Absolute best quality and most accurate new production AK?

[Runningman]

Best would be the Finland made Valmet with the Bulgaria made Arsenal very close.

 

[jws527]

Just a thought, and because I didn't see it mentioned (if it was, sorry):

From what I understand, the Czech vz.58 seems to have a good reputation. Not an AK (no parts commonality), but very similar:

http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=95

You can usually find them for around $900, which is no more or less than a typical Arsenal model.

 

[chris in va]

Ok, who resurrected this 3 year old thread.

 

[jws527]

Wasn't me - but I should have paid attention to the posting dates. Ah, well.

 

[Gelgoog]

Find yourself a Krebs KTR-03 and never look back..it is the top dog....

unless you have more then 2k to blow on a valmet or galil.

 

[MD_Willington]

VEPR was made by MOLOT... the other vodka swilling Russians...

Legion Saiga - Arsenal
VEPR
Saiga
Norinco
etc
insert controversy here...

 

[GRAYRID3R]

http://www.ohioordnanceworks.com/semi-auto/VZ2000-semi-auto.html

Bought my 1918BARA3 from these people and they are excellent to work with

 

[VINTAGE-SLOTCARS]

Another for Valmet, I have a m-76 (.223) and love it. Years ago I put an underfolder on it and it is awsome.

 

[publiuss]

HEY now,... I've made some of my most powerful handloads with a bottle of bourbon on the load bench!

 

[Kymasabe]

If you could find an Armory USA SSR-85C2 Bulgarian with the 1.6mm thick receiver, jump all over it.
Otherwise, my choice for a really well-built, high quality AK would be:
Tromix
Krebs Customs
Arsenal
...in that order.
Or, go buy a Saiga and do the conversion yourself.

 

[gga357]

+1 Arsenal

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Armory USA with a 5.45 kit. The 5.45 is extremely accurate by my experience.

 

[alpinemike]

Love them or hate them, the Kalashnikov is an tried and true design. The name ak 47 indicates the name of the designer and the year it went into production. 1947! 62 years in active service!! Many firearms enthusiast and historians do consider the Kalashnikov to be the very best combat rifle ever produced. And I actually agree with those firearms experts. So all you M-4 GUYS WITH ALL THAT $$ .

 

[MD_Willington]

Tromix
Krebs Customs
Arsenal

They all use Saiga's

LOL