Lack of reasonably priced rifles? Work with what you've got...

[Camjr]

I had planned on buying my first AR-15 after the new year, but we all know what happened resulting in insane prices and little availability. I decided to go another route and give an old Hungarian AK (AMD-65 carbine) some love instead. I've owned it for a number of years in a completely stock condition and it's a great shooting little carbine. I went onto Amazon and picked up a quad-rail fore-end, new red dot reflex sight, and new grip. I guess I'll just have to dance with the one that brung me until things settle down. I would imagine many of you might be doing the same.

I'll get some pics after delivery and installation.

Cheers!

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[Mike1956]

I own no high capacity semi-automatic rifles, and don't intend to acquire any.

[10thmtn]

Took my TLABR* to the range today. It still does the job.

("Tactical" Lever Action Battle Rifle)

[Camjr]

Took my TLABR* to the range today. It still does the job.

("Tactical" Lever Action Battle Rifle)

A lever gun is a great defensive rifle that doesn't garner dirty looks (unless it's that hideous monstrosity Mossberg recently came out with). I had my dad's pre-64 Model 94 for years before he decided he wanted it back. I'm looking for a new lever gun simply because they're practical and fun to shoot.

[lowercase]

I have an AMD-65 that I grabbed when they were selling for around 400 bucks. Figured I couldn't go wrong.

The gun shoots great. In fact, it shoots surprisingly well. I'd like to refinish mine because it was scuffed up when it arrived (I didn't notice at the time) and I tried to touch up the spots with a Birchwood Casey "Super Black" touch up pen. Oops, I should have left well enogh alone. My "touch ups" shine like new money.

I figure that Gun Kote and a red dot sight will really spruce up this little gem. Maybe some new grips, too, because the originals are ugly, scratched up gray things. I look forward to seeing pics of yours when you get the new goodies installed.

[Skygod]

SOF Truth #1 people are more important than hardware.

I'd rather have a Warrior that is dead nuts with a lever gun than a zero with the most expensive AR on the market loaded with gimmicks.

[RoadRunner71]

Yup! I was considering getting into more rifles this next year. Now, I think I will wait and see what happens over the next six months.

I think I can cope with life owning only a .22 lever gun and an WASR.

[Sticks]

Either work with what you got, or what you can get. Now anything is better than nothing.

[Camjr]

I have an AMD-65 that I grabbed when they were selling for around 400 bucks. Figured I couldn't go wrong.

The gun shoots great. In fact, it shoots surprisingly well. I'd like to refinish mine because it was scuffed up when it arrived (I didn't notice at the time) and I tried to touch up the spots with a Birchwood Casey "Super Black" touch up pen. Oops, I should have left well enogh alone. My "touch ups" shine like new money.

I figure that Gun Kote and a red dot sight will really spruce up this little gem. Maybe some new grips, too, because the originals are ugly, scratched up gray things. I look forward to seeing pics of yours when you get the new goodies installed.

Flat black high temp grill works great for touch ups. I removed the front grip on the AMD some time ago and don't miss it and you're right-those gray plastic grips that come on the gun are hideous. That little AMD is a great shooter and has always been one of the best values of any AK variant. I paid $329 for mine back before the first run on EBR's when BHO was first elected.

[Once]

I have enough handguns to keep me happy for a while.

[tacman605]

Yeah I am afraid that the days of reasonably priced black rifles may be long gone or at least delayed.

On gunbroker it was pointed out to me by a buddy of an SKS converted to take AK mags, nothing else special about the gun, was selling for and currently being bid on for $1900.00.

As stated it is the man behind the gun not the gun itself.

[Rollo]

Took my TLABR* to the range today. It still does the job.

("Tactical" Lever Action Battle Rifle)

A .357 lever action is on my list! As is another .357 revolver. Probably a ruger

[zero]

A .357 lever action is on my list!

Wanted one for awhile myself. Can see picking up a lever action rifle or two in the future. Always looking for an opportunity to acquire a new firearms.

[sixgun]

Either work with what you got, or what you can get. Now anything is better than nothing.

This is what I plan on doing.

[dukalmighty]

SOF Truth #1 people are more important than hardware.

I'd rather have a Warrior that is dead nuts with a lever gun than a zero with the most expensive AR on the market loaded with gimmicks.

Thats why they invented hand grenades for those who can't hit the broadside of Earth with a firearm