Description
Hungarian AMD 65 AK 47 Variant 7.62x39 Rifle, SA2000
Original Hungarian FEG Stamped Receiver
New U.S. 16.5” Barrel
Removable Muzzle Brake (threaded - but spot weleded)
Tapco G2 Trigger Group (trigger, hammer, disconnector)
New 30rd. Tapco U.S. Magazine
Accepts hi-capacity magazines and drums
Original side folding stock and pistol grips
Matching Part #’s on all major parts
6.5 lbs.
37.5” Overall length, 27.5" w/stock folded
7.62x39 Caliber
Built to our specs. from original AMD 65 parts, from double stack rifles. This means that the bolt, bolt carrier, etc.. were made to handle double stack mags. The receiver is an FEG with a double stack mag well. The rifles are built by Clearview Investments. They are well built using a new U.S. made barrel, with the gas port, front and rear sight blocks aligned carefully, assembled and then the entire assembly is parkerized. Each rifle is tested with a variety of mags prior to shipping.
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Comments (10)
I don't vote on "deals", because the market is constantly changing with firearms. AKs are up in price right now due to the Russian sanctions and the PERCEPTION that this could cause AKs to become more rare. It also doesn't help when you have a political climate that leans anti gun. What I can do is give you an honest review on this company and my hands on experience with one of their rifles. I have the AMD 63 style AK from this company, and it is a solid, well built rifle. It does have the original FEG receiver. All "new" foreign AKs will have some US made parts due to 922r, so it just gets down to what parts you want to be US made. Chrome lining is more important in machine guns and ARs, or with rapid fire use. Yugos are not chrome lined and they work just fine. WASRs are budget AKs that function OK. I also have a milled Norinco pre ban with all chinese parts, chrome lined, etc. Great rifle. But it shoots the same as any other AK. Back to clear view, my experience with them has been top notch as far as communication, and the rifle I received was put together with care. The finish is great. Is it going to be a top of the line mil spec AK? No. But for $550 i wouldn't expect that. If you want an original pre ban AMD, there's one on Gunbroker right now for an opening bid of $1400. It's a got a chrome lined barrel and everything! So this is a "deal" when compared to that, for someone who just wants a rifle to shoot. This rifle is not marketed for the collector looking for that rare original piece. It's a shooter, plain and simple. And I always think if you are gong to say something is not a deal, then post something that is. WASR's are not to be had for $400 anymore, at least right now. Even Century's new american built AKs are going for 650-700. And Century is known for spotty quality. A friend of mine just got one, and the dust cover doesn't fit right, the finish doesn't match, and the laminate "wood" is already starting to peel.
First, I can almost guarantee that WASRs will be available at some point within the next 6 months for $450-$475 - $400 might be possible again. Second, if all AK's function similarly, then I'll absolutely take the WASR with it's FACTORY ORIGINAL CHF chrome lined barrel. You're talking out of both sides of your mouth, stating that WASRs are "budget AK's that function ok..." and then going on to say that all AK's pretty much function the same. WASRs are inexpensive, but they're not low-quality. Third, even if Yugos don't have chrome lined barrels, they're less expensive (N-Paps can be had for under $500 if you wait for sales - I bought my for $432 shipped from www.firearmsforsale.com...) and they are FACTORY ORIGINAL. Regardless of whether it's rational to assess an AK by how authentic/original it is, the market has spoken and authenticity is easily the largest determination of value for an AK (outside of the limited market for Krebs and other custom builders). Clearview may be an okay retailer, but they clearly don't understand the market, and the decision to forgo a chrome lined barrel was a HUGE mistake. They saved MAYBE $10/unit - which definitely adds up - but I have no doubt it cost them significantly more in lost margin.
I am not talking out of both sides of my mouth. Like I said, an AK will shoot like an AK. Every variant has it's pros and cons. The FACT is that today, WASRs cannot be had for 400. There is nothing wrong with them. They shoot fine. When you say sometime in the further the price might come down to 450-475, that's a lot different than saying you can buy one today for 400. 549 for this rifle is not a smoking deal, but neither is the current asking price of 500 for a WASR. and who knows, if another Sandy Hook happens tomorrow, all of our firearms will suddenly be worth more. My point about the chrome lined or CHF barrels, is just that if you care for and clean your wraps regularly, it's highly unlikely you will shoot the life out of your barrel regardless. And while those barrels will last longer they will also wear out at some point.
I gave it a negative review because for the money spent there are better options available. The Yugo NPAP may not have a chrome lined barrel, but it has a cold hammer forged barrel, which will outlast (by far) the one on this model. The new Century Arms models e.g. C39, C39V2 and RAS47 are excellent rifles for slightly more money than this offering and they have either chrome lined or nitrided barrels. WASR rifles have a cold hammer forged barrel and are chrome lined.
All of the rifles I've mentioned have better features and the barrels will last far longer, which is the main reason I gave this the thumbs down. If this was a hundred dollars less, then as I said before, it may be an alright choice for someone that really has to have a Hungarian-style AK rifle.
Not a deal at all; it lacks all of the features people want in an AK like cold hammer forged barrel, chrome lining, original receiver. This is a novelty at best for someone that has to have a 'Hungarian' AK in their collection, but maybe at a price point that is at least one hundred dollars less.
Yeah, with 4 votes up already, I have to assume these guys are using shill accounts, because this is NOT a deal.
If you're in the market for an AK, do NOT waste your money on this mediocre product.
NOT the FEG chrome-lined, cold hammer forged barrel, though they are charging like it is. Not a deal.
So.. if these guys knew anything about the AK market, they'd know that the most important question to answer is: "Where's the barrel from, and is it chrome lined?" They answer the first part of the question, but not the second, which leads me to believe the barrels are NOT chrome lined. If that's the case, then this isn't a deal. WASR's were on sale for $400 less than 2 months ago, and have a CHF chrome lined barrel (made in Romania). If this doesn't have a chrome lined barrel, then it's not a good deal.
Amateur hour here..
I would agree if I had to buy one, and only one AK, this would not be my choice. I have several AKs and I like having different variants. I guess I am just saying that this is not a bad price for this rifle after having the chance to own another AK built by Clearview. The AMD 63 I got from them is a great shooter and I can tell it was put together with care. The finish is great, no canted sights, the wood is quality, and it functions well. I can't say the same for the few Century builds I have bought over the years. I think all AKs are overpriced about 100 bucks or so right now due to the Russian panic buying.