I remember buying my first AK type rifle in a simple pawnshop in Spokane, WA. A used but brand new condition all black Arsenal SLR-95 for $400 out the door in the year 2000. Loved it its hard to find those deals now a days.
I hear you. I remember those early Arsenals in the SLR95 and SLR101 line. Before they became a big and well known company. Back when every Arsenal looked and felt hand crafted by true gunsmiths. Not saying the modern ones are bad, but they do have more of an assembly line feel.
@@johndoe3johndoe382 I have a type 56 spiker also I'm damn glad that I was just old enough to buy them in the mid 90's when they weren't very pricey and also damn glad that I ended up keeping them
@@chicorodriguez3964 What is the quality like on the spiker? One of my favorites by far, I know Norincos are overhyped but they really are just nice solid, durable, and dependable rifles.
I do own a few different AK rifles and personally I think it's even a notch better than my arsenal 103, the stamped Chinese AK's have really nice factory barrels and triggers also thay have that classic look that I like a lot
I already said it on AKfiles (I'm FlyingMailman) but I hope we see a video of you comparing the Beryl and the SAM5. I'm curious to see what your choice would be if you could only pick one.
Yep, just had to get this video out first as it has been in the archive for coming up on a month now. I thought SAM5 V Beryl would be good + Mini Beryl v Galil Ace (556), and of course SAM7R v Beryl (762x39).
@@misha5670 I'm salivating just imagining that group of vids. Looking forward to it. Enjoyed this one as well. I'm determined to pick up a Beryl 5.56 rifle in May, assuming imports aren't a thing of the past before then, in which case I'd just have to be thankful for what imports I have. Would be nice to have a good 5.56 AK though. The shop I work at is starting to get 5.56 ammo much more frequently and in greater numbers. To me 5.45 lost it's charm after I couldn't get 7n6 for dirt cheap anymore, so it's looking like 5.56 for small caliber high velocity rounds in an AK.
I love stamped AKs a lot, but ever since I first put hands on a milled Arsenal about 20 years ago, I knew itw as something for me. Personally, i like the original SA93 more than the preban Polytech Legend even.
Recently got SA M-5 , classic , I love it , Has become my favorite AK of all time be it an abomination or not lol much love and respect Misha you da man!
I could of bought a rpk 223 on a "buy now" post on on gunbroker for $1800 a few years ago. I honestly wish I would of. Went back to look at it the next day and it sold.
That number sounds about right considering the amount of time. Not questioning you but could you share your source for this number? Arsenal has always been so tight with good information like that. I had to buy mine right off the K-Var site too and did so without a second thought. Sure glad that I did now. It is a nice companion with my Archer, and I hope to get one of the upcoming Zastava M90s also. I guess I've finally been fully won over by 5.56 caliber AKs.
@@misha5670 I called arsenal trying to find a 16" Extended Barrel Covering and they said those were limited and that there only really working on getting the ak20 out by the end of the yr and converting imports right now and asked about the Sam5 and that I had one and they said I was super lucky to get one that only 1,000 were imported last yr. kinda like how I got a heads up that Atlantic fire arms was dropping Something new and I was able to get the beryl 762 because of the heads up.
@@misha5670 I called KVAR directly and they didn't have an answer as well. The guy I talked to said he ballparked it at a little over 500 (Considering yours is 549).
Misha, PLEASE do a revisit to the SLR-106 series. Its my favorite rifle and I find it interesting how long they were in stock on various retailers compared to the 5.45 and 7.62 counterparts. What i find even MORE interesting is that within weeks of them being sold out from distributors, the demand for them on the second hand market increased dramatically, it was a perfect testament to what you say "It sucks ,until they cant have it, then its great."
Sure, happy to. The one i kept for myself was the SLR106CR. I did a barrel chop, swapped around the furniture a bit, and now its a half-decent AK102 clone. Even got an original Russian AK102/105 flash hider for it thanks to CoolFire on Gunbroker. I nearly kept one of the SLR106URs too, but i do have to be picky sometimes and not over indulge.
