Arsenal SLR107R or Cugir WASR10: Which AK Should You Buy & Why?

[@jeanbabtisteclamence3018]

Misha is, and always will be, the man.

[@keithmcdonald6920]

Agreed

[@mikeeeeee555]

Don’t misgender misha. Maybe he identifies as a Nambu 🤷

[@mitchcornacchia968]

Misha you are a treasure your wealth of information is staggering and the fact that you share it so willingly is also a blessing to all! Thanks for a great comparison and review as usual. God bless you.

[@Kzummo]

WASR every day, WASR all the way. Not to talk bad about Arsenals at all but the WASR is very utilitarian, especially when you change out the retaining plate and upgrade the furniture. Then you have a life long AK that's g2g.

[@fredrickmiltonthaddeusdoug9747]

Couldn't decide, I bought both

[@Rooftop-Ali-BR]

Same here about 5 years ago.

[@AKking530]

Ali BR how’d you buy a 107r 5 years ago? Haha

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Only way to go

[@NicholasX.]

Good choice

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

The Dude abides.

[@markbrown4597]

In short,cosmetically the wasr is a 'TRUE" AKM, other than the dimples.

[@misha5670]

Yup, exactly

[@markbrown4597]

@@misha5670 Wow,ive been noticed by misha. My life is complete.

[@buddy9577]

THEY BOTH ARE

[@TheGunBub]

It’s more than cosmetically a true akm it has forged trunnions chrome lined chf barrel ect

[@Mikhail-Tkachenko]

Also in the case of the WASR 10/63's they're built from demilled select fire PM Md. 63 components, save for the receiver & barrel which are still Romanian milspec as mentioned previously, which puts it closer to being an actual "AKM". Certainly better than a PM Md. 63 parts kit built onto a US receiver with US barrel, US rivets, and incorrect spot welds. Out of all the Kalashnikov's I've owned, which is a fair amount, the WASR 10/63 has always been one of my top favorites as I'm mainly interested in milsurp.

[@tjbohmier46]

I bought (2) WASR 10 GP in 2017, when the Arsenal SLR-107-11 was first made an available for a purchase for me. Almost got the Arsenal, just waited on a VEPR FM-47-21!! For @ 75 bucks more at that time, I got the WASR's. I have absolutely no regrets. Oh, and that included the FFL Fees!

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

I was just deciding on this very pair. I chose a Wasr10. Plus 500rds, 3 bakelite mags, 4 steel mags and a romanian trigger hamer. Plus they are plentyful.

[@HL-ll4zz]

I heard the romanian hammer metal is much softer and wont deform the bolt carrier tail. Think its true?

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

@@HL-ll4zz I think so. I have older wasrs. I have the OEM hammer on all my imports.

[@HL-ll4zz]

@@Leman.Russ.6thLegion never heard of the OEM ?

[@chickennuggetfavela2580]

@@HL-ll4zz original equipment manufacturer

[@mr.kalash7555]

Good choice man.

[@aHmongUS92]

I couldn't afford the arsenal ak so I got a wasr-10. Thanks to Rob Ski's review, that's one of the reasons I got one. I will get an arsenal ak one of these days.

[@xboxoperator]

Same

[@andyw237]

The WASR is a great choice, in it's current price range nothing else comes close to it. re-finishing the wood with stain makes them look amazing.

[@chickennuggetfavela2580]

@@andyw237 the wood sucks. My aes 10b handguard fell off already

[@aHmongUS92]

Yea im planning to change the wood out. That's what Rob ski and most other wasr-10 owners say to do it immediately

[@kendric98]

Mighty wasr wins again!

[@andyw237]

Both are reliable and fun to shoot. the WASR is a true work-horse of a rifle and can take a good beating. IMO the WASR is the better value since they are much easier to obtain. for the price difference you can get a case of ammo and a few mags and still be at the same price of the Arsenal. but the Arsenal do shoot very nice and have a certain "feel" to them that the WASR's don't, the Arsenal just feels smoother some how. either way both are great options for a NO-BS AK rifle.

