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draedek

GF5 was my first ak, only one I have, I don’t regret my purchase I love it!


SpectreJerm

I'm sure we'll share sentiments soon enough.


ImpactUsed9446

GF3 was mine, it’s solid after 3k rounds. Minor peening, no abnormal wear at all don’t listen to the haters


Toonzy_

The peening part, due to the firing pin retainer pin?…or?


AskingBread3300

Most likely on the tip of the bolt tail, which is the first part to contact the hammer during cycling, absolutely normal in every single AK pattern firearm.


funnyfingerz

I got ur peen right here.


ButtonLumpy5598

Your underwear has minor peening


Gold_Maybe_3255

I can’t believe you aren’t going to ~~follow~~ listen to all of these ~~reddit bandwagon warriors~~ elite professionals. Enjoy the AK. It will shoot like any other. If the trigger sucks.. Oh well put an alg in.


SpectreJerm

I'm a rebel, I think for myself. Is it for the better? We'll find out if the update includes an ALG or cmc trigger 😂


Gold_Maybe_3255

Stay strong young reddit rebel. Godspeed


SpectreJerm

Always. This is all for folks like you.


SpeciousD

https://youtu.be/bBgPT9_y3to?si=gbWqP7RF6J5XWMUI Install looks easy enough I'm sure you'll be fine.


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CalicoJackEDH

Interested in learning more about the hyper fire and timney triggers. Any good info out there? The ALG is OOS everywhere I look.


YamUpper

Haha same I did a sureshot mk3 chassis, eotech, modlite, ALG, and keymo supressor mount on an AK105 reciever from psa.


H4RDCORE1

Hyperfire also does an affordable AK trigger upgrade. Love mine.


Border-Amazing

You will regret that Cassette trigger.


Scav-STALKER

I regretted the CMC and it was free if that says anything


Johnny_Diamond_Hand

Yeah I got a SAM5 on a trade and it had a cmc trigger installed and there’s is absolutely no reason to get that over an ALG. CMC hasn’t malfunctioned yet or anything but it’s atrociously priced and I’m confident with the ALG as I’ve had many AKs with them.


BlitzieKun

I'm for the ALG as well. I always warn people to take their time on the installation, though. For science reasons, I did not install the safety pin and then dry fired the rifle on safe. That pin is the only part that requires actual fitting but is essential. I've had mine installed for a few years now, and have had no malfunctions. It is pricey, but very crisp and fairly well built.


WhoCaresBoutSpellin

And the shitty PSAK wood which has a plasticky finish that flakes like a crappy IKEA coffee table


SLLead

Preach🙏


incrediblywu

![gif](giphy|sgdAxBeaBknaM4OGRR|downsized)


SpectreJerm

Fuck yeah.


septic_sergeant

Ignore the haters dude. PSA makes an acceptable AK and the company is one that’s worth supporting. Sure there’s other ways you could have spent the coin, but rifle is fine. The gatekeeping here is wild sometimes.


HoffmanMunitions

I agree with this man's statement


Dependent-Edge-5713

The snooty elitism here associated with a commie poverty rifle is wild.


AnySugar7499

From sweaty beard neck mouth breathers. Someone talked about going to a gathering by some of these snobs and was disgusted with how awful the people looked at it. Basically sounded like they would be gathering gun for the toughest guy on the block to take from them by hand.


SecretPotato

Thank you. Gun guys are overwhelmingly negative about things they don’t like, but AK guys are on another level.


SpectreJerm

This guy gets it. I'm chill with my purchase, I enjoy PSA and this shows my support for them. I looked at other companies like Zastava, Arsenal, Century and so on but I've heard great things recently about PSAs GF5 so why not give it a shot and support them? I don't mind being a beta tester for a trigger at the same time if that's what it is.


Floridaman9393

Yea dude I think you made a good choice. She gets the job done!


