CAI Centurion 39 Milled AK / Wood

[Fourtyfive]

I am thinking it's a good buy at $549 , anybody here have one ?

Edited May 10, 2014 by Fourtyfive

[dcloudy777]

I'd be very wary of buying a Century-built gun without shooting it first.  From what I can determine they contract out assembly to a few different firms... some are good and build decent guns, some are apparently drunken monkeys and build garbage. 

[Fourtyfive]

This one has good reviews , understand the scare but I think I'm gonna snag one.

[dcloudy777]

You're probably right, Fourtyfive.  $550 for a milled gun is probably a safe bet, even if it does need a little tweaking. 

[Fourtyfive]

I realize the top cover and safety switch do not match an older milled model ; which seems to be the only complaints I can find , so I think I'm ordering tonight ! Edited May 10, 2014 by Fourtyfive

[austin7.62]

I've looked at them before. The ones that I've handled seemed like a solid AK. I'll give you a list of pros/cons IMO strictly:

Pros:
Price-Where else would you find a milled AK for $550?
Made in America-some average joe like me put this thing together.
Looks-looks great IMO, and there are a few different wood or plastic stock options

Cons:
The looks of the rifle are great, but look on the receiver for a giant ass billboard-turns me off
Made in America-foreign parts are a good thing on an AK. Commie CHF barrels are important to me, may not be to you
Misleading marketing-these are not 100% USA made like CAI claims
Neutered gas block, no provision for cleaning rod

[turkeydad]

there's just something about the cleaning rod...they just Dont look right without it...

[Smith]

They look decent except for the butt-stock. It just looks wrong. Like it has too much angle. Maybe it's just me though. I would have to look at them closer to find out if the barrel is any good. That seems to be the issue with American made AK's. At that price they have been known to take .308 rifle barrels and turn them down for the AK profile. Just like they tried to do back with the Tantal debacle where they were using .223 pattern barrels instead of 5.45 barrels.  

 

All that said, I've read a few very positive reviews so maybe Century figured it out.

[Troutburger]

Buy one and post up a review. It's a great price.

[Guest Rogerd]

I'm about to get one, where did you find it for this price? sent from my Galaxy Tab2

[Fourtyfive]

I'm about to get one, where did you find it for this price? sent from my Galaxy Tab2

 

Here is the black stock , also available in blonde , the brown is now $599.00 but out of stock.

 

http://www.classicfirearms.com/centurionakmsrifle7-62x39milledreceiverwblacklaminated

[Guest Rogerd]

A nice video of it........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_8xhPKU-0I sent from my Galaxy Tab2

[RC3]

This is very tempting...... At least you can get to use it. All my 74 does is sit in a safe and cry due to ammo issues. 

[Moped]

Wow! Makes me want a second one!

[Oh Shoot]

This is very tempting...... At least you can get to use it. All my 74 does is sit in a safe and cry due to ammo issues. 

 

Dude, new 5.45x39 is about same price as new 7.62x39.

 

- OS

Edited May 31, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[austin7.62]

Dude, new 5.45x39 is about same price as new 7.62x39.
 
- OS

And 7n6 is still readily available from many vendors for less than commercial...case I'm point, OS is right, the ammo is out there.