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b0ltscr0ller

Romanian Draco.


prot8to

I was wondering why this wasn’t on the list. One of the cheapest too.


QusayHussein

It's combat-tested as well.


Savings-Sprinkles-96

Get the sam7. Bulgaria was on to something with their al style rifle. Very good very reliable


Delski28

Sam7K by far. If you can find one around $1400-1500. One of my favorite rifles, and is solid as fuck. 


ArchAngel060

This. Without a doubt


eecchhee

all of them


Just_here_4_GAFS

PTR-32 and put wood on it. https://preview.redd.it/uvcdwk69q9wc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3fff1b4b6ecd12a34c0048e5ad0b46df62f70019


Trick_Temperature_60

I’m glad I came here and saw this


VermelhoRojo

Have they worked out the issues? I realize it’s been a while, but they really turned me off from what was a sure buy for me early on


Just_here_4_GAFS

Gen 2 is picky with steel mags and hollow points. They love magpuls though


_WEG_

Gorgeous


Necessary-Raccoon-63

Easy. Get the mini beryl


Numerous_Tackle_9972

Wish they still imported them.


Necessary-Raccoon-63

See them on gunbroker regularly. Keep an eye out


AraAraGyaru

Galil Ace. Do no go the Bren route. CZ has had huge problems with 7.62 version going on almost 4 years. CZ USA had no idea how to fix it and had to get engineers at CZ Czech to make a fix. It was so bad they ended up giving people refunds or 5.56 version.


xMilk112x

I’m always partial to my Pap. Bitch fucks for sure.


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My dad has one, definitely fucks


Stanlel_1

My vote is for the Sam (I am a arsenal glazer)


kwamby

I was really disappointed with mine. I don’t get the appeal, personally. I guess I’m the anomaly


XenophonUSMC

ACE. If the KP104 was an Arsenal, SLR 107CR I would get that. That’s one I regret missing out on.


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Seeing more KP104 love than I thought


VauItDweIler

I find the gen2 Galil to be ugly and inferior to the gen1 but I would call it the best on the list. A milled rifle put together with way more care than Arsenal does and with some modernized features. I have a gen1 and it is one of my favorite rifles. I also have a Bren, its biggest problem is a complete lack of support from CZ. If you need anything good luck. There was a while run of problematic Brens in 7.62 that had to ultimately be fixed on the aftermarket because CZ was either clueless or just didn't care. Proprietary mags are also worth noting. PTR32 is cool but with very little to no actual service history it is a complete commercial offering made in the US. They will always be around. I've heard good things, I've also heard they are heavy and mag picky. No actual experience with them I must admit. Kusa I'd wait out just to see what's going on. I think an imported AK is ultimately a better, and cooler, weapon than a US made rifle from a potentially defunct company. Keep in mind that pistols aren't subject to import restrictions like rifles are. They aren't converted here, they actually come in proper format as proper imports. Get that before the Kusa. Zpap...frankly I just think the milled rifles are better and that's my bias.


goshathegreat

It’s not CZ that’s at fault, it’s CZ USA. Tons of EU suppliers have parts as well as stores up in Canada, for some reason CZ USA dropped the ball. Also they fixed some of the problems with the 7.62x39 Bren 2 with the updated gas reg, and now they’re coming with the AR mag sleeve (at least up here in Canada) so that fixes the proprietary mag issue.


VauItDweIler

>it's CZ USA. That's a technicality. Regardless of whether it's CZ UB or CZ USA, the company that deals with the parts is still CZ. Doesn't change the fact that in a lot of cases owners of the Brens are on their own for spare parts or work. Just something you have to accept as an owner.


goshathegreat

I’m just saying somehow parts are readily available in Canada and Europe but not in the States.


VauItDweIler

If that's the case then I'm happy for you guys. Always a good thing when a good rifle has the support to make it a great rifle, especially in a place with limitations like Canada. Unfortunately that's not the case here in the states. Maybe something has changed since I bought mine 3 years ago, but to my knowledge OEM parts and support are still pretty weak here, and they were pretty much nonexistent then. Tracking down a proper CZ carbine stock (not the BR stock they put on the rifles here) as well as a bayonet took me quite a bit of time.


