Sadly I'm only 22 and have never had the opportunity to fire a kalashnikov of any model.
I did own a 858 but a totaly different firearm really. I know that they are not the most ergonomically correct, accurate or powerful firearms but they do they're intended job and quite well.
Plus in all honestly, I think Ak's are the most visually appealing too me out of any other firearm.
Just always been a fan of them, and some day somehow I will own one.
I do have family in Texas, so Fingers crossed somehow.
Anyway as for currently, another yugo or russian sks will have to do the trick.