In the market for a 7.62x39 tactical rifle

[Texas Crude]

I had an Arsenal years ago that was very basic but nice. Great SHTF gun for sure. If I had one of those AK pistols, I'd be tempted to put a buttstock on it.

I love the AKs myself, but am more into full-power HK type of rifles these days. Besides the AKs, Sig makes a 7.62x39mm carbine, as does PTR. Those are neither AR or AK.

[PowerTube]

After further research, I'm sort of out of the AK pistol idea. If making an SBR legally didn't require an act of Congress I would be all over it. But for now, I think an under-folder is the way to go.

[Texas Crude]

I never understood the fuss ATF makes about such things. Meanwhile, I wonder how many SBRs they "walked over" to the Mexican drug cartels?

[Razor]

I have a side folder Cugir Romanian WASR 10/63 and it's a helluva solid AK variant. Definitely one of my SHTF weapons, and it has better than normal AK accuracy too. In 7.62x39 I just couldn't recommend anything other than an AK variant.

[PowerTube]

I have a side folder Cugir Romanian WASR 10/63 and it's a helluva solid AK variant. Definitely one of my SHTF weapons, and it has better than normal AK accuracy too. In 7.62x39 I just couldn't recommend anything other than an AK variant.

Looks good. I'm debating between a side folder and an underfolder.

[DRM]

Side folder is if you plan to ever actually shoot it.

Under folder if you want to get your Muhj on.

[Jayster]

So is CQB a concern here? Or just being different than status quo?

[PowerTube]

So is CQB a concern here? Or just being different than status quo?

Not really. I see a handgun as the best CQB weapon. Compactness is a factor and that's why I considered an AK pistol. I think a folding stock is a better plan, though, in case any real accuracy is needed.

[Razor]

The side folder to me is the way to go. Best of both worlds. The underfolders are cool looking, but generally make it less comfortable to shoot.