New Arsenal Milled-Receiver SLR-101S 7.62x39mm AK

Steve Johnson
by Steve Johnson

Arsenal Inc. is importing milled-receiver SLR-101S 7.62x39mm AK rifles from Bulgaria. To get around the BATFE restrictions on the importation of non-”sporting guns”, the rifle is imported in parts along with a hammer forged receiver blanks from Arsenal Co. The receivers are then milled and the parts assembled.

Specifications
Caliber7.62x39mm
Capacity30 rounds
FinishBlack/Polymer
Barrel16.25″
Twist1 in 240 mm
Overall Length36.5″
Weight8 lbs
MSRP (Price)$1019
Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson

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  • Gunslinger Gunslinger on Oct 18, 2012

    so i'm not an AK expert. what's the difference between a stamped and milled receiver (yeah i know one is a piece of sheet metal that has been bent, and millied is a solid block that is "cut away")

    what's the advantage of one over the other?

    why pay $1k when i can get an AK for under $600? I want an AK, but haven't started my research.

    Thanks

    • Esh325 Esh325 on Oct 18, 2012

      @gunslinger I own both. Assuming you have 1 stamped AK and 1 milled AK made in the same country and made to the same standards, there will be little to no difference in accuracy. So there is really no advantage to a milled AK. The quality of the barrel and its make, and the caliber are far more influential in accuracy than whether it's milled or stamped.

  • RobGR RobGR on Oct 19, 2012

    It would be great if they dropped the SLR designation or simply use SGL cause then, Arsenal, you could sell them legally in CA. It's that easy, simply change the damned name please! How hard is it for us Californians to put money in your pockets seeing as you are the only ones stopping us form doing it, ha.

    Looks good btw. But I'd grab an SLR-107CR first.

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