[@AKking530]

I just got a 107r from ShootingSurplus, on GB, for $1024 shipped. I picked it up from my FFL last Friday. They sold 5 one after another for the same price. I’ll be shooting it for the first time tomorrow. From first inspection, it has a better fit and finish than my 104fr and 107fr. Finish is very even.

[@VitoBb1978]

I bought the Romanian AKMN-47 back 2004, and haven’t looked back .

[@FromPlsNerf]

I got an SLR107R from Kvar a few weeks ago and I love it. Thanks. My first AK

[@romeosgenericchannel3971]

AKs my absolute favorite , ive had a saiga, a mak 90 and i still have an older Romanian import, always wanted an Arsenal, one day, one glorious day lol and i rlly like the side mount ad far as optics go , ive had good experiences with em anyways

[@joquin4618]

The mighty wasr for the win!! Take care guys! Everybody have a great quarantine day!

[@5il3n7]

Impulse bought the 107R and my numbers are 4 off from the one shown in your video. I also bought WBP's Fox and Mini Jack. Thank you for taking the time to make such informative videos!

[@organic1776]

Anyone else notice Misha got a new fridge lol?

[@archiebutler1371]

Sam Cortez I got nothing better to do but notice

[@petergagnon6851]

Man you are a late arrival it's been there for at least 6 months

[@lanceacosta3823]

well then happy belated congrats on the new fridge, earl must've been terrified

[@packpistolarms]

I'll take my Romanian SAR-1 all day over a SLR 107R

[@andybieniewski5945]

The wasser are a great gun the only thing I really don’t care for is the finish because after you get done cleaning it , any lint from paper towels or anything that has any lint to it it sticks right to the receiver

[@cbwelch4]

You said two key words with regard to the WASR 10/63 to me: military grade. Mine has the arrow triangle stamping and is a serial matching gun. Had mine since 2011 and it has been nothing short of outstanding. Sone trainers use these as rentals and your head stories of them having 20-50k rounds through them with zero issues. Mine has had probably 5k through it. If I had to run out the door with a SHTF gun, it would be on my short list. Lots of the Century guns including mine use the Tapco G2 trigger, which is quite good. I’d get another but you have to inspect them to make sure they are straight.

[@mrdato116]

Wasr as most Aks loose headspace around 15k rounds. Thise myth of Ak lasting 50k rounds are soy reddit delusions.Battelfield Las Vegas wrote that Romanian wasr trunnion lasts to 50k rounds , but headspace must be returned 3-4 times. Still wasr would be better than arsenal. But Russian is still the best

[@SquidGunman]

I own 2 ak rifles, and it’s these two. I enjoy both of them.

[@vpowpow4033]

I have both the 107fr and a newer WASR. Love them both.

[@bonsaw57]

As of 2022the Arsenal has proven to be the muuuuuch better buy

[@tballstaedt7807]

Am outstanding no bullshit practical assessments on AK's. I and I'm sure a lot of others really appreciate this very much. Especially for pointing out the slight differences in overall quality that do not always justify the rather significant difference in cost. Thanks Misha.

[@Shaggerton]

THE MIGHTY WASR!!! MY favorite!!

[@Shaggerton]

@Shapiro Shekelberg aleichem shalom!

[@jasonbourne1985]

I was lucky enough to pick up one of the Bulgarian AK 74's the Century put together in the early 2000's when they were still available and reasonably priced.

[@helgenguard]

damn and it hasnt blown up yet?

[@jasonbourne1985]

@@helgenguardNo, is it supposed to?

[@Mikhail-Tkachenko]

@@jasonbourne1985 yes

[@petergagnon6851]

Mishaco is the best of the best hands down

[@kenatml]

And the craziness is even crazier than when you first posted this video! I just purchased my SLR107R and a ZPAP a little while a go so I'm AKed out for now. Just need to add a SGL21-94 Folder to the collection and I will be complete!!

