I'm very excited about my new acquisition!
 

It is an Australian International Arms M10-A2 (7.62x39). One of only 200 imported to the USA before the BATF banned their import (because the stock is made in Vietnam). Since then, I hear that the company has stopped making this caliber and is only making the 7.62 NATO version.

It is a modern cross between an Enfield and an AK-47. It is a completely redesigned and newly manufactured action - no surplus parts used. It takes standard AK magazines, and it came with 2 10-round and 2 30-round magazines. It also came with a factory-issued canvas scabbard. It did not include the scope, but the factory picatinny rail was included.

It has a two-position rear peep sight, chrome-lined bore and chamber, free-floated 16" heavy barrel, and teak wood stock. The metal is parkerized gray.

Tri-star imported a lot of 200 in 2004, but then they sold the remaining stock along with the import agreement to (a company whose name I can't recall right now), but when the new company tried to import them the BATF had a fit and banned them.

I am VERY happy! I would only be happier if I could have picked up one of the 20" versions (the M10-A1). Maybe someday I'll have to add the M10-B2 Match in 7.62 NATO to my collection.

$550+$30 FedEx, and the gunsmith did the transfer for free as a matter of policy (he wants to see people have easy access to gun ownership). I think the gun has great long-term investment potential.

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r.../AIAM-10A2.jpg

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BTW... Canadians can get the AIA rifles in 7.62 NATO from Marstar: http://www.marstar.ca/gf-AIA/index.shtm. The company is trying to work out the USA imporatation kinks, and the have been for years. I hope they will be able to bring them to market here soon.

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Please post 100 yard groups when you get around to it. How does the trigger feel and what does it weigh? Does the bolt cycle real smoothly?

I like that M10-B2 Match.

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NIIIIIIICE RIFLE! Hopefully it shoots as good as it looks...

Congrats! :applause_

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The bolt is real smooth. The former owner claimed 2" groups with iron sights at 100 yards using surplus ammo. The gun is heavy - 9 pounds with no magazines in it. Two-stage trigger with heavy first stage and crisp break - not a light trigger... maybe 5 pounds.

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It's not for sale - :23_1_22:

There are at least 199 other owners, and maybe one of them is interested in selling.

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:banghead::banghead:

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Sweet. Very, very sweet.

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yep thats a nice lookin rifle

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Very nice!<p>
Here's my latest..A Ruger LCP .380..<p>
http://i39.tinypic.com/scym2q.jpg