I am thinking about buying a H&K clone in 5.56. If I'm correct, I believe that these would be H&K 93, 33, or 53 variants. I don't have an issue with a pistol version as I am considering making it a sbr, but if all things were equal I would prefer a rifle. I've been researching my different options, but I'm having trouble figuring out which clones are better, especially since the quality of the manufacturer seems to depend on when the gun was made.
I've done some searches to try and avoid asking a question that I am sure has been discussed many, many times. However, alot of the threads that were turned up dealt with issues that people are having with their clones. I will say though that most of the issues with the clones appear to be Vector and some MKE build issues, so Zenith may be good to go.
From what I have been able to determine, it seems that Zenith makes the most well regarded clones at this time. Vector seems to have been hit and miss with alot of their clones. When I was reading feedback on this site, it appears that there are a fair number of people that have had issues. Century does not seem to have that great of a reputation.
There is someone relatively local that is selling a new Vector V93 for $1,200 and Century C93 for $800, but as I said above, those companies seem to be hit and miss.
What is the clone "pecking order," so to speak, at the moment?
Also, in looking through some of the threads, someone says to check with Kelly Enterprises regarding their availability of a Zenith (I believe). I have looked at their site and there are several intriguing options with the guns they make, and I sent them an e-mail to check on availability. Are there any other merchants out there with a good reputation that sell clones that already have the required 922r parts?
I'm not against the idea of trying to buy a parts kit and having a clone built, but I believe that will be out of my price range. I'm trying to stay in the $2000 range. If it can be done for that, does anyone know where I can get a good price on a parts kit and some reputable builders? I know that Dakota Tactical has a good reputation but what I have seen in regard to people discussing their prices leads me to believe that it would push the cost outside of my price range.
Thanks for all the help.
I've done some searches to try and avoid asking a question that I am sure has been discussed many, many times. However, alot of the threads that were turned up dealt with issues that people are having with their clones. I will say though that most of the issues with the clones appear to be Vector and some MKE build issues, so Zenith may be good to go.
From what I have been able to determine, it seems that Zenith makes the most well regarded clones at this time. Vector seems to have been hit and miss with alot of their clones. When I was reading feedback on this site, it appears that there are a fair number of people that have had issues. Century does not seem to have that great of a reputation.
There is someone relatively local that is selling a new Vector V93 for $1,200 and Century C93 for $800, but as I said above, those companies seem to be hit and miss.
What is the clone "pecking order," so to speak, at the moment?
Also, in looking through some of the threads, someone says to check with Kelly Enterprises regarding their availability of a Zenith (I believe). I have looked at their site and there are several intriguing options with the guns they make, and I sent them an e-mail to check on availability. Are there any other merchants out there with a good reputation that sell clones that already have the required 922r parts?
I'm not against the idea of trying to buy a parts kit and having a clone built, but I believe that will be out of my price range. I'm trying to stay in the $2000 range. If it can be done for that, does anyone know where I can get a good price on a parts kit and some reputable builders? I know that Dakota Tactical has a good reputation but what I have seen in regard to people discussing their prices leads me to believe that it would push the cost outside of my price range.
Thanks for all the help.