[@theimpaler2317]

Thanks for all your videos Mishaco. Been watching a lot of your videos for the last few years, specially the wasr ones, which inspired me to buy my own!

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

I recently got both and they were perfectly fine out of the box. No QC issues. The rak1 trigger is definitely better than the Arsenal junk trigger. Finish is ok on both but I don’t care for a good finish on an AK. Polymer is better than wasr wood and I hate polymer! For the money and those they actually use their rifles I recommend the wasr. For those that want to collect and keep new in box the arsenal is a better investment.

[@therideneverends1697]

Getting pretty rugged there Misha

[@555Gear]

Just picked up a 2019 WASR for $799 a month ago, was glad to find one in MN, pretty uncommon here. Arsenals nowhere to be found. Nice video 👌

[@humansvd3269]

I had my WASR 10 in 2006 for 320. I am just floored they are the 800 now. They used to be scorned now they are loved.

[@Shaggerton]

Had one ordered to MN recently myself, love my WASR!!

[@HL-ll4zz]

Check online carolina shooters supply has the arsenal 107 for $1000

[@alexprince8679]

Human SVD they had bad quality control back then. Plus with all the liberal gun snatches around. They’ll only keep going up

[@humansvd3269]

@@alexprince8679 I know, but they still worked then. And Chinese Norinco sks were everywhere. I just miss the old days is all.

[@DavidDoingLife]

Was on the fence between those 2 exact rifles. Thank you sir.

[@brianhartman7135]

Just bought a Zastava! They are the best.

[@darthravyn572]

Hey Misha, love your channel :D big fan from Romania! at 1:00 Cugir is pronounced "Coojeer" Keep up the great job :D

[@darthravyn572]

@@StacheOperator No, it's a "J" as in Jeep

[@GunsGunsAndMoreGunsReviews]

The 107r was a steal of a deal and in direct competition with the WASR at the original price point. The prices now are just stupid. The QC problems posted on FB and AKfiles is a bit scary as well. They had a perfect rifle for the $799-$898 range , the $1,100+ tag now is just insane. Bring back the 107frs please , you get more for the pricing. Excellent video as always , great job

[@misha5670]

You aren't wrong

[@Tac2cool556]

Try $1,500 today for slr

[@GunsGunsAndMoreGunsReviews]

@@Tac2cool556 my comment was 4 years ago 😆

[@nathand3270]

Went to the local range on Sunday and they haven't had any AKs in months. All of a sudden they had two on consignment (Arsenal SLR107r, Polytech (never fired preban)) and a new Gen 2 WASR considering the prices I brought home the Arsenal. The WASR and Arsenal were priced similarly and the Arsenal came with two stocks, 34 rounds of ammo a hard case and multiple after market recoil springs. The Arsenal also had less than 100 rounds through it. The bolt still had all the cheesy Arsenal paint in tact.

[@Tac2cool556]

How much?

[@digitaldirt7773]

So I have a original Arsenal SLR-95, all black with a sporter stock and muzzle brake. I bought it original in California before the gun law changed. I don't shoot people or animals, this gun is just for fun, shooting targets. The rounds are so cheap compared to other rifles. It is just a great reliable fun plinking gun for me. My dad fought in Vietnam, shooting this gun brought a tear to his eye, to him it it was the enemy

[@seattlelink]

I live in WA state and I just ordered this rifle a few months ago, once my background check clears in 6 months it will be mine lol

[@gepo6882]

Call your local government and ask them to change the laws

[@cano1732]

Just got a WASR as my first ak

[@joshuajames2425]

Nice man ..an ak is like a classic hot rod ,made of all steel construction and has real wood grains there's really nothing else like it ,the true classics never die have fun man!

[@techfreak9097]

The wasr was my first AK back in November. I've gotten two more ever since and ain't planning on slowing down lmao

[@jeanbabtisteclamence3018]

Great grab!