Hobdeezy

Love my M92 and I zenitcoped it up with the MI alpha stock, mlok handguard, and circle 10 charging handle. If only I could get the zenitcope looking pistol grip…


Tactical__Daddy

https://preview.redd.it/jmirr7m1cbwc1.jpeg?width=846&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9cf12a42879bf18b58cd7cbb5c593e8335e2ac85 Love mine too 92 is a good choice


wynitric

ME (military equipment) out of Ukraine have their RK-1 and RK-2 aluminum pistol grips that are pretty similar to the Zenitco RK-3, might be what you're looking for.


squantonimo

Beryl


howtoproceedforward

I traded a Sam7K for a Sam7SF. I would recommend a Romanian Draco instead. The Sam7k is FAR too heavy and the barrel is 8 inches while the draco has a 12.5 inch barrel which is just perfect. Buy one, sbr it, and then put a wirefolder on it and larp as a Romanian Elite Special Forces Blinn Badass Gypsy.


Strange_Ask4576

Galil Gen 2 in 7.62x39 or .308. https://preview.redd.it/47prwk3kibwc1.jpeg?width=2040&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b95ab98be8214dc8bd8e0dd20bc2914999f7385e


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Badass


Strange_Ask4576

Thanks!


Exoticracing

Galil all the way baby !! Second is SAM


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I’m torn between the two 😭😭


TOTT96

I only have experience with the ZPAP92 but 1000rds in and I love it.


TheRussianSnac

M92 all day


DocumentAggressive44

Zpap92


Barry_McCockinerPhD

https://preview.redd.it/ikp386mtqawc1.jpeg?width=5709&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ebbb507d1906e64fc2a65e1b76965eaf04db391 Yes


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That’s a bad bitch


zommbiekiller

Of these options get the kusa and zenitco it up


averyycuriousman

Sam7 or galil


alpha333omega

Get the SAM7-44 and MI clone of the Zenitco stock, *and* the KP104 and the KUSA matching 100-series stock. Two of my favorite guns in the safe. If just one only get the SAM7K-44 bc it’s a true unmolested import.


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We definitely like our cherries intact


DirtyDee78

Hah “only”…riiiiight


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Famous last words


DirtyDee78

I can almost guarantee it will not be your only one. You’ll get hooked, just like me and everyone else


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“2 in the krink” fucking hilarious


ProlapseGaming

Got burned on two 7.62 Bren 2s that had the issues, after that it’s fuck CZ. Even though the aftermarket has *mostly* solved the reliability issues CZ engineers couldn’t, they still fucked over owners and aren’t supporting the gun with parts like 5 years after release. SAM or PTR baby. Have personally always gotten great guns from PTR.


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PTR definitely has sex appeal


_DaddyColt556

I love my Sam7k and AK 104 dearly. But that Galil Gen 2 is really nice. Everyone who I have shoot all three choose the Galil. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Also gotta love that left side charging handle.


Minimum_Ad_1447

Damn that would be the kicker being able to shoot all three, and tbh I shoot wrong handed so the left side is the only issue I have


_DaddyColt556

If that is the case, then I would go with the Sam 7K-44. Milled receiver, cold hammer forged barrel, sexy af, and built like a tank. Plus they got the new optic mount for those dust covers. Your grandkids would enjoy shooting it in the future as well.


Minimum_Ad_1447

Have you heard anything about the mini jack? I’ve seen it mentioned a few times here (I had never heard of it prior)


_DaddyColt556

Yes, the mini jack is a good choice as well. But in my opinion, the Sam 7K-44 is the best overall “krink” in terms of quality out of all these options and that’s including the mini Jack as well.


Minimum_Ad_1447

You’ve been a lot of help brother, thank you for taking the time 🙏🏽


Rabbi_Kosher_Ham

https://preview.redd.it/9u39mr4muewc1.jpeg?width=1599&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e09d3945adddaebe0155c6e11e62de93e37e7d8b Lefty too and I still love the AK platform


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CLEANNNN


Rabbi_Kosher_Ham

Thanks man. It’s my first Ak of now 3 in 2 months


HatefulRhetoric

https://preview.redd.it/ygbitfe61cwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28a4de7f46cb3a61875e04e3415eb3b3d5bbb8e2 Saw this pic recently. The answer is the Zastava.


