Arsenal SAM7 AK vs Polytech Legend AK-47S

[@husseinalmashhadany]

My first rifle i bought was a Tabuk Mk3 reissued, but it was hard to ship to US due to customs and licensing fees. I endup buying an Arsenal Sam7R and was quite pissed about leaving my gun with my pops back in Iraq. But i have to say, i never had to buy another again. 7 years with 4 days a week in the local range and still no jams because i treat it like an AR with maintenance, finish is an issue but the beat up look makes it quite OP in my eyes. I would recommend a thousand times.

[@BulletSpoung]

Now this is a topic I enjoy, both are nice looking a quality made AK's.

[@KaTooMaz]

I realllly like my Poly Legend. Firearms come and go but the Legend will stay with me forever. I've never shot an AK/AKM that feels as smooth and solid as the legend.

[@ModernWarflare]

I'll get one eventually but the irony is real. Die hard Murica dudes paying top dollar for AKs made in China. If I can't find one of these for a sane price I'll gladly get a Mitchell Arms Yugo instead. I already have a pre ban Hungarian and I don't see how it could get much better...

[@KaTooMaz]

I've had mine for many years, I traded it long ago to some guy that really wanted a Norinco NHM91 pre-ban RPK clone I had. I don't think he knew what he had and I got a way better deal on that trade. No doubt there are some good modern milled AKM's out there.

[@ModernWarflare]

@@KaTooMaz As far as I'm concerned, if an American was involved in building it I don't want it. The last person to touch the rifle should be Vlad in the factory. I would never spend money on a gun that was sent here, neutered and slapped back together. I hear good things about the milled Arsenals but I'll stick with pre bans.

[@floridafishingandfitness5735]

@@ModernWarflare I have heard good things about the pre - ban Hungarians. I was wonder if they have a milled receiver and did they have a chrome lined barrel? Thanks.

[@debel101]

Kalashnikov himself said the Bulgarians make the finest ak47. I agree with him!

[@nation7772]

Damn,this was a great review. 2 Beautiful Rifles!!

[@normski262]

I have the Bulgarian SAR M9F same as a Sam 7 but pure Bulgarian, not messed with at all. But I live in Bulgaria, about 35 miles from the factory! Even in Bulgaria, the AK from Arsenal is quite difficult to get a hold of, due to military contracts, so the Civilian market gets the back seat!

[@rexbo5029]

You need a circle 10 mag in that SAM7! haha good overview... and you have a really informative channel! thanks for your efforts :)

[@ScubaOz]

Yeah, if I could only go back in time and buy the Polytech's, I would be a rich man now. Nice vid

[@debel101]

Kalashnikov himself said the Bulgarians make the finest ak47. I agree with him!

[@joeruiz4010]

Bulgarian AKs are indeed the best. Zastava M70 Series and Polish AKs are tied for 2nd. WASR10s might be "cheap", but they have a "r****d strength" to them. They're energizer bunnies that just keep going.

[@michaelbirdsong196]

That poly is beautiful

[@tedebear108]

Hello Chris. This is Ted from Texas. I enjoyed your video and how you explained everything. If I had some spare money I'd be calling you to ask you about one of these two. Good work on the channel. See you in the next video.

[@SVT40AK47]

Believe it or not the initial Type 1 Russian AK was a stamped AK. Then they moved on to the Type 2 and 3 milled receivers before realizing these were ultimately cost prohibitive and worked out the bugs with the initial stamped receivers which are the AKMs.

[@corey6129]

Got a preband legend such a beautiful gun

[@jeffreywashington1278]

Luv my arsenal sam 7

[@romeosgenericchannel3971]

Both amazing guns on my list of future requisition! Literally legendary , guns of legend , Get it , Legend lol thanks for sharing, i know im a bit late but better late then never right XD

[@mossydog34]

I have the exact same Sam7 85uf and I love it. I had the opportunity to buy a polytech underfolder but it was 3000$

[@soldierofchrist6732]

$3,000 now? Jeez! When I bought mine, I paid just over $700 for it. Can't believe it has been 30 years since the '89 Clinton ban when they stopped importing the PolyTech's and Norinco's.

[@mossydog34]

@@soldierofchrist6732 yeah that's the average price I've seen the underfolder polytech for.

[@konglee7284]

Yeah, you right on the price... and goes up every year. And if you have an unfire Polytech. That's more money...

[@normski262]

I have the Bulgarian SAR M9F same as a Sam 7 but pure Bulgarian, not messed with at all. But I live in Bulgaria, about 35 miles from the factory! Even in Bulgaria, the AK from Arsenal is quite difficult to get a hold of, due to military contracts, so the Civilian market gets the back seat!