Big batch just released in case you’re still looking September 2021. Price obviously increased after they sold out of the 2020 batch in such a short time…
Is there really any reason for them to stop coming in barring sanctions which I hope would not happen since they are a nato country? It is a main service rifle for many countries with no reasonable replacement in the near future, surely they can throw some our way periodically? As I understand a lot of the time we are getting "subpar" rifles that didn't make military grade
I bought some fresh smoke mags from midway usa last year (even had to wait for a back-order) and they came pre-shattered. They absolutely did not fix that 10 years ago.
Hey misha, do you have any interest in reviewing an AK-12 by chance? If you were, I’d be down to send it your way for a review before I trade it/sell it off
One thing I read in forums about those mag well adapters, they almost always require removing trunnion material. Many guns have been l losing headspace after that. Do you know if aftermarket safeties like Krebs or armacon are compatible?
Hey misha, any info on how many SAM5s were in the batch that came in to the country in November of 2020? Been looking around and there doesn’t seem to be anything as far as how many. Figured if anyone knows it’s you 🤞
A big batch of a couple thousand just came in! They’ll soon be everywhere after distributors besides KVAR start selling them! I just got another in Plum!
Hey Misha, any way you (and/or Jay) would be willing to make a video about 7.62 x 39 ammo prices or if you think they will ever drop below 40 cents per round again? Im trying to decide between making a somewhat bulk order or waiting a few months for prices to come down a little
Actually saving thoughts on shooting for an upcoming video on Beryl vs SAM5. As for duration, hey 60 rds in 2 mags = like $50 in today's ammo prices, and I'm netoriously tight with money lol.
Great video Misha, as usual! I'm interested in acquiring the AR-M9 handguards shown on your SAM7SF rifle for my own Arsenals. Is there a vendor or site I can get them from? Thanks!
Sorry, can't help. Just bought mine off the K-Var site a few years ago. I don't know of any other source as they have seemingly gotten desirable since back then. The PG is the most difficult piece to find too.
I am trying to buy my son something that will be worth money when I die I I am looking for the blonde under folder I hesitated the last time I seen one for 18 but I don’t know if I should get to sam 7K pistol with the 4 piece Or should I pay attention more of a folder or under folder what mall do you think is going to be worth the most that I can buy right now for under 18 no more than two
There are so many different AKs that are cool in their own ways. I wish it was possible to mix and match the best parts of all my favorites. Maybe one of the boutique builders can do this kind of money-no-object build, but with the political climate we have now it's probably not a goal worth pursuing.
not to detract but i remember mr. guns & gear did a video on these and he said he bought more than a few when he was able to preorder, and now the deal with MAC and his alleged dealings. I am not judging their actions but is it your exp that select items are bought by some to corner the market? seems a select few with big you tube and gun industries foot prints seem to be getting into situations that look that way. I am not accusing you of anything as i know you have always mentioned having to sell one to buy, rotate the collection so to speak. Just curious to your opinion if you wanted to give one as I know it's a touchy subject. thanks, you guys do great vids and influence many items over the years I my collection. So thanks for that $ lol. 2nd bren 2 on the way. lol P.S not trying to start a dumpster fire here either.
@@ericsmith6677 yeah same here. i bouught a second arsenal to have as another project for the future but buying the majority or whole batch of a limited import, then using a big platform to promote it for sale when your the only one that CAN sell is crappy. free country i totally agree and support, just kinda crappy.