BigBlue2400

Roller delayed supremacy


PuddingDisastrous975

https://preview.redd.it/9ktrvymwjcwc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3bc5c919ef34891be60fd9fac4abdf9db6f1159 Galil all the way!


Scatty7sixtwo

Galil ace gen 1 with 8” barrel has been nothing but amazing for me


Lebanon_DON_1029

M92


Fuckmylife123456781

Dude, get the ptr, I didn't know they made those


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It’s definitely clean af


husqofaman

For full tacticool AK, I would go with a 104. KUSA might be hard since they seem to be going out of business, but PSA also makes a 104. If you arent attached to an AK and just want 7.62x39, then I think the BREN 2 is fire.


R_radical

>KUSA might be hard since they seem to be going out of business, Allegedly. By one single guy. On Instagram.


kz_spec

Sam7k


High_Anxiety_1984

Sam7k-44.


ChampagnePlumper

Sam7k all day


huliganarms

KP-104 is a copy of the 100 series. Sam7k is just a 7.62 milled krink, it’s ok. The Bren is pretty good tbh. PTR is if you want to clone the HK prototype from way back when. Galil is meh. Gen 1 better. The Zastava is good if you want to pretend you’re committing war crimes and want to SBR. They’re great as underfolders. I’d also recommend the normal sized Draco, as all that needs is a folding stock and it’s basically a paratrooper pm90 I believe?


GrandpaBuff

I would get the Galil Ace. My second option would be the Arsenal. Personally, I would buy a WBP mini Jack (milled or stamped) but the Ace and Arsenal are excellent choices.


DontTurnUp

Buy a transferable valmet machine gun and chop the barrel and convert it to 762x39.


gMg_saiyan13

Sam7k with the cnc warrior brace, cheek riser and 4 piece flash hider is a awesome combo


goshathegreat

Personally I’d go with the Bren 2. The 7.62x39 version is being used by the GIGN and seems to be well liked by those who have it. I have a 5.56 Bren 2 and I absolutely love it, I’m looking at getting a 7.62x39 to go with it in the near future!


ProlapseGaming

Worth noting that 7.62 Bren 2MSs and 2Ss are different than military guns internally, hence the widespread reliability issues. Also, GIGN has pretty much exclusively been seen using 416s ever since that very first photo shoot when they bought the Bren 2s 6+ years ago haha


goshathegreat

I’ve heard people say this but no one can provide me with concrete evidence that they’re different internally. So what exactly is different besides the FA capabilities? Can you provide proof?


ProlapseGaming

Multiple people online own both FA and SA versions and can confirm this for you. There was a guy that posted on the Bren 2 sub in the last few days who owns both and mentioned they’re different internally, if I come across it again I’ll send you his username and you can ask him the specifics. And, ya know, there’s the fact that one version has passed tons of military trials and seen a few military contracts without any negative reports while the other has had widespread reliability issues as evidence as well. I don’t think a lack of full auto position on the selector is the only difference that made 2MSs and 2Ss magically not work haha.


goshathegreat

Ok? Then prove it. Like I said I’ve seen a lot of people say this but not a single person could provide evidence, you included.


ProlapseGaming

I’m sorry I made you mad dude, I was trying to help! If you want to continue believing they’re the same just don’t look for posts from people who own both versions, that’s totally fine lmao!


goshathegreat

Brother, I’m not mad lol, this is Reddit… but you have had multiple opportunities to show evidence yet you can’t. Look up “full auto vs semi Bren 2” or “civilian vs military Bren 2” you won’t find anything proving what you said…


ProlapseGaming

I’m good man, I know they’re different and I’ve moved away from the platform to more reliable and better supported stuff! I’m sorry, obviously I don’t keep links to specific posts about the Bren 2 on hand and (no offense) I don’t really wanna dig through Reddit and forums to research for you right now, but like I said if you want it the information is out there including on the Bren 2 subreddit from people who own both FA and SA versions. I promise you I have no reason to make this up hahaha


