Carl: Instead of prejudging AKs by video, borrow one and try it out from prone, kneeling, standing as you were trained and see what it really is capable of. For instance, PSLs flex horribly, but using 1986 Czech lightball, I can routinely keep 5 rounds in 7" from prone at 330m using a Gen 1 Russian NV scope (which is not optimized for accuracy btw). If its a decent rifle like a Saiga and you are using quality ammo and proper shooting form, I believe you would be pleasantly surprised at how well an AK can shoot. AKs have a generally bad rap because most of the folks who use them worldwide are untrained conscripts who are much less skilled than the average US riflemen. The notch and post and short sight radius of the firearm are also a detriment to the platform, but a good optic can overcome this.
Also, PM Unka-boo and see what he says about them. In competition, he smokes less skilled AR guys with his AK.
Keith
What is your definition of "accurate".
For most of what I shoot ( PR at Tri-County ) a 3-4 MOA gun is plenty accurate.
I've been getting 1.5-2MOA with Yugo surplus out of my Arsenal SLR-107. which is great for an AK shooting surplus ammo.
Here's an example of my mediocre skills:
YouTube - ‪Practical Rifle Match April 9th 2011 - Stage 2 Part 1‬‏
had one on the left side kick my butt....