New AK...Romy SAR 2

parisofthewest · 04-15-2010, 09:01 AM

Been a FAL freak for a long time, but caught the AK bug. The newer, more poisonous AK that is.

First one was a Bulgarian 74 built on and Armory USA receiver that I picked up for my fiance. She loved it and it was just right for what she needed.

Of course I needed another one. I'm no rich man and the recent $400 deals have been tempting but given the misc. issues with the RR's and my apprehension to bite on a Century I have been holding off.

Just the other day though a guy locally had for sale a Romy SAR 2. I got it for $400 and am actually very impressed with it. I had heard about the WASRs and wanted to stay away from them. Wanted a chrome lined barrel and got it. No cant to the sights, matching numbers, and very good fit and finish IMHO.

I haven't had a chance to get this one out to the range but so far I like it a lot. Put on my Falcon Arms side folder and it is sweet. I may at some point switch out the FSB to put on a FH/MB but I am alright with the look without it.

Just my .02

parisofthewest

Black_Wolf · 04-15-2010, 09:20 PM

Congrats and welcome to the Files.

Good luck at the range with it.

cadillacguns · 04-16-2010, 09:05 AM

Did you get one with the upturned bolt handle?

drjarhead · 04-16-2010, 04:29 PM

Congrats on the purchase.

You'll never be the same.

Think about buying a Yugo while they are cheap and available.

parisofthewest · 04-16-2010, 11:37 PM

The FSB and brake will be added at some point....needs to be more evil. Plus I would like to put on the bayonet.

This one did not have the upturned bolt, it's straight like the Bulgarian.

Waiting on a gas tube to come in also. The guy I had picked it up from had a railed upper hg on it...kinda cool, but I have some black guards to put on it. It had the Romy folder on it when I got it, but swapped that out with my Falcon Arms folder. Came with a halfway decent tan lower hg, US made. Needs a Houge grip also...the Bulgarian has one already.

I'll post some pictures soon. I drive over the road and am, well, on the road.

parisofthewest

warhound · 04-17-2010, 02:12 PM

I'll second what the good doctor said. Buy a yugo. Shop cheap for your groceries for a while. Eat Ramen and apple sauce for a while. You'd be amazed at how much you can save.

parisofthewest · 04-17-2010, 06:05 PM

What Yugo are you guys recommending? Any links to good deals? I am a firm believer that the only thing that is better than having guns is having more of them!

Thanks

parisofthewest

drjarhead · 04-17-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parisofthewest

What Yugo are you guys recommending? Any links to good deals? I am a firm believer that the only thing that is better than having guns is having more of them!

Thanks

parisofthewest

I think all that is out there are the M70 AB2's. Yugo Underfolders.

Best AK deal out there right now.

Go to a gunshow and check 'em out if you can find a nice one.

Those milled polish rifles look nice also but we'll have to see how they pan out. I'm hoping to find a nice one at a gunshow myself.

parisofthewest · 04-17-2010, 08:20 PM

OK. Thanks. Those are the ones I found. Most look to be Century from the HGs and goofy stock.

Classic Arms has a milled Polish for 7 Bills. Very nice looking.

I need to stock another caliber like I need a hole in the head. Maybe once I get the 5.45 up to adequate levels...

parisofthewest

white rabbit · 04-20-2010, 10:48 PM

I've played around with a old Romanian Cujir "ROMAK 2" for years...

It is about the same as the SAR 2 -predates it.

Seems a good solid AK as any to me.

insider · 04-25-2010, 03:51 AM

SAR-2's Rock!

ZombieHunter · 04-25-2010, 09:20 PM

Looks great.

Archivist Dick · 04-26-2010, 08:14 PM

That is the question ... to invest in a new front sight assembly and a muzzle brake for a stock SAR-2, or -3 for that matter.

My, oh my, this is one puzzle that can have you twisted up in knots.

