AK47 style underfold advice Romanian vs. Yugoslavian

[lawrnk]

Question. Looking for an AK underfold this week. Anyone here own one. Is the Yugo worth the extra 50 bucks? I hear alot about AK yugos being top notch. Both have 2 mags, the romanian seems to have a few extra accessories.

[dustyb]

lawrnk,

are those for sale in the Houston area?

[lawrnk]

No, but I will PM you the pink privately (since I've not ordered yet)

[OverEasy]

I bought a 'Yugo' last year at Tomball Pawn. The folding stock is loose when it's extended. The 'Yugo' hand guards are different than other AKs. The aftermarket hand guards won't fit. It shoots great. I replaced the trigger. The one it came with had a heavy pull.
I bought the 'Yugo' because of the price and the new, made in USA barrel. Even though the barrels are not chrome lined, I like the idea of NEW vs USED.
I don't know anything about the 'Rommies'

With an 'under folder' it won't work with 40 rd mags or a drum mag. 'Side folders' and TAPCO telescoping stocks will.

Regards, OE

[CleverNickname]

Don't get an underfolder. They look cool and all, but the stock gives a terrible cheek weld. The only AK folder worth getting is an AK-103-style side folder.

[lawrnk]

I bought a 'Yugo' last year at Tomball Pawn. The folding stock is loose when it's extended. The 'Yugo' hand guards are different than other AKs. The aftermarket hand guards won't fit. It shoots great. I replaced the trigger. The one it came with had a heavy pull.
I bought the 'Yugo' because of the price and the new, made in USA barrel. Even though the barrels are not chrome lined, I like the idea of NEW vs USED.
I don't know anything about the 'Rommies'

With an 'under folder' it won't work with 40 rd mags or a drum mag. 'Side folders' and TAPCO telescoping stocks will.

Regards, OE

Thanks! Do you mind me asking what Tomball was asking for it?

[Ranger+P+]

I have several Romanian AK's--the Underfolders are just WASR's with terrible folding stocks. Underfolder and Side Folders are window dressing---they are not functional and often are crap. I guess if you wanted it for historical value it is OK--but as far as shooting the gun--forget about it.

It is said the Russian Airborne despised them, they made the gun completely unable to control on full auto and accuracy suffered because of the Length of Pull--they often installed fixed stocks once on the ground for good reason.

+ Romy's are hit and miss as far as quality--the CUGIR factory in Romania is now making car parts--so if you want a Romanian for what it is worth, buy them now. Yugo undefolders are scarce also--I bought several when Century had a bunch a while back and you can still find one here and there often way overpriced. They were a step up from Romanian--with a decent receiver. If you did not alreasy know, Most of what is on the market today is "Frankensteins" pieced together with several different parts and dressed up with Tapco handguards.

As far as import AK's go right now--one would be smart to buy, buy, buy. With the Cugir factory gone, American Companies will start making them in mass and the good ole days of $300-$400 AK's are gone forever. They will charge $600-800 and Americans will pay it.

I recently bought a few Fixed Stock Saiga Hi-Cap AK's, a Polish Tantal AK-74's (5.45x39) and a few AK-103 and 105's--- IMO the best AK's out there right now. Vector Arms makes a excellent AK also--all Bulgarian parts.

If anybody is interested I have a few I want to unload for the right price.


Stay Safe.

[OverEasy]

lawrnk,
Time flies when your havin fun. I bought it in May 2006, not last year, for $449.95. Tomball Pawn and Champion Firearms in College Station have consistantly good prices. You might find something $20-$40 cheaper at a gun show. BUT, factor in the parking fee, entry fee and the time it takes to go to a show. Also if you buy one by mail you will get whatever they send you! If you buy it local, you can look it over. Check for canted front sight, canted gas block, bad trigger, etc. I wouldn't wait too long to pick one up.
Regards, OE

[lawrnk]

lawrnk,
Time flies when your havin fun. I bought it in May 2006, not last year, for $449.95. Tomball Pawn and Champion Firearms in College Station have consistantly good prices. You might find something $20-$40 cheaper at a gun show. BUT, factor in the parking fee, entry fee and the time it takes to go to a show. Also if you buy one by mail you will get whatever they send you! If you buy it local, you can look it over. Check for canted front sight, canted gas block, bad trigger, etc. I wouldn't wait too long to pick one up.
Regards, OE

Thanks, going to call tomball and see what they got. Good advice.