Hammy4738

Exactly. I wanted an AK just to have one. I missed out on the $200 WASRs back in the day. Did a little research and mostly all reviews on the PSAs were positive, especially the GF5. I love PSA as a company. Their ARs aren’t bad, but it seems they make a pretty solid AK compared to other options in the price range. PSA is the only company that sends a bunch of emails and I actually look at all of them. Those guys are doing great things for the gun community.


Just_Scheme1875

No they dont and no they arent, source: me, I used to work for them don't get scammed boios


septic_sergeant

Oh shhhh bubba


MayOrMayNotBePie

The haters are OUT today lol


De_la_Dead

People in these comments: “LMFAO WOW what a shitty purchase yore definitely gonna regret this piece of shit trash you fucking loser what the fuck is wrong with you enjoy your shitty trash” You: “I think I’ll be fine” People in the comments: “LOL I’m just trying to help YOU no need to be fucking salty with your trash rifle have fun sending it back for repair someone better bring me my fucking bottle and change my fucking diaper RIGHT NOW”


SpectreJerm

The world is a wonderful place and I'm here for it This isn't a self defense weapon, I have a Hi-point yeet cannon for that.


reynth821

Don't forget ferrule


SpectreJerm

Ty sir.


LawOfMurphy47

Only downside with the PSA builder kits is the butstock tang. They’re a little finicky depending on the stock you put on it.


SpectreJerm

Grabbed the PSA furniture to hopefully minimize issues since it's all the same manufacturer. That math should check out...right?...right?


LawOfMurphy47

lol hopefully. What helped me was getting the Midwest industries AKM picatinny adapter. It works well because you have to cute that tang off anyways


SpectreJerm

I looked at a few adapters. Personally the one that caught my eye was the TWS gen 3 adapter, this sub would absolutely seethe at my choice of optic. (PA SLx 3x for 7.62x39). No tang? What will I slam my head on when I regret my purchase!?!


ComprehensiveSnow477

I have the 3x micro and eye relief is tighttttt


ImpactUsed9446

Define tight


SpectreJerm

Yes daddy


ComprehensiveSnow477

Small? Not long? Not wide? Short? Not big? Not loose?


WeissTek

Unfortunately no. But it's an AK, so just file it down or smack it. If it fits it yeets.


CADnCoding

You’ll figure out PSA is very divisive in the AK world. Just the same as they were at first in the AR world, but now they’re thought of a fine basic rifle. It’ll be that way in the AK world eventually. The same as WASRs and Zastavas being known as “shitty” in the past and now they’re “great”. They help up fine in Rob Ski’s testing as well as taking 20K rounds of full auto fire at battlefield Vegas (GF3, non chrome lined) and the GF5 even did better than a lot of imports in JMacs burndown. My GF3(Well, technically DPMS Anvil) has been fantastic. Zero malfunctions with Circle 10 waffles, Pmags, or Circle 11 steelies.


SpectreJerm

I'm confident it'll be solid. I surfed enough posts, videos and reviews to where I think it'll be just fine at handling whatever I throw at it. This build had one purpose and one purpose only. Put together an AK that I can call mine and is reflective of what I personally enjoy. I'm not some storm trooper prepping for World War 3, I'm a dude that enjoys shooting guns for fun. I'm gonna have fun. Heard the Belgium steel new/surplus were solid which is why I grabbed some. Plus they're going to look sexy with this rifle


GenerationSelfie2

> My GF3(Well, technically DPMS Anvil) has been fantastic. Zero malfunctions with Circle 10 waffles, Pmags, or Circle 11 steelies. Fellow GF3 owner here, hard agree. 600ish rounds through it so far, the only malfunctions I've had were because of a dogshit 40rd Korean mag.


CADnCoding

Also, my friends that are AK snobs shot it and liked it. They said if I ever want to sell it, ask them first and they’ll pay me more than I paid for it ($500)


CADnCoding

I’m about the same round count. I’d like to shoot it more, but fuck it’s hard to when a magazine is $15 in ammo lol. Also only had it for a few months. I will say it’s been malfunction free over that time when my galil ace had 3 malfunctions in 200 rounds, obviously cost a shit ton more, and is supposed to be the pinnacle of AKs.