@@tommyguns4018 Not sure what Mr G&G did or didn't do as i don't know him personally. With teh SAM5, K-Var told me they could let me have 2, so that's what i got. I thought maybe Jay wanted one, and when he said no, i shopped it around at cost to 2 or 3 of our regular supporters. After the 3rd guy said 'no thanks' i just tossed it on Gunbroker. Selling it helped cover the cost of the one i kept for myself. Regarding MAC, understand that Tim only has 1 HD18 to his name. Trident was the importer and FEG sold all to them. From there, Copper Customs bought all 100 from Trident. While Tim is a 40% share holder, David Blythe owns 60% share in the company, so he's the one cutting checks and who owns the stockpile. As for Trident selling all 100 to CC, this is pretty common with imports. Usually for small numbers items, you end up with a single distributer. For example these SAM5s all went to K-Var and no one else. Also the recent Beryls all went to Atlantic Firearms, aside from those the importer (AoA) held back for itself. If i were rich and could afford to buy all or most of a limited and neat import? Of course I would do that too. Business is there to make money, and not to provide wellfare. These are all 'wants' for us and not things we 'need'. When a company hords true need items like say toilet paper or medicine? That's a very different story as without some things, people could literally die. So my take on such situations is people often jump to a conclusion before really having all the facts. I doubt Mr.G&G was able to get more than a few SAM5s and if he only took say 6 as an investment? Really that's just good business since. As for the HD18, i think the Gunbroker thing was foolish but that wasn't Tim's call as he's a minority shareholder in Copper.
@@misha5670 mr g&g made a reference in his opening of the video that the Sam 5 were sold out and he had bought a few and he was part of the sell out (may have been a joke, i assume it was) and only place they were available was gun broker. At the end of his video he said they were going for 1499 and it was cheap so he bought multiple . Again it's not like the MAC controversy but makes ya question some of these BIG you tube channels. i honestly would never think that MAC would do what he's accused of but maybe i was naïve. Just made me think did something like that happen with sam 5 and kvar. It just didn't sit right looking back. Again free country buy what ya can but to me not unlike your comment, i have bought a second arsenal before for a second project or for example i have multiple versions of galil ace or brens but i guess it never occurred to me nor did i have the access to buy a whole shipment or a giant chunk of it. AND i mean access, not means, two totally different circumstances. Just like you say Tim is only 40% owner is a cop out. If i had a minority partner that wanted to make a bad investment I'd say no, but thats a money decision by both, but it was a good money decision so it was a yes. Easier put i collect for the "love of the game" and "the hunt is always better than the kill" but I don't hunt on a preserve where i buy ALL the game available and release a few at a time for hunters to bid over. just my opinion. i am not in the gun community insider groups at all. just joe smo private collector for past 30 years so who knows. Maybe if i was in that business maybe i'd done the same. I guess if i like money i would. Guess i just defended MAC lol. love the vids. Hope ya do one on the bren 7.62 x 39 as it's my new rabbit hole. thanks again.
They just brought in a big batch of the SAM5’s so hopefully everyone who bought multiples of the 2020 batch got them sold before this most recent large batch. I bought and immediately sold the one I bought last year because I knew I could make a grand quick.
With all the recent mess with Russia? Those sanctions aren't getted lifted any decade soon now. I'm afraid imports from Russia are only going to get more difficult as time goes on. Shame, you know how much of a Soviet/Russian fan I am myself.
I remember buying my first AK type rifle in a simple pawnshop in Spokane, WA. A used but brand new condition all black Arsenal SLR-95 for $400 out the door in the year 2000. Loved it its hard to find those deals now a days.
I hear you. I remember those early Arsenals in the SLR95 and SLR101 line. Before they became a big and well known company. Back when every Arsenal looked and felt hand crafted by true gunsmiths. Not saying the modern ones are bad, but they do have more of an assembly line feel.
I've owned a Chinese mak in 5.56mm since the 1990's and always loved it
Mak 90s are good, my dream is to get a type 56s (80s preban, fixed stock, folding spike bayonet).
