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So I've decided to switch over to the AK platform. I still have a ton of mags and several thousand rounds of x39 ammo left over from when i had my old MAK several years ago so switching over to the AK platform wont be too much of a PITA. I know I want an Arsenal. I've pretty much made my mind up on a SLR-107FR. Any other models to consider that I may be overlooking? Any models to avoid?
 
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I love my Mak 90. The thicker receiver really made the rifle more balanced but, also a tad heavier. I heard good things about the Yugos.
 
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Been thinking about a N-PAP, but still need a couple AR uppers, so not sure yet
 
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I've had pretty much every AK at one point or another, except an Arsenal. I liked them, and my favorite was my old MAK, but I fondled a couple Arsenals the other day and they felt like they were on par or better than my old MAK, but they had more features. I just haven't been excited about any rifles in a while and when I fondled those Arsenals it got me excited and wanting to shoot rifles again...I'd really like a Krebs Custom AC-15 Mod 2, but at $2k+ it's just a little far out of my reach.
 
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Nope....SLR107FR is all you need look at
 
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Go with the Arsenal AK, if buying a new one... Or shop around for a MAK-90. I miss my MAK-90, as it was the best shooting AK, I've ever fired, but I'm not a fan of 7.62x39.
 
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I have not shot a VEPR in x39 but I love my 54R VEPR!

Sorry to muddy the waters...
 
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Hayata said:
I have not shot a VEPR in x39 but I love my 54R VEPR!

Sorry to muddy the waters...
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Damn Tommy, when did you get a 54R VEPR? I'd like to shoot that.
 
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Man, I was set on a SLR-107FR but I got to looking on the Atlantic website and this RAK with the Russian red furniture is so sexy. I wanted a triangle folder though because I have a bag that I know a triangle folder will fit in to carry discreetly when I go out of town for work, go on vacation, etc...

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2001SportTJ said:
Man, I was set on a SLR-107FR but I got to looking on the Atlantic website and this RAK with the Russian red furniture is so sexy. I wanted a triangle folder though because I have a bag that I know a triangle folder will fit in to carry discreetly when I go out of town for work, go on vacation, etc...

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It is sexy....but you can get 85% of the sex with a 107fr and that same red furniture (minus stock of course)
 
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ArtVandelay said:
It is sexy....but you can get 85% of the sex with a 107fr and that same red furniture (minus stock of course)
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That's what I'm thinking. Plus, I'd take off that pistol grip and replace it with a Hogue grip anyways. I'm probably just gonna order a set of hand guards from Ironwood or Combloc Customs.
 
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Love that Russian red!

I got the VEPR about a year ago maybe? Of course the first thing I had to do was put a muzzle brake on her! She is a pleasure to shoot but could use some trigger improvement compared to my Swiss rifles.

Took her to CMP range a few weeks ago. At least got 'em on paper at 600yds.

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Hayata said:
Love that Russian red!

I got the VEPR about a year ago maybe? Of course the first thing I had to do was put a muzzle brake on her! She is a pleasure to shoot but could use some trigger improvement compared to my Swiss rifles.

Took her to CMP range a few weeks ago. At least got 'em on paper at 600yds.

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Nice! Probably better than I could do at 600 yards. Maybe one day I'll be able to get away long enough to go to the CMP range. :(
 
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Something like this is exactly what I'm going for. Simple, yet functional. I just have to decide on what red dot and side rail mount.

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Anybody know if the RS Regulate 301 side mount will interfere with the triangle folding stock?
 
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2001SportTJ said:
Anybody know if the RS Regulate 301 side mount will interfere with the triangle folding stock?
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Anything mounted to the side rail will not allow the stock to lock when trying to fold it...
 
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