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I think I paid $349 for mine in 2011+/-. I couldn't find an AR for less than $900 and since I was only making $7.50/hr, it was the only aSsAuLt rifle I could afford. It was loose, rattly, and ugly, but that SOB ran.
I got one for $350, came out to around 400 after taxes and fees. Bayonet, 2mags, leather sling and 3 cell canvas mag pouch included. Never had a malfunction.
It's Romanian QC'd garbage rod imported by the second worst company in the AK business. It's reliable because of the resilience of the design, not because it's a great example of it.
Sort of but not fully. WASRs have plenty of their own problems and 10-15 years ago they were probably worse than PSAs are now and were considered the absolute bare minimum level of AK one should even consider buying
Curious as to why people say this? WASR went from being bottom barrel trash to somehow the golden boy in these threads. Before WASR was a plethora of other (better) combloc AK pattern rifles.
Yes. After the AWB expired and these started being imported, the QC was terrible with canted front sights, poorly machined magwells, and shitty rivets, even though they were dirt cheap then. Nowadays, sure, they're more expensive, but the quality has improved and they're the cheapest AKM import available. Unlike a Zastava (nothing personally against them as I own two), you needn't worry about furniture compatibility with a WASR.
I had this rifle from 2017-2019 and very much regret selling it. Safety was stiff, wood wasn’t top notch, Pmags fit a bit rough at first, but my sights were straight and it ran flawlessly for two years. I’ll probably go with a WBP Fox next time but this is about what I paid for mine ($750) and I thought that was fair. It’s a solid rifle. Silly for the 1K+ price point but $800 really isn’t bad at all in 2022.
How can they afford these prices? In the last 2 months I’ve snagged a P30L for $600, a Scorpion for $730 and now this. Every gun below what my local ffl claims their cost is and easily $200 below anyone else online. Crazy.
M70s take their own type of furniture while WASRs use the standard AKM pattern of furniture. M70s are also noticeably heavier~~, but they also have a tunable gas block which makes them better for suppressing... or just correcting the pervasive overgassing problem on AKs.~~
The only experience I have is from the couple days of research I've done this past week, but my conclusion was that the m70 is a better made gun, but is a Yugo style AK instead of an AKM, so there isn't interoperability with most aftermarket accessories (stocks, handguards, side-mounting rails, etc.).
Century is merely the importer of this rifle. The wasr is made in Romania. Century imports are good to go, their kit builds are hit or miss, and their US made products should be avoided no matter what
From my limited knowledge, WASRs are imported AKs from Romania. They are ugly but are built solid. VSKAs are actually made by Century Arms and are not very good and can have dangerous quality issues.
Yes. The threads are covered by a muzzle nut that is sometimes tack welded on. If it is welded, it's just a tiny drop so usually taking some vise grips to it and turning is enough to free it. Someone else in the thread says none of theirs have been welded though.
These don't have a muzzle device, but is the thread protector welded on? Seems like a slant brake is kinda bare minimum, so I'd wanna be able to at least add one of those.
Someone else in the thread says none of theirs have been welded but if it is, it's just a small tack weld. Taking some vise grips and gently turning is usually enough to free it. If that doesn't work, dremeling it off should take 30 seconds.
Ok I have a lot of money and I have wanted an ak for awhile. Someone give me reasons why I should or should not get this. I expect to wake up to some convincing arguments.
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Alright, which one of you will tell me that they remember a time when WASRs were $400.
$400??! Try $200 AND it came with a wood crate of spam cans.
I think I paid $349 for mine in 2011+/-. I couldn't find an AR for less than $900 and since I was only making $7.50/hr, it was the only aSsAuLt rifle I could afford. It was loose, rattly, and ugly, but that SOB ran.
I got one for $350, came out to around 400 after taxes and fees. Bayonet, 2mags, leather sling and 3 cell canvas mag pouch included. Never had a malfunction.
I bought my WASR-10 for $299...
Paid 500 circa 2008 for one.
I gotta one at Dunham’s for 399 in 2013. Had to check the rivets though
I just checked my records, and I purchased one for $685 shipped in October of 2019 FWIW
Mak90 for $400, private sale 2012
Me
Got mine in like 2012 for 450. Still runs like a champ.
When I turned 18 in 2004 I bought a WASR 10 with two 30 rounders and an extra wood drugonov stock for 310 bucks OTD. Amazing experience.
$250, but who’s counting?
I never got a wasr for 400, but I did get a century imported M92 for 400 new. 2013ish.
Bought mine for $500. Now the only original parts are the barrel, trunnion, receiver, and bolt group.
https://dahlonegaarmory.com/product/cent-gp-wasr-10-7.62x39-military-no-bayonet-30rd
Real deal in the comments
Bought a cz from these guys they are g2g.
Seems like family and dahlonega are constantly competing for lowest price on the market.
LONG LIVE FAMILY FUCKIN FIREARMS.
No tax outside of AL. Standard shipping is $24.99 to TX. Total came out to $831.98
https://dahlonegaarmory.com/product/cent-gp-wasr-10-7.62x39-military-no-bayonet-30rd
Somebody talk me out of this. Only have a couple months left to stock up on mags if I go for it.
Do you have a WASR? If not then definitely send it.