@@johndoe3johndoe382 I have a type 56 spiker also I'm damn glad that I was just old enough to buy them in the mid 90's when they weren't very pricey and also damn glad that I ended up keeping them
@@chicorodriguez3964 What is the quality like on the spiker? One of my favorites by far, I know Norincos are overhyped but they really are just nice solid, durable, and dependable rifles.
I do own a few different AK rifles and personally I think it's even a notch better than my arsenal 103, the stamped Chinese AK's have really nice factory barrels and triggers also thay have that classic look that I like a lot
Not a 5.56 but I'm getting a sam7sf84e next month and boy howdy am I excited. Thanks for the info as always sir
It’s a classic. I have the sam5 and sam7 and they’re my two favorite.
Idk what it is lately but I've been warming up to 5.56 AK's when at first I never had much of a desire. Now I need one!!
I understand completely
Sadly I asked Nate at k var and he said they’re probably not importing anymore
@@ericsmith6677 dont worry you can find them on their gb page every week going for $2K+
@@ericsmith6677 :(
I’ve always wanted a fixed stock Norinco 84s. These SAM5’s are the next best thing IMO.
I hesitated, big mistake. Good thing I’ve been getting the beryls
Which of the Beryls did you snag?
I already said it on AKfiles (I'm FlyingMailman) but I hope we see a video of you comparing the Beryl and the SAM5. I'm curious to see what your choice would be if you could only pick one.
Yep, just had to get this video out first as it has been in the archive for coming up on a month now. I thought SAM5 V Beryl would be good + Mini Beryl v Galil Ace (556), and of course SAM7R v Beryl (762x39).
@@misha5670 I'm salivating just imagining that group of vids. Looking forward to it. Enjoyed this one as well. I'm determined to pick up a Beryl 5.56 rifle in May, assuming imports aren't a thing of the past before then, in which case I'd just have to be thankful for what imports I have. Would be nice to have a good 5.56 AK though. The shop I work at is starting to get 5.56 ammo much more frequently and in greater numbers. To me 5.45 lost it's charm after I couldn't get 7n6 for dirt cheap anymore, so it's looking like 5.56 for small caliber high velocity rounds in an AK.
Those rifles are so clean...the milled ak’s have such good lines.
I love stamped AKs a lot, but ever since I first put hands on a milled Arsenal about 20 years ago, I knew itw as something for me. Personally, i like the original SA93 more than the preban Polytech Legend even.
Great video and info. While I've sadly lost a ton of interest in firearms collecting and shooting due to prices, I still want a sam5.
I hear you, disheartening times
Yeah I got the early arsenal sam5-61 off gunbroker I spend a little extra cash around $2200. But do agree I'll stick with the side mount over 94.
I remember when they were in stock. I hesitated even though I’m fully stocked with mags for my 106. Rookie mistake...
Recently got SA M-5 , classic , I love it , Has become my favorite AK of all time be it an abomination or not lol much love and respect Misha you da man!
Those AC unity mags are perfect on this Bad Cat....
True!
I love these milled 5.56 AKs
I could of bought a rpk 223 on a "buy now" post on on gunbroker for $1800 a few years ago. I honestly wish I would of. Went back to look at it the next day and it sold.
Thanks for the vid Misha, always been skeptical of the performance of the milled over stamped
I just found out they only imported 1,000 of the Sam5 last yr.
That number sounds about right considering the amount of time. Not questioning you but could you share your source for this number? Arsenal has always been so tight with good information like that. I had to buy mine right off the K-Var site too and did so without a second thought. Sure glad that I did now. It is a nice companion with my Archer, and I hope to get one of the upcoming Zastava M90s also. I guess I've finally been fully won over by 5.56 caliber AKs.
@@misha5670 I called arsenal trying to find a 16" Extended Barrel Covering and they said those were limited and that there only really working on getting the ak20 out by the end of the yr and converting imports right now and asked about the Sam5 and that I had one and they said I was super lucky to get one that only 1,000 were imported last yr. kinda like how I got a heads up that Atlantic fire arms was dropping Something new and I was able to get the beryl 762 because of the heads up.
