Wanting an AK 74, What do I need to know?

**DaG** · 11-02-2009, 05:39 PM

O.K., I want an AK 74 but the different companies are just mind boggling to me. What do I need to look for? I like the ITM from Ohio but don't have a clue about them. Is there something about parts that has to be changed to be compliant? Milled vs stamped? Mags? Muzzle brakes? It's all so confusing. Any help would be appreciated.
DaG

**jimdigriz** · 11-02-2009, 05:50 PM

What do you plan to use it for? And are you planning to use corrosive (cheap) ammo?

**mk19** · 11-02-2009, 05:58 PM

I have one from ohio rapid fire, it is well built. you can find better ones for a bit more expensive, but i think it is a really good one. I use russian surplus ammo (corrosive) but is all good, shoot perfectly, is accurate and cheap to shoot. about the ammo just spray the gun with windex ones you are done shooting and clean it as soon as you get home. mine does not have any rust.

**Smith** · 11-02-2009, 06:16 PM

Right now the best 74 is from Arsenal. Prices have come WAY down and it is a true Russian AK. BTW this is the first time Russian '74's have been available http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.ph...cat=356&page=1

**mk19** · 11-02-2009, 07:23 PM

^^^^ Arsenal right now does not have any AK74 type at the special price. AK74 would be 5.45x39 they have the 106 which is 5.56x41.

**Smith** · 11-02-2009, 07:39 PM

I was thinking they were importing the Saiga conversions, either way the link I posted is the right one.

**jimdigriz** · 11-02-2009, 08:02 PM

A Saiga conversion would be a good option, if you are willing to put in the effort.

**Smith** · 11-02-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimdigriz

A Saiga conversion would be a good option, if you are willing to put in the effort.

With prices as low as they are right now, buy one from K-var and be done with it. It will cost you less and get you more.

**jimdigriz** · 11-02-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smith

With prices as low as they are right now, buy one from K-var and be done with it. It will cost you less and get you more.

Only if you are getting a 7.62x39. But he said he wanted an AK74, and the ones from K-VAR are going for over $800. A Saiga conversion, gun and parts, could be done for about $550.

**Smith** · 11-02-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimdigriz

Only if you are getting a 7.62x39. But he said he wanted an AK74, and the ones from K-VAR are going for over $800. A Saiga conversion, gun and parts, could be done for about $550.

Eh, nevermind. I'm an idiot who can't read.

However, here is a good one at a great price http://www.centerfiresystems.com/bul...kagun-bul.aspx

11-02-2009, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
DaG TGO Member Joined: May 2007 Where: Knoxville,TN by way of Whitesburg,TN Age: 40 Posts: 243	Wanting an AK 74, What do I need to know? O.K., I want an AK 74 but the different companies are just mind boggling to me. What do I need to look for? I like the ITM from Ohio but don't have a clue about them. Is there something about parts that has to be changed to be compliant? Milled vs stamped? Mags? Muzzle brakes? It's all so confusing. Any help would be appreciated. DaG __________________ Youth and skill are no match for experience and treachery......... Speed is a tactic,and a pretty damn good one......

11-02-2009, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
mk19 TGO Member Joined: Jun 2009 Where: Antioch Age: 32 Posts: 273	I have one from ohio rapid fire, it is well built. you can find better ones for a bit more expensive, but i think it is a really good one. I use russian surplus ammo (corrosive) but is all good, shoot perfectly, is accurate and cheap to shoot. about the ammo just spray the gun with windex ones you are done shooting and clean it as soon as you get home. mine does not have any rust. __________________ Sgt USMC OEF & OIF Vet. NRA Certified instructor

11-02-2009, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Smith TGO Senior Member Joined: Feb 2007 Where: Nashville,TN Posts: 3,416	Right now the best 74 is from Arsenal. Prices have come WAY down and it is a true Russian AK. BTW this is the first time Russian '74's have been available http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.ph...cat=356&page=1 __________________ "Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please." Mark Twain

11-02-2009, 07:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
mk19 TGO Member Joined: Jun 2009 Where: Antioch Age: 32 Posts: 273	^^^^ Arsenal right now does not have any AK74 type at the special price. AK74 would be 5.45x39 they have the 106 which is 5.56x41. __________________ Sgt USMC OEF & OIF Vet. NRA Certified instructor

11-02-2009, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smith TGO Senior Member Joined: Feb 2007 Where: Nashville,TN Posts: 3,416	I was thinking they were importing the Saiga conversions, either way the link I posted is the right one. __________________ "Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please." Mark Twain

11-02-2009, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimdigriz TGO Member Joined: Jun 2009 Where: Nashville, TN Posts: 131	What do you plan to use it for? And are you planning to use corrosive (cheap) ammo?

11-02-2009, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
jimdigriz TGO Member Joined: Jun 2009 Where: Nashville, TN Posts: 131	A Saiga conversion would be a good option, if you are willing to put in the effort.

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