My fave shoppe has a Russian Mak (adjustable sights, flap holster, spare mag) for 170 and a Bulgie mak (fixed sights, flap holster, spare mag) for 160. I recently had a windfall of 200 so I am considering finally seeing what all the hubbub is about. What are the thoughts on these two Maks?
Russian/Bulgie Mak
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If the Bulgarian Mak is a surplus military version, I'd go with that. If it's new commercial ("Arsenal" on the slide), then it's a bit of a toss up.
I don't really like the Russian Maks much, they seem to have a lot of sharp edges.
I don't really like the Russian Maks much, they seem to have a lot of sharp edges.
AndABeer,
Since the Russian has adjustable sights, it is probably a commercial import. If the Bulgie is stamped "Arsenal" then it is a commercial import, if not, than it should be a military surplus. This would be my PERSONAL preference.
1st choice - Bulgie Military
2nd choice - Russian Commercial(adjustable sights)
3rd choice - Bulgie Commercial (stamped Arsenal)
IMHO $160 for the Bulgie is about $10 to $20 high for the Military, and $30 to $40 high for an Arsenal.
[Edited by Gusgus on 11-24-2000 at 07:41 AM]
Since the Russian has adjustable sights, it is probably a commercial import. If the Bulgie is stamped "Arsenal" then it is a commercial import, if not, than it should be a military surplus. This would be my PERSONAL preference.
1st choice - Bulgie Military
2nd choice - Russian Commercial(adjustable sights)
3rd choice - Bulgie Commercial (stamped Arsenal)
IMHO $160 for the Bulgie is about $10 to $20 high for the Military, and $30 to $40 high for an Arsenal.
[Edited by Gusgus on 11-24-2000 at 07:41 AM]
I bought a Bulgarian (military surplus) about 3 months ago and I'm very pleased with it. Very accurate and has cycled everything I've fed it so far. My only complaint is the original sights - too bloody small! I paid $160 for mine; might have overpaid, but to me it's worth every penny.
And you're right; they make a world of difference.I had a Russian Mak with the adjustable sights for about five years, and was very pleased with it, before the sights went on it this year. The only replacement for them is a new slide which costs as much if not more than a new Mak. Since I have a C&R license I opted for an East German Mak with fixed sights that can be replaced. It cost me about the same ($149) as I would have paid for the Bularian Mak after the FFL transfer and background check without the paper work BS and waiting period. Go with the Bulgie.