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pbgear
04-11-2002, 09:43 PM
I recently entered the world of AK's with a SAR-1 (2001 Model). It came with a great trigger out of the box (5.5 lbs. with a very crisp release) and a high comb that was suitable for the Cobra sight I installed on it. I was so impressed with the acuracy and shootability of this "bottom grade" AK that I thought I would be thrilled if I bought a "top shelf" AK.

I received my SA-M7S today, and I was more than a bit disappointed. The gun is much better finished than my lowly SAR-1 and the action cycles buttery smooth. The trigger is tremendously creepy and is probably the worst single stage trigger that I have ever fired. It is light, but you pull the triiger through a 1/2" arc and have no "stage" or other indication the sear is about to let off. The UZI I owned ten years ago had a crisper trigger.

Additionally the comb on the stock of my SAR-1 is higher and more suitable for scope use. The added drop on my M7 stock makes me put the bottom of my chin on the stock, kind of like scoping an AR with a mount over the hand grip - if you have ever tried that you will know what I mean. If you pay the added money and specifically order a scope mounted SA-M7S, you should in my opinion receive a stock with a contour more suitable for scope use.

At this point, with 40 rounds through the gun, I am seriously debating selling it.

AKDUDE
04-12-2002, 01:31 AM
The SA-M7 is basically a Type 3 AK-47, and the "problems" that you state about it are basic AK features that the AK-47 has.

Double hook creepy trigger, with no let off is standard fair for all Chinese AKs and all milled receiver AKs with double hook triggers. I actually prefer this type of trigger, but it was what I got used to before the current crop of Aks started coming with with US triggers installed.

The stock is another typical AK-47 feature. Remember, this rifle was designed over 50 years ago. The AK-47 had a stock that a significant dropped comb. It was not untill the AKM with the stamped reciever came out that a straighter stock was designed, and it was more for controlling full auto fire with scopes and such as a afterthought.. if even that.

SAM7
http://www.sksman.com/images/SA_M7_full_size.jpg
Typical AK-47 type 1 with rivited sheet metal receiver
http://www.gunnery.net/glossary/images/ak-47.jpg

and.. a AKM
http://www.sovietarmy.com/small_arms/akm_icon.jpg