[@thedude756]

My favorite gun channel on KZbin, keep up the great work

[@henrymonroe4300]

Bought my arsenal from misha and my brother has a wars 1063 - both amazing and well crafted tools and id recommend anyone buy either or both over almost all competition for the price

[@bigcitydiddystraighttalkmi7834]

107 all day

[@CharlieJulietSierra]

ALL DAY

[@BoogalooBoy]

WASR-10 is better, it may not have the greatest fit and finish, but its reliable and accurate.

[@bigcitydiddystraighttalkmi7834]

BoogalooBoy1776 lol 😂 no

[@burntcoffee5175]

I bought the same Arsenal! Love that gun! Keeping it totally stock!

[@ValorLife]

Arsenal SLR 107cr, smooth like a typewriter!

[@misha5670]

I have the 106CR and its a fun gun. Everytime i think of selling it off, we take it back to the range and then it goes back into the safe for another few months hahah.

[@deniscleaver7544]

I love these videos, keep it up Misha, you are doing good things for the AK fans!

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

The new import WASR's are a far cry from early ones. My first one was a total POS. Canted everything, crunchy trigger, just terrible. Sold it and bought a newer one about 8 years ago. MUCH better. Nice G2 trigger group, well put together.

[@williamscott3444]

Have both love both. Whichever one you buy, you did good.

[@acegunner7025]

I have both the 107 pulls smaller groups but both are great

[@robison87]

I have a wasr 10/63 from the year 1963. Is that considered a good gun?

[@Tac2cool556]

Yes

[@dustinrascoe3756]

The wasr price has went up again..... if you can find 1. The price in my area is curreny $950 for a new wasr-10

[@jameswarrick9042]

Just picked me a 107r up here in Nashville yesterday. Was honestly shocked to find a NIB one. It's a 2020 gun too

[@jameswarrick9042]

1200

[@chickenpotpie2008]

Just got one about a week ago. My serial is AB 60. Still 2020 date? My first Arsenal and am happy to say that after dumping a drum my finish on the barrel wasn’t bubbling.

[@POPJack1717]

Yes. The 60 means 2020 production.

[@EarlCorgi]

I got a couple of the SLR-107R’s back when they were around $900, in fact I believe I got mine on sale for about $875 apiece, just under $900 anyway. This was long ago of course. Back when around when they first began selling them. Anyway I got the 107R because I could throw them into the press and swap out the original front sight blocks with a 24mm AK74 front sight block. It already had the 90 degree gas block so it made for a very nice AK-103 clone when AK-103 clones were hard to come by. They ended up looking very nice and working just as well. They shoot excellent groups. In the end I put a Rail and red dot on one of them and left the other clean with just iron sights and the original polymer furniture.

[@ianoffutt6299]

Do the holes line up for the 24mm front sight?

[@EarlCorgi]

@@ianoffutt6299 No they don’t. The holes for the sight that came on the rifle were on top of the barrel and the holes for the 24mm sight are on the bottom so you have to drill new holes. All things considered though drilling the new holes was the easiest part. I had to bore out the 24mm sight just a little so it fits the barrel, I did this with a sanding tool on the dremel. Then you have to line it up for mechanical zero and make sure it isn’t canted which is harder than you’d think it would be. If it was off I had to press it back off and start over again. At first I just tried tapping it with a rubber mallet but it just wasn’t working out. Then once it was where I wanted it I had to clamp it in place and drill the new holes and push the pins in place.

[@ianoffutt6299]

@@EarlCorgi What do you do about the old 14x1 threads? new front sight has it's own threads and old sight is put on and the barrel is threaded thereafter from my understanding, does the new front sight cover those threads?

[@ianoffutt6299]

@@EarlCorgi Do I need to cut and crown old threads off?

[@EarlCorgi]

@@ianoffutt6299 You don’t need to do anything with the old threads. They fit right under the new 24mm sight’s threads.

