Looking for AK

[res308]

Howdy folks! I'm trying to get prepared for buying an AK. Cause I REEEEELLLLY! want an AK. BUT, I'm gonna have to sell my mini thirty to do it, dang it, since I can't afford to just go out and buy one. Otherwise I'd take the Saiga I saw on here.

So, for one, what do you think I should ask for the mini (good shape, several mags)? Two, I need some pointers on what to look for in an AK as far as quality.

I'd really like a Saiga if I can find one after I sell this. I've heard good stuff about the Mak 90 quality. Also want to dress it up a little, not much.

Gimmee a holler and let me know.

[Smith]

Good thing about AK's it's hard to get a bad one. Saiga's are excellent choices, so are Bulgy's, Mak's, Maadi's, etc. The only ones you really have to look out for are some of the Romanian's or anything out of Century. Even with those the biggest problem you usually have is a canted sight and/or gas block. Which are easily fixed. Personally I'd take a Saiga and convert it right over time.

[res308]

10-4.

I don't really want a Romanian. Some I know have them and love them, I just want something different. And, due to experience, I'll stay entirely away from anything Century (Gun Butchers Inc.) has gotten their paws on. I used to own a Saiga, so that's an option. Also heard good things about the Bulgarians. I'm just not that experienced at appraising a used AK, or looking for potential problems. So I kind of need some advice on what to look for. Any help would be appreciated.

Edited August 11, 2009 by res308