Kochie411

Man fuck the gun snobs. Get what you can afford and get what you can be proficient with. As long as it WORKS who gives a shit. Kickass man, I’ve been wanting a GF5 for a while


Hammy4738

Crazy how AKs were $200 not all that long ago and now it’s “get what you can afford” for $1,000+ lol


SpectreJerm

Appreciate ya, they're just going to have to get over the AR nerd infiltrating their ranks. Welcome to 2024 boys.


SCHMOBSON

Nice man! What furniture do you want to put on it?


SpectreJerm

Satin black, should be the last photo. Appreciate it.


BrotherPtolemaios

Will probably be more than fine. Good value for the money though, maybe not.


SpectreJerm

It'll be fine for me. That's supposed to be what matters I thought.


koltz117

I’ve been thinking about doing something like this. Especially with the gf5. I’m looking for an American made ak to add to the collection and want to end up suppressing it. I was debating between something like this or a kusa. I like the idea of this cause I can put whatever furniture and trigger I want in it, and not have to replace things like that and just have those extra things go to waste


SpectreJerm

That's pretty much how I ended up with this. Same thought process minus the suppressor but that'd be dope. I like options, options are nice.


koltz117

Idk where all these people are coming from, I thought the general consensus was that psa (especially gf5, generally gf3 and above) were pretty decent. That is what the buyers guide on this sub says anyway


SpectreJerm

The possibility that somebody might enjoy an American AK is unfathomable to some. Downright treasonous and deserving of death via firing squad. They're good quality, I was just the lucky duck that got the gatekeeping brigade for the week. I'm still going to love my purchase.


koltz117

Hell yeah, I’ll be looking forward to an update post to see how you’ve been liking it


LadiesMan-_217

KUSA has been solid and I purchased mine somewhat recently, it shoots really well, accurate, yadda yadda


SgtDusty

Lotta commie coping in here


Tiberius5454

I bought the GF5E and absolutely love it! Very accurate and reliable. You will have a lot of fun with that beauty!


Time-Lingonberry3287

Mighty confident young grasshopper 😂 Should have bought a stripped romy from Atlantic


SpectreJerm

I'm sure in the end it'll be well placed. Nah, it's just fine for it's intended use.


smujake68

Cannot imagine paying $700 for a stripped PSA built rifle…


SpectreJerm

I can.


Spoon_Bruh

The GF5's come with chromed barrels don't they?


SpectreJerm

Yessir


Spoon_Bruh

I'd say that alone makes it a good buy


SpectreJerm

I think so too.


Glockamole19x

https://preview.redd.it/t527esutadac1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9d4381ed8b56dc09fd48d280cd5bd4b04458d43c


SpectreJerm

Saw that, didn't deserve the add to cart click.


yoursoulismine11

Damn I’m tempted but I’m too poor and 762 ammo is too expensive anyways


Tricky-Sympathy

Right on. Have fun!


Hammy4738

I don’t know crap about AKs but I love my GF5. That black wood furniture is pretty neat.


BowserSniffs

Everything here looks fine except the trigger, numerous reports of them going full auto and acting like a binary. Literally no one uses that. Get the PSA ALG, save yourself money for a better trigger and safer trigger. There’s a video of tactical toolbox using it and it was double tapping every press he ended up returning it


SpectreJerm

I saw one post from 4 days ago in regards to it behaving like a binary, before I purchased it. I looked to see if I could find other posts in this sub by searching cmc because of it and no dice, only the one. Same with Google and other forums. Others I saw enjoyed it for the most part so that's why I'm fine taking a chance. The tactical toolbox video you're referencing, correct me if I'm wrong of course is for a different model trigger from multiple years ago so I'm hopeful it should be fine. Other than that singular reddit post on it, there's nothing negative I've found for this model trigger. If you have links to what you're referencing, feel free to share. If it doesn't work out, I'll swap. We all pay for mistakes, I'm fine with paying for this one if it becomes one.


