Poll: What to do next?

[drewp]

The only gun more for the ultimate back-up is a Mosin rifle.

I would say the only back up to an ak is another ak or a good pistol...
I wouldnt be packing around a cumbersome mosin with its clunky action and rusty barrel...ha
Id pick a mauser over any mosin

 

[Joe Link]

I voted for buying an AK in 7.62x39. I try to keep calibers condensed as well, but if there's one gun worth adding a caliber for the AK is it. I prefer the cheaper models, WASR10, MAC90, etc. While the high end models are nice, if I had $1k to spend it'd be an AR-platform gun.

 

[Mikej]

@Reno911, just get the AK47! Everyone ought to have a few guns. And two of those few include an AR15, (which I know you have), and an AK47.

I bring my Polish AK to clean-up today. You come and shoot, eh comrade?

 

[ditchtiger]

Id pick a mauser over any mosin

Blasphemy!

 

[rdb241]

I am the only one that voted for the Zestava M85. I did so for a couple of reasons. Since you already have the AR platform in 5.56. Put a brace on it and use it how ever. Another note. 5.56 Galil mags snap right in a M85 all day long. How do I know this....I own one. But it does not stop there. I have AK's in 7.62 as well as 5.45. My 9mm carbine is an Uzi.

 

[rasputin]

Buy an AK47. When I bought mine, I also bought 2k of Wolf ammo to put away, and some Red Army Standard to shoot. I've since bought more to shoot. I love the AK. I also love my AR's, and reload a lot of 5.56 but have no plans at this time to reload 7.62x39. I just buy any of that steel cased ammo, all of which the AK loves, and shoot the heck out of it. I'm not one of those guys to get into a debate, I like my Glock and my 1911, I like my ARs and my AK, hmmm, I guess I just kinda like most every firearm I have.

 

[Member 34319]

Shot @Mikej AK today. It was a nice poke in the right direction.

 

[cigars]

I disagree,I could always get more accuracy(and less recoil)out of my AK's than any of the Mosins I've owned.(bought a couple when they were still $99) Imo if you want a good backup to an AK you get a PPSH 41, PPS42,Makarov,Tokarev,Glock or Skorpion VZ61.

Woo-hoo Papa-Shu!! Crank out mayhem.

 

[Member 34319]

So I am still up in the the air.

For now I think I am going to hold onto the extra dough and mull it over a bit longer.

May jut spend a little on that Kidd trigger and call it a day.

Damn you AK47 for being so freaking tempting right now....

 

[Member 34319]

I am also afraid if I walk into a store and this is on the wall I will walk out with it.

CIA HG3237N Zastava PAP M85 NP Pistol 223/5.56 10.25

 

[Member 34319]

I am also afraid if I walk into a store and this is on the wall I will walk out with it.

CIA HG3237N Zastava PAP M85 NP Pistol 223/5.56 10.25

Speaking of which if you know a shop that has one locally let me know!

 

[jbett98]

I went a slightly different route and bought a mint in box VZ-2008 (VZ58 clone) for only $325.00 and it fills in that gap between an AR15 and AK47.
The only complaint that I have is the hand guard gets a little hot, so one of these days I'm going to fit an original pistol grip under the hand guard, or just wrap some sort of heat tape around the barrel.

• All vz. 58 rifles possess a milled receiver; the vast majority of AK-47s are stamped.
• Even with the milled receiver it is almost one pound lighter than a stamped AK-47.
• The bolt of the vz. 58 stays open after the last round in the magazine has been fired.
• The vz. 58 can be reloaded with stripper clips while the magazine is inserted in the rifle.
• The safety is more ergonomic making a faster first shot possible with the vz. 58.
• The ejection port is HUGE. There is no chance of an empty case getting stuck in the action of the vz. 58.
• The vz. 58 gas piston can be removed or exchanged without tools.
• The alloy magazine of the vz. 58 is half the weight of the steel AK-47 magazine.
• The vz. 58 is striker fired unlike the hammer fired AK-47. This reduces the number of parts and possible points of failure.

 

[billdeserthills]

I recently noticed that used AK-47's are selling for more money than brand new AR-15's cost, in the classifieds on here--Very Funny!!

 

[slimmer13]

I recently noticed that used AK-47's are selling for more money than brand new AR-15's cost, in the classifieds on here--Very Funny!!

There are sure alot of variables to take in to account for that to be weird or funny. The price ranges for either rifle can vary wildly based on many factors.

 

[Member 34319]

I ended up going in a completely random route LOL.

I did pick up a few sets of better sights for a few pistols like I said I needed in the 1st post.

So I sort of did some upgrading.

Here's the twist...

I picked up a 300 black?!?

Yep a single shot AAC Handi!

Couldn't pass it up for the price so. I now have another freaking caliber. Funny thing is, all I needed other then the gun was a set of dies, as I already have collected brass, small pistol primers, and a bunch of 308 bullets. I even have a box of 220 grain SMK that will finally go to good use.

So now I have my "NEW" project to keep me busy!

I'm going to see how fast I can get a heavy slug going through this rifle.

I still want an AK, it will likely happen in time. Maybe...

But for now I got a new project to keep my mind at ease. As well as three pistols with upgraded sights.

 

[jblake00]

Might as well add a 30 cal suppressor to the "need" list. Makes the 220 smk silly quiet!

 

[Member 34319]

Resurrecting old thread!

Ended up getting a M85 in 556 and building a 9mm AR.

Funny how things work out.