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Vic - thanks for all that good info. Stan

I also would like to know about the surplus ammo. Quick question - does the finish the East Europeans put on the steel casing mess up the innards on a 47? By the way I should pick up my new 47 Sat.

Thanks for the good info guys. Looks like the 47 for me.

CC - when I went in it was the M1 and about 6 mos before I went overseas we transitioned to the M14. Boy change is hard. I loved that M1 and did not like the M14 but it did not make any difference because overseas it was a handgun (Smith 38 sp if you can believe it) and shotguns. When I came back I had about 3 months left and did not get issued a gun. Again, the M1 was a little heavy but I really liked it.

Yep cajun - that's what they showed on The Military Channel last night. Apparently the bullet tumbles real good.

Stan

If one wanted to buy a AK for home/personal defense, what would your recommendation be, i.e., the AK47 or AK74? I guess it comes down to the lighter, faster bullet v. heavier slower bullet and if both types of ammo are readily available. I have been leaning toward the AK47 (Arsenal) for awhile, but saw a show last night on The Military Channel that has me now thinking of the 74 instead.

Thanks for any opinions, Stan