Want to purchase a Saiga 7.62X39. Any reason I shouldn't? (vanity)

Vanity, all is vanity ^ | 5.24.11 | Free Vulcan

[Free Vulcan]

I've been wanting to get a AK pattern rifle for quite awhile. Got a generous tax return and am looking at the Saiga 7.62X39 that JG Sales is offering right now for $349.00.

[Free Vulcan]

I wanted to run it past our think tank of gun aficionados to get their opinions. Is there anything that should steer me away from this gun, or are there better options out there (within the same price range)?

This is the best price I've seen on any AK variant. JG Sales is the largest advertiser in Shotgun News, they seem to be professional and reputable. Anyone had good or bad dealing with them?

[wtc911]

Good rifle. Good price. I’ve got it in .223.

[Flintlock]

Good gun.
Better trigger and slight accuracy edge over the AK-47s I have seen.
You can easily modify AK magazines to fit, as well.
Problem: it does not look as cool; no bayonet.

[newnhdad]

Was thinking about getting on myself.

[RandallFlagg]

Got a pic?

Nothing better than gun porn in the wee hours...

[newnhdad]

“on” should be “one”

[grobdriver]

Depends on what you want it for.
http://savvysurvivor.com/saiga_rifles.htm

[MindBender26]

I have a Siaga in 12 guage as my “house” shotgun.

Not pretty, not “finely” made, but has 12 round capacity and works first time, every time.

Very pleased.

Goo luck.

[Wildbill22]

Time is right, they are legal to buy, today anyway. AWB legislation has Obama’s drool all over it though, so better hurry.

Been a while, but I think 5.45 X 39 ammo is cheaper, but ballistics advantages of each is another topic. Go for it.

Before the ban is passed, be sure to get an AR as well. I sold my Century Arms SAR-1 and SAR-2 for an M-4 styled AR. I love shooting the AR.

[School of Rational Thought]

You should not be buying anything until you pay me the money you owe me - $500.00!

;-)

[deoetdoctrinae]

Probably something along the lines of this.

[RandallFlagg]

OOHHH! VERY nice.

Thank you.

[Samogon]

Saiga is an AK scion, with all inherited traits, minus battle proven robustness and “theoretical” ability to fire in full auto. For the same price, I would get an AK. If you want more accuracy and don't care for full auto - quality SKS would be my choice.

[vanilla swirl]

gun orgasm?

[Roger_Wildcat]

I had no bad dealing with JG Sales. My purchase from them is a CZ-82, a PSL-54c and two Mosin Nagent M1891/30s. All are surplus weapons. Prices are more reasonable compared to the gun stores in my area.

[S. Ruger]

I don’t know about the rifle, but I’ll point out that your tax refund was not “generous,” its yours, repaid to you without interest.

(BTW, any serious working rifle should have iron sights, so you get my “yes” on that score.)

[smokingfrog]

These come with a 10 round polymer magazine and the rifle is not suitable to use standard AK high cap magazines. These Saigas are made in Russia by Izhmash and imported by TGI.

Rifles are at a good price, but the magazine issue would be a deal killer for me.

You can get a high cap AK from classicarms.us for about $420.

[Free Vulcan]

You know offhand what their shipping charges are?

[smokingfrog]

[Niteranger68]

Just curious....are you more interested in the AK action or the 7.62x39 round? There are some very decent Kalashnikov variants available in 5.45x39 and obviously 5.56x45.