[@clayc1287]

Misha, do you know anything about Arsenal contracting out their stamped gun production to Bulgaria ISD? If so have you been hearing about the production quality of late compared to earlier serial numbers?

[@AKking530]

Clay C They are made in the USA using Bulgarian parts (at least the parts that matter).

[@clayc1287]

@@AKking530 Where are the Bulgarian parts being made now is what I am getting at.

[@abedibiradzhakli5731]

@@clayc1287 A bulgarian here but not that big ofa gun enthusiast . Arsenal and ISD are different manufactureres. No idea who imports what in the USA, but there is more than one manufacturer in Bulgaria making ak parts.

[@Loonie1029]

I just got my SLR107R

[@Loonie1029]

Frank Deckard love it! Worth the extra money

[@Tac2cool556]

Me too today But $1500

[@johnqpublic2718]

I own a cugir wasr 10, and was literally JUST thinking about saving for a 107R. Crazy.

[@Kzummo]

not a bad choice to add another AK to the collection, especially a bulgarian not a bad choice to reinvest it in more magazines and ammo either

[@harvestblades]

@@Kzummo arguably not the best time unless things get worse as you will be paying peak madness pricing. I recommend checking out the PSA AK-E 100% American made so you are keeping your neighbors working, and it is just an amazing weapon.

[@harvestblades]

nothinhg wrong with spending the money on Arsenal...If you have it. You definitely don't need to spend over a grand to get a good AK, and for what Arsenals are going for I would look into a custom AK like a Rifle Dynamics, but for $1k or less I think you can do a lot worse then the PSA AK-E. & I would love to side by side compare the fit, & finish as well as the build quality, and accuracy of even a Arsenal milled rifle. Despite the excuses the paint doesn't blister off of my AK-E & they gave me a proper 30 round mag.

[@BoogalooBoy]

@@harvestblades "100% american made", nobody really cares, let us buy imports.

[@Kzummo]

@@harvestblades lol no

[@TheUltimateGhostface]

Mishaco , I am glad you made this video comparing the Arsenal stamped receiver ( SLR series ) to the Romanian AK's becouse I have questions regarding the metallurgy of the two AK rifles . I own a couple Arsenal SLR series AK's which in my mind are built more like the AK 100 series and I own a couple Romanian , a M10 and a WASR with a 1975 dated front trunion. To be honest I feel like the Romanian AK's are more durable than the Arsenal stamped receiver AK's , I have a family member who works with metal for a living and has done so most there life and when inspecting the Arsenal SLR he said that the bolt carrier appears to be investment cast , albeit good quality casting , the bolt is some type of billit not milled from forged steel and the barrel trunion is NOT forged that it appears to be billit or barstock . And that the rear trunion of the Arsenal is made from cast as well. As compared to my M10 and WASR which he said appears to be all machined from forged steel : the bolt , the bolt carrier and both trunions front & rear are milled from quality forged . He pointed the Arsenal's parts such as the bolt carrier is smoother in appearnce becouse its a casted part where as the Romanian parts have machine and tool marks becouse those parts were machined from harder more durable forged steel. I agree that my Arsenal AK's are prettier to look at but even before he pointed out the differnces in manufacturing process between the two , I have always had more confidence in my Romanian AK's as far as long term durability and the ability to withstand heavy use and abuse . Arsenal AK's are well proven and durable too Im not saying that , its more of a question ... is he right about the Arsenal SLR AK's front trunion , bolt and carrier being made from cast , billit and or barstock ? I went to Kvar.com and in the description of the Milled SAM7 's that the bolt and carrier are forged but do not say anything at all regarding the metallurgy of there SLR series other than the barrel is cold hammer forged . Wondering your input on this . Thanks

[@conan670431]

Great info thank you ! Would love to see a vid on the cleaning kits you prefer and that are less agressive on the gun !

