bigsal

if you dont take 800 for it your an idiot. In this market you WILL NEVER EVER EVER get that kind of cash for that build. Cash out when you can bro.....

These look like a fine low cost option. While I prefer my rifles to have paint over park, thats really more of a finish issue, and not really what most buyers in this segment care about. Still, I would likely steer the OP to a WASR-10 instead of these (Atlantic also sells WASR's, and Im sure they are a fine group to deal with). Good Luck!

realistically this configuration will bring $380-480. I sold a basic configuration earlier this year for $350....

Its just Kitchey enough for me to buy though. I predict if I dont buy it, I will be kicking myself 3 or 4 years from now, while Kliegal does the jig on a whorthwhile investment.

Atlantic, I have some questions: It appears there is no paint over the parkerization on these rifles, is that true? Is it an NDS receiver they use? It also appears they use surplus Bulgarian stock sets, does that mean these stocks were some of the rejected units that did not find their way into parts kits on the bulgy 74's everyone has had for sale for the last year? Please clarify, Thanks, Sal

I like shiny things.

YES BRASS IS ACTUALLY CHEAPER AND PERFORMS BETTER. Yugo brass can be had for around 16 cents a round. But I voted brass for other reasons....

They are good people at Buds, give them the benefit of the doubt.

Ford didnt take bail out money it was GM..... It was a joke. I like Ford, to some degree. I know GM took the bailout, I was looking to make a cheap "joke" along the OP lines: We're screwed as far as manufacturing is concerned. Just add it to the list. You'll notice I did not, nor will I edit the first post I made? Just bein' "Bubba", see who's awake. For the record I don't like Beck, think he's a tool. I'm listening to Dr. Savage as I type! Ha, even worse! Im gonna send you some Chomsky books on tape for you to listen to.... you need to detox bro!

AK100

Rockina, I beat you to it..... you guys need to turn off the Glenn Beck for a few minutes a day and pay attention to reality.

Ford didnt take bail out money it was GM.....

The issue is the frequency of the failures or of the problems. So for example, the Kalashnikov rifle may have had a few bad lemons, but for the most part provides a stable, safe system. Items made by Kel Tec on the other hand (which fail much more regularly than most other pistols/rifles) are considered unsafe at any speed.... So, finding a random AK blowing up (even if it was one built in someones basement by a cave dweller) doesn't mean anything.

Thanks, did you ever get that Estava you were considering? Yes I picked up an EZ9 from buds a few months ago. I am thinking of getting a few more as my unit is fairly perfect in every way(also its now $300 shipped)!!!! Still the cold war CZ75 looks too sweet to miss out on. Decisions decisions right... EDIT:> Just noticed Buds raised the EZ9 Price to $455 shipped. My decision has become easier.

budsgunshop.com has them for the cheapest price online as of 3 minutes ago. Plus they offer free shipping.

I just have a funny feeling they will come through. I am their biggest fan (literally, Im like 800 lbs).

If I get some cash soon I will buy that... or maybe Ill buy two more Zastava EZ9's..... unsure at this point....

What gas block are you using?

if you are doing a FSB/GB combo you will ether need to do an SBR or have the Muzzle device permanently attached to make an OAL of 16"... if that is the case the distance between the fsb/gb and the end of the bore will be to far for a 74 pattern bayonet.

Can you guys make this happen for 2011? Id really like a plum AK-100 pattern poly side folder. Also I want you guys to sell sgl-21s with pre installed side folders for around $8-900. If possible could you guys also realease those for shot show next week?

The modern bayonets mount on the bottom of the FSB with a lug and on the ridge of the 74 style brake. Are you going for a 103 style conversion?

Buy the 5.45

I like the hammer and sickle, I dont like the big colored red star... If I got this Id probably refinish it. That being said the cz75 is a great pistol, you are going to love it!

This is sounding better and better each day....

Again, its a numbers game. One is FAR less likely to have problems with a Glock, Sig, CZ or Zastava pistol than with something Kel Tec spews out. As for being the only innovative American company I really doubt thats true, I mean there are plenty of Vendors on this forum whose products are made right here, are plenty unique and actually work without failure....