AK or AR??

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[Dub]

I've never owned an AK.

I probably should rent one at the range just to get familiar with it.

 

[Mars]

I own both and like both but ergonomics on the AR put it in 1st place.

 

[specialk]

stoner died in 97....wonder when that vid was made.....

 

[Tight Lines]

I've shot full auto AKs, but still prefer the AR personally...something about stamped metal that I just don't love...

 

[specialk]

I've never owned an AK.

I probably should rent one at the range just to get familiar with it.

i rented some full auto a few yrs back in vegas....some 556, 9mm, and an ak...that ak was all i could do to keep it from leaving my grip...and the muzzle flash lit up the range...

 

[Darien1]

I like the idea of the AK and I've owned a few be always got rid of them because for what ever reason when I get a cheek weld on the stock they beat me in the face like no other rifle does.

 

[Railroader]

I own both. I like both.

If I ever have to hit the woods, I'm carrying the AK.

 

[Jester896]

they make AKs with milled and stamped receivers. Naturally the stamped ones are much lighter....and the milled higher...double really.
They are a workhorse. I think PSA sells Arsenal AKs.

 

[Robert28]

I own 2 AR’s but like the AK better. If imports hadn’t dried up and prices hadn’t gone so stupid I’d probably own AK’s and not AR’s.

 

[tr21]

I agree with railroader if I have to head to the woods with only 1 it will be the AK ! I own 3 AK'S and 3 AR's and if things go south I believe the AK is more reliable ....

 

[Bobby Bigtime]

I agree with railroader if I have to head to the woods with only 1 it will be the AK ! I own 3 AK'S and 3 AR's and if things go south I believe the AK is more reliable ....

I own stamped and milled ak's and an AR. The ak will rarely to never malfunction. The AR generally has better accuracy. I agree with both of you gentlemen.

 

[doomtrpr_z71]

I've had a 47 and a 74 and sold both and miss neither, I'll take a quality AR over the AK anyday. If you want a long stroke piston like the AK, the PSA JAKL is the ticket.

 

[bighonkinjeep]

As far as Norincos go: Excellent materials especially the steel, 30 caliber, lots of quality modern aftermarket upgrades available, ( Vltor, Magpul, Ergo, Ultimak, Tapco, Kvar). Unbelievable reliability even when dirty, decent accuracy (It aint supposed to be a benchrest gun). compact and sturdy.
If I gotta grab one in a bigger than a coyote or uncomfortable situation it'll be an upgraded 922R compliant Norinco MAK90 with a forward mounted Aimpoint.

 

[Robust Redhorse]

Accuracy - AR

Reliability - AK


The AR is, definitely, the "better" rifle - if you can clean it and lubricate it, the way it is supposed to be maintained.

If you need to have an open-sighted rifle that will go "bang" every time you pull the trigger, with little or no maintenance, get an AK or a SKS.

I've had very good AK's and cheap AK's and did not find any difference in accuracy or reliability, even with the cheapest ammo I could find.

Every AR that I have ever owned was more accurate, but you have to maintain them all to a decent level.


TEOTWAWKI - AK

If you have access to cleaning supplies and a an "oops kit" - definitely, an AR


This is America, and even Georgia to boot - get BOTH while you can!

 

[bullethead]

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[Stevie Ray]

I have ARs as well as a lone WASR 10-63 (Iraqi contractor bring back) and love shooting all of them, the dust and grit from the desert on the 10-63 gives it a little character too!

 

[frankwright]

I have had one AK, a Romanian SAR. I sold it to buy something else, kind of wish I would have kept it.
I have a few friends that shoot AK's at the carbine matches and it is amazing to watch how fast they can shoot and change mags.
I have had a good many AR's, still have 3, and they are great guns too.

 

[trial&error]

Familiarity steers me toward AR. AK and SKS disassembly for cleaning is much slower for me and I always need a tool of some sort to do it. Yeah I know you don't always have to clean them as much as I probably do.

 

[ryanh487]

The only answer to that question is both.