Arsenal's New AK-47-5.56

[recon]

Arsenal's AK-47-5.56


http://k-varcorp.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3795

The features of our new SLR-106FR are as follows:

• 24mm front sight base with the standard SLR-105 style muzzle brake with bayonet lug.
• 90 degree gas chamber with standard accessory lug.
• Lower handguard with stainless steel heat shield.
• Scope rail is standard on the SLR-106FR model. No scope rail on the SLR-106F.
• Solid left side folding buttstock with a cut-out for the scope rail.
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[Ramses II]

Thanks for th info and link. I guess alotta folks really wanted the .223 model. I hope they come out w/ the same model in 7.62x39.

Wonder what the ETA and price will be.

Thanks.

[Spydermonkey]

*sigh* I wish I could afford a second Arsenal. My Romy and a buddy's krink and Bulgy 74 kit are taking up all my spare time and money. I wish the Sa M-7 I bought came with an optics rail, but at the time I could have cared less. I got it at almost 1/2 the retail cost brand new about 3yrs ago, couldn't pass it up.

[recon]

Atlantic Firearms--The Folder--
We got a confimation on the rifle being a side folder and probably selling for around $ 799 -$825 range for the unit with a scope rail .

[Alaskapopo]

Now thats an AK I may be interested in buying. I don't want to reload another caliber so a .223 option is nice.
Pat

[recon]

http://www.arsenalinc.com/slr106f.htm

http://www.arsenalinc.com/slr106fr.htm

[recon]

This is off there site!
Arsenal Inc.’s SLR-106F and SLR-106FR Are Here!

The long-awaited debut of the SLR-106F and SLR-106FR has arrived! Yes, they are shipping now to our distributors!

SLR-106F $775.00 MSRP
SLR-106FR $849.00 MSRP

Please have your local dealer contact one of our distributors to place an order.
Lew Horton Dist. Co.
RSR Group

[GlockViking]

My question is this...are those proprietary magazines?

I have no problem finding 5.45mm mags at gun shows, but wonder about the availability of those .223 mags.

WHile having an AK in a very common caliber is nice, if you can ONLY buy them from Arsenal, you'd better buy a BUNCH of them!

[recon]

http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?productid=16138&cat=248&page=2

[El_Ron1]

Anybody see another expensive, hard to find reliable mag situation coming?

[Ramses II]

Why is everybody so bonkers :dancingbanana: for an AK in .223? I guess the higher prices on 7.62x39 has really gotten to everyone.

[m4arc]

Originally posted by El_Ron1
Anybody see another expensive, hard to find reliable mag situation coming?

They are expensive ($25-30 per mag) but with dozens of countries using the Bulgarian 5.56 AKs they shouldn't be hard to find. K-var always seems to have a steady supply of them.

[MrCowboy99]

Got a call from my FFL and told me my new 5.56 Arsenal 106FR will be arriving on Monday or Tuesday and get ready to come pick it up. :banana:


I will report back after I get it and give a range report. I can't wait!

[PlasticGuy]

Originally posted by Ramses II
Why is everybody so bonkers :dancingbanana: for an AK in .223? I guess the higher prices on 7.62x39 has really gotten to everyone.
While for many uses I agree with you, there are some advantages to the 5.56 round over the 7.62x39 round. Many ranges and shooting schools (including Thunder Ranch) require non-toxic rounds. They are almost impossible to find for the 7.62x39 Russian. Also, some people (like me) appreciate the AK-47 design, but would like ammo interchangability with AR-15's. In addition, the 5.56 offers reduced penetration in urban settings. And you're correct that ammo cost is no longer a factor, with the dramatic increase in the cost of 7.62x39 ammo. I don't think it's the answer to all the world's problems, but I do see some appeal.

[cadillacguns]

Buy AK-74 mags and use ROBARMS CO .223 followers, work 100% in my SAR-3.