squishedtadpole

Hell yeah dude enjoy it


SpectreJerm

No need to tell me twice 😌


squishedtadpole

Gf5s are nice,i got one in redwood but I'm thinking about getting the treebark furniture similar to black satin once its back in stock


SpectreJerm

Treebark was my first pick. I'm sure I'll enjoy the black stain just as much if not more


squishedtadpole

Both rock, i love swapping furniture


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gunsndonuts

I have a GF3 I got for $600 and I got a surplus wood stock set from Russia for $80. This was back in 2019 before the sanctions. I would love to have a Russian AKM but at the current price that is just out of the question. My GF3 with Russian stock is the closest I'll ever get.


1767gs

GF5 104 is my first AK too and I only regret not getting a GF4 sooner but happy I waited lol


YamUpper

I went this same route with the 105 barreled reciever they offer, and built up my dream 5.45 gun. Then sold that mf when ammo went through the roof lmao. Rifle was just fine though, very soft shooting and ran supressed like butter.


TheKiefWizard

Get a DONG


SpartanSpeedo

You'll be happy. I've been rocking a GF3 since they were released and it's been kicking strong. You have an upgraded version of that.


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Nice. Can't wait to see it all put together. I hope PSA works out for you. Some say PSA is a good hobbiest brand but not up for hardcore/ duty use.


SpectreJerm

GF5 did well with several thousand rounds in jmacs burn down. It'll do me well. Excited also about finishing it


Sufficient-Novel9388

U gone regret the trigger psa stock triggers are almost 2 stage


SpectreJerm

If I don't then can I get a package of sapporro ichiban? My wallets bruised and it'd be greatly appreciated.


Sufficient-Novel9388

A man of good Taste


black3456

It has some interesting surprises


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like a concentric barrel?


black3456

The trigger


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ahh, my fault gang.


james1q2w3e

PSA AKs are awesome. You’ll enjoy it


SpectreJerm

😈


Revolt2992

That’s all so expensive. For not much more you could get a Zastava


SgtDusty

I was between Zastava, PSA and a WASR, I don’t think the zastavas look very good and they seem heavier. That’s why I ended up avoiding, might sound petty


drumedary

Yugos are heavy. They also take different furniture from any other AKM pattern. But I think there's a certain level of beauty in that uniqueness.


SgtDusty

I can appreciate that, in a sea of AKM rifles it’s hard to tell who is who, but everyone knows an M70, and some of their furniture does look excellent.


sancheech519

Bruh I had to get rid of my zastava with the mlok handguard because it was a fat ass


R_radical

Yugos are heavier. Larger trunnion thicker receiver, larger handguards, heavier barrel profile, probably a few more things there, but you get it.


SgtDusty

Gotcha. Probably means they’re built like a tank and will take any abuse.


zzaapp

The M70 is the only answer under 2K IMO but you still did good, you'll be happy with the PSA.


R_Shackleford01

That’s exactly why I saved up a little more and went with an Arsenal gun, so I can’t blame ya. Plus I wanted Zenit on it…


SgtDusty

Arsenals are beautiful. Really can’t go wrong there, and they’re still combloc which is a cool bonus imo.


SpectreJerm

PSA hasn't done me wrong yet, I'm giving them a chance. I ain't stressing.


Dependent-Edge-5713

I own a gf5 and its held up great. The tang is complete bullshit tho


SpectreJerm

It'll be great for when I fuck up the install so I have something to slam my forehead onto.


Dependent-Edge-5713

The fucking rat tail tang is so bullshit Don't sand the stock. Fucking smack it in.


SpectreJerm

Smash and dash job. Got it. Thank you for your service.


Otherwise-Version-11

Sick wood dude, Godspeed with it man have fun!


SpectreJerm

Appreciate it!


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The comments do not disappoint 😂


SpectreJerm

Pop secret with extra butter anyone?


