he has a chance to make a bill of sale. Just crossing off all the checklists while buying from a private seller. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 16, 2018 at 01:04 AM Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 01:04 AM Alright, deal is done and rifle has been shipped to my FFL! I found a DDR East German Ak47 that came with 8 magazines and a damage industries muzzle brake for an amazing price. Total with all fees for shipping and FFL I was at 780. I am excited as it was a safe queen with only 200 rds fired. Now I need some ammunition, I have found 1000rd boxes for 189 on ammunitionstore and sgammo was 199. Is there anything locally (northern Illinois) close to that price? My LGS was double that price. Maybe I will wait to see if a member tries to unload some surplus. These were the listing photos Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twostarrz Posted March 16, 2018 at 01:28 AM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 01:28 AM Coulda-shoulda-woulda memories. Had I recognized how quickly the prices were going to soar I'd have bought an SKS and an AK style for less $$$ than they are getting for just the AK these days. I'm still searching for that mythical low cost C&R SKS to add to my safe. Yea, good luck with that - lolI got my SKS 15 years ago from a pawn for $180 otd. Included a 30 round mag. I have more into the bolt ons than I have into the rifle. Still one of my favorite rifles to plink with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoresident Posted March 16, 2018 at 01:42 AM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 01:42 AM On Target in Crystal Lake doesn't beat you up too bad on steel case AK ammo. Not a place to stock up, but if you want a quick fix on the range it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 16, 2018 at 01:54 AM Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 01:54 AM On Target in Crystal Lake doesn't beat you up too bad on steel case AK ammo. Not a place to stock up, but if you want a quick fix on the range it's worth it.Thanks, I called there and they were about 360 per thousand rds before tax. Almost 40 cents a round. I will keep looking Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoresident Posted March 16, 2018 at 02:21 AM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 02:21 AM Darn, they used to sell TulAmmo 40 round boxes for around $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twostarrz Posted March 16, 2018 at 11:20 AM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 11:20 AM I have good success ordering from outdoorlimited.com. Shoot many calibers and they seem pretty good on all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchenryill Posted March 16, 2018 at 04:10 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 04:10 PM I use targetsportsusa.com. Never had a problem, and free shipping on bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 17, 2018 at 08:44 PM Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 at 08:44 PM So I just picked up my AK. Everything looks great. All numbers matching DDR East German Parts kit by Atlantic Firearms. If there is a negative its that the magazines are Korean, but at least there are 8 of them. I will have to pick up some eastern mags. The rifle is clean, numbers match and I only paid 725 for the entire package, 780 once all ffl fees and shipping was added. Also it came with a damage industries muzzle brake. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeko Posted March 18, 2018 at 03:18 AM Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 at 03:18 AM The beauty is tomorrow you have a beautiful day to play with your new toy. Find some ammo, price be darned and have some fun.Thanks Mick. Hope you enjoy the day as well! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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