AK Experts

[Pscipio03]

I have a few and have been lucky enough to buy a Krebs and a RD.
Some years ago I picked up a Kalash USA Modern Rifle Tactical (US132Z), or whatever they call it, and took it to the range once. First AK I had purchased, and just shooting it and the price of the ammo made me really like the 7.62x39 platform.
While I like this Kalash, I don't shoot it. Kicked around selling it, but problem is Kalashnikov USA only sold their rifles for about a year or so before some type of import ban hit them. So not many of these are floating around. Which means I can find absolutely no info on value.
Does anyone have a good sense for what these bring on the market? Last time I saw an ad for one was 2017 and they don't list a price since it was sold.
Any info is helpful.

 

[glock holiday]

Go join akfiles you will get way more info over there..

 

[Pscipio03]

Go join akfiles you will get way more info over there..

Joined a couple different AK forums and the results have been... not real helpful. Apparently Kalash USA didn't bode well with the AK purists and I only had a few responses. That was last year, so I can always try again.

 

[Mini14]

KUSA kinda iffy in the ak world. Lots of the purist will hate them just cause it’s US made. That being cause some have had issues with them and if I remember correctly had troubles getting them to fix them in a timely manner kinda fuzzy on them been awhile since I looked into them. I do know they are supposed to be making some new 9mm ones that are pretty decent but they say this a lot and never come through with the aks they promise. Post or PM me some photos of receiver/trunnion marks might be able to help ya with a value based on what it’s built out if. Kits and parts can bring more value over the name sometimes.

 

[Pscipio03]

KUSA kinda iffy in the ak world. Lots of the purist will hate them just cause it’s US made. That being cause some have had issues with them and if I remember correctly had troubles getting them to fix them in a timely manner kinda fuzzy on them been awhile since I looked into them. I do know they are supposed to be making some new 9mm ones that are pretty decent but they say this a lot and never come through with the aks they promise. Post or PM me some photos of receiver/trunnion marks might be able to help ya with a value based on what it’s built out if. Kits and parts can bring more value over the name sometimes.

Thanks! Will do.

 

[h8pvmnt]

The KR-103 there last version of a US Made AK sold for about 1000.00 at Atlantic. Value on something like that is relative. You know what you paid of it. The market will tell you if you are asking too much. With todays crazy prices who knows. You might find someone that just has to have it. Start high and adjsut down if the market tells you too. Or better yet put it on GB with a .01 start and no reserve for about a 2 week auction see where it goes. Arsenal SLR-107FR Folders used to be 600.00 now a fixed stock Arsenal SLR-107R is 1200.00 and probably a good deal at this moment. I personally have had bad issues with US made AK parts particularly Barrels. Not sure why we can't make a good AK barrel in the states. I also despise AK's with AR Furniture but thats me. But there are those out there that will like it and pay. Looks like they also did some Saiga based conversions which would be more valuable.

 

[AR-15Man]

Any good gunsmiths in the Phoenix area who are experienced with AK’s?

 

[h8pvmnt]

Lee Armory in East Phoenix has treated me well recently.

 

[Isnake]

Lee Armory in East Phoenix has treated me well recently.

What he said.

 

[AR-15Man]

Thanks

 

[Biggame223]

Any good gunsmiths in the Phoenix area who are experienced with AK’s?

Jim Fuller just moved to the Phx area from LV... he just got set up

 

[h8pvmnt]

Is this the Jim Fuller from Rifle Dynamics? Did he sell out or expand?

 

[Pscipio03]

Is this the Jim Fuller from Rifle Dynamics? Did he sell out or expand?

Jim sold RD awhile back.
And yes, he’s set up here and has just opened shop. If you want something from him, do it early. His backlog will go through the roof

 

[Solar_Empire]

Is this the Jim Fuller from Rifle Dynamics? Did he sell out or expand?

Jim sold Rifle Dynamics a couple years ago, which killed any interest I had in buying one. He's been flying under the radar so I wonder if he had a change of heart? Who knows, if Jim does set up a new AK shop in AZ I'll be happy :dance:

https://www.guns.com/news/2017/03/16/ak-connoisseur-jim-fuller-sells-company

 

[Pscipio03]

Jim opened his shop up earlier this month.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1YaaWspjUuXBdED5caZzy5jXuaWdn5hqevyJq60DZubxsfE8YukZzmMB4&feature=youtu.be&v=vM-NVJoDQo4

 

[Solar_Empire]

So parts kits only for now, that's fair given the state of 2020. I have a stock Arsenal slr-107 I wanted to get done up by RD but Jim sold the company so I just sat on it.

 

[Biggame223]

He's only doing parts kits for the moment?