First Rifle Thoughts (Mega Indecisive NooB)

[Denny347]

I'm a fan of the Olyimpic Arms logo and I've always had a huge spot in my heart for the raw dependability of the AK platform. So I have to ask, are Olyimpic Arms carbines dependable, reliable, and made of quality parts? Also what AK manufacturers are note worthy, obviously a WASR10 is a dream price but seems from what I've read that it's a slag rifle. I've heard Arsenal is a dream but at $1200 I might as well get an AR or save up for a SCAR or ACR (crosses fingers) with so many different manufacturers of AK's it's to daunting for me to tackle this question solo.

Red Jacket
WASR
Arsenal
Polish
Bulgarian
Hungarian etc...

Colt
Olyimpic Arms
Armalite etc...

IMHO in this order...
AK's
Russian (Saiga)
Arsenal
Yugoslavian
Chinese
Bulgarian
Hungarian
Romanian


Off the shelf AR's. There are quite a few specialty builders that produce top tier AR's, I did not list those.
Colt
Armalite
Bushmaster
Rock River
DPMS
Olympic

 

[LuckyGunner]

Since your a bit indecisive I would get a Saiga AK and then modify it how ever you want. Saiga receivers are top notch and quite affordable. Over time you can shoot it and figure out what modifications you really need and what would be be a waste of money.

In regards to AR's. Spikes are hard to beat for quality vs price. Colts are a good option also if you aren't spending premium AR money.
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[2ADMNLOVER]

Get a Galil clone . You get AR accuracy in a piston driven rifle with AK guts , function and reliability .

 

[SMC]

I recently watched 'The Road' with Viggo Mortenson, and I just want something reliable and I know that, that means an AK and I really would love a Russian one. What makes Colt so much better than the other manufacturers?