AR vs. AK *PEOPLE*!

[Webster-dl]

Hi guys!

I can find a LOT of threads about AK vs. AR discussing the RIFLES.

What I wanna know is: What kind of PERSON buys an AK vs. an AR or vice versa? I mean, what are the motivations of people when they choose to buy one over the other? I mean, because a lot of us have BOTH, and we were looking for different things when we went into the market for each.

Here is what I think:

AK: 1) Someone who wants something that will go bang with a minimum of fuss and maintenance. Someone who doesn't want a high-maintenance firearm.
2) Someone who is concerned about getting a detachable-mag carbine with minimal ammo costs
3) Someone who just likes the history of the Soviet Union and their weapons. A traditionalist or collector.

AR: 1) Someone who loves to tinker and modify/upgrade their firearms.
2) Someone who is concerned about parts wearing out and wants parts interchangeability.
3) Someone who is less concerned about tradition and collecting, and wants to make a super modern black rifle with cutting edge abilities and accessories.

Here's one more:

Shotgun: 1) Someone who is looking to meet their needs for the minimum amount of currency outlay.
2) Someone who values versatility above all...especially as a hunter
3) Someone who wants a manually operated weapon (to optimize reliability -- or at least make it so any failures are a result of their actions, not the machine's failure)
4) Someone who shoots clays. =)

What do y'all think?

And apologies for bringing up another AR vs. AK thread! =)

 

[Trigger Time]

Oh no this isn't gonna end well

 

[ATM]

To do it up right, we really need to add Mosin Nagant owners to the comparison...

Mosin Nagant HumorÂ* AK vs. AR vs. Mosin Nagant

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

Well

Personally, I bought my AK as my do-it-all gun. Target, varmint, SHTF. I just wanted a rifle that I could drop in a river, pick back up, shake it out, and fire it no problem.

 

[slowG]

I think the first sums it up in general .

 

[ADDICTED2TONE]

I like em both or all 3 if we're including the Mosin and the M44 being my favorite of that rifle.
It ain't really a versus to me. It's like comparing apples and oranges and potatoes and asking which one is best?
Each one has its strengths and weaknesses.
I took the high road here.
I refuse to take part in making this thread go over like a fart in church..

 

[Clay]

I just like AKs because they are far far better than ARs.

*drops mic, walks out*

 

[ryan3030]

I'm an AR guy most definitely, but there is something undeniably awesome about the AK and its action that makes it crazy fun to shoot.

I'm a big fan of both.

 

[kawtech87]

AK nuff said.

 

[Jeepsandguns]

AR for me. It feels like America vs the Soviet Union when I picture the vs debate.

 

[phylodog]

AR for me. It feels like America vs the Soviet Union when I picture the vs debate.

Same here. I've shot AK's a few times, they just don't blow my skirt up.

 

[stormryder]

Got all 3,
4-ARs
2- AKs
1-Saiga 12
what does that say?

 

[1861navy]

AK! AK! AK!.....

In all seriousness.
I chose AK because reliability, materials, caliber, ruggedness and durability, fun and easy to tinker with, plus you could bubba smith it up a bit and not feel all that bad about doing it.

 

[Dim Mak]

Why not have the best of both worlds?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I've had both and decided to sell the AR. It just didn't thrill me when I shot it, but then I'm something of a recoil junkie. I did kind of go all mall ninja on my VZ 2008 (I know - not really an AK, but in the same genre), but I've left my Maadi AK "as is" with the exception of adding a Tech Sight rear peep. I'm not really one to tinker with my guns all that much, so the AR platform didn't hold that attraction for me.

 

[sig1473]

7 ARs and 1 AK.

 

[Clay]

Why not have the best of both worlds?

and that is?

 

[OakRiver]

Got all 3,
4-ARs
2- AKs
1-Saiga 12
what does that say?

That you have trouble with commitment, or multiple personality disorder

 

[Sgtusmc]

I was trained on the M16A2 and can hit the black at 500 yds with iron sights. I know the system well and I can rely on it. When I bought an AK I immediately realized how much looser the tolerances are of the weapon system and that I'd never get the accuracy from it like the M16/M4. With my limited budget, it didn't make sense to throw money into a second system that I didn't trust as thoroughly. Got rid of the AK.

 

[Ash]

AR15, and vz.58 (Czechpoint) for me.

I've fired a few AK variants. They were okay... I suppose.
To each his own.