WHICH AK to get???

[Sir Hacksalot]

Alright, I am looking to take advantage of the POST Y2K firesales that I think are going to take place. You know, folks bought stuff, and now "don't need it", and are going to get rid of it.

I know all about the attributes and tendancies of the AK design, but do NOT know WHICH AK is WHICH? Maadi, Bulgarian, ChiCom, Russkie, Hungarian, Romanian (2 types), etc.

Which AK is the best from a collectors point of view, a survivalist point of view, and from a "bang for the buck" point of view?

Thanks,
Sir Hacksalot

[Tomac]

IMHO:
Bang for the Buck: Just about any of the current hicap cheapies but my nod would be to the Norinco Mak-90 (I don't fully trust the unknown quality of US parts just yet...)
Survivalist/TSHTF: Bulgarian SLR-95/96/SA-93. Pricey compared to other postbans but the quality & accuracy are superb (I get honest 2" groups at 100yds all day with my SLR-95). This is the rifle I trust with my life. I would top it with a Cobra sight to greatly improve target acquisition/engagement speed.
Collector's Value: Any preban that you can get at a decent price would be first.
Just my $.02 worth...
Tomac