The key here; and most do agree; is that if it's a "True" Russian or Czech gun; and I would even include Romanian; then they are very good quality made guns. I personally like them because I am a military history buff. I myself spent 21 years in the military. Traveling/living/working in 14 countries, I've come to appreciate military weapons. There is no doubt that for modern times; the AK-47 is about the most reliable carbine/military rifle known to mankind. They can be thrown in mud, sand, water, etc... and keep on shooting. Granted, some of the chinese type imitations might be junk, but that's not a Russian, Romanian, Czech, etc... model. In the WWII era; the M1 Garand is without doubt, the gun of guns. Nothing can compare. However, the mosin can not be laughed at. It too is one of the finest weapons, for it's time. I have original Springfield Armory 1911A1 45acp (Also, the best handgun of it's time). I have an M1 Garand and Carbine. I also have a mosin rifle and a pistol. In more modern day weapons, I have a Romanian Ak style, Czech CZ-82, russian Tokarev, Romanian PA-63 and AP-MBP. These are all some of the finest military/police weapons of their time.
Don't get me wrong. I love my SigSauer P220 45acp. I also love my S&W model 13-1 357magnum. And I love my remington 870 and savage 7mm mag. And actually; I don't currently have a gun I don't like. But to say that Russian/Eastern Block military weapons are junk, is NOT even up for a debate. A person can definitely have an opinion, but that is a very uneducated opinion. You might not like the looks. Might not like the weight. Might not like the style. Might not like a lot of things. That's the same with cars, trucks, electronics, etc... But saying that an AK, CZ-82, Mosin, etc... are junk, poorly made, etc...; is like saying a lexus, volvo, or Cadillac are poorly made. You might not like the price or looks, but don't even try and say it's poorly made.
Top all of this off with the fact that you can currently get these weapons cheap, as well as the ammo, and it's a no brainer. I feel 100% confident carrying my CZ-82 as a concealed weapon. Basically the same effectiveness as my 38spl, yet smaller and easier to carry. I feel just as confident with my AK, PA, AP, and other military eastern block weapons.