@@misha5670 I called KVAR directly and they didn't have an answer as well. The guy I talked to said he ballparked it at a little over 500 (Considering yours is 549).
@@westoncain9363 I’m glad they just brought in a big batch of a couple thousand. 61 date code.
@@AKking530 nice, I didn't hear they brought in a new batch?
Misha, PLEASE do a revisit to the SLR-106 series. Its my favorite rifle and I find it interesting how long they were in stock on various retailers compared to the 5.45 and 7.62 counterparts. What i find even MORE interesting is that within weeks of them being sold out from distributors, the demand for them on the second hand market increased dramatically, it was a perfect testament to what you say "It sucks ,until they cant have it, then its great."
Sure, happy to. The one i kept for myself was the SLR106CR. I did a barrel chop, swapped around the furniture a bit, and now its a half-decent AK102 clone. Even got an original Russian AK102/105 flash hider for it thanks to CoolFire on Gunbroker. I nearly kept one of the SLR106URs too, but i do have to be picky sometimes and not over indulge.
Misha I have an unfired SA M-5 in od green
What's the difference in model number sam5 61 n 62. N do they have bayonet lugs
I wish they would bring back the SLR-106FR.
Fun fact: the new Zastava 5.56 magazines fit and feed, and act as de facto bolt hold open magazines.
Where can I get some mags?
@@dangerousfreedom4965
Zastavaarms
The AC Unity mags have a BHO and appear to have great reviews as well. $14/piece.
Which zastava mags, the polymer or the steel? This is great if true.
SAM5 .......... keep waiting to experience one and it is missing in action...... Will we ever see any more ?
According to Nate at k var not anytime soon
Big batch just released in case you’re still looking September 2021. Price obviously increased after they sold out of the 2020 batch in such a short time…
k-var list them for auction about every week on gb. they keep finding them behind sweaty ben's last shipment ever boxes.
Sounds like a wise business move to me
Is there really any reason for them to stop coming in barring sanctions which I hope would not happen since they are a nato country? It is a main service rifle for many countries with no reasonable replacement in the near future, surely they can throw some our way periodically? As I understand a lot of the time we are getting "subpar" rifles that didn't make military grade
Looks like the finish has a gold color on the SAM-5 was that from heating up or is it just the camera angle.
You think ak 102s will ever be readily available? I’m newish to the ak market not sure if there’s ever been a run or if that’s even desirable
I bought some fresh smoke mags from midway usa last year (even had to wait for a back-order) and they came pre-shattered. They absolutely did not fix that 10 years ago.
I've had 150 come in over the past 6 months; none came broken.
Ive never had that experience myself all my smoked mags come in fine and i drop them on the ground all the time when doing fast mag changes
Hey misha, do you have any interest in reviewing an AK-12 by chance? If you were, I’d be down to send it your way for a review before I trade it/sell it off
I’d love to see that. Or buy it from you
Sell it to me!
I replied to your post earlier and didn't hear back from you, so replying again.
Maybe I missed it..
But about how many of these came in to the states?
Great Firearm.
No number has been released, officially at least
If I had to guess, probably between 500-1000
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Oh wow. So few for a modern AK.
@@JeremyWashington1489
It's not like the Galil Ace in 545
I wish, I could find one.
But its right there on my table. So you found one. You know where one is! heh
One thing I read in forums about those mag well adapters, they almost always require removing trunnion material. Many guns have been l losing headspace after that. Do you know if aftermarket safeties like Krebs or armacon are compatible?
Hey misha, any info on how many SAM5s were in the batch that came in to the country in November of 2020? Been looking around and there doesn’t seem to be anything as far as how many. Figured if anyone knows it’s you 🤞
A big batch of a couple thousand just came in! They’ll soon be everywhere after distributors besides KVAR start selling them! I just got another in Plum!
