The AK-47 (AKM) is arguably one of the most common rifle styles in the world, along with the 7.62x39mm cartridge for which it is chambered.
Sadly, long gone are the days of the racks of sub-$500 AKs imported in droves for the American market. But that doesn’t mean there are not still some solid and affordable AK options on the market.
Here are a few of the more affordable AKs on the market, most coming in at well under $1,000. I took all these to the range, and this is how they ranked for me, saving my favorites for last.
