Best Ak for under $600????

[Z ME FLY]

So a few people have suggested the "YUGO", what exactly is the Yugo? It seems like it usually is reffered to with an underfolder stock, can that be converted to be cali legal? Also, if it is and underfolder stock, can it be replaced with a normal stock, synthetic or wood? Thanks for all the help, I think I'm leaning towards the henderson certified or a yugo if I could get some more info on it, since the chrome barrel makes for an easier, low maintenance option, and the wood can be changed for synthetic so that doesn't really come into play. Now what about the brand new barrel on the CASAR opposed to the barrels on the henderson rifles? Also, what about the dimples in the reciever? I noticed the WASR from henderson doesn't have them, I believe the CASAR does, is it that important? Thanks for you time and input.

dimples aren't that important they just help stabilize the mag and keeps it a nice tight fit. The lower rail does the same thing. I have friends with WASRs and everyone has been happy with them. With HD you can't go wrong.

[CSACANNONEER]

Isn't there an issue with Saiga and AK mags or mags in general?

Not really. The two are not interchangable but, when doing a Saiga conversion, one should convert the Saiga to accept AK mags rather than Sagia mags. That takes about 5-15 minutes.

[NSR500]

I can understand the OP's decision, but the Saiga option is good.
The darn thing is made in Russia. The only thing close would be an Arsenal, which is Bulgarian made.

[xxINKxx]

I picked up my IO AK from big 5 today. Its a POS. I regret buying it (entire gun looks like its bent like a banana, dents on it, poorly made) and whatever lube they used feels like dried sand/mud/oatmeal all over the chamber, recoil spring and down the barrel. Its caked up on everything and is discusting. The gun looks like its been used too

I couldnt really inspect it that well cuz the manager was anal about me holding it and aiming it at the wall. And im a 100% AK noob.

[killemall419]

Okay, so I've been looking at other AK's since the CASAR doesn't sound like the best quality. What about the GP 1975? Peach State has it for $429 before tax and what not, but they are out of stock at the moment. Anyways, any info on these rifles? One more thing to add, I want to make sure and get an AK that accepts the double stack mags, not single, since I have some old thirty rounders that I may want to use if I decide to go featureless. Again, thanks for all your time and patience

[icefire]

Isn't there an issue with Saiga and AK mags or mags in general?

No, all you do is file off a tiny amount off the bottom of your mag latch, and drill and tap one small hole for a $25 bullet guide, and you can use any AK mag in the world...what would be a problem about that? the whole process takes 10 minutes and 25 bucks...

[fourdoorchevelle]

[Thrasher416]

Everyone keeps saying the Saiga's are as close to a real Russian military AK, but what always bugged me is when you convert them how do you thread the barrel for a muzzle brake?

[choprzrul]

BWK-92 in .223 w/bullet button. Reliability and simplicity of an AK with ammo that will always be available, especially when shtf. Just my opinion.

[acorn]

I picked up my IO AK from big 5 today. Its a POS. I regret buying it (entire gun looks like its bent like a banana, dents on it, poorly made) and whatever lube they used feels like dried sand/mud/oatmeal all over the chamber, recoil spring and down the barrel. Its caked up on everything and is discusting. The gun looks like its been used too

I couldnt really inspect it that well cuz the manager was anal about me holding it and aiming it at the wall. And im a 100% AK noob.

^^This^^is the reason all the smart people are suggesting converted Saiga. If the issue with the Saiga is a slightly higher cost(which it's not, only if you pay someone to do the conversion)than a IO or WASR then maybe you shouldn't be buying a gun. Most people suggest the Saiga because of it's quality and Izhmash manufacture make it the intelligent choice.