semper299 284 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 So if the rumors are true, we may start seeing Saiga rifles for sale at the usual places in the next couple of months. Maybe not, who knows? But, if the Saigas do come in over summer, I am sure the demand is probably going to be pretty high. I am still kicking myself for not getting another 7.62 when they were $299 this time last year. That being said, we have been in a pretty good drought, so I know alot of people are itching to do another conversion. What are you willing to pay for the Saigas if they do make it over here this summer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Not buying another until they're back to around $350ish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Considering all the work that has to be done to them to feel and shoot well, I won't pay more than 400usd for one. I might not ever get one at that price again but, I have owned several and still have a few so no need for more. It would be nice to make my own saiga12. I just had tac47 do it right for me the first time when I got an old port st lucie import. The 5.45 was done by my friend who has a shop in the sticks and was an armorer in nam. He invited me to work on a rifle there but at that time the saiga was around 800. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) I have 7 AKs, don't need anymore. so I will not be buying one. now, if someone wants to give me one, then I can find it in my heart to accept it. Edited May 22, 2013 by Matthew Hopkins 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
semper299 284 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I think they will be under $400, just when is the question. This time last year they were $299-350, and the IZ340 with the converted front-end was around $450. I don't think we will see $300 anytime in the few years, but the $400-$450 mark is what I am looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 They will be sold for $650-$800, but not to me. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Syndicate 812 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Even S-12s getting down to that price? I doubt it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Ammo is.definetly coming down. Paying about $5.50 per box of 20 in 7.62 x 39 now. However, it does come in slow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubya 198 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Ammo is.definetly coming down. Paying about $5.50 per box of 20 in 7.62 x 39 now. However, it does come in slow. Ha I was paying that after tax in January! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) I still have a Bulgarian Kit to finish and I plan on stripping and repainting my two Saigas this summer. Still lots to play with before I would consider another gun. I grabbed my second when they dropped to $299 (before my first was even complete) and then the parts kit before the second Saiga was finished, just before the chaos, then it was on to stockpiling ammo to feed the monsters before the drought! Busy, Busy... $400-450 for a pre converted front-end would be a good price. IMHO Edited May 23, 2013 by Sim_Player 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theorangeplanet 968 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 You can talk about all you will and won't pay 'til you're blue in the face. They're gonna hit the shelves at no less than $600 and stay that way because people will still be buying them. They might not be flying of the shelves like they were... but there is still a high demand for overpriced rifles out there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Ammo is.definetly coming down. Paying about $5.50 per box of 20 in 7.62 x 39 now. However, it does come in slow. That's a good sign but, it still blows my mind! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I wouldnt be buying one at all... we are NOT ALLOWED to have those SCARY, ILLEGAL, ASSAULT rifles in the beautiful shitty state of NY after Jan 15th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 That really sucks Indy, hopefully one day we will be free again. I will not pay more than 350 for an unconverted rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TigerMoses 31 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I think it is dependant if its old unconverted sporter, or convertered with a short Ak front end. Uncoverted closer to $400 easy buy. Converted and nice front end, $500 AK stock, fore-end, threaded and flash hider, $600 no problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
semper299 284 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I think Risky is right, though I wish it wasn't so. Too many people itching to get these. I would pay $400 for unconverted, but I think $600 might be what they sell for. Like someone else said, won't be to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've been looking at other non-Saiga AKs a bit. Looks like the prices are definitely dropping. A decent 74 build can be had for $750. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theorangeplanet 968 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I've been looking at other non-Saiga AKs a bit. Looks like the prices are definitely dropping. A decent 74 build can be had for $750. What, a tantal sporter? A rifle that used to go for $400 just a year or two ago? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
semper299 284 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Prices all things AK are still through the roof. Meanwhile, AR stuff is starting to become more available and pretty much pre-panic prices. Things seemed to have normalized in that market. An AR build a year ago would run you 500-700 depending on what you went with. If you can find decent AK stuff, it is still twice the price it should be. I am really hoping that the AK market follows the AR stuff and starts dropping. The problem is supply and demand. AR companies are churning out parts as fast as they can, and supply is catching up with demand. That is not happening in the AK market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remek 771 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 No more than 500, if i find myself in the market. I want an s12 but at these prices, no thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtwin 219 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 The price I will pay depends on a number of things, rarity will not be one of them! Sure I WANT another Saiga.....but I don't need one! I paid $399 in CA when most of you folks got them for $250....but that was the going rate in CA. I was OK with that. Much more and I am not doing it, though I loved the restoration process. I tried to convince my friends and family to get one and I would do the work...but they were all broke at the time....and purchased none(though they loved shooting mine). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 5 bucks. 5 dollars. final offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I've been looking at other non-Saiga AKs a bit. Looks like the prices are definitely dropping. A decent 74 build can be had for $750. What, a tantal sporter? A rifle that used to go for $400 just a year or two ago? No, a Waffen 74, which was $649 about a year ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theorangeplanet 968 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I've been looking at other non-Saiga AKs a bit. Looks like the prices are definitely dropping. A decent 74 build can be had for $750. What, a tantal sporter? A rifle that used to go for $400 just a year or two ago? No, a Waffen 74, which was $649 about a year ago. I'd sure like to see a link to that... and I don't count a single, random armslist ad. Just because a good deal pops up now and again doesn't mean the market is softening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I've been looking at other non-Saiga AKs a bit. Looks like the prices are definitely dropping. A decent 74 build can be had for $750. What, a tantal sporter? A rifle that used to go for $400 just a year or two ago? No, a Waffen 74, which was $649 about a year ago. I'd sure like to see a link to that... and I don't count a single, random armslist ad. Just because a good deal pops up now and again doesn't mean the market is softening. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1TGAK74 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theorangeplanet 968 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 That's pretty sweet, also got an email and classic has them for 800. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Getting a parts rifle if they are reasonable and I wont be doing any work on it. Parts is parts. Need a bolt, carrier, spring set, barrel, and recvr if the price is right Im game. Add all that up and its not a bad deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I wouldnt mind picking up a 5.45 and another S12 for another build, but they will really have to come down in price before I will buy...too many other things need buying. If/when ammo gets down to decent prices and availibility, I will stock up bigtime on more than enough to feed all of my guns before I will purchase more mouths to feed, say 10-15,000 rounds per. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Shoot, im selling my Saga here in about three weeks. Has a new trigger group and bone steel supressor. With less then two hundred rounds through it. Once those rifles hit the market I will see how the prices shake out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I probably won't jump for more than $350. I can build an outstanding AR for $700 now that prices are coming down. By the time saigas hit the market, AR15 parts will be flooded, and even cheaper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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