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Hitman86
08-07-2009, 02:07 PM
Hello all,

I have recently sold my CAI build AK74 Tantal Sporter in 5.45X39 and am now in the process of looking for a new AK74.

recently I was on Lancaster's website (http://www.lancasterarms.com/) and noticed they had Bulgarian AK74 kits on Nodac Spud receivers for as low as $659.99. I then looked at J&G sales (http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/rifles/ak-47-and-rpk-rifles/cPath/209_214) and saw they too have Bulgarian kits on Nodac Spud receivers for $609.99 by CAI. Here is my dalima, this will be my second AK and I want a good one but the lancaster wont be ready for two weeks while the one at J&G is already built. What is the better choice? Should I buy the Lancaster or the CAI? What is your opinion about Lancaster? Is there something better out there for the same amount? I only have $700 as I saved $50 and sold the other for $650.

Thanks for the feedback.
CPLHUNTER
08-07-2009, 02:18 PM
Go with a Bulgarian kit build on a Nodak Spud receiver.

I'd be patient and go with the site below or post your question theakforum.net and you'll get a lot of good feedback

http://gewehrwerks.com/
CPLHUNTER
08-07-2009, 02:51 PM
Or go Lancaster...good quality product and chrome lined barrels FTW
SMGLee
08-07-2009, 02:53 PM
You want a good AK74, you need to check Henderson Defense......
Hitman86
08-07-2009, 03:55 PM
You want a good AK74, you need to check Henderson Defense......

I just did, no AK74...

is this the correct website? Henderson Defense (http://shop.hendersondefense.biz/main.sc)
SMGLee
08-07-2009, 05:41 PM
Guys at Henderson will build anything you want.. you might want to just give them a call..

If you really have the $$$$... also look at Krebs. They are the absolute best AK manufacture in the Country.
Hitman86
08-07-2009, 06:18 PM
I only have $700.00 is that even worth calling them over?
SMGLee
08-07-2009, 07:04 PM
Call Henderson, definitely not going to make it with Krebs custom.
SGMGSG9
08-08-2009, 12:18 AM
Call Henderson, definitely not going to make it with Krebs custom.

I have to agree with SGMLee on the Krebs stuff. The extra cost is well worth the quality. I have quit a few Krebs parts on both my (CIA)Yugo M70B2 & my (IZHMASH) Saiga 12 shotgun converted. The Krebs peep sights are well worth there weight in gold. Been paling around with a retired Army Ranger who put me on to the vertues of the AK-74,47 platforms & I never looked back. KREBS ALL THE WAY!


Dude you've saved 700 buck, you can save a few more to get the Krebs stuff no dought!
Hilbert
08-08-2009, 02:06 AM
I have to agree with SGMLee on the Krebs stuff. The extra cost is well worth the quality. I have quit a few Krebs parts on both my (CIA)Yugo M70B2 & my (IZHMASH) Saiga 12 shotgun converted. The Krebs peep sights are well worth there weight in gold. Been paling around with a retired Army Ranger who put me on to the vertues of the AK-74,47 platforms & I never looked back. KREBS ALL THE WAY!


Dude you've saved 700 buck, you can save a few more to get the Krebs stuff no dought!

I third this. I have a Krebs Custom converted 7.62x39 Saiga with AK-100 series folding stock and furniture. I understand that working the reciever for the side folders takes a bit of work and I couldn't be more pleased. Krebs rifles cost a pretty penny but it's absolutely worth it. Amazing quality worksmanship.