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Member Section => Tactical Rifle & Carbine => Topic started by: billt on December 15, 2009, 02:04:34 PM
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Does anyone have any they can recommend? There is one out there, (I can't remember the author), that is supposed to be very good. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I'm going to have some time off around Christmas, and would like to catch up on some reading, (along with shooting), on the AK-47. I am finding this rifle to be more and more intriguing Bill T.
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I have never had interest in the ak-47. I felt it was un-patriotic. the enemy's rifle. But now that my collection has grown, i'm taking a closer look at this rifle. it is tuff to ignore. I know very little about who makes them, whats good, and fair prices for them. I always thought they were a dime a dozen, but im seeing them $800-1000 or so. seems alittle spendy. maybe obamas fault, but if im gonna spend that much i want agood one. any input is appreciated 8)
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Don't spend over $500
http://www.classicarms.us/
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Bucktracker,
Those are my sentiments exactly. I used to hate the AK-47, now I simply cannot get enough of Kalashnikov's design. I now have 9 of them, and I only feel as though I have only gotten started. The rifle speaks of good quality, as well as design. I have long dismissed this nonsense as, "The enemies rifle". I just ordered 5 books from Midway on the weapon I'm looking forward to reading over the Christmas season. It is to say the least, one of the worlds more interesting weapons. Bill T.
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I have not read it, but was thinking about buying this one when I have a few extra bucks.
Kalashnikov Rifle Gunfighting by Gabrial Suarez
I think Suarez International does alot of AK specific training. They also have some AK specific dvd's.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fouesdpTBXo
I found this link on You Tube by Gabrial Suarez. A lot of good information. There are others with the same title. The audio doesn't appear to be timed properly with the video. Bill T.
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web sites aside, the best thing I've pesonally seen in print has been Guns & Ammo's recent special AK edition. Great magazine. The web sites will give you any and all information you may ever dream to ask for though. I could email you a ton of manuals...
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web sites aside, the best thing I've pesonally seen in print has been Guns & Ammo's recent special AK edition.
I wish I would have grabbed it. It isn't available at the news stand anymore. If you have a link where I could order it, it would be greatly appreciated. Bill T.
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https://store.intermediaoutdoors.com/shop/ItemDetail.aspx?item=1OGAAK9&
I'd suggest their "Surplus" edition to. Good stuff!
https://store.intermediaoutdoors.com/shop/ItemDetail.aspx?item=1OGASF9&
You can "add them to your cart" here. The ak issue is on page 4
https://store.intermediaoutdoors.com/shop/ItemList.aspx?ilmc=MAGAZINESSS&page=1
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Thanks Badgersmilk,
I just ordered it! Bill T.
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Thanks for reminding me of it. I just ordered it and the Surplus issue myself. ;)
Somebody "borrowed" mine, and I never got'em back. Their worth the price even the second time. :)
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http://www.onesourcetactical.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2063&HS=1
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also found this
http://gunmanuals.net/gun-manuals-a-d/ak-47-manuals
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Try Delta press they have books that you cannot find anywhere.
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Here's links
Delta
http://www.deltapress.com/catalog/
Palidin
http://www.paladin-press.com/
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I am glad that someone else reads those books Tombogan03884
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;D
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My books came Friday, but I work weekends so I opened them last night after I got home from work. Just from browsing, the book "The AK-47 The Grim Reaper" by Frank Iannamico is a for sure winner for anyone interested in the AK-47 platform of rifles. This book is hardcover, beautifully bound, 866 pages, with many detailed photographs along with extremely detailed information. It isn't cheap at $40.00+ from Midway, but one of the best books on this rifle I've ever come across. We're supposed to get rain later today and tomorrow as well, so I'll have some time for some in depth reading. Bill T.
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My books came Friday, but I work weekends so I opened them last night after I got home from work. Just from browsing, the book "The AK-47 The Grim Reaper" by Frank Iannamico is a for sure winner for anyone interested in the AK-47 platform of rifles. This book is hardcover, beautifully bound, 866 pages, with many detailed photographs along with extremely detailed information. It isn't cheap at $40.00+ from Midway, but one of the best books on this rifle I've ever come across. We're supposed to get rain later today and tomorrow as well, so I'll have some time for some in depth reading. Bill T.
Sounds like a good find! Let us know.
Our church just hit us with "Cover to cover in 90 days"... That'll be IT for my reading time for a while.
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Had an opportunity to look over any of those books? I got the Guns & Ammo special edition I'd ordered yesterday.
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Had an opportunity to look over any of those books? I got the Guns & Ammo special edition I'd ordered yesterday.
You know Badger, I ordered the same book, and they sent me the Guns & Ammo book of the AR-15. My wife called and politely bitched, and they are sending me the AK-47 book. She told Mel they've had several complaints about the same thing. It appears you got the correct book. Mine is on the way. Bill T.
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I've been reading the Grim Reaper by Frank Iannamico. It is an excellent book, and the best I've read thus far on the AK-47. Well illustrated with a lot of period correct photographs and diagrams. Bill T.
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By the way, the book I was sent on the AR-15 is excellent. I'm a little glad in a way they screwed up. I'm getting the AK book free. Bill T.
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By the way, the book I was sent on the AR-15 is excellent. I'm a little glad in a way they screwed up. I'm getting the AK book free. Bill T.
Free is ALWAYS NICE! Maybe they were hitting the company Christmas party punch a little hard this year. :)
I got the Surplus Rifles book, and AK book I'd ordered. Must have been shipped early in the day. ;)