[@bonsaw57]

As of over 1 year later than my last post people want arsenals more. The people have spiked. Arsenals at least 1400 up, wasr10 still like 800-1000 You tell me why?

[@keith68454]

I gave 850 for my slr-107r 2 years Ago

[@mr.hallman333]

Got a wassr 1063 no complaint. Cosmetic slightly canted gas block 1130 in stead of 12 . But runs just fine . Rings steel all day

[@fjm1061]

They’re selling now September 2020 for $1399.99 in my area San Antonio Texas.

[@SpyvsSpy-yl9ip]

I got the 2015 Wasr10 and an Arsenal Slr-104fr. I wanted an OG akm and a modern 74

[@jakisfly]

Likewise

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

You got the ak bug, welcome to the club!!

[@mohawkman4506]

I have both ! Can’t beat an arsenal there built like a tank all milled receiver ! Wasr 10 I had one for many years !

[@user-df3kt6ox1t]

Just bought the Arsenal SLR107R. Can't wait till it gets to my FFL. I do want to get wood furniture. Anyone have a link to some good furniture? Thanks for the input.

[@ac.1.1.z-a]

Misha, as always thank you!

[@austenjames2380]

Your videos are awesome! I love the detail you give in all your videos

[@elitetrader5468]

Pretty much any solvent will strip the paint off the Arsenals. If you care, then use CLP on the exterior.

[@misha5670]

Or just don't clean it...its an AK afterall right? (joking people, its a joke)

[@andyw237]

I only use CLP, the Bolt and Carrier finish wears off fast for some reason. otherwise the outer finish has done well so far.

[@POPJack1717]

I actually like the WASR better from personal experience. Disclaimer: I own both.

[@orion000]

Ew

[@POPJack1717]

@@orion000 man I own both. I'm speaking from the rifles I received. My wasr was of better QC. Bolt was smoother, trigger is better (the Tapco) and finish is better on the wasr. The slr is literal black paint.

[@chickennuggetfavela2580]

I got the aes 10b and added a binary trigger. A great combination

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Thank you for my Lynx Misha! I am looking for a sam7, i attempted to purchase the arsenal 107 from kvar, but they were sold out, same day. Thanks for the vids

[@dgunearthed7859]

they're in stock as of today.

[@mattgeiger9988]

Even the wasr is approaching 1100, crazy but I would get a import sooner rather then never!

[@archiebutler1371]

I can tell you this..., they shoot the same. But I chose the Arsenal 107, given at the time it was only $150 more than the Wasr. I should’ve kept my Wasr considering the times.

[@joncalman8180]

@Misha Any chance on a review/ info on the Romanian M10? Keep up the great work I have learned more from your channel than all other sources combined.

[@johnkelinske1449]

Excellent video. I have one of the WASR-10s underfolders. Interestingly, the P-mags do not fit the gun at all, they won't even go into the mag well. All the steel mags I have tried are fine. I guess I got lucky and got one of the ones they didn't hog out too much.

[@misha5670]

What is the trunnion date on that UF?

[@johnkelinske1449]

@@misha5670 I will check. 2018

[@johnkelinske1449]

@@misha5670 This one came from a local shop as a used gun, doesn't look fired much if at all by previous owner. It didn't have a mag with it so they went in the back and rummaged around and found a steel RPK mag and gave me that- fit fine. Got a few Romanian surplus mags, all ok. Tried the Hungarian ones I have for my AMD, ok also. Tried the Magpul ones I got for my Galil ACE- BRRRP! No go.

[@CrazyPalidin57]

My wasr10 had the same problem with magazine fit when I first got it. But a little bit of careful fitment with a flat hand file took care of that easily. Now it holds everything tightly.

[@Grim67894]

What about SLR107R vs WBP Fox

[@Shep01]

The answer is psa ak-103 same gun considerably less. With a chf barrel from fn and a heavy duty akm bolt

[@jardinero9112]

I have never shot a wasr but i do have an Arsenal sam7sf. Its been my favorite for several years now. So i would have to go to the Arsenal. By the way Misha im kind of digging on the 1960's beatnick look.