The brake is kind of superflous IMO. My $$$ go to more milsurp 7N6 ball ammo instead. Gather thy daisies while ye may. And if you need a smithie to perform the work at $40 an hour to boot ... well ... things taken for appearances really start to add up.

I do concur tho: SAR-2s do indeed ROCK.

insider · 04-26-2010, 10:50 PM

Just thread it and put a nice phantom on it. Who needs that extra length and big clunky break on the end? (Unless you want the total 74 look)

regal557 · 05-13-2010, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7.62FMJ

Add the Romanian 22mm front sight block and US made (AK USA) 22mm compensator. Then add the folding stock.

Do you have to "line up" the FSB or are the guides for the pins already there? I can't line up a square cut of wood let alone a rifle, so that's why I ask before I buy a SAR-2.

regal557 · 05-17-2010, 08:29 AM

I haven't found a SAR-2 yet, but I'm thinking a cheaper alternative would be to thread the barrel for 1/2x28RH. There are several USA made AK-74 brakes made for ARs that accept these threads. No gun smith labor required, only cost about $25 for the brake.

insider · 09-07-2010, 12:13 PM

Make it right, get the Romanian front sight block, and the brake from CNC Warrior. Add the donkey dick foregrip, and side folding stock for the "look".

regal557 · 09-12-2010, 01:22 AM

Consider it done

nfafan · 09-23-2010, 07:29 AM

Just to pile on, have had a post-SAR2 WASR2 for awhile now, and while I haven't shot it as much as I'd like, it's been great and honestly is the nicest built and finished of the 4 "WASR" Romys I have. The Cugir folks did this one RIGHT.

steel core · 09-24-2010, 06:50 PM

In my opinion the Romy SAR series of rifles are the best of the Romys! As long as you change the trigger out with a G-2

04-15-2010, 09:01 AM	#1
parisofthewest Member AKaholic #: 66336 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 55	New AK...Romy SAR 2 Been a FAL freak for a long time, but caught the AK bug. The newer, more poisonous AK that is. First one was a Bulgarian 74 built on and Armory USA receiver that I picked up for my fiance. She loved it and it was just right for what she needed. Of course I needed another one. I'm no rich man and the recent $400 deals have been tempting but given the misc. issues with the RR's and my apprehension to bite on a Century I have been holding off. Just the other day though a guy locally had for sale a Romy SAR 2. I got it for $400 and am actually very impressed with it. I had heard about the WASRs and wanted to stay away from them. Wanted a chrome lined barrel and got it. No cant to the sights, matching numbers, and very good fit and finish IMHO. I haven't had a chance to get this one out to the range but so far I like it a lot. Put on my Falcon Arms side folder and it is sweet. I may at some point switch out the FSB to put on a FH/MB but I am alright with the look without it. Just my .02 parisofthewest Last edited by parisofthewest; 04-17-2010 at 08:45 PM.

04-15-2010, 09:20 PM	#2
Black_Wolf Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 8402 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: War Zone Posts: 4,629	Congrats and welcome to the Files. Good luck at the range with it. __________________ I had a dream.... It was that the Confederacy won the war!

04-16-2010, 04:29 PM	#4
drjarhead Mad Doctor AKaholic #: 5952 Join Date: May 2006 Location: on a lake in the forest Posts: 27,020	Congrats on the purchase. You'll never be the same. Think about buying a Yugo while they are cheap and available. __________________ The United Socialist States Govt is the enemy, both foreign and domestic Fight or Die

04-26-2010, 08:14 PM	#13
Archivist Dick Member AKaholic #: 1437 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 154	To Top or Not to Top That is the question ... to invest in a new front sight assembly and a muzzle brake for a stock SAR-2, or -3 for that matter. My, oh my, this is one puzzle that can have you twisted up in knots. The brake is kind of superflous IMO. My $$$ go to more milsurp 7N6 ball ammo instead. Gather thy daisies while ye may. And if you need a smithie to perform the work at $40 an hour to boot ... well ... things taken for appearances really start to add up. I do concur tho: SAR-2s do indeed ROCK.

