ChiefsPlanet - Other Sports Off Season Lets Talk Guns, Part 2

I just like my other rifles more (two ARs and a Springfield M1A). My AK is a IO Sporter. It was cheap and feels cheap. Not as accurate as the others. I don't hate it or anything, and I've never had a problem with it, but it's an apocalypse gun, and the apocalypse ain't hit yet.

George Liquor

07-26-2020 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 15086157)

I probably paid twice what it should cost but I got the 5.56 I wanted. Basic model but I have a buddy who has one and is happy with it. I'll change out some of the furniture with Magpul and put a green dot on it and hopefully it will be a dependable unit.

https://www.provenoutfitters.com/res...bh=1000&h=1000

https://www.nwarmory.com/product/sw-...product_detail

Yikes man, you ain't kidding about paying almost double price.

Unfortunately looks like the build on my AR is gonna top out at almost 1k as well. PSA is still out of uppers and I'm about to cave an buy this CMMG upper from Cheaper Than Dirt.

Frazod

07-26-2020 02:48 PM

"Cheaper Than Dirt." The most ironic name for a retailer ever. LMAO

George Liquor

07-26-2020 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Frazod (Post 15086218)

"Cheaper Than Dirt." The most ironic name for a retailer ever. LMAO

It's the only one I can find for under $900 :(

Frazod

07-26-2020 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23 (Post 15086220)

It's the only one I can find for under $900 :(

Have you tried CDNN?

https://www.cdnnsports.com/

Easy 6

07-26-2020 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23 (Post 15086208)

The underfolder stock is just uncomfortable, and I've ranted about it before.. but it's very picky when it comes to magazines.

I paracord wrapped the stock a month or so ago, haven't fired it since. I hope it will help.

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Originally Posted by Frazod (Post 15086211)

Right on, just trying to educate myself here

I’ve never actually shot one, just it’s lesser cousin the SKS... you could shake it and it sounded like a coffee can full of nuts and bolts, but I was still able to get on target easily with it

George Liquor

07-26-2020 03:14 PM

I've got an SKS too.. much more enjoyable to shoot than the AK. But I like the 30rd mag aspect of the AK and I don't want to butcher my Norinco to install one.

vailpass

07-26-2020 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Frazod (Post 15086201)

Yeah, that's a little pricey for a base model. I'd expect something that went for over a grand to at least have a free float rail.

But you got it, and that's what matters. Congrats.

I tried to find a locally available tactical model that comes with free float rail but no dice. No telling when things will get back to normal so when this one came available I grabbed it. So yeah, you’re right, at least I got one. Now I can figure out what mods are possible on it.

Otter

07-26-2020 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 15086160)

Whoa. Did you get one?

No, I haven't just yet.

I'm trying to get the sales price down to $2k and there's a couple things going on in the back end with firearms I inherited from relatives that have passed away that collect dust I'm trying to put back into circulation into legit firearms dealers that it's going to be about 2 more weeks.

But it will happen along with the ammo needed.

I've painfully researched this rifle and can find nothing bad to say. If you're getting a SHTF weapon don't go bargain hunting. I'll post pics. :thumb:

vailpass

07-26-2020 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23 (Post 15086214)

I know. I took it in the ass with eyes wide open. Now I’m looking forward to picking it up when they open on Tuesday.

You have good luck buying from CTD?

vailpass

07-26-2020 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter (Post 15086271)

Yeah do post pics when you get it. I’d like to hear about it.

George Liquor

07-26-2020 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 15086274)

I know. I took it in the ass with eyes wide open. Now I’m looking forward to picking it up when they open on Tuesday.

You have good luck buying from CTD?

I bought my trigger assembly and butt stock from them. Tbh they have been the fastest shipping out of any gun store during this pandemic shit.

vailpass

07-26-2020 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23 (Post 15086326)

I bought my trigger assembly and butt stock from them. Tbh they have been the fastest shipping out of any gun store during this pandemic shit.

Good to know, thanks.

Frazod

07-26-2020 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6 (Post 15086238)

My best friend has an SKS. I hate it. Stripper clips suck.