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I don't believe that either AIM or Centerfire Systems actually does any rifle builds. I'd give them a call and ask who did the build. It may be the same builder for all we know. Saving a $100 would buy a good bit of mags and ammo. I've done business with both companies, and always gotten what I expected.

You can't go wrong with GemTech or SRT. Both always have the among most effective suppressors on the market, and both companies will stand behind their product 100%. As stated above, the take-down feature is over-rated. Spray it down, let it sit and rinse. Or just drop it in an ultrasonic tank with the proper solution. I've got an old Triple X .223 suppressor (no longer made) that I just drop in a bucket of Ed's Red when it starts looking cruddy inside. Next day, I fish it out, swish it around, and blow it out with compressed air.

1) FN FAL - all purpose defense out to 500 yards 2) Witness 10mm - The heaviest pistol caliber I can accurately shoot quickly 3) Remington 870 - Sometimes you just need a shotgun 4) Taurus 94 .22 revolver - Kills squirrels almost silently with Colibri ammo. 5) Marlin 39A .22 rifle - Feeds any .22 ammo you can find, shoots accurately.

Lighter than an AK, and feels handier. The mags are alloy which also saves weight. They also tend to be more accurate than an AK. And the safety works normally. The folding stock makes a very compact package, but is a pain to try to shoot accurately. The trigger is better than an AK with no trigger slap. And the striker firing system seems to be smoother and faster than an AKs hammer. The mechanism is more complicated than an AK, and it probably wouldn't be as reliable under extreme nasty conditions. But I would much prefer to have the CZ over an AK for zombie-repellent.

All AK74s will have a stamped receiver. If someone is making one with a milled receiver, ignore it unless you just want an extra 1/2 pound of weight or like the looks. The Bakelite and plastic mags work great. Even the inexpensive Bulgarian ones have steel inserts in the feed lips so they never deform. Stay away from aftermarket mags. The military muzzle brake is loud, throws up dust in the prone position, and serves no purpose except on full-auto. There are aftermarket flash suppressors that are a vast improvement. If you buy a commercially-made rifle, it will already have the needed US-compliant parts. The above rifle from Centerfire Systems looks like a good buy. The NoDak Spud receivers are well made, and a Bulgarian kit is mil-spec.

I don't understand why they make all these tiny concealed-carry pistols with a double-stack mag. The grip is what seems to print the most when I carry. I try to carry the thinnest possible pistol possible.

I've used a home parkerizing kit. It's not difficult. The key is preparation. When you think that all the parts have been properly degreased, degrease them again. It only takes the slightest hint of grease or oil to totally ruin a nice, even finish.