What is a good cheap AK47

[Busaman5000]

I was toying with the idea of getting me a AK47. I have a old SKS and lots of 7.62x39 ammo. But the SKS is big and heavy. I wanted a AK because it shoots the same ammo and is a good reliable gun.

After looking at them online there is so many options I don't even know what kind to get.

Here is a list of some. Out of the ones on that page what would you guys say would be the best bang for the buck? The VZ2008 is cheap but from what I gather its not really a AK thus no interchangeable parts.

AK Pattern Rifles

 

[MR Felt]

AK 47 / 74 Rifles

Atlantic has a great reputation. Most everything they carry is selected.
Stay away from the Romanian WASR's. The Polish, Yugo, Russian and Bulgarian are good choices. For the money this looks like a great value
AK47 Rifle Interarms IAC 47 Wood

You need to call Atlantic to confirm inventory before you buy.

 

[RYC1966]

I think the milled recievers are better than the stamped ones. Do you want a butt stock and a pistol grip...or would other ones be ok too? I have seen some ones with a thumb hole stock that may be a bit lower priced such as the nhm 91 by norinco / china sports. Check to see if what you are looking at has a mag release vs a stripper clip (unless that is what you want)

 

[MR Felt]

Yup...Milled are nice but unless he finds a deal he is going to pay $$.
One of the most common Milled rifles are from Arsenal of Bulgaria. Usually their SA M7 series K-Var Corp. â„¢

Here is a Thumbhole Milled on gunbroker AK47 Arsenal of Bulgaria SA 93 Unfired AK-47 : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

 

[Wayneovich]

I have a WASR 10 I got for $300 used They go for 4-5 new I think, I'm pretty happy with it