Hey Misha, any way you (and/or Jay) would be willing to make a video about 7.62 x 39 ammo prices or if you think they will ever drop below 40 cents per round again? Im trying to decide between making a somewhat bulk order or waiting a few months for prices to come down a little
Not much to say, prices are crazy high right now. As for the future, if only i really did have a crystal ball. Sadly, i only have cats..lots of cats.
Been waiting for ya to fire the SAM5! Got myself one also...only 5 seconds of shooting and didn’t even give your thoughts on how it runs etc?
Actually saving thoughts on shooting for an upcoming video on Beryl vs SAM5. As for duration, hey 60 rds in 2 mags = like $50 in today's ammo prices, and I'm netoriously tight with money lol.
Your Sam5 throw brass/steel worse than others? Mine was horrible so I put a kns in it...any thoughts on kvar selling sam5s on gunbroker?!!!
Great video Misha, as usual! I'm interested in acquiring the AR-M9 handguards shown on your SAM7SF rifle for my own Arsenals. Is there a vendor or site I can get them from? Thanks!
Sorry, can't help. Just bought mine off the K-Var site a few years ago. I don't know of any other source as they have seemingly gotten desirable since back then. The PG is the most difficult piece to find too.
Beautiful rifles
Do those mags fit a Valmet M76?
Sorry, no
Misha! You da man!!
Can you add a different stock on the sam5 like a zentico?
No, the milled stock attachment is different than stamped stocks. Zenitco stocks work with stamped receivers
I’m having a little trigger slap on mine. Anybody have same issue?
Sadly, with the demise of Tapco and their Galil mags, there is no longer an affordable source of 5.56 AK mags.
Checkout the WBP .223 mags out of Poland.
I am trying to buy my son something that will be worth money when I die I I am looking for the blonde under folder I hesitated the last time I seen one for 18 but I don’t know if I should get to sam 7K pistol with the 4 piece Or should I pay attention more of a folder or under folder what mall do you think is going to be worth the most that I can buy right now for under 18 no more than two
Yeah, those SAS M-7 Classics are gone now it seems. Meanwhile prices only climb higher and higher.
There are so many different AKs that are cool in their own ways. I wish it was possible to mix and match the best parts of all my favorites. Maybe one of the boutique builders can do this kind of money-no-object build, but with the political climate we have now it's probably not a goal worth pursuing.
Some would argue a Galil in 556 here in north America.....prices are crazy tho for them now
Meow!
Great video, sucks that your Sam 5 has such bad tooling marks
Not at all, its a piece of military hardware. Just how they look.
I have one of these Sam5's available if someone is looking to add one to their collection!
5.56 Kalashnikov design 😁. I bet that bad boy is over $ 2,500 🤙🏼
$1,499.95 retail price on K-Var's site.
Cats and their editorial comments, pffft.
Yep, 'distracting' to say the least lol
not to detract but i remember mr. guns & gear did a video on these and he said he bought more than a few when he was able to preorder, and now the deal with MAC and his alleged dealings. I am not judging their actions but is it your exp that select items are bought by some to corner the market? seems a select few with big you tube and gun industries foot prints seem to be getting into situations that look that way. I am not accusing you of anything as i know you have always mentioned having to sell one to buy, rotate the collection so to speak. Just curious to your opinion if you wanted to give one as I know it's a touchy subject. thanks, you guys do great vids and influence many items over the years I my collection. So thanks for that $ lol. 2nd bren 2 on the way. lol
P.S not trying to start a dumpster fire here either.
Yeah it’s kind of shitty they do stuff like that. Sometimes I’ll buy two of one gun if I really like it but buying handfuls just to run up the price
@@ericsmith6677 yeah same here. i bouught a second arsenal to have as another project for the future but buying the majority or whole batch of a limited import, then using a big platform to promote it for sale when your the only one that CAN sell is crappy. free country i totally agree and support, just kinda crappy.
