No more WASR10?! Update on the Romanian Cugir "crisis".

Published on February 3, 2024
Duration: 5:55

This video addresses rumors of a halt in WASR10, PSL54, and Draco imports from Cugir, Romania. The speaker, Rob Ski from AK Operators Union, clarifies that while Cugir management sought price increases from Century Arms, leading to internal panic in Romania, there is no immediate impact expected on US availability. He advises against panic buying, citing the interdependence of both companies and the large existing orders.

Quick Summary

Rumors of WASR10, PSL54, and Draco imports halting from Cugir, Romania, are largely unfounded regarding immediate US availability. Cugir management's demands for price increases were rejected by Century Arms due to a market downturn, causing internal issues in Romania but not an immediate US supply disruption.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Addressing Cugir Rumors
  2. 00:34Cugir Management's Demands
  3. 01:10US Market & Cugir Employee Reaction
  4. 01:56Immediate US Market Impact
  5. 02:36Company Interdependence & Future
  6. 03:37Outlook and Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Are WASR10, PSL54, and Draco rifles no longer being imported into the US from Cugir, Romania?

No, according to AK Operators Union, there is no immediate halt to imports. While Cugir management sought price increases from Century Arms, leading to internal issues in Romania, Century Arms still has thousands of these firearms on order for the US market.

Why did Cugir management demand price increases for their firearms sold in the US?

Cugir's top management traveled to the US to demand price increases from Century Arms for products like the WASR10, PSL54, and Draco. Their goal was to boost profits for the Romanian factory.

Should I panic buy WASR10s or other Cugir firearms due to import rumors?

No, panic buying is unnecessary. AK Operators Union's Rob Ski confirms that Century Arms has substantial orders for Cugir products, and there's no immediate impact on US availability. He advises waiting for more information.

What is the current state of the US AK market affecting Cugir imports?

The US AK market is currently experiencing a downturn. This makes Cugir's demands for price increases unrealistic, leading Century Arms to reject them and causing internal issues within the Cugir plant in Romania.

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