SAR-1 or WASR10 hi-cap? - The Firearms Forum

have2rotties · 11-27-2003, 10:56 PM

I know these aren't pre-ban, but, I wasn't sure where else to post it. So, given the choice which would you choose? I had a couple Norinco MAK-90's about 8 years ago, how do they compare to those?. The SAR-1 is priced a little higher than the WASR10 hi cap. Is the SAR-1 worth the extra $40.00? Any advice would be great.
Thanks,

NRAJOE · 11-28-2003, 07:13 AM

Yes...The SAR-1 is a copy of an actual AK, with the dimples on the side to hold the mags. WASR's are converted from lo-cap rifles and have steel plates attached inside of the receiver to stop mag wobble with no AK dimples in the receiver. Some are good in that respect, and some have mag wells are are too tight, or too loose! Also if you intend to get a 75 round drum, most WASR's will not fire well or even accept the drum. The WASR is a good gun if you want something to bang around and just use regular mags.

Smokin Guns · 11-28-2003, 08:07 AM

Thanks Joe! It wasn't my question, but I never knew the difference between them either...

NRAJOE · 11-28-2003, 11:14 AM

No problem, they ARE good shooters. I had one for 3 weeks then found a SAR-1 and sold the WASR. Should have kept the WASR just to play around with...had a E.German stock set on it for a little while.

11-27-2003, 10:56 PM	#1
have2rotties V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 55	SAR-1 or WASR10 hi-cap? I know these aren't pre-ban, but, I wasn't sure where else to post it. So, given the choice which would you choose? I had a couple Norinco MAK-90's about 8 years ago, how do they compare to those?. The SAR-1 is priced a little higher than the WASR10 hi cap. Is the SAR-1 worth the extra $40.00? Any advice would be great. Thanks, __________________ Jason, Gilbert, AZ -->

11-28-2003, 07:13 AM	#2
NRAJOE V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 199	Yes...The SAR-1 is a copy of an actual AK, with the dimples on the side to hold the mags. WASR's are converted from lo-cap rifles and have steel plates attached inside of the receiver to stop mag wobble with no AK dimples in the receiver. Some are good in that respect, and some have mag wells are are too tight, or too loose! Also if you intend to get a 75 round drum, most WASR's will not fire well or even accept the drum. The WASR is a good gun if you want something to bang around and just use regular mags. __________________ U.S.Army 1976-79 237th Combat Engineer Battalion Wharton Barracks Heilbronn,Germany NRA Patron Life member

11-28-2003, 08:07 AM	#3
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Thanks Joe! It wasn't my question, but I never knew the difference between them either... __________________

11-28-2003, 11:14 AM	#4
NRAJOE V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 199	No problem, they ARE good shooters. I had one for 3 weeks then found a SAR-1 and sold the WASR. Should have kept the WASR just to play around with...had a E.German stock set on it for a little while. __________________ U.S.Army 1976-79 237th Combat Engineer Battalion Wharton Barracks Heilbronn,Germany NRA Patron Life member