Gun Show - The Firearms Forum

wvugunnut · 05-24-2011, 09:37 AM

In a couple weeks I am heading to Louisville KY to what my friends call the biggest gun show on the east coast, they say anything and everything will be there so I am looking to buy a couple things and was wondering if someone could help me out with prices so I do not get bent over while I am there.

AK-47 Pistol price?

AK-47 with synthetic folding stock price?

75 round drum mag for 7.62x39mm price?

Or if its cheaper just to get a plain jane AK and then put after market things on it myself?

Anything will help thank you.

CampingJosh · 05-24-2011, 11:07 AM

First, make sure of the legalities of buying a firearm outside your home state. Don't want to make the trip for nothing, right?

I haven't seen the drums sell for much under $100. If you get anywhere close to $80, you're doing very well. If it gets any lower than that, I'd carefully check it for damage. Buyer beware!

Hopefully someone else comes along shortly to give you some better information than I have.

Buying a "tacti-cool" AK from a dealer will be expensive. Going that route, you're probably better off to build it the way you want for yourself. I've never found one customized exactly like I want... so I am building my AR myself. A slightly different project, but the same general idea.
If you can find an individual, though, who no longer wants the one he bought or built, that will be your best deal.

05-24-2011, 09:37 AM	#1
wvugunnut Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mountain State Posts: 17	Gun Show In a couple weeks I am heading to Louisville KY to what my friends call the biggest gun show on the east coast, they say anything and everything will be there so I am looking to buy a couple things and was wondering if someone could help me out with prices so I do not get bent over while I am there. AK-47 Pistol price? AK-47 with synthetic folding stock price? 75 round drum mag for 7.62x39mm price? Or if its cheaper just to get a plain jane AK and then put after market things on it myself? Anything will help thank you. __________________ "The law? The law is a human institution." Oh Brother where art thou? -->

05-24-2011, 11:07 AM	#2
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,787	Re: Gun Show First, make sure of the legalities of buying a firearm outside your home state. Don't want to make the trip for nothing, right? I haven't seen the drums sell for much under $100. If you get anywhere close to $80, you're doing very well. If it gets any lower than that, I'd carefully check it for damage. Buyer beware! Hopefully someone else comes along shortly to give you some better information than I have. Buying a "tacti-cool" AK from a dealer will be expensive. Going that route, you're probably better off to build it the way you want for yourself. I've never found one customized exactly like I want... so I am building my AR myself. A slightly different project, but the same general idea. If you can find an individual, though, who no longer wants the one he bought or built, that will be your best deal. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.