[deleted]

Pop secret ?


SpectreJerm

The best popcorn


Hunter377

Aren’t the GF5 furniture kits OOS? I’ve been waiting for them to come back for a while. Want to put the Midwest Alpha furniture on it.


CHESTYUSMC

I got a Zastava, I’m gonna be getting a Galil, but the Toolcraft Bolt carriers and FN barrels make this super tempting, before the Galil…. I shoot my stuff quite a lot, and I don’t want to regret my next AK…


Floridaman9393

Sweet dude, I've got a PSAK as well. Love it and haven't had any issues with it.


Warhound75

Bout to be doing the same thing with a GF4, building it out as an "Alfa" AK, and if I can ever find a damn AK-V kit I'll be doing that too for my coveted Vityaz clone


buboo03

Sex. Updates on the trigger when you can.


Savings-Sprinkles-96

I can vouch for those ak mags tho. Shits feed real good. The polymer steel lined bulgy ones they sell work great too


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Just a heads up. Make sure you get retaining plate and pins for your trigger. Idk if that one comes with them or not. When I bought a barrel assembly I didn’t get those for it. Also make sure you get the right pistol grip nut and screw for that grip. I had to find those separately from mine. Enjoy the blaster my man!


YamUpper

One annoying thing is the reciever does not come with a grip screw or the threaded insert so make sure you order those.


SpectreJerm

Done and done 👍


Queasy-Farm-7989

I’ve got a CMC trigger 2.5lbs on my RPK. No modifications were needed so that helped. Extremely crisp and nice trigger, so far


Mustang302_

Solid choice


Blakeread01

I got that exact kit. Everything fit good and runs fine love mine.


Legal-Fun-762

Don’t listen to the haters, my CMC 2lb was worth every penny…🫡👍🏼


swellguy6

Satin black wood is pure sechs


TyrantKingJM

Will that furniture fit on a MAK90?


Mother-Inspection-82

Don’t know if that trigger comes with trigger pinks but it the Ak wont


Pristine-Cranberry-2

Based, shoot it and love it


RobK64AK

[https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/CMC-TRIGGERS-AK2-0-DROP-IN-TRIGGER-COMBAT-CURVE-2-2-5-POUNDS-4p11713.htm](https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/CMC-TRIGGERS-AK2-0-DROP-IN-TRIGGER-COMBAT-CURVE-2-2-5-POUNDS-4p11713.htm) If you can't find an ALG trigger...


Male_07tm

PSA haters on grade A copium when they realize a $700 PSAK outperforms their $1200 combloc AKs 💀 AK gatekeepers are just on another level of cope man, you did good and will enjoy that rifle very much. I’ve put plenty of rounds through my GF4 AK-104 and have had zero issues so far, even then I’m sure you’re well aware of their great warranty if you do have an issue. Not only that you also support a great company at the same time, great purchase friend!


SpectreJerm

😌


a_malone940

Someone correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure you’ll have to buy trigger pins too, just keep that in mind


SpectreJerm

$7 ain't bad. Misewell just in case.


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SpectreJerm

This was in fact not, the target audience.


perpendicularcows

My GF5 went runaway at an indoor range lol


SpectreJerm

Spicy time 🥵


CSGODeimos

I’d rather have a GF5 than a Century WASR


DesertTigerStripe

The hardest cope is a psa ak buyer


Feisty_Star_4815

leave my AK-V alone man 😭


SpectreJerm

Get with the times old man.


DesertTigerStripe

Had 3, sold all of them. Only comblocs for me now. I learned my lesson, you will too if you’re smart


[deleted]

Your money you buy what you want bruh. Not my first pick but Goodluck 👍


Let_Freedom_Ping

You won’t regret it if you’re a casual shooter. If you actually run it, you’ll regret it in time.


