Time to buy an Ak?
I'm not looking to buy an AK but I have been thinking about the way things are with that market so here are some thoughts if you think you might want one now.
First: most US manufactured AKs have significant issues compared to foreign manufactured models. Century Arms all US made AK rifles can be exceptionally problematic. Apparently making an AK from scratch isn't as simple as everyone thought it would be. I understand Palmetto State Armory Gen 2 and later with forged front trunions are pretty decent but even they lack amenities like chrome lined barrels, and often even cleaning rods.
second: It is generally understood in the AK community that com bloc manufactured AKs are superior just about everywhere it counts, especially the trunions on AKM variants., as well as head spacing and parts fitting where it matters (not talking cosmetics here.)
Third: Joe Biden can stop the importation of all AK type rifles with the stroke of a pen. It's already been done with Saigas, Polytechs and Norincos. If you want any of those three its going to be expensive, and in new condition it'll be outrageous. I'm actually surprised he hasn't done it yet with the currently imported models so if you want a foreign made AK this might be the time to think about getting one even if the prices are somewhat inflated at the moment. If they go away I suspect they aren't coming back no matter who wins in 2024.
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