SA M-7 Classic Rifle (The Biggest Video Online On The Rarest Arsenal AK47)

[@ichimonjiguy]

I love the SA-93 for its cleanliness. I mean the whole front end. The thumbhole stock is an eyesore for sure.

[@paulmears5330]

I bought a SA93 when they first hit the US market. $325 new! What a deal these used to be😎

[@newdefsys]

Me too. Ya just couldnt beat the price. Awesome little gun !

[@misha5670]

First time I saw one, it was $379.95.

[@ElTejon47901]

Bought 3 SLR-95s in summer of '96 for $900. In late 2004 I sent them to Mike at The Firing Line in OK to make them eeeevil.

[@timothycain4512]

Keep the ak content coming Misha perfect for Christmas

[@misha5670]

Figured it would be good around the holidays. After New Years though, going to take a short vacation. Been putting out 2-4 videos every week for over half a year nearly.

[@timothycain4512]

@@misha5670 I'd like to add a milled ak to my collection in your oppinion would u go with a sam7 or sam5 if u were only choosing 1?

[@lordhillside12]

Sa m7 classic all day or sa93 converted for me

[@timothycain4512]

@@lordhillside12 yea I'm not into converting any ak I want the military factory they came from to do the work. I been thinking bout the sam5 tho I'm probly going just flip a coin once they work out the kinks on the sam5 or sam7 but I'm waiting for them to fix the issues with the sam5s. I've only got a couple 545 and 556 aks but alot in 762x39. So I been trying really think about it before I make a decision

[@chrischiampo7647]

So Glad You Covered This Rifle Misha Quite a Unique Piece and Quite Rare 😮😇❤️😀😎

[@michaelbirdsong196]

Yes ! A Bulgarian misha video this one will be good . Happy holidays Misha Beautiful rifle . The furniture is awesome

[@superkori357]

I'm an AK noob. Just got a WBP Jack 7.62. But I think I need a milled AK in my life

[@misha5670]

The SAM7R is an excellent place to start for one's first milled AK. Or if you like them, the Galil Ace is a quality modern gun and its built on a milled receiver too.

[@jackjohnson291]

WBP remains (in my opinion) largely under-appreciated. I’ve heard and seen nothing but good things.

[@ak47man58]

Incredible video, tons of information! Thanks, I had a SLR95 from Dominion. Dated to 1997 I believe. Great gun. Had the black synthetic thumb hole stock. Awesome!

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Thank you Mishaco for all you do. You help feed my brain, and drain my wallet! And im happy!

[@cajuncatfish5417]

I for one am glad they couldn’t get the parts for the AK20. This is better. Just a shame Jay couldn’t get his 20 AK20’s in 2020.

[@TheGMan.]

I’ll be saving this too watch over coffee tomorrow ! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@misha5670]

Yeah my videos are more intended to be viewed in parts; not all at once. It takes me about 2 weeks to do a video like this, so probably should take about as long to watch it in its entirity.

[@CamoBlack]

I've learned alot from you. Especially about the arsenal 101s

[@misha5670]

Be they original 101s from 2001 or the newer versions from 2012, yep those were nice rifles and the SAM7R keeps on the tradition.

[@N1K5M1TH]

This a nice rifle!!! I just picked up a SA M-5. Im in love

[@Dissentient01]

Thank you for your hard work.

[@alexhoang4272]

Hey misha just wanted to know what is your favorite platform to shoot, AR or AK? What age you got interested in guns? You seem to have a wealth of knowledge about firearms.

[@misha5670]

Ah but what if i said, FAL huh? lol I was introduced to guns quite late in life. Say around the age of 3 or 4 years. Hey, that is 'late' here in the South.

[@rdh5961]

Great video and very informative

[@mattmorrison9379]

Maybe the only in depth video on one lol. Oh how i wanted one of these for years now. But the SA93 is pretty close to stratching that ich for now. I'm a sucker for that original yellow stock set very hard to imitate that look.

[@elroypinstriping8022]

Hi Misha. Love the content and this is the closest video I have seen that is similar to my old Arsenal. However, mine is stamped SA-M7 Carbine. I cant find much info on it and am curious why it would be stamped "Carbine". Any help would be awesome.

[@zeme0556]

I’ve got an original SasM7 “Classic” underfolder with the blonde wood. Arsenal sure messes with the collectibility when they come out with a new run of that rifle!

[@misha5670]

Nah, not really. Its always nice when new people get to enjoy a nice firearm. Collectibility is overrated anyway.

[@markp4401]

I’m kicking myself for not buying that SA M-7 Classic that was on GunBroker for a couple days this week. Everything was right about it for me but I was waiting on pictures that were forthcoming.

[@misha5670]

Or just search my own username on Gunbroker instead? lol

[@stefanmolnapor910]

@@misha5670 i just found you, thanks

[@BNatoAk]

Klayco47 has one those gorden tech 556 AK'S, man that things a beast! Love the history ❤

[@misha5670]

Yep, I know. BTW, he and I are doing that livestream tonight.