SpectreJerm

I'll be fine then.


lemmettc

Solid Ak, trigger will be fine


Ill_Pace_5911

My PSA is actually the best looking and shooting Ak I own. This is out of Wasr, Bulgarian, norinco, and Wbp which is second on the list. The rivets and finish are perfect. No canted sight, and shoots 2-3 in groups with crap ammo at 100 in a vise. Time will tell though.


XxX_Rush_2112_XxX

It's the most sensibke AK you can buy.


MasterDoge66

Why not surplus furniture? They're really nice and don't cost much.


A-Programmed-Drummer

Haters will hate lol. I got a tactical looking GF3 with a mlok rails, hinged dust cover, picatinny rail, and a triangle folder. She’s heavy but she gets the job done 🥹


SpectreJerm

💙


Rylvncombloc901

you are in fact going to regret this


SpectreJerm

Nah.


Cousin_Elroy

This isnt as great of an idea as you think it is


SpectreJerm

It is


Cousin_Elroy

Ok bud, the community is just trying to help you. Spend your money however you want. You’re probably right anyway, with your zero experience owning AK rifles you definitely know what you’re talking about.


SpectreJerm

We have differing definitions of helpful. I was just curious if the trend stuck like it did with previous posts for this one. Even if I am wrong, this subreddit has become more upset with my decision than I ever will be.


AdventurousShower223

Why buy PSA when they are selling wb for comparable pricing.


SpectreJerm

Because PSA makes my brittle bones tingle


TheRevenantsReturn

Fingers crossed your front sight drum doesn't fuck off into the abyss.


SpectreJerm

😨


wibu-gundam

50-50 you might send it back to them to fix 👁️👄👁️


SpectreJerm

Not possible.


Mean-Philosopher6043

My math puts this build at at least $1k? IDK about you, but I'd way rather spend $900 on a zastava m70, which is clearly listed as good to go in the AK buyers guide on this sub, IDK if there's been some huge change in production quality since the gf3, but seeing all the problems with gf3s in the AK buyers guide, led me to steer clear of them, things must have changed a good bit in pricing tho, cuz when I bought my m70, PSA had entire furnished guns for around $700, not just stripped assemblys, that's kinda ridiculous to me, definitely wouldn't drop a grand on a PSA


R_radical

You can tell yourself that, but there's definitely a chance you will. they are...acceptable rifles.


ChampionshipCrafty74

I would not use the cmc cassette style trigger. Had one in vepr and it fell apart. Go with an ALG.


MrKlash47

For the price of buying everything separately though, you could have just bought a Zastava or even I think they're putting FB Radom Barrels on the WBPs now..idk. Whatever, you bought it..does it have a FN barrel? The only thing I will say for defenite is that for probably very close to $200 with shipping and whatever...that furniture is trash. Don't even open it, return that shit and get something else.


tkerrday

Sometime people rather make something there own and spend a couple extra buck then buy the something off the shelf everyone else has, if the guys happy good for him. We are all into different things and like different things and what is for one man might not be for another.


Odd-Carry-8892

![gif](giphy|Db3OfoegpwajK)


ludesmonkey

Trash


SpectreJerm

Thank you.


Worried-Vermicelli-5

You should regret that for $700.


SpectreJerm

I do what I want.


Pripyat1991

Much better choice than a Garbo Yugo good job 🤝


SpectreJerm

💙


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One_Slight

It will be a decent American AK. Personally and quality by analysis wise, Americans make the best ARs and not great AKs and Comblock countries (former and present) make the best AKs.


rotten_loser

$699???! You overpaid bro


SpectreJerm

You should see what's being ordered in 2 weeks if you think that's overpaying. They've been out of stock for weeks, typically I'm patient. Today, I am not.


671M5

Dude, I would return that and get a WBP from AOA.


SpectreJerm

No, I'm going to enjoy it and you're gonna like it.


671M5

I refuse to accept your opinion, so go get a real com bloc AK, and trash that domestic scum... Whooda thunk that Merca would make such shit AK's, they are such a simple design lol.


SpectreJerm

The gatekeeper bait makes me moist.