What's the deal with Riley Defense AKs?

[JelloStorm]

Hey everyone,

I shamefully admit that I bought an IO Inc AK a few years back because my local gun store said they were much better than the WASR rifles. First few mags I had a few issues but it seemed to work itself out and fired. How accurately I have no idea, we were shooting at milk jugs maybe 25 yards away, and I had to take my boot to the charging handle to eject one casing. Whatever live and learn.

So I'm looking for a better AK and can't afford an Arsenal currently, let alone a Rifle Dynamics. I see a lot of conflicting videos on youtube about Riley Defense rifles. Some swear they run like sewing machines, but other videos really throw them under the bus. I really don't want another $600 piece of shit..

For you guys with Riley rifles. What's the no-bullshit truth on them? Are they worth it if getting their Gen2 rifles now or should I just wait for an Arsenal? I also seen they are releasing an AK74 soon, I guess? Too bad Arsenal SL104 isn't available anymore REALLY wanted a plum furniture 74!!

 

[JMGlasgow]

Have you looked at the PSA-AKE?

 

[JelloStorm]

Have you looked at the PSA-AKE?

Because of the quality of Palmetto ARs, I'm really hesitant to buy one of their AKs. I could be wrong, but hey I'm here to learn, so school me on it.

 

[JMGlasgow]

Watch and learn

 

[NY700]

Because of the quality of Palmetto ARs, I'm really hesitant to buy one of their AKs. I could be wrong, but hey I'm here to learn, so school me on it.

i would question that. The newer palmetto ARs aren’t bad. I have 16” stainless that hands with my craddock precision

 

[JelloStorm]

i would question that. The newer palmetto ARs aren’t bad. I have 16” stainless that hands with my craddock precision

Everything of theirs is out of stock. And doesn't include a cleaning rod.. why is that? Not that a $10 cleaning rod matters much, but why aren't they including them?

 

[gro]

They tend to restock either every tuesday, or every other one. Sign up for their alert and then hurry over when they message you. At least this worked when I was trying to get a perpetually out of stock ak-v.

 

[ltong29]

Pass on the Riley Defense AK. Get a WASR if you want a true combloc factory AK