WASR in 223?

FloridaFreedom · 01-20-2011, 08:09 AM

I love the reliability of the AK platform... but I want at least one weapon that uses .223.

I saw on Century's website that they will be selling a WASR in .223. Does anyone have one or know if this would be a good solution? It would be great if this used AR mags (for price/availability). My previous .223 pick was a CAI Golani from SOG.

mpm32884 · 01-20-2011, 08:14 AM

I like the Saiga .223, you could get one of those and convert it to look like a standard AK. Cobras customs has ar mag adapters in the marketplace you could purchase. It's really hard to beat the quality for the price on the Saiga .223 IMHO.

squirrelblaster · 01-20-2011, 08:20 AM

i have to agree if your wanting to go with 223 and dont want an ar i say the siaga is the way to go, id say the galil but the only cheap ones are a century and ive heard a lot of people have had problems with the century galils. i have not tryed one myself, it sounds like you have. why did you get rid of yours?

FloridaFreedom · 01-20-2011, 08:26 AM

Thanks, I have not purchased a Galil yet. I had just selected that as my .223 choice for the near future. It seems i better do some searching on Saiga .223 now.

squirrelblaster · 01-20-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FloridaFreedom

Thanks, I have not purchased a Galil yet. I had just selected that as my .223 choice for the near future. It seems i better do some searching on Saiga .223 now.

sorry i must have miss read your original post.

nalioth · 01-20-2011, 08:48 AM

Yes, get a factory (not sold by Arsenal) Saiga and do your own conversion. It'll be less expensive than a WASR and you'll know that no drunk monkeys (or Romanians) have been near it.

It's easy to do and you'll end up with a brand new Russian made Kalashnikov.

Don't worry about the mechanics of it, if you can change the oil in your car - you can convert a Saiga.

GOVTMOD · 01-20-2011, 03:00 PM

Are going to build? I've had a WASR-3 for years and they had the SAR-3 before that. Runs great after some debugging I did myself but they could have done it easily if I needed them too. I've been busy putting all manner of fun stuff on it.

The last pic I took of it.

bill3542 · 01-21-2011, 07:53 AM

Saiga .223 do the full conversion including bullet ramp guide. you will then find that you are searching for Izzy Galil Orelite 35 rd .223 mags that fit great after a minor 30 second mod.

GOVTMOD · 01-21-2011, 07:59 AM

One thing to note: Saigas are 1:7 twist as are Arsenals and WASRs are 1:9.

01-20-2011, 08:09 AM	#1
FloridaFreedom New Member AKaholic #: 155090 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 13	WASR in 223? I love the reliability of the AK platform... but I want at least one weapon that uses .223. I saw on Century's website that they will be selling a WASR in .223. Does anyone have one or know if this would be a good solution? It would be great if this used AR mags (for price/availability). My previous .223 pick was a CAI Golani from SOG.

01-20-2011, 08:48 AM	#6
nalioth Devil's Advocate AKaholic #: 5678 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 13,248	Yes, get a factory (not sold by Arsenal) Saiga and do your own conversion. It'll be less expensive than a WASR and you'll know that no drunk monkeys (or Romanians) have been near it. It's easy to do and you'll end up with a brand new Russian made Kalashnikov. Don't worry about the mechanics of it, if you can change the oil in your car - you can convert a Saiga. __________________ I make custom signature images - click for more info "Tactical" is a mindset, not an equipment list. Home \| Forum \| Blog \| PicPaste \| ♠ ImgDump \| ☎ Nalioth

01-21-2011, 07:53 AM	#8
bill3542 Curio & Relic Contributor AKaholic #: 64 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Co.PA Posts: 2,038	Saiga .223 do the full conversion including bullet ramp guide. you will then find that you are searching for Izzy Galil Orelite 35 rd .223 mags that fit great after a minor 30 second mod. __________________ One of the few people to legally walk around a airport with a gun!! ( armed security )

01-20-2011, 08:14 AM	#2
mpm32884 Member AKaholic #: 78573 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 171	I like the Saiga .223, you could get one of those and convert it to look like a standard AK. Cobras customs has ar mag adapters in the marketplace you could purchase. It's really hard to beat the quality for the price on the Saiga .223 IMHO.

01-20-2011, 08:20 AM	#3
squirrelblaster Veteran Member AKaholic #: 56208 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,635	i have to agree if your wanting to go with 223 and dont want an ar i say the siaga is the way to go, id say the galil but the only cheap ones are a century and ive heard a lot of people have had problems with the century galils. i have not tryed one myself, it sounds like you have. why did you get rid of yours?

01-20-2011, 08:26 AM	#4
FloridaFreedom New Member AKaholic #: 155090 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 13	Thanks, I have not purchased a Galil yet. I had just selected that as my .223 choice for the near future. It seems i better do some searching on Saiga .223 now.

01-20-2011, 03:00 PM	#7
GOVTMOD Member AKaholic #: 10906 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake County, Utah Posts: 392	Are going to build? I've had a WASR-3 for years and they had the SAR-3 before that. Runs great after some debugging I did myself but they could have done it easily if I needed them too. I've been busy putting all manner of fun stuff on it. The last pic I took of it.

01-21-2011, 07:59 AM	#9
GOVTMOD Member AKaholic #: 10906 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake County, Utah Posts: 392	One thing to note: Saigas are 1:7 twist as are Arsenals and WASRs are 1:9.

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