09-07-2010, 12:13 PM	#17
insider Curio & Relic Silver Contributor AKaholic #: 2882 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Red Sky Florida Posts: 3,109	Make it right, get the Romanian front sight block, and the brake from CNC Warrior. Add the donkey dick foregrip, and side folding stock for the "look". Last edited by insider; 09-07-2010 at 12:26 PM.

04-16-2010, 09:05 AM	#3
cadillacguns Member AKaholic #: 4303 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 260	Did you get one with the upturned bolt handle?

04-16-2010, 11:37 PM	#5
parisofthewest Member AKaholic #: 66336 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 55	The FSB and brake will be added at some point....needs to be more evil. Plus I would like to put on the bayonet. This one did not have the upturned bolt, it's straight like the Bulgarian. Waiting on a gas tube to come in also. The guy I had picked it up from had a railed upper hg on it...kinda cool, but I have some black guards to put on it. It had the Romy folder on it when I got it, but swapped that out with my Falcon Arms folder. Came with a halfway decent tan lower hg, US made. Needs a Houge grip also...the Bulgarian has one already. I'll post some pictures soon. I drive over the road and am, well, on the road. parisofthewest

04-17-2010, 02:12 PM	#6
warhound Banned AKaholic #: 52523 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: southeast michigan Posts: 319	I'll second what the good doctor said. Buy a yugo. Shop cheap for your groceries for a while. Eat Ramen and apple sauce for a while. You'd be amazed at how much you can save.

04-17-2010, 06:05 PM	#7
parisofthewest Member AKaholic #: 66336 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 55	What Yugo are you guys recommending? Any links to good deals? I am a firm believer that the only thing that is better than having guns is having more of them! Thanks parisofthewest

04-17-2010, 08:20 PM	#9
parisofthewest Member AKaholic #: 66336 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 55	OK. Thanks. Those are the ones I found. Most look to be Century from the HGs and goofy stock. Classic Arms has a milled Polish for 7 Bills. Very nice looking. I need to stock another caliber like I need a hole in the head. Maybe once I get the 5.45 up to adequate levels... parisofthewest

04-20-2010, 10:48 PM	#10
white rabbit New Member AKaholic #: 84990 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: rural missouri Posts: 20	I've played around with a old Romanian Cujir "ROMAK 2" for years... It is about the same as the SAR 2 -predates it. Seems a good solid AK as any to me.

04-25-2010, 03:51 AM	#11
insider Curio & Relic Silver Contributor AKaholic #: 2882 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Red Sky Florida Posts: 3,109	SAR-2's Rock!

04-25-2010, 09:20 PM	#12
ZombieHunter Member AKaholic #: 77152 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 52	Looks great.

04-26-2010, 10:50 PM	#14
insider Curio & Relic Silver Contributor AKaholic #: 2882 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Red Sky Florida Posts: 3,109	Just thread it and put a nice phantom on it. Who needs that extra length and big clunky break on the end? (Unless you want the total 74 look)

05-17-2010, 08:29 AM	#16
regal557 Member AKaholic #: 87366 Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Posts: 93	I haven't found a SAR-2 yet, but I'm thinking a cheaper alternative would be to thread the barrel for 1/2x28RH. There are several USA made AK-74 brakes made for ARs that accept these threads. No gun smith labor required, only cost about $25 for the brake.

09-23-2010, 07:29 AM	#19
nfafan Member AKaholic #: 8680 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 221	Just to pile on, have had a post-SAR2 WASR2 for awhile now, and while I haven't shot it as much as I'd like, it's been great and honestly is the nicest built and finished of the 4 "WASR" Romys I have. The Cugir folks did this one RIGHT.

09-24-2010, 06:50 PM	#20
steel core Member AKaholic #: 1103 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valley Of Tears Posts: 328	In my opinion the Romy SAR series of rifles are the best of the Romys! As long as you change the trigger out with a G-2

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