[@misha5670]

Its a bit of a running joke with my wife...or rather "malicious compliance' I suppose.

[@wisamsbai3835]

Just got a 2020 production WASR, would a SLR7 be a good investment for 1200 or will more be imported in the future? I don't wanna miss out like with the SAMs and milled AKs!

[@POPJack1717]

I can tell from history, no AK model has lasted forever as far as being imported. I'd just buy one and have it so when they stop getting imported, which will surely happen at some point, you'll have a collection piece.

[@wisamsbai3835]

@@POPJack1717 thank you bro. I sold the SLR107 for a Sam7SF . Now I want another SLR

[@Pinoysoundmachine74]

Both of these ak’s are work horse rather than worrying about the cosmetics and finished. If you have the extra 300 bucks to spend then go for the arsenal, but i would still get the wasr and spend the 300 bucks extra for mags and ammo and you’re all set.

[@patstrzeszewski3240]

I know that cugir still makes the 5.45 models but I don't know if they will demill and import them I to the usa

[@BlastedBilly]

Any thoughts on the ZPAP M70 coming soon? Will have 1.5mm receiver, chrome lined barrel and bulged reinforced trunnion.

[@misha5670]

Yes actually, stay-tuned

[@jtrinidad9625]

Misha any word on if they will have grenade launching sights with the gas port cut off

[@spoonman73]

@GastonGross Agree, but the 1.5 mm look cooler. And as you know, looking cool is everything lol.

[@hollon1697]

I’m at a crossroads. I want to get my first AK. Should I wait for KUSA 103? Go with a WBP Fox when they come in stock? Or track down a converted Saiga? I don’t know what to do!

[@godwinjoy9730]

I've always question the whole milled gun thing is a pound heavier thing. Multiple times when I see people weigh out their Milled vs stamped guns (I've seen it on arfcom and Reddit), the guns end up being weighed simarly. One Reddit post weighed out a Wasr and a Sam7r and the measurements ended up being 7.2 pounds for Wasr and 7.6ish pounds for the sam7. Can you confirm or deny this with your own measurements? (I think they were unloaded for both)

[@misha5670]

Considering I've shipped many stamped and milled AKs, evenSLR107R vs SAM7R, yes i can confirm that the milled is heavier. Also keep in mind its not just the receiver that's heavier if you are comparing a traditional AK Type III and AKM. The barrel, furniture and even some small parts are all heavier as well.

[@2wheeleddemon999]

10 for the win 👍

[@schrodingersgat4344]

The MIGHTY WASR!

[@Shaggerton]

Schrodinger's GAT hell yeah!!

[@andyw237]

One is none !

[@petesheppard1709]

My WASR is a -13 with the Tapco G2 trigger. Aside from the 'service-grade' roughness, it is extremely well-made. BTW, do you have a line on another crutch stock? The CNC/Bonesteel folder is great, but I'd like to get it more correct.

[@chrisrobert8718]

Hello thanks for the info. Great content. Can I powder coat my wasr 10? Thanks

[@Lightning799]

@mishaco you brush on the topic a bit - do you think now is the time to buy any foreign/imported firearm? Prices are high but who knows how much this crisis will disrupt future imports.

[@loaded47]

I just picked up one SLR 107R from the latest batch from KVAR. Its horrible quality. Both the stock and the sights are canted in relation to the receiver. I had to max out the front sight all the way to the left in order to zero it and it is still slightly off. I bought 5 circle 10 mags for it, and they dont fit the magwell. If the factory mags dont fit the SLR, you know there was zero quality control done on it. I emailed KVAR but they ignore me.

[@misha5670]

To be far regarding those mags, when the poly over steel waffles are brand-new, they are intentionally oversized slightly. With a bit of break in though, they start to fit a rifle tight be still in/out easily. With my SAM7R when new, they fit very snug in it too.

