Allred 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 What's going on? Got an opportunity to pick up a Bulgarian AK in Mass which still subscribes to the AWB. Gun has a milled revciever, double hook trigger and dimples in the mag well and a 30 round mag. Gun's gonna run me 6 and a half. What do you all think? Thanks Allred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) buy it now.....great gun model SLR 100 milled. I can't say anything about the stamped guns. Edited November 3, 2008 by read_the_wall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 What's going on? Got an opportunity to pick up a Bulgarian AK in Mass which still subscribes to the AWB. Gun has a milled revciever, double hook trigger and dimples in the mag well and a 30 round mag. Gun's gonna run me 6 and a half. What do you all think?Thanks Allred $650.00 is a good price. But are you unsure of the receiver type? Milled receivers do not have dimples. They have lightening cuts to save weight and the dimples on stamped receivers are to support the magazine. Milled Stamped with dimples Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allred 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 What's going on? Got an opportunity to pick up a Bulgarian AK in Mass which still subscribes to the AWB. Gun has a milled revciever, double hook trigger and dimples in the mag well and a 30 round mag. Gun's gonna run me 6 and a half. What do you all think?Thanks Allred $650.00 is a good price. But are you unsure of the receiver type? Milled receivers do not have dimples. They have lightening cuts to save weight and the dimples on stamped receivers are to support the magazine. Milled Stamped with dimples I guess i don't. I was under the impression that the reciever is milled but it has dimples like the ones in the stamped photo. I will have to take a closer look at it. Still a good buy though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 What's going on? Got an opportunity to pick up a Bulgarian AK in Mass which still subscribes to the AWB. Gun has a milled revciever, double hook trigger and dimples in the mag well and a 30 round mag. Gun's gonna run me 6 and a half. What do you all think?Thanks Allred $650.00 is a good price. But are you unsure of the receiver type? Milled receivers do not have dimples. They have lightening cuts to save weight and the dimples on stamped receivers are to support the magazine. Milled Stamped with dimples I guess i don't. I was under the impression that the reciever is milled but it has dimples like the ones in the stamped photo. I will have to take a closer look at it. Still a good buy though? No. Yes. Maybe. There are some Bulgarian rifles that are stinking piles of poo. Do not be fooled by the "Made in Bulgaria" name into thinking all Bulgarian AKs are "God's chosen guns". You need to do more research. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allred 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the input. Is there anything in particular i should be looking for? Importer matter? Given my choice between a WASR and a Bulgarian, it seems to me the Bulgarian is much better built. Edited November 3, 2008 by Allred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks for the input. Is there anything in particular i should be looking for? Importer matter? Given my choice between a WASR and a Bulgarian, it seems to me the Bulgarian is much better built. Without more information, I"m gonna go out on a limb here and make an assumption. I'd assume you are talking about a Bulgarian SSR-85C. If it is marked "Armory USA. Houston, Texas" on it, go for it. If it is marked "TGI, Knoxville TN", avoid it. These guns are no longer held to the high standards as they were when they were imported by Global Trades / Armory USA. In my opionion, a WASR is a much better option. The WASR is made of all new parts, and will provide you with decades of reliable service ( just make sure you check that everything is on straight before you pull your wallet out). The WASR is also a lot less money (you're paying for "It's a Bulgarian AK. ooooooooooh" or "WOW! I think I'm getting a Global Trades SSR-85C" with the currently shipping SSR-85C). Hit the link above and think about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allred 0 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the input. Is there anything in particular i should be looking for? Importer matter? Given my choice between a WASR and a Bulgarian, it seems to me the Bulgarian is much better built. Without more information, I"m gonna go out on a limb here and make an assumption. I'd assume you are talking about a Bulgarian SSR-85C. If it is marked "Armory USA. Houston, Texas" on it, go for it. If it is marked "TGI, Knoxville TN", avoid it. These guns are no longer held to the high standards as they were when they were imported by Global Trades / Armory USA. In my opionion, a WASR is a much better option. The WASR is made of all new parts, and will provide you with decades of reliable service ( just make sure you check that everything is on straight before you pull your wallet out). The WASR is also a lot less money (you're paying for "It's a Bulgarian AK. ooooooooooh" or "WOW! I think I'm getting a Global Trades SSR-85C" with the currently shipping SSR-85C). Hit the link above and think about it. Thanks for the links, I think i have enough knowledge to make a sound decision. You Rule I'll keep you posted on what i decide to do. Edited November 4, 2008 by Allred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mstranglr 9 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 The milled Bulgarian I shot several years ago was the nicest true AK I have ever fired - it is the gold standard of true AKs IMO. I have a stamped one and it is very nice too, much nicer than any WASR, but high in price and doesnt shoot or feel any better than a good Saiga convertion that costs less. If I found a milled bulgy at that price, I would get it in a heartbeat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allred 0 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) The milled Bulgarian I shot several years ago was the nicest true AK I have ever fired - it is the gold standard of true AKs IMO. I have a stamped one and it is very nice too, much nicer than any WASR, but high in price and doesnt shoot or feel any better than a good Saiga convertion that costs less. If I found a milled bulgy at that price, I would get it in a heartbeat. I bought it. I printed out the pages nalioth linked and went through the rifle checking every aspect. The buttstock wasn't as tight as some of the comparison pictures. i checked out but the rest of the rifle looked good. this rifle did not show any of the corrosion, grime or sloppy work pictured in those links. Thanks for all the help! Edited November 4, 2008 by Allred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Glad you got a good'un. and remember. . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allred 0 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) trying to load pics but i can't figure it out Edited November 6, 2008 by Allred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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