AR or AK

[Kutnupe14]

I think the better question is are you sure you wanna waste $380 on a wasr-10 that might suck?

for home defense, I wouldnt go with an AK. you will kill your neighbors. even an AR isnt my first choice if I hear a bump in the night, but with the proper ammo, i will take it over an AK.

you dont need to sink a couple grand to have a great AR. spend around $800 and you can have a reliable no nonsense AR. buy optics later. get a flattop with flip up sights or get one with the carry handle. or a flattop with a detachable carry handle.

lol, that's exatly what I was thinking.

 

[! twitty]

Well, I meant more along the lines of hostile take over home defense. Lol. I have a Mossberg 500 with 18 1/2 barrel for home defense. I just want a bigger gun for "if the fit hits the shan" type of emergency.

 

[roscott]

For a sh** hits the fan scenario, I think the average civilian shooter would be better off with an AK. Unless you are trained and accurate enough to really need the accuracy, the larger round and more robust operating system of the AK would likely be of greater advantage.

That said, I don't (currently) own any AKs. So take it for what it's worth.

 

[AllenM]

Depends on if you like shooting an accurate gun or not. If you don't care AK's are cheaper but not as enjoyable for me personally to shoot as an AR is

 

[Fordtough25]

Both my AR and AK are quite accurate. Sights are better on the AR I think for further away targeting but AK is fine for a good ways out. They both equal the same type of result but they make their way there so differently! I would try and shoot a few rounds through each rifle if you can, they feel completely different!

 

[! twitty]

So essential, the AK is more dependable and robust but teh AR is more accurate?

 

[E5RANGER375]

So essential, the AK is more dependable and robust but teh AR is more accurate?

AR's are more accurate at longer distances but GOOD AK's are very accurate too, just not as far out. Im a big fan of the AK too.

 

[PistolBob]

I'd take Arkansas over Alaska any day....too effing cold up there.

 

[gharris18]

IF i could only have one for a definsive rifle AK

 

[ckcollins2003]

I voted for the AK. They are cheaper to shoot than the AR and you get more knockdown power. I've seen AK's covered in mud, picked up and shot without missing a beat. You cover an AR with mud and shoot it you're going to have some problems.

For a really good AK, you're looking in the same price range as an AR, but you can get the cheap AK's for around 400 and they work great. Wal-Mart sells 7.62X39 ammo at $5 for a box of 20. Not only that but you're going to know if you hit someone with an AK. They are going to drop, even if they have a vest on they're going to fly back a few feet and feel it.

And you can't beat the fireball that leaves the barrel of an AK!

 

[INyooper]

AK ...love the sound, as Clint Eastwood puts it...

" This is the AK-47 assault rifle, the preferred weapon of your enemy; and it makes a distinctive sound when fired at you, so remember it."

I like it for all the reasons mentioned already.

 

[jasonsromer]

I dig the AK for reliability, and ammo cost. It can be quite accurate with some practice. Not so good as an indoor home defense gun unless you live in a non- residential area. Great for SHTF go to gun.

 

[usermax2000]

ar

hi
I would go ar much cooler gun ,lots of extras

 

[navarre1095]

The AK is designed to be operated by illiterate peasants. I figured it was perfect for me. Plus, it goes good with sandals and tennis shoes.

 

[adam]

I have an AR and am pretty bored with it to be honest. I'm thinking about selling and switching over to a Mini-14 or AK variant just to spice things up.

 

[Fordtough25]

The AK is designed to be operated by illiterate peasants. I figured it was perfect for me. Plus, it goes good with sandals and tennis shoes.

Nice!

 

[justanotherjarhe]

AR: easier to learn and become proficient with.
AK: most reliable and harder hitting

There are a billion AR vs. AK articles out there. What it comes down to is which platform can you become the most effective warrior with? That is really answered by how much you want to train and practice. I chose the AR because I trained with it. Also, my wife can operate it far better than an AK. It is important to me that none of my HD weapons are too much for her to handle. AK requires more training as compared to an AR. AR is very ergonomic so everything is where it should be. i personally HATE the safety lever and mag function on AK's but they are fine battle rifles. for the wilderness, an AK. For the home, AR any day.

 

[SSGSAD]

first you need to give a description of what you want the rifle to do for you? then informed people will give you informed opinions.

I ONLY, have 26 years of experience, but I pick, the AR, EVERY TIME..... I will get my AK, from my enemys, cold dead hands !!!!!

 

[E5RANGER375]

I ONLY, have 26 years of experience, but I pick, the AR, EVERY TIME..... I will get my AK, from my enemys, cold dead hands !!!!!

I like your style

 

[justanotherjarhe]

I ONLY, have 26 years of experience, but I pick, the AR, EVERY TIME..... I will get my AK, from my enemys, cold dead hands !!!!!

Couldnt have been said any better