http://www.k-var.com/shop/home.php?cat=353
Did anyone see K-var’s latest dealio?
Apparently they decided to get with it and make some money selling converted Saiga rifles at an affordable and very competitive price.
Take a look at what they are offering:
$499
SGL21 (Saiga) – Black Stockset Russian made stamped receiver, 7.62×39 caliber, chrome lined hammer forged barrel, front sight block with bayonet lug and 24×1.5 right-hand threads, muzzle brake, standard mil-spec. handguards with stainless steel heat shield and Warsaw length buttstock, 1000 meter rear sight leaf, scope rail, accessory lug. Comes with 5rd. magazine! $499
This next one is my favorite–check out that front handguard/forearm rail!
$569
Description: Saiga rifle, US made black polymer furniture, Warsaw Pact length buttstock, compensator, 5-round magazine, 7.62×39 caliber, chrome lined hammer forged 16″ barrel, front sight block with bayonet lug, accessory lug, 24×1.5mm right-hand threads, durable aluminum upper and lower handguards with Picatinny rails, US made double stage fire control group, 1000m rear sight, cleaning rod, scope rail. $569
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Caliber: 7.62 x 39 mm
• Total Length: 861 mm (33 7/8 in.)
• Barrel Length: 415 mm (16.3 in.)
• Rifling: 4 grooves
• Twist Rate: 1 in 240 mm (9.44 in.)
• Weight without Magazine: 3.24 kg (7.15 lbs.)
• Muzzle Velocity: 710 m/s (2,329 fps)
• Effective Range: 500 m (550 yds)
• Maximum Range: 1,350 m (1,480 yds)
• Rear Sight Range: 1000 m (1,094 yds)
If you get a chance…pick one of these up. The shipping estimate came out as– UPS Ground ($17.96). Tack on your transfer fee at your dealer/FFL (Federal Firearms License) and you could have a genuine Russian AKM in your hands for under $550.