@@tommyguns4018 Not sure what Mr G&G did or didn't do as i don't know him personally. With teh SAM5, K-Var told me they could let me have 2, so that's what i got. I thought maybe Jay wanted one, and when he said no, i shopped it around at cost to 2 or 3 of our regular supporters. After the 3rd guy said 'no thanks' i just tossed it on Gunbroker. Selling it helped cover the cost of the one i kept for myself. Regarding MAC, understand that Tim only has 1 HD18 to his name. Trident was the importer and FEG sold all to them. From there, Copper Customs bought all 100 from Trident. While Tim is a 40% share holder, David Blythe owns 60% share in the company, so he's the one cutting checks and who owns the stockpile. As for Trident selling all 100 to CC, this is pretty common with imports. Usually for small numbers items, you end up with a single distributer. For example these SAM5s all went to K-Var and no one else. Also the recent Beryls all went to Atlantic Firearms, aside from those the importer (AoA) held back for itself. If i were rich and could afford to buy all or most of a limited and neat import? Of course I would do that too. Business is there to make money, and not to provide wellfare. These are all 'wants' for us and not things we 'need'. When a company hords true need items like say toilet paper or medicine? That's a very different story as without some things, people could literally die. So my take on such situations is people often jump to a conclusion before really having all the facts. I doubt Mr.G&G was able to get more than a few SAM5s and if he only took say 6 as an investment? Really that's just good business since. As for the HD18, i think the Gunbroker thing was foolish but that wasn't Tim's call as he's a minority shareholder in Copper.
@@misha5670 mr g&g made a reference in his opening of the video that the Sam 5 were sold out and he had bought a few and he was part of the sell out (may have been a joke, i assume it was) and only place they were available was gun broker. At the end of his video he said they were going for 1499 and it was cheap so he bought multiple . Again it's not like the MAC controversy but makes ya question some of these BIG you tube channels. i honestly would never think that MAC would do what he's accused of but maybe i was naïve. Just made me think did something like that happen with sam 5 and kvar. It just didn't sit right looking back. Again free country buy what ya can but to me not unlike your comment, i have bought a second arsenal before for a second project or for example i have multiple versions of galil ace or brens but i guess it never occurred to me nor did i have the access to buy a whole shipment or a giant chunk of it. AND i mean access, not means, two totally different circumstances. Just like you say Tim is only 40% owner is a cop out. If i had a minority partner that wanted to make a bad investment I'd say no, but thats a money decision by both, but it was a good money decision so it was a yes. Easier put i collect for the "love of the game" and "the hunt is always better than the kill" but I don't hunt on a preserve where i buy ALL the game available and release a few at a time for hunters to bid over. just my opinion. i am not in the gun community insider groups at all. just joe smo private collector for past 30 years so who knows. Maybe if i was in that business maybe i'd done the same. I guess if i like money i would. Guess i just defended MAC lol. love the vids. Hope ya do one on the bren 7.62 x 39 as it's my new rabbit hole. thanks again.
They just brought in a big batch of the SAM5’s so hopefully everyone who bought multiples of the 2020 batch got them sold before this most recent large batch. I bought and immediately sold the one I bought last year because I knew I could make a grand quick.
Gorgeous!!! 😉
Yeah all we need know is for the sanctions to be lifted on Russia so that we can get some of those beautiful Ak12, Ak15, and Ak19's into the country😁
With all the recent mess with Russia? Those sanctions aren't getted lifted any decade soon now. I'm afraid imports from Russia are only going to get more difficult as time goes on. Shame, you know how much of a Soviet/Russian fan I am myself.
Nice presentation for an ugly rifle!!!
I actually get what you are saying. An AK is utilitarian, functional, blocky. Saying one is pretty would be like saying a shovel or hoe are pretty.
@@misha5670 Huh. I think they are beautiful.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
@@markbrown4597 Not for some of us ;P