[@bnatoak4525]

@@misha5670 I'm getting ready to watch!! My 2 favorite gun tubers!

[@icu_corey_rn_903]

“The happy dog grip” I cannot with misha 😂😂

[@misha5670]

But 'Sammy', he's so happy to see you.

[@capt.trumptracker3641]

Good videos, happy new year. Can you explain the difference between type 1 , 2 , and 3 AKs ?

[@misha5670]

Type I = orig heavy gage stamped receiver, Type II = first pattern milled, Type III = updated milled receiver w/ different lightening cuts & a few things changed to streamline mass-production.

[@jackjohnson291]

He has an absolutely awesome library of video discussing that very subject at great length here on YT-check them out!

[@timothycain4512]

That's the first time I seen that older Bulgaria ak with the thumb hole stock on your channel I've been thinking about jumping into a milled just to have one in the collection can't decide on a sam7 or a sam5 what would be your pick if u only wanted to get one Misha? Your honest oppinion?

[@misha5670]

Same gun, just different caliber. So which do you want? 7.62x39 or 5.56x45?

[@timothycain4512]

@@misha5670 that's what I can't decide I have alot of 762x39 aks but not as many 556 guess I'll do like usual and flip a coin and don't look back appreciate it Misha

[@donbay1220]

Awesome 👌

[@stevenbaringer7309]

Another great historical vid! Thanks Misha!..... Question on a SAM5.....Any date ranges (2021 guns vs newer 2022 guns ) you have heard of supposed problems?

[@misha5670]

Like I said during our recent Q&A, a video will be coming on the SAM5 situation. That said, keep inmind, people aren't reporting exploding guns, loss of headspace, or other dangerous things. Some are simply saying that their carrier tail is deforming. Mine has a minor amount of peening, but nothing bad and it stopped after say 200 rounds. Fox has thousands of rounds through his. I'll look at it this weekend when i see him again and report back soon.

[@N1K5M1TH]

I got me a 2002 SA M-5... no issues here 🤌🏼

[@ej1025]

Really liking my SAM7SF, but I find it scratches pretty easily, especially when I put in the cleaning rod. I guess it's a military finish basically, but I digress It's a solid rifle.

[@misha5670]

You are supposed to unscrew the muzzle brake before removing the cleaning rod.

[@ej1025]

@@misha5670 Yeah that was my mistake, first AK.

[@ej1025]

@@misha5670 Might have to get another to keep nice and never open it. Haha, it bothers me enough, OCD...

[@markp4401]

Arsenals are not known for the durability of their finishes.

[@weduhpeople8504]

I had removed the original black polymer furniture on my Sam7r-61 and put on laminate wood stock furniture awhile ago. I recently reinstalled the black polymer furniture but left a darker brown German bakelite grip with a circle 10 black non waffle 45rd mag,

[@TheKYNREEVE]

Will arsenal ever do another run of the SA M-7 Classic? I emailed atlantic regarding any new shipments and never got a response. All I want is a Type 3 AK...

[@misha5670]

Does not look likely. Last run was around 2006, with a tiny batch of leftoverrs sold back around 2011.

[@lordhillside12]

I'm glad I scored serial number 7

[@1000Mountains]

Hello Misha do you have a CZ Bren 2s available? I always check your store but haven't seen one Thanks

[@misha5670]

No one has the Bren 2S. Those were back in 2018 and only a few hundred imported. If you are asking about the Bren 2MS? Yes, i have 1 left. That's the standard versionthat CZUSA offers.

[@GrimIndustry]

Do y’all have a brick and mortar store? I’d like to check out what you have that I may need for the collection.

[@misha5670]

Sorry, a bit too much going on in life for a B&M right now. Just online.

[@turnerfire8958]

Do you have a video on the firingline?There is one for sale near me that is a side folder 5.45x39. I am not very educated on them and not sure what they are valued today.

[@misha5670]

Did FL actually build it? or just make the receiver? They did sell virgin receivers for DIY'ers to use themselves. On top of that, what is the condition of the original parts from the parts kit? Keep inmind that Russia never used a sidefolding AK in 5.45x39 based around a milled receiver. After the AKM came around in 1959, Russia dropped that type of receiver.

[@LSXmafia07]

Just purchased a sas m7 a week ago, waiting for it to get a little warmer out to shoot it lol

[@jackjohnson291]

@Mark Lasco Lol. We got down to -11°F here in mid-TN during that storm. Some of my guns might be Russian enough for that kind of cold, but I’m certainly not.

[@cliffmorrison1130]

I think some of the Classics had issues with the tail of the bolt carrier getting mushroomed due to the US trigger being too hard. Not sure how accurate that info is.

[@ericsennert7933]

Misha, how do I make my SAM7R66 look like your SAM7R? Where do I find that stuff?

[@jackjohnson291]

I’m not Misha, but have you tried a sickle? If that doesn’t work, maybe a hammer?

[@misha5670]

All i did was swap FSBs for one with 24mm threads, and then swap to ARM9 furniture. Also used the 'SAW' pistol grip from Arsenal rather than the ARM9 one because the SAM7R does not have the leftside selector (though one could be added I suppose). Oh and the sling is a typical modern black Bulgarian type. That's it and she's a great shooter.