[@danielknepper6884]

​@soldierofchri yeah I bought my polytech legend in 2004 for a thousand bucks and if you can believe it or not I tried to sell it back for $800 to the dealer and he did not buy it. you know he's kicking himself right now.st6732

[@francissullivan6400]

GREAT VIDEO..but you incorrect on one point..the ORIGINAL AK 47 was to be STAMPED the Russian could not perfect the stamping process until the early 1950s .the Russians used milled receivers until the STAMPING problems were rectified..LOVE THE VIDEO ..👍

[@juansgotguns_9079]

I bought a mak 90 and converted it got a stock and grip. Then I bought a sam7sf. Honestly love them both will never sell them

[@63grandsport11]

Blonde chinese CHU wood on the stocks, barrel machine grooving left on to help cooling . As a dealer in the late 80's & 90's I was selling Polytech stamped receiver AK's with under folder spike bayonet for $280.00 each. Then Stockton happened and everything went crazy.

[@trentf4891]

I don't believe for a second that the machine marks were left in the barrel to help cooling. Sounds like a salesman covering for the product.

[@danielknepper6884]

​@@trentf4891😅

[@stripervince1]

Excellent thorough review

[@Ghettiquette]

A more fair comparison would be the Arsenal SAS-M7 Classic. I have one. It can hang with the Legend.

[@dbldee7275]

Why the SAS m7?

[@Ghettiquette]

@@dbldee7275 closer to the original AKM. Angled underfolder; milled receiver. Beautiful Hungarian blondewood stock set.

[@dbldee7275]

@@Ghettiquette I think you might have it confused with a different AK. The SAS m7 is pretty much the same as the Sam7uf, which the major difference being that the SAS m7 is a Bulgarian milled receiver but actually finished and assembled in the US. The Sam7uf if course is the true Bulgarian import.

[@Ghettiquette]

@@dbldee7275 I own one. Definitely don't have it confused. It's very different than that rifle. That rifle has a straight folder; not angled. That rifle also has a scope rail. This doesn't. It's 1/300 limited edition.

[@Ghettiquette]

@@dbldee7275 the gas block on mine is also the true 45° and not 90° like the regular SAM-7. I also own a post-ban fixed stock SAM-7. That one is the most accurate AK I've ever fired.

[@alphonzawill]

Great video, excellent information @ comparison

[@wildmm1790]

Sold my Norinco Mak-90 in 2000, wat a mistake that was, u could run it hard and there was just no stopping it, good powerful rifle!!!

[@ModernWarflare]

Don't feel too bad. You can still find them everywhere for under a grand. Plenty of guys sold these $4,000 Legends for $500 back in the day.

[@deerhntr98165]

Ok you made me Drool all over my phone! Thanks bro!

[@ViperMods_216]

Love the content!

[@umami0247]

So which one is the one to go with. I like the natural wood but the black one looks nice.

[@brwils3378]

Ones out of most people’s price range, the Sam is a great rifle and reliable shooter. Also I have the Polish underfolder and love that one to. Really money is the only option here.

[@wiamdada]

In my country, all Aks are factory originals, full autos, saw a Bulgarian and a Chinese factory 66, which one is more durable and reliable, any recommendations which to choose?

[@BNatoAk]

Is the SAM 5 the current military production for Bulgarian defense???

[@zacht54fins]

Good video. I have an opportunity to get a pre ban polytech doube under folder for $1200. Is that a good deal? Its in excellent condition.

[@MarksmanTV]

Yes, that is a great deal!

[@DeepPocketsEnt]

Did you ever get the underfolder Zach?

[@zacht54fins]

@@DeepPocketsEnt no the guy ended up not selling it.

[@nation7772]

I Highly suggest putting a "peep" sight on the rear!

[@milesoroads]

I will second the sam7 finish. You would think this pricey of a gun it would be better. After cleaning it gave my bolt a smudged look. Plan to polish it to fix the issue. This is also the imported pistol not the rifle.

[@jackrock1313]

Excellent content here 👍🇺🇸 👍🇺🇸👍 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸 👍

[@eltenda]

Good stuff!

[@TheChineseAK-47Blog]

So, we're comparing a Las Vegas built from parts kit Arsenal Sam7 vs. a foreign military produced milled Poly Legend? All rifles brought in after March 8th 1989 are post ban, and meet 992r compliance. The Las Vegas Arsenal website attempts to make it cloudy how they are brought in post ban as parts, and put back together. NO barreled receivers were brought into America after 1994, except for parts kits like the Arsenal SAM7.

[@alexJohnson9119]

Anyone from the 80s know that Chinese AKs are made from pot metal. The barrel will droop under sustain fire.

[@petergagnon6851]

Very educative thumps up

[@shojus]

I'd like BOTH please! :)

[@eltenda]

Greetings from. Chicago

[@eltenda]

@GloomyGuns we are ok as long u stay away from cook county

[@khan_jeee_8686]

Funny u mention stockton.. born nd raised here!

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

My first AK-47 was an Arsenal SAM-7, but it was a rare lemon, and the barrel shot consistently to the left. The front sight had to be move 80% of the way to one side just to hit a target at 100 yards. When I got the Polytech Legend AK-47S, it shot a tighter group and consistently straight. It actually made ME look good as a shooter. And, I love the quality traditional blued finish. Not fair to compare only two rifles, since Arsenal quality is excellent, but I sold off that SAM-7 at a loss and kept the Polytech. I would buy the Arsenal AK-47 Classic, despite the high price, if I could find one. Arsenal never made enough of those rifles for those of use who want the traditional Model III AK rifle. Despite my bad experience with an older Arsenal rifle, I do recommend them because they are high quality.

