Hello. I’m from Slidell as well. I got my first AK a few months ago, a Zavasta m70. But, I had a recent back surgery so I can only shoot my pistols right now.
I got my first one years ago from Century but it was a jammer. Luckily a few months back I got my Saiga. The M70 is really nice Hopefully you have a speedy recovery to be able to shoot it.