[@floorguys0150]

opinion on WASR ?

[@misha5670]

Same as always

[@todd2048]

Misha I gotta say love your voice your the Bob Ross of guns lol! lets make a pretty little AK and lets add a little Bakelite here and their then we will blend it into the background then maybe a little hot bluing here lol!

[@misha5670]

What can I say? Messing around with guns does actually relax me and help me center myself a bit.

[@nickadkins7765]

I'll buy the classic from you misha

[@misha5670]

Hey, its up for auction. Wife said I had to sell some things before New Years lol.

[@nickadkins7765]

@@misha5670 found it, thanks!

[@nickadkins7765]

@@misha5670 I bought it!

[@jennieterlaje]

@@nickadkins7765 what price did you win the auction at? I first went on when you asked misha to buy it. Only one bidder at the time. Were you the only bidder?

[@nickadkins7765]

@@jennieterlaje 5 bids. Opening bid was 2,099.95, i won it for 2,203

[@rhombifer566]

good 👍🏻 job

[@JB-pb9xv]

Hey what do you guys think is the best made, quality AK47 ( complete ) bolt as is, to run or buy for an AKM / AK-47 style rifle ? An I don't mean the bolt carrier, but just the complete bolt set ( bolt, firing pin / striker, extractor ).. As far as the pretty standard Romanian bolts ( 100$s ), Russian bolts (150$s ), Hungarian bolts, Bulgarian bolt, Polish bolts, Yugoslavian bolt or a German / East German bolt ( 150 - 250$'s + ).. Usually new or old refurbished surplus, or Idk I guess even new U.S. made bolts.. I don't know if the prices necessarily reflect quality or if it's more so just based on the availability of these. An assuming that they are all of equal "good condition," are there any that are built better, stronger or of better quality over all reliability.? An does anyone know WHERE to find and order titanium or even tungsten AK47 / AKM firing pins or striker pins whatever online..?

[@misha5670]

You are over-thinking. This isn't an AR15. Any authentic military grade bolt will be as durable/reliable as any other. Russian bolts aren't super-stronger than say Romanian or anything like that.

[@jackjohnson291]

Like Misha said, it doesn’t matter really. Just be sure to check the headspace, cause you never know…

[@misha5670]

@@jackjohnson291Yep, and headspace not being right doesn't mean a bolt is 'bad', just that it doesn't work with your particular trunnion/barrel. At the factory, they fit bolts until things work properly. Well actually they press the barrel and pin it at...nevermind, point stands that AK bolts are not drop-in like with the AR15. They are more like the FN FAL. So best to have 3-4 bolts and use the one that passes gauge tests.

[@jackjohnson291]

@@misha5670 100% spot on, per usual.

[@softailrider4976]

I had the even more rare sa-m5 in the of green kvar furniture

[@misha5670]

When i bought my original SA M-5, Green was one of the options. Actually back then, it was in stock more than the black. It didn't matter much to me since I was going to swap out furniture anyway. Ended up putting a different stock and HGs on mine within a year. If we are defining models down to different furniture types installed at Arsenal, I would say that the bakelite version of the SAS M7 Classic is possibly the rarest? Only 50 or so of those were released. And then there were those prototype models like the SLR104CR that KVar sold off a few years back too. I'd enjoy playing around in Arsenal's version of the HK Grey Room, know what I mean?

[@softailrider4976]

That info is incredible Misha I always appreciate your videos and your comments, I appreciate you!

[@larrymarsico4059]

🙌🔥🙌

[@stuartgorka989]

I gotta quit watching your videos, as I always end up kicking myself for selling what I used to have. I had #0016 at one point, of the first batch they made. I think it was a little cursed though. I bought it recently second hand, as the first owner found they over-drilled the gas port and drilled into the rifling on the far side of the barrel. After he got it back from them re-barreled he soured on it and sold it to me. I put two mags through it and the stock cracked. I sent them the old stock so they could color match it, as they instructed, then that was the last I heard of it. I emailed a month or so later and they said they never got it, and they sent me a stock anyway, which didn't come anywhere close to matching color. I had a surplus stock that was painted, so I found that wood matched nearly perfect, so I finished stripping the paint and refinished it. I ended up selling it after it sat awhile.

[@misha5670]

I completely understand what its like to get soured on a firearm. That was how i felt about the AMD65 for a few years, but luckily today, the TGI version is one of my all-time favorites.

[@lordhillside12]

I've still got number 7

[@jackjohnson291]

I have two crates I’m putting up for sale soon. They hold milk. 😂 (haha)

[@misha5670]

Hey milk crates were a big part of my childhood. No joke, we used them around the house for oh so many things, and i used some to build my first rocketship when i was maybe 5? Also we used them for the dogs to set in while we were riding '4 Wheelers'.

[@jackjohnson291]

@@misha5670 Haha, same here (on all counts).

[@SAKJIMARAK-ib6ez]

Rs

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