With no new customers for military sales outside of Russia, Izhmash have been encountering problems of solvency and have in fact declared itself background. While in this mode, they have taken new management to help it tap markets and one big focus is the U.S. civilian market where they're experiencing brisk sales in civilian versions of their AKs and Saigas. With their entry into the airsoft market, they also get to tap a worldwide market of airsoft players who welcome real steel manufacturers offering airsoft versions.

Tiger111HK previously have posted some budget-friendly AK AEGs that are made by SEIKO (Bell). Now, they have some other AK AEGs in stock which you can compare against these in terms of pricing and features. But if price is the always the deciding factor for you, then the SEIKO ones will be your choice. Still, no one's stopping you to check the other items.

"Three brands in  contrast with the SEIKO:

Just recently announced, the Ares Airsofr Grenade Launcher and Battery Holder can fit all AK series, which should be good for AK airsoft lovers wanting to have a GP-25 than can be easily fitted among different variants and brands. Gas is 134a standard with optional CO2 adaptor for those who prefer using CO2. This in stock right now at RedWolf Airsoft for US$149.00.

In Airsoft Megastore's The P.I.T. they go over the Classic Army KC-89 Krebs Tacticak AK. Also they remind you of their giveaway promo... "The NEW 2012 Classic Army officially licensed KREBS Custom KC-89 E-SLTR Full Metal AEG is by far the most realistic AK style AEG on the market, featuring rock solid construction and a full metal rail system for a unique modern and tactical look.

What's a better way to test an airsoft gun but to abuse it? In this video of Tiger111HK, they subject the Seiko (Bell) AK47 AEG to an 8000 round firing test. It seems that they used a lower capacity magazine given the frequent change of magazine though it would be nice to see how it would empty a high-capacity magazine in one pull of a trigger.

Part 3 of the Upgrading the Beta Project AK Tactical by Epic Airsoft HD tests the ROF and Range of the newly modded AEG... "If you've followed our last couple of episodes, you'll recognize this as the Beta Project Tactical AK that we've been upgrading with Modify parts. Here we test it out with several different batteries and BBs to see what higher rate-of-fire we can get out of it now with the stronger internals."