[@connorbartolucci9794]

What serial number batch is it? Just got mine and it is serial number AB 60xxx and it seems straight

[@loaded47]

@@connorbartolucci9794 My serial starts with a 59

[@loaded47]

@@misha5670 They are impossible to get in at all, not just tight. The magwell is way to thin to even insert them. Regular steel mags are also very tight. I Also tried magpuls, and those barely go in.

[@connorbartolucci9794]

I believe that means it was made in 2019. hmm

[@mohammedines6182]

Quel est le meilleur mon ami Misha le slr-107 ou le slr-104 et quels sont leurs prix ?🙂👍✌️

[@jeremyz6911]

I saw a SLR 107R at my LGS and the front trunnion rivet was mushroomed out. I'm hearing mixed things about the new 107s. Every serial that I've seen with issues are the 59 prefix. Wondering if the 60's are good and the 59's should be avoided.

[@misha5670]

Have had a few 60 (2020) guns in now, and just at a quick insspection, all seemed gtg. Maybe not perfect, but finne what what we have now.

[@67_PowerStroke]

Where are you getting your Arsenals from? I cannot find a distributor that ever has any in stock.

[@SSS-cp1op]

Wonder why the 107r is in stock

[@ReaperoftheWar]

one thing i always wondered about aks is how to find and tell different makes and models from each other. What I mean by that more specifically is for example with an AR if theres a specific model I want but my local FFL doesnt have one I can just go to the manufacturers website and have them ship it to the FFL and since most AR15 style rifles are made in the US or at least by a US based company this is pretty easy but when it comes to AK's many of them are imports and as such there websites are in foreign languages assuming they even have a website. I guess my question is if there was a specific model/make of AK style rifles yet my FFL doesnt have it where would I go and how would I go about getting one shipped to my FFL? P.S: Love the vids keep up the great work!

[@David-xy5sd]

I have a lead star barrage 7.62x39 ak pistol, my first ak ever & ever shot. The alg 2 lb trigger is butter smooth, my favorite gun right now. Of course i snagged a ak-v I'm waiting for psa to tell me to pick up🤣🤣🤣 definitely caught the AK bug

[@SixTwoHemi]

Respectfully This shouldn’t even be a serious question. The Wasr has risen to it’s current reputation because of how terrible the AK market is when compared to an Arsenal.

[@misha5670]

Have you handled/fired the SLR-107R? Keep in mind it too has risen a lot. When it was introduced in 2015, it was $799....retail.

[@michaelbogdovitz2157]

I'd say go with the WASR. I'm sure I will get a lot of laughs but I purchased a Sam7. Damn thing cost me $2k after everything. Bought it from Atlantic Firearms and the thing shows up with horribly canted front sight. I can deal with a little cant but on a $2000 AK it better be minimal. Nope, sight is far right as possible and the post is as far left as possible. I reached out to Atlantic and they told me that because I live in California my warranty was voided the instant I took possession of the gun. Of course, this information is not listed in the WARRANTY section but a separate link titled Ca Compliant. Imagine spending $2k on a rifle and find out the warranty is voided because the AUTHORIZED dealer (a big one at that) sold these as Ca compliant. The rational for this is the firearms are "altered", so a Ca Compliant fin grip and a 10rd mag voids the warranty of your $2000 Arsenal pos. Seriously, Hi-Point stands behind it's firearms better than Arsenal.

[@lightstrider8239]

I'd take the WASR for a traditional AKM, but I'd only go for an Arsenal for the folding stock version and AK100 front sight.

[@POPJack1717]

Good luck. Those go for as much as 2.5k now, average of 2-2.3k.

[@doxfire]

Basically for me its do I want to pay 1k plus or do I want to pay around 750 to 800. I personally would get the wasr 10 as I can find those locally easier than the arsenals, if I did find an arsenal I probably would buy a 5.56 one or 5.45 one as I have a lot of 7n6 laying around.