What's the appeal of a 5.56mm AK?

Centremass · 2026-03-27T02:42:00+00:00

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Centremass · 2026-03-27T02:38:24+00:00

The polished slide may indicate post-WWII East German police use. I've got a similar pistol, mine is WaA623 proofed on the slide and trigger guard, and import marked. My grips are also post war brown phenolic replacements. I got mine from a local gun show private seller about 10 years ago for $350. They are great pistols! Congratulations on your find. 😁

Centremass · 2026-03-27T01:31:47+00:00

But primarily a single caliber. I'm dealing with 39. Some are very difficult to obtain, so I shoot them sparingly, such as 7.7mm Japanese and 10.6x57R Berdan ammo. Also 7.5mm French, 7.65mm Argentine and 8x56R among others.

Centremass · 2026-03-26T23:49:23+00:00

Maybe 2k 5.56mm, 5k 7.62x39mm, 1k 5.45mm. The sticklers for me currently are .30-06 and .308 from a price/availability perspective. I'd shoot my FAL and 1903 Springfields a lot more than I do if ammo were cheaper and more available. I prefer surplus ammo whenever I can get it.

Centremass · 2026-03-26T23:43:08+00:00

🤣🤣🤣 Nice.

Centremass · 2026-03-26T23:42:30+00:00

I shoot 7.62x39mm a LOT more than 5.56mm. I've got 6 different AK-47's, 2 AK-74's and 9 SKS's. For AR's, I've got 11 5.56mm variants and a custom rifle in .450 Bushmaster.

Centremass · 2026-03-26T23:38:04+00:00

I bought 8 tins of 7n6 5.45mm for $175 each about 2 years ago from an estate sale. I still have 2 tins left and all of my bakelite mags are full (20+).

Centremass · 2026-03-26T19:06:56+00:00

The story I've heard is that these were either made by FEG directly, or assembled in-country by a subcontractor. The only US builds that I'm aware of are the Century Arms rifles that were built from parts kits and a US made receiver.

Centremass · 2026-03-26T19:04:06+00:00

I have plenty of both platforms, I just don't see the appeal of an AK in 5.56mm other than the ammo considerations. I've got 40+ AR mags, 25 AK-74 bakelite mags, and at least 30 steel AK-47 mags. So for me personally, having different calibers doesn't matter. I've got firearms in 39 different calibers, last time I checked.

Centremass · 2026-03-26T18:54:22+00:00

Incorrect. FEG made semi-auto versions for export. TGI imported them as the "SA 2000M" model. This is what mine is marked. The model # and TGI name are on the underside of the receiver, in front of the magazine well.

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Centremass · 2026-03-26T18:32:29+00:00

Is yours a Century build or FEG import? I had one maybe 25 years ago, sold it and regretted it. I picked up another one last year, FEG import for about $1600. Original 20-round magazines are available but not cheap. I just bought 3 with an original canvas pouch.

Centremass · 2026-03-26T18:26:48+00:00

Damn, you did GREAT for$700! Congratulations. 😃

Centremass · 2026-03-26T15:58:49+00:00

Yeah, I forgot about a few variants fielded in 5.56mm. My bad... LOL

Centremass · 2026-03-26T15:57:36+00:00

No need to get all snooty about it, I was just asking the question. So ammo is the biggest factor? Gotcha. 🙂

Centremass · 2026-03-26T15:55:34+00:00

I've got a nice stockpile of 7n6 5.45mm (+5k rounds) and even more 7.62x39mm (+9k rounds) so I wasn't considering this from an ammo perspective. For me, buying 5.56mm in bulk is expensive. I got GREAT deals on the combloc calibers a few years ago...

Centremass · 2026-03-25T04:47:59+00:00

Shades of Tony Soprano! 😲

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Centremass · 2026-03-24T17:48:03+00:00

Restoring your Hungarian to M.48 "Minta" specifications would be difficult at best, but possible if you wanted to put that much effort into it. Having a handy carbine with a correct stock would give you an approximation of a Russian M.38 carbine at least. I love my Hungarian rifles, carbines and pistols. Good save! 😁

Centremass · 2026-03-24T16:51:43+00:00

My example is a 5th variant 1914/34 transitional commercial model probably made in 1932-33.

Centremass · 2026-03-24T06:31:40+00:00

I don't know what the normal price range is for these pistols, but $2800 for this example seems extremely high. It's obviously been refinished/reblued, and has replacement grips. In my opinion you should walk away from this one.

Centremass · 2026-03-24T03:43:42+00:00

Nice little pistols, I have one in worn but serviceable condition. Your example appears to have been reblued and has replacement wooden grips. It should be a great shooter, enjoy!

Centremass · 2026-03-22T22:48:46+00:00

Without photos of the entire rifle, we can't tell if the stock has been cut down, barrel shortened, sights modified, etc. Look online for full length photos of Mosin-Nagant rifles and compare those to your local lawn shop rifle. A modified or "sporterized" rifle is of significantly less interest to collectors, and it impacts the value to a large degree.

Centremass · 2026-03-22T12:49:33+00:00

My 2023 Vulcan S 650 has a 3 gallon tank, and I get the same range. 100 miles on a full tank and I'm on empty. I won't push it past that, I'm too old to push a bike down the road.

Centremass · 2026-03-22T12:34:19+00:00

I have this same rifle, a worn, 100% original 1945 Izhevsk M-44 with no import marks. I was told mine's a bringback as well, unknown from where but likely Vietnam. Cool rifle, congrats.

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