Should I sell my AK

[Mickael81]

DON'T DO IT!!

It is hard as hell to get hold of an decent AK these days. I have been trying to buy an Arsenal SGL both new and used since October... either they are out of stock or a Calgunner changes their mind during the sale.

I am finally going to get my hands on an AKM from Iron Clad Armory for $759!!! Wth. The days of getting one for under $400 are long gone.

Keep it bro. If you need an inexpensive patrol rifle for home, I suggest looking into the New Frontier Armory's Polymer AR complete lower receiver for about $169. If you need it for overseas, ... don't settle for something cheap.

[Rockit]

I'm some what confused. Does your department require a certain model of patrol rifle?

Most of the time the dept has a list of approved rifles you can carry.

[someR1]

Convince me to keep it. What should I do?

in a few months we won't be able to buy "AWs" anymore. I would keep it.

[glocksmith]

in a few months we won't be able to buy "AWs" anymore. I would keep it.

I think people are freaking out and giving too much credit to the politicians to implement another AWB. It won't happen.

[SDgarrick]

Your AK-47 or 74 IMO is probably a better choice for a patrol rifle than an AR in an LE/Security role. A modest investment in a rail over your gas system (Ultamak or a forend replacement by UTG) and a red-dot sight and you should be good to go.....unless it's prohibited by your agency.

Your likely engagemnt distances with a PR are well within the operationally effective zone of even the coursest AK on the market. Good HP ammo and that 7.62x39 is even more devastating.

Mine with ironsights is very capable of "minute of man" out to 350 yards.

+1
what he said.

[Equis]

Are you an armed guard? You don't specifically say you're a LEO just department. If this is the case I don't believe it is wise to get one. But if you're a LEO, or volunteer reserve, or patrol special officer they sell pretty basic ARs for cheap at gun shops. What about putting down some money with an FFL, and work out a trade for other things you have for one of their ARs. I've seen some as low as $600, I hope you can afford at least $600 if you really need a patrol rifle. What about looking at the CG classifieds, and searching for a used OEM rifle shipped to your FFL.

[jonc]

Don't do it!!

[Sunday]

So I need a patrol rifle and dont have the funds to purchase one. I have a Milled Polish 1960 with an ace stock, 3K rounds of 7.62, a bunch of tapco rebuilds and a 75 round drum rebuild plus some extra stuff. I figure if I sell all that stuff either piece by piece or whole I could get about $1500ish or a little more.

I need the patrol rifle but I love my AK more than anything. Convince me to keep it. What should I do?

A patrol rifle for what?

[stix213]

Why can't you patrol with the AK until you save up for an AR?

[DuknBucks]

I'm limited on funds and I need a patrol rifle for work. Our department used to let any deputy carry any semi auto magazine fed rifle but that was a few years before I was hired. I don't want to get rid of it but I feel out gunned on patrol and its a handy thing to have. I'm going to attempt to figure out a way to get one but I just don't have the $2000 available to buy one. I'm going to talk to the wife about it and see if I can sell a kidney or put her on the corner for a little bit to pay for one (joking.....sorta). Thanks guys for all the input.

I not always broke! but when I am....I tell my wife the same thing!

[Petro6golf]

I am an LEO and were only allowed AR style rifles. Im going to check out daniel defense and see what they offer or ill look into piecing it together. Thanks for all the input.

[Petro6golf]

So what would be better, A colt AR or a Daniel Defense patrol rifle package? They will both come out to about the same price.

[JamesY]

A colt will hold its value better but you can't go wrong on either. Can you even find one right now with all the panic buying?

[Petro6golf]

Yeah I can get one im just wondering which one. Daniel Defense will be easier to pay for and comes with an aimpoint

[newglockster]

I would choose the DD.