First AK - so many choices

[SignessSG]

Limited budget. Would like to stay within the $800 to $1,000 range. Don't mind a stamped receiver as long as the trunnions are forged and not cast. From research, staying away from Century, IO, and DDI because of cast trunnions. I have considered the Century C39V2; however, I have concerns about the heat treatment on the bolt carrier group. There are reports of some mushrooming on the bolt. Other than that, being a milled receiver, it would probably be fine for a starter AK, and frankly, they are rather sharp looking. I don't really care about the "traditionalist" view. No cleaning rod or bayonet lug on the C39V2 does not bother me.

Arsenal SLR 107-36 is a strong contender, with the stamped Bulgarian receiver, heat shield, and rails. It's a little over my budget, but Atlantic has them in stock for $1,149. I probably couldn't go wrong with that. Any comments appreciated. Going for an Arsenal is a stretch on my budget but really tempting.

[alpha15]

Ddi out of Knoxville TN makes a hell of an ak that has a forged front trunion, forged, bolt, forged carrier, 4150 barrel! The they are 999.99

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[alpha15]

I realize they are out of stock at Atlantic but they will be getting more in soon they sell them in other places to.
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/compone ... l?Itemid=0

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[alpha15]

https://youtu.be/sTcmGoVPe20

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[alpha15]

Out of stock at ags armament to but David fillers CEO of ddi said they should be doing another shipment in a week or so.
https://www.agsarmament.com/ddi-47-us-s ... r-762x39mm


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[alpha15]

The Trinity with the regular sight block shows in stock for 899.99

https://www.coppercustom.com/product-ca ... ifles/ddi/

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