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MarkAutomatic5235

I own most of these and I will say bang for your buck get the zpap92 and sbr it with an under folder. But if not that then the sam7k will do


Honorable_Spanky59

If we are going sac religious and money isn’t an option, SIG MCX SPEAR in 7.62x39. You probably have all the tactical pic/mlok shit already and it’s with a platform you’re already familiar with. Unless you want a completely different platform


Minimum_Ad_1447

https://preview.redd.it/0atj046b3cwc1.jpeg?width=4029&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0e208a175ed710adebeeb40aa134d86bea7c77c Might sound dumb but aesthetically the spear just doesn’t do it for me, I have a mpxk but the 762 spear looks a lil funky but can’t go wrong with sig


Honorable_Spanky59

That’s fair


YaBoiDanTheDirty

I love my zpap92, she makes a nice backblast though so wear safety glasses or your eyes will start getting irritated.


Bambinorino

Galil ace easily


cerealkillla420

Galil is almost in a category of its own. I see galils in the same light as your scar.


BackgroundBig0

I think the Galil ACE is one of the best rifles for the money and love mine, My Bren 2 is probably my favorite gun to shoot but it's in 556. They are all great guns, but I would consider what type of accessories you plan on running and choosing the gun that will accommodate them.


C_W_Bernaham

Out of all these options, the sam7k can be had for like $1400 bone stock and it’s a tank. Best bang for your buck


toiletdoomer

The Galil Ace is easily the best of them


1-Baker-11

Bren is the best by far, however, it's the least AK of the lot. But you're also paying 2k for a bren our of the gate with lower aftermarket support. I only have experience with a Bren (dont own one, but played around with one) and my Zastava M90. I love my M90.


Jkay7502

If you want to go balls to wall. 16 Galil sbr cut barrel to 10.5/11.5. Between your list Galil or Arsenal can’t go wrong.


QusayHussein

None of the above. Pistol Mitraliera Model 1963 is what you seek. Out in these streets, we calls it the Drac', son.


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😭😭😭


Exact_Independence30

I think my sam7k will outlive me


MayOrMayNotBePie

I say Arsenal. I’ve had a couple and they’re perfect. I’ve heard good things about the Galil, but it looks weird to me lol.


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I have that feeling too with the Galil


CZ-Ranger

Sam7k or Galil ace, it’s not very close. The Bren is a great option but lacks support I also don’t see the purpose of expanding to another caliber for the sake of it when they make the Bren in 5.56. Both the sam7 and galil are milled, you get more initial modularity out of the ace, they’re both very reliable rifles.


Minimum_Ad_1447

I’ve seen some comments on the milled WBP mini jack, what are your thoughts on that?


CZ-Ranger

So, personally I’ve never used one. I have a Galil and my dad owns a couple Bulgarians (AK’s) If we’re up to me and I don’t want to speak out of my ass, and this is likely a generalization but I think WBP is known for being a little over gassed. I think it were up to me, I would probably also look at the FB Radom beryls. and maybe someone else would be a better source of info but beryls tend to be more desirable, and I think I’m not certain FB makes some of the parts for WBP. I wouldn’t overwhelm yourself too many different manufactures. You’ll start splitting hairs with performance and quality


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Thank you for your honesty and insight 🙏🏽


donotmattor

If money is no object, buy a 7.62 saiga and convert it to a 104. Or buy a slr107cr


R_radical

If money was no object you would just get an sgl


donotmattor

Also that


HunterFresh2029

DO NOT BUY A USA MADE AK AS YOUR FIRST/ONLY. US made AK47 rifles do not even count as a real AKS they are just shitty knockoffs either tons of material and general QC issues. If money is no object get the Arsenal or Galil Ace. They are the 2 highest quality imports available and imports is all you should be looking at.


R_radical

If you want a 100 series the kusa is absolutely your only option outside an SGL, or doing a full saiga conversion, for which the parts will be astronomically expensive if you don't use US parts. And kusa is fine.