Arsenal SGL20-41, WASR and CAI’s Polish model 1960 milled receiver…is Arsenal the correct choice? And if so why? is there better accuracy to be had with one over the other? All I know is the milled one will be about a pound heavier.
I would like to get an AK but know nothing about them really other than operate and shoot them. Would likely put a rail on it with a Aimpoint Micro, but that is about all.
I have read threads but cannot seem to find direct comparison to help make a decision. All of these are easily available locally over the counter.
Its AK - hard to f’ it up. My personal preference is Arsenal- plus this is an Arsenal Saiga(Russian) so it doesnt get closer than that. There was a batch out there where FSP was misaligned, but that was it. I did have a Century Polish Tantal and they did F’ that up but gave me a refund.
Templar can really jump all over this but the milled recievers are just that, out of a hunk of steel. The origninal Arsenal’s had chrome lined Styer barrels. Much today(and what the AK evolved to) is all stamped - and they work!
WASR work - I have a couple, but honesly, my own feelings are these are the poorest quality AKs(But They Work!)
As for the sight mounts, the Ultimak/Aimpoint T1 combo cannot be beat. VERY EASY. This is the most copied design honestly:
But Century tries its damndest to with every one they put out :D. Of the three (probably just 2 since most Wasrs I’ve ceen have been Century builds) go with the Arsenal.
My oldest son (10 years old) picked the AK platform for his first center fire rifle. I plan to get a WASR (from Henderson Defense) for him. I will teach him to work/refinish the wood and metal components. I think it will be a fun project for him.