Do it
It's Romanian QC'd garbage rod imported by the second worst company in the AK business. It's reliable because of the resilience of the design, not because it's a great example of it.
Mother of God
For anyone wondering, buy this over literally any PSA AK variant. It's no contest, these will run forever
What about Zpap
Sort of but not fully. WASRs have plenty of their own problems and 10-15 years ago they were probably worse than PSAs are now and were considered the absolute bare minimum level of AK one should even consider buying
Curious as to why people say this? WASR went from being bottom barrel trash to somehow the golden boy in these threads. Before WASR was a plethora of other (better) combloc AK pattern rifles.
Do they have one that is small and folds?
Idk, psa gf5 with FN barrel is better made then wasr 10 imho
These were $500 in 2012. Adjusted for inflation that is $625. These have also improved in quality somewhat since that time.
I say $750 and then get downvoted for it. Ill go fuck myself then
It was $500 in 2017 when I bought mine.
Damn I want one. Three ARs in my house with the parts for a 4th… and I’m still shooting an SKS to enjoy x39
Would this be a good first AK?
Yes. After the AWB expired and these started being imported, the QC was terrible with canted front sights, poorly machined magwells, and shitty rivets, even though they were dirt cheap then. Nowadays, sure, they're more expensive, but the quality has improved and they're the cheapest AKM import available. Unlike a Zastava (nothing personally against them as I own two), you needn't worry about furniture compatibility with a WASR.
Great
Yes. Passed the AKOU test with flying colors. Their quality control has improved a lot in recent years and canted sights are no longer an issue.
You could do worse. Send it.
I had this rifle from 2017-2019 and very much regret selling it. Safety was stiff, wood wasn’t top notch, Pmags fit a bit rough at first, but my sights were straight and it ran flawlessly for two years. I’ll probably go with a WBP Fox next time but this is about what I paid for mine ($750) and I thought that was fair. It’s a solid rifle. Silly for the 1K+ price point but $800 really isn’t bad at all in 2022.
How can they afford these prices? In the last 2 months I’ve snagged a P30L for $600, a Scorpion for $730 and now this. Every gun below what my local ffl claims their cost is and easily $200 below anyone else online. Crazy.
Great pick ups at great prices
Better than any piece of shit PSA AK.
Damn that's pretty.
Are wasr’s good? What’s the threading on this one?
Leave me one!!!
How this compare to the zavasta m70?
I was wondering the same thing. Almost $100 cheaper than the last post for a M70.
I'm just going to copy paste my other comment:
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M70s take their own type of furniture while WASRs use the standard AKM pattern of furniture. M70s are also noticeably heavier~~, but they also have a tunable gas block which makes them better for suppressing... or just correcting the pervasive overgassing problem on AKs.~~
The only experience I have is from the couple days of research I've done this past week, but my conclusion was that the m70 is a better made gun, but is a Yugo style AK instead of an AKM, so there isn't interoperability with most aftermarket accessories (stocks, handguards, side-mounting rails, etc.).
So century WASR is good but Century VSKA is horrible? How can you tell what’s good or bad if they’re both from the same company?
Century is merely the importer of this rifle. The wasr is made in Romania. Century imports are good to go, their kit builds are hit or miss, and their US made products should be avoided no matter what
From my limited knowledge, WASRs are imported AKs from Romania. They are ugly but are built solid. VSKAs are actually made by Century Arms and are not very good and can have dangerous quality issues.
VSKAs are made by Century in the US, WASRs are made by Cugir in Romania.
Just bought an M70 for $919. No tax or shipping. Did I goof?
I also just did this. I'm not sweatin at all. Consensus seems to be that m70 > wasr, even though wasr is not bad.
Are wasr’s good? What’s the threading on this one?
Is concentricity an issue with WASR?
It is an issue on all AKs that is less prevalent on guns that have US made barrels
Are these muzzles threaded?
Yes. The threads are covered by a muzzle nut that is sometimes tack welded on. If it is welded, it's just a tiny drop so usually taking some vise grips to it and turning is enough to free it. Someone else in the thread says none of theirs have been welded though.
This is actually solid price in 2022
These don't have a muzzle device, but is the thread protector welded on? Seems like a slant brake is kinda bare minimum, so I'd wanna be able to at least add one of those.
Someone else in the thread says none of theirs have been welded but if it is, it's just a small tack weld. Taking some vise grips and gently turning is usually enough to free it. If that doesn't work, dremeling it off should take 30 seconds.
Looks like the non muzzle brake version. Is the barrel threaded at least?
Copying my other comment:
I bought mine for 700 three years ago
This or m70 for 950? Or Psap gf5 with FN barrel for 900?
Import AK > US-made AK
How hard is it to replace the wood for a rail?
Not terribly difficult but almost all AK furniture requires some fitting.
Ok I have a lot of money and I have wanted an ak for awhile. Someone give me reasons why I should or should not get this. I expect to wake up to some convincing arguments.
Hold until $750??
How many more years are you willing to wait to maybe save $50 (7% discount) on a purchase which will last you a lifetime
You're prob gonna be holding for a fucking long time
https://dahlonegaarmory.com/product/cent-gp-wasr-10-7.62x39-military-no-bayonet-30rd
Thanks for posting