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Pre/Post Ban AK Details

GregLuce
This is a newbie question for AK experts out there. I have 30 years experience owning basic hunting weapons (model 94 30/30, Remington Wingmaster 12G, Browning model5 12G) and a Colt Featherlite 380.

My plan is to exercise any rights I have since the assault rifle ban has expired before those rights are lost again.

I've read the forums for awhile about AK 47s and would like a real-world explanation of what the assault ban expiration does for us folks who would like to have a good assault rifle.

Did the ban just control the accessories for an AK like bayonette lug/flash suppressor/nigh capacity mags? Anything to do with the receivers and the ability to apply full auto?

Also any recommendations for an "entry-level" AK. I see the Romanian pre-ban weapons are reasonably priced. What are the pros and cons of these weapons?

Thanks a bunch. Feel free to send anything you don't feel appropriate for the list directly to me at greg@thedatabaseplace.com

Greg Luce
Sebring, FL
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  • eastwood44mag
    Full auto has been restricted since the 30's with the NFA. Now, you will be able to get high cap mags that aren't pre-ban, and hence, cost less. Romanian AK's are considered to be the best. I just bought one the other day on here. I have a link at home as to what AK is what, and I'll post that when I get back. There are several varieties, and it all depends on what you want. Some won't take high cap mags, but are cheaper. Some have nicer wood, but mags don't fit right. My advice is to get a Romanian AK SAR-1. The wood probably won't match, but they're considered to be the most reliable, and they're not all that much money. Hope that helps.
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  • eastwood44mag
    This link should help you a bit to pick the one you want

    http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/model.htm
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  • GregLuce
    Thanks a bunch. I see the SAR1 sounds like the best gig. But the WASR-10 sounds like a great bargain. I talked to a shop in Jersey that had the low-cap model for $180 and the high-cap for $270. They had both models of the low-cap. (Not really into the Druganov stock) But I'm thinking of the high-cap WASR-10. Is the SAR1 $100 better than the WASR-10?

    Greg

    quote:Originally posted by eastwood44mag
    This link should help you a bit to pick the one you want

    http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/model.htm
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  • black_adder2
    Greg,

    I would pay the extra $100 since you then have the option of buying AK-47 compatible mags from 5 to 40 rounders as well as 75 round drums, and stick with 7.62X39 guns for the most compatibility and options.

    You limit your options with the .223 guns or the single stack mag styles. They have their place in the world, but if you have a choice and only plan on having one, get the better one.
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