[@francissullivan6400]

I'll keep my poly tech S1 over any other..GREAT VIDEO CHRIS

[@FranklinClark-e8k]

Love my sam7uf my zastava m70 hates it

[@floridafishingandfitness5735]

I love it when I hear people say the Chinese only make trinkets. Well boys... that Polytech is one nice trinket!

[@billyjennings6509]

How much is my ak 47 legend worth now?

[@moemaster1966]

$2500 to $4500

[@williamwood6795]

I've heard of milled receivers cracking under stress. I've heard of stamped receivers being to flimsy, especially on 'sporter' models. Is there a model with a stamped receiver of a thick enough gage to hit the 'sweet spot' and be strong enough while allowing some flex??

[@SlickSlack4pac]

William Wood...you heard wrong! Do some google research from "Battlefield Vegas" concerning milled and stamped AK and AKM variants. Your typical combloc made stamped receivers will last up too 100,000 rounds, Chinese and Bulgarian milled receivers have yet to fail. www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/06/03/how-many-rounds-can-an-ak-fire-before-it-breaks-down/

[@corey6129]

The Chinese ak of the time period were a thicker stamped receiver 1.2 mm vs 1mm most nice stamped receivers are 1.2 or 1.5 now but it's hard to beat a milled receiver as far as durability but if the do break parts are harder to find and more expensive.

[@darinstenger7123]

@@corey6129 actually chicoms are 1.5-1.6 mm thick.

[@tecate9408]

Nothin wrong with stamped Ak's, as far as reliability. They are slightly lighter in my opinion but both are awesome rifles.

[@nunya2445]

Battlefield Las Vegas would disagree. All stamped rifles there have failed and they have never has a miled reciever fail.

[@Иванпонимаете-г4ш]

@@nunya2445 well just the rear Trunnion which is easily replaceable, milled also has a smoother action too though

[@D5quared91]

Where are all these worn out stamped AKs?? Stamped rifles were made to be quick and cheap to manufacture, NOT to be disposable. They can last for decades and decades and hundreds of thousands of rounds.

[@LastEarBender]

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[@konfederate6277144]

Check out my Polytech Legend video...

[@ajlukelepuke]

I'd never own a Chinese made AK pattern rifle. Not because I doubt their quality or any cosmetic reason.

[@destinyjacobs8147]

We’ve had a few aks. Mak 90s and milled polytech are the best guns we own

[@chitownbangin]

Good video but pretty sure the original "AK47" was a stamped rifle and the milled receivers were only introduced, temporarily, because the stamped receivers were having durability issues. Hate to be a technical Timmy.

[@DeepPocketsEnt]

No, you're incorrect. The original Avtomat Kalashnikova model 1947 was the Type 3, which was indeed a milled receiver rifle. A stamped version of the AK47 would not be released until 1959. The stamped receiver is made from a 1mm thick, flat sheet of steel and is known as the AKM, which would remain in Soviet service until 1974, when the AK74 was released.

[@chitownbangin]

@@DeepPocketsEnt The first production models were built on sheet-metal receivers. Remember this rifle was highly influenced by the StG44 which was also sheet-metal receiver.

[@chitownbangin]

@@DeepPocketsEnt Can I ask where you sourced your information from that led you to conclude the first AK47's were milled receivers vs. stamped?

[@moemaster1966]

The type ak47 was originally a stamped gun but the Russian lacked manufacturing techniques to keep everything in spect so they introduced the milled receiver so they could get there secret weapon built in large numbers..if I remember correctly they kept making the milled receiver sections until 1953 millions of them until they where able to perfect the AKM ..country’s like Hungary Bulgaria and China kept the milled receiver Ak production longer ..East Germany produced probably the best AK of the Soviet country’s with there stamped 47 and 74 mpi back in the late 80s and early 90s there where just about every variant of AK out there ..man I miss those times as far as gun stuff goes

[@jameswheat4225]

Beauty's

[@philipdelzmen7226]

Arsenal SA93

[@clown2franklin]

If that's a polytech legend that is not the original wood. I have to poly Tech legends and that would is definitely not from poly Tech .

[@MarksmanTV]

Yes, the wood is original. Thanks for watching!

[@clown2franklin]

@@MarksmanTV How come the to that I have have cherry type wood and ones I've seen in the past don't have that blonde wood.

[@KB-kw8ni]

@@clown2franklin u mad?

[@clown2franklin]

@@KB-kw8ni Why would I be mad? I respectfully disagree I respect his opinion and his knowledge and I just disagreed I've been shooting a long time using these Max and DE Bork fly he says their construction is poor I also disagree with that is that seem angry to you ?

[@soldierofchrist6732]

@@clown2franklin The full stock PolyTech Legend AK-47/S was manufactured with the Cherrywood furniture. The PolyTech Legend underfolders were manufactured with the Blonde wood. That's the difference.

[@henry4life67]

rather buy 3 wasr10

[@raygixxer89]

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[@raygixxer89]

@steve pain 🤮