this post was submitted on 17 Sep 2025
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I know this might be basic and somewhat cliché, but for some reason, virtually every time I see a rifle from the AK-100 series some small part of my brain yearns to collect every one of them.

This also extends to the Izmash Tigr ((:

Clean photograph of the Izmash Tigr dedicated marksman rifle

The AK-200 series is also a very strong contender, but I don't know how many of the SNAFUs of the AK-12 it shares.

However, for various reasons and considering my mental health record I'm virtually unable to legally own firearms in Germany in the first place.

Additionally, I suppose all the mentioned rifles have either become hard to get and/or exceedingly expensive, because of sanctions and such.

sadge indeed 😔

Most likely I'll just join one of the culturally more modern Air gun associations (Schützenverein) that's not too far away from me...

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[–] aviationeast@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have a 103 clone. I use it for hunting with a 5 round magazine. Love it far better than any AR

[–] alsaaas@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I know basically nothing about it, but I can imagine that 7.62x39 is significantly better for hunting than 5.56x45

[–] aviationeast@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Also legal for large game unlike the .22 calibur 5.56mm round

[–] Zen_Shinobi@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

If I had more disposible money I'd love an AK103. They are so buttery smooth compared to Zastavas