KyGunCo AK-47

rich52us · 03-30-2012, 17:15

I just got Guns & Ammo mag in the mail and there's an add by Kentucky Gun Co. that includes an AK in 7.62X39 that take 30rd mags, has a chrome-lined barrel and has a quad rail for $489.99 and free shipping.
I can't find the rifle on their web site to get further info. I'm wondering what the underlying rifle or build is and if this is a good deal.
I already have a Norinco that I have made somewhat tactical. I've been doubling up on rifles and handguns so that I have 2 weapons that will take the same mags if necessary. I know some will advise to just get an Arsenal, but they are more than I want to spend on an AK unless I get a really good deal. One LGS has an Arsenal for over $1,500

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Anyone know about this specific Kentucky Gun Co. AK?

JDO · 03-30-2012, 17:24

I would like to know about this too especially since I'm in Kentucky

and that Ak is in my price range.

plouffedaddy · 03-30-2012, 19:26

http://www.kygunco.com/products2.cfm...-ak-type-rifle

Here you go. It's basically a WASR with different (lightweight) barrel and a shortened sight radius. These have gotten great reviews so far though. From what I read I'd buy one but I love all the WASRs I currently own and don't need any more

JDO · 03-30-2012, 19:34

Dang I love that price too!!!! Do you have to put money down to backorder?

JDO · 03-30-2012, 19:47

I think this is the same rifle right here.

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct1103.aspx

plouffedaddy · 03-31-2012, 07:02

Yup. Same rifle.

rich52us · 03-31-2012, 15:04

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Originally Posted by plouffedaddy

http://www.kygunco.com/products2.cfm...-ak-type-rifle

Here you go. It's basically a WASR with different (lightweight) barrel and a shortened sight radius. These have gotten great reviews so far though. From what I read I'd buy one but I love all the WASRs I currently own and don't need any more

Thanks plouffedaddy. I may get one.

JDO · 03-31-2012, 20:12

I wonder how long it will be before they get another shipment I'm ready to order it now, I don't really want to backorder though.

rich52us · 04-02-2012, 11:18

Well, I just went and ordered one. They said they are getting in 400 and they should be in this week. I don't think they'll charge my card till they ship. I wonder if I can get a red dot sight that will co-witness with that set-up?

phinfan · 03-31-2012, 16:53

That seems like a great deal, i was going to say the barrel may worry me, but i see that it is a cold hammer forged barrel, which would make me guess it was imported like that.

Great deal I think.

TSAX · 04-02-2012, 11:33

Not bad for $489.

JDO · 04-04-2012, 14:16

I called up Kentucky Gun Co just now and they said it will be around 2 weeks before they get a shipment in.

I plan on back-ordering one tonight.

rich52us · 04-04-2012, 14:33

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Originally Posted by JDO

I called up Kentucky Gun Co just now and they said it will be around 2 weeks before they get a shipment in.

I plan on back-ordering one tonight.

Rats!

JDO · 04-04-2012, 15:27

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Rats!

Did you get the $6 insurance when you ordered yours?

rich52us · 04-04-2012, 15:32

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Did you get the $6 insurance when you ordered yours?

No. In the unlikely event it gets lost, I'll make a claim against UPS or FedEx.

the monk · 04-04-2012, 15:53

No cowitness on the M10

the monk · 04-04-2012, 15:55

Review here - http://fleetingsurvival.com/2012/03/...the-ak-part-2/

And here - http://ak47talk.blogspot.com/2012/02...pressions.html

JDO · 04-04-2012, 16:29

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No. In the unlikely event it gets lost, I'll make a claim against UPS or FedEx.

Ok thanks.

JDO · 04-04-2012, 16:34

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Originally Posted by the monk

Review here - http://fleetingsurvival.com/2012/03/...the-ak-part-2/

And here - http://ak47talk.blogspot.com/2012/02...pressions.html

Those reviews are for the 545 not the 762 which I don't know if it makes a difference or not.

rich52us · 04-04-2012, 17:42

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Those reviews are for the 545 not the 762 which I don't know if it makes a difference or not.

I guess we'll see if it makes a difference when I get the rifle

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JDO · 04-04-2012, 18:51

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I guess we'll see if it makes a difference when I get the rifle

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I asked them on the phone if anyone had any problems like with canted sights etc etc like wasr-10s are known to, and they said nope that these were doing good.

rich52us · 04-04-2012, 18:58

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Originally Posted by JDO

I asked them on the phone if anyone had any problems like with canted sights etc etc like wasr-10s are known to, and they said nope that these were doing good.

Well, that's good to hear.

JDO · 04-04-2012, 19:13

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Well, that's good to hear.

Know a site with good mags for a decent price? Apparently people have trouble with pmags working in these rifles they have to file them down first or something.

I'm so disappointed that its going to be two weeks for them to get them in!!!!!! he didn't sound 100% sure either..........

post-apocalyptic · 04-11-2012, 19:15

Does anyone else find it odd that these are listed as 7.62x39, yet the rifle pictured is sporting a 5.45x39 mag?

JDO · 04-11-2012, 19:42

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Does anyone else find it odd that these are listed as 7.62x39, yet the rifle pictured is sporting a 5.45x39 mag?

Hmm, I did not.... and I still cant tell which I'm kinda new to guns....