Radom AK pistol. Thoughts?

[LeoG95]

I recently came across the opportunity to pick up a radom AK47 pistol for $700. I've been in the market for an AK pistol and this is by far the best price that I've came across. Does anyone have experience with AK pistols or other AK rifles from radom? I figured this is a good price but also want to make sure I get my money's worth.

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[American123]

I recently came across the opportunity to pick up a radom AK47 pistol for $700. I've been in the market for an AK pistol and this is by far the best price that I've came across. Does anyone have experience with AK pistols or other AK rifles from radom? I figured this is a good price but also want to make sure I get my money's worth.

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Unless you are going to brace it, no, they're pretty dumb if your intention to is actually hit your intended target.

 

[CountryGent]

As an SBR base these would make sense. But sans a Form 1 / stock, kind of don't see the point, beyond gonzo factor.

 

[Knobgoblin]

One of the cheapest rounds available.

Muzzle blast causes involuntary grinning.

Great for flexing on your homies.

 

[clanhanson]

Is it Radom or FB Radom? There's a big difference; FB Radom is a long-running manufacturer of military AKs and well known for their quality. Radom was created to ride on the reputation of FB Radom but their AKs are known to have many gremlins, some of which can result in catastrophic failure. An example of a poor quality Radom is the Polish Hellpup. An example of an exquisite AK is the FB Radom Polish Beryl.

The AK world is convoluted and full of turds. Caveat Emptor.

 

[LeoG95]

I am not sure to be honest. I'd have to research a little more and see it in person again. When I saw it up close I noticed that it is made in Bulgaria.

 

[LeoG95]

Is it Radom or FB Radom? There's a big difference; FB Radom is a long-running manufacturer of military AKs and well known for their quality. Radom was created to ride on the reputation of FB Radom but their AKs are known to have many gremlins, some of which can result in catastrophic failure. An example of a poor quality Radom is the Polish Hellpup. An example of an exquisite AK is the FB Radom Polish Beryl.

The AK world is convoluted and full of turds. Caveat Emptor.

I am not sure to be honest. I'd have to research a little more and see it in person again. When I saw it up close I noticed that it is made in Bulgaria.

 

[LeoG95]

As an SBR base these would make sense. But sans a Form 1 / stock, kind of don't see the point, beyond gonzo factor.

Yes eventually I'd like to add an SBR.

 

[LeoG95]

Unless you are going to brace it, no, they're pretty dumb if your intention to is actually hit your intended target.

I do plan to brace it eventually. So other than that, they're basically pointless and just for looks/ a fun range gun to waste ammo with huh?

 

[American123]

I do plan to brace it eventually. So other than that, they're basically pointless and just for looks/ a fun range gun to waste ammo with huh?

Yes. Short, rifle caliber guns are horrendous with muzzle blast/flash and the usefulness of them is questionable since accurately hitting a target without being able to shoulder it is far less than ideal.

A brace on it or an SBR is a different animal entirely.

 

[LeoG95]

So since I plan to add a SBR to it, would you say the $700 price is reasonable for a Bulgarian made AK pistol?

 

[Knobgoblin]

Bulgarian isn't a possible option if it's Radom.
Radom is either us made with polish parts, or actual polish made and imported.

 

[American123]

So since I plan to add a SBR to it, would you say the $700 price is reasonable for a Bulgarian made AK pistol?

What would your recourse be if it turned out to have some sort of issue? That would be how I would evaluate that.

 

[Knobgoblin]

In answer to your original question.
If you have $700 to spend, an AK pistol isn't the worst way to spend it. Knowing that it's an import would raise it's value, Knowing that it's a Bulgarian parts kit built by Arsenal or another proven US maker might make $700 a steal.

 

[ma96782]

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[LeoG95]

In answer to your original question.
If you have $700 to spend, an AK pistol isn't the worst way to spend it. Knowing that it's an import would raise it's value, Knowing that it's a Bulgarian parts kit built by Arsenal or another proven US maker might make $700 a steal.

Thank you! The only AK I've owned was a century arms WASR-10 that I bought for $450 about 6 years ago. Yeah I was surprised that the seller said it was a Radom, however it was stamped as being made in Bulgaria. I will check it out in person today and upload pictures if possible. Thanks!

 

[clanhanson]

Thank you! The only AK I've owned was a century arms WASR-10 that I bought for $450 about 6 years ago. Yeah I was surprised that the seller said it was a Radom, however it was stamped as being made in Bulgaria. I will check it out in person today and upload pictures if possible. Thanks!

I'd hold onto that WASR if you still have it. They're climbing in value and really are super durable and reliable firearms.

 

[308]

Everybody should have at least (1) AK pistola.

 

[Char77]

I am not sure to be honest. I'd have to research a little more and see it in person again. When I saw it up close I noticed that it is made in Bulgaria.

Did it say made in Bulgaria on the receiver, or somewhere else? Does it actually say "Radom" anywhere on it or is that just what the seller is calling it? If the receiver says Bulgaria but the rear sight block says Radom it could possibly be a kit build with a reused Bulgarian receiver and Radom (i.e. Pioneer, the bubblegummy Radom) parts. If it's somehow an actual FB Radom gun that's probably a great price but I'm not sure they made any 7.62 pistols like in the picture you posted, which shows a Draco from Romania. It could also be that the seller is confusing "Romania" with "Radom" and/or "Bulgaria" or that the "Broni" in "Fabryka Broni" is being confused with "Bulgaria". Make sure you know what it actually is before buying, and as clanhanson said, make sure you know the difference between Radom and FB Radom.

 

[LeoG95]

In answer to your original question.
If you have $700 to spend, an AK pistol isn't the worst way to spend it. Knowing that it's an import would raise it's value, Knowing that it's a Bulgarian parts kit built by Arsenal or another proven US maker might make $700 a steal.

Hi, so I checked out the AK pistol in person and figured out that it's actually made by Pioneer Arms in Radom, Poland. So it's a polish hellpup. Unfortunately it's not FB Radom, and upon reading about others' experience with pioneer arms Radom, it's a hit or miss. Some people have had issues with their AKs and others have fired 2K rounds without a problem. Thanks for letting me know of the differences!