I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke
This is going to be a very short post. Typically I despise posts like this as my answer is always, “Yes!” What I mean by that is simply “yes” get what you want – either one. I’ve seen this topic brought up recently in a couple of places and beyond the irritation, I’ve decided to throw my 2 cents in.
You get what you pay for and you’re paying absolutely nothing for my thoughts on this. 😉
The AK is a great weapons system and I don’t fault anyone for choosing it. I’ve had two AK’s in 7.62x39mm and plan to get another soon, so I’ve not developed my opinion based entirely on theory. A quality AK is an incredibly reliable and fine weapon.
Now – let me ask this question and the answer is very telling:
What law enforcement agencies in the United States are issued AK-47’s?
I believe the obvious answer speaks volumes and does not nullify just how great a weapon the AK-47 is. The fact that nearly all major law enforcement agencies use the AR and not the AK sums it up.
These are the reasons why I prefer the AR over the AK:
- Ergonomics
- Accuracy
- Reliability – yes, reliability
- Weight of the weapon systems
- Adaptation to user
- Effective handling
I find the AR the better choice to put rounds down range in quick succession, accurately and reliably. Reloads are faster and handling quicker and more natural. Muzzlerise is easier to negate and I feel the AR makes me look completely #badass.
It’s all in how you look, right?
I know at least one reader(hello Capt. Michael) that will completely disagree with me. It’s perfectly fine for him to be wrong….LOL. In all seriousness, this is my preference and my opinion and it’s based on my own experiance. Yes – it is based on facts and logic(more jabs at AK people) but I love the AK too!
The true answer to the question of AK versus AR versus “throw in a long gun of your choice” is YES.
Stock up and stack ’em high and keep your powder dry!!
Rourke