Ok, this should get this section going AR-15 VS AK-47

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04-01-2009, 12:31 PM
DevilK9

I'm pretty biased towards the AR platform (from vast experience) and also cuz it puts the roof over my head and bread on the table.
04-01-2009, 05:32 PM
SL65AMG

i cannot answer that question really.... ive got both. ive shot both. on the basis of reliability i would go with an AK.....

coolness and looks, AR.
04-04-2009, 12:33 AM
ShooterMcGavin

diff strokes for diff folks

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04-09-2009, 06:45 PM
SL65AMG

i had to even up the poll.... lol
04-09-2009, 09:07 PM
Danny

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Originally Posted by SL65AMG

i had to even up the poll.... lol

one more for the good team!
04-09-2009, 09:26 PM
Truegiant

guess who was looking for ar parts as of late....

THE FRENCH FROG!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....

I had to call you out
04-09-2009, 09:33 PM
Danny

Ohh french frog, you have some hidden ar love! hahahaha. You a closet ar lover, just come out allready..... lol
04-09-2009, 10:15 PM
Truegiant

i am going to have to hire someone to help me with my books here soon. i just got another order for 5 more lowers today. wow.. its getting busy.. now i just need the cash.
04-09-2009, 10:46 PM
Danny

ill help u, but with the books... ehhhhh.....
04-09-2009, 10:50 PM
Truegiant

why.. the lowers arent hard to build.
04-09-2009, 10:58 PM
Danny

didnt say they were lol.

do u have supply to build 5 lowers?
04-09-2009, 11:23 PM
Truegiant

3 yes.. 5 no.. i am waiting on an order to come in.
04-10-2009, 07:59 AM
allmotoronly

neither... AR10 FTW!!!!!
04-30-2009, 09:34 AM
ttman

same dirty crap-in-the-chamber gas system.

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Originally Posted by Danny

the ar platform has changed alot since vietnam, its a whole new weapon in terms of reliability compared to back then.
04-30-2009, 12:33 PM
DaX

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Originally Posted by allmotoronly

neither... AR10 FTW!!!!!

So you know.... :D
04-30-2009, 02:28 PM
ttman

for plinking, AR15
for SHTF, AK

sorry an AR will not ever have the durability of an AK, period.
04-30-2009, 02:52 PM
DaX

Yeah, I really like both platforms. I'm not a big fan of .223, but it is plentiful so for SHTF, it would be a good choice. Really, my AK-47 is my zombie assault weapon. .308 is my SHTF long range weapon, and my Taurus 9mm my zombie pistol.
05-07-2009, 11:46 PM
DUBSf22c

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Originally Posted by ttman

for plinking, AR15
for SHTF, AK

QFT

but i have something better..

IF SHTF I would go with the Saiga 12

Sorry.. but pretty much on point....

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/9...isp3009ak8.jpg

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1...ktika18mi8.jpg
05-08-2009, 11:04 AM
DaX

^^^^I love the Saiga 12. My next gun purchase will probably either be a Romanian PSL or a Saiga 12 and get all the Tromix goodies for it.
06-19-2009, 09:17 PM
VTECking

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Originally Posted by ttman

sorry an AR will not ever have the durability of an AK, period.

Uhh, actually it can and is because now they make piston operation kits for the AR which makes it just as reliable, if not more reliable than an AK.
06-20-2009, 12:26 AM
81911SC

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Originally Posted by E46_Ace

Uhh, actually it can and is because now they make piston operation kits for the AR which makes it just as reliable, if not more reliable than an AK.

I'd have to see it to possibly believe it.
06-20-2009, 02:30 AM
VTECking

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Originally Posted by 81911SC

I'd have to see it to possibly believe it.

This is HK's version of an m4 that's piston operated. Its called the HK 416. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZpZryZEiY4
06-29-2009, 06:11 PM
ttman

TOTALLY WRONG.

piston ARs are very problematic and UNproven. look up CARRIER TILT + AR15 newbie. a piston AR will NEVER EVER have the reliability of an AK, period. I also remember reading (@ arfcom) about the HK416s having defects with cracking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46_Ace

Uhh, actually it can and is because now they make piston operation kits for the AR which makes it just as reliable, if not more reliable than an AK.
07-02-2009, 09:01 AM
SuzukiLMRacer

I voted AK, mainly for reliabilty and punch.
The AR is kickass, but takes a lot of maintenance.
The AK can be tossed in the mud for a year, given a quick cleaning and goes to town, it just lacks the accuracy.
I guess it just comes to preference.

BTW the Ak with the 203 is just awesome.
07-02-2009, 06:30 PM
SiRed94

AR's are no where near as unreliable as ppl make them out to be. Just putting that out there. 1 grain of sand will not cause a malfunction, contrary to popular belief. They do need to be lubed to function at 100%, but I lube and clean all my guns regularly, so that's not really an issue. And AK's are not inaccurate, they just don't have very good ballistics due to their heavy bullet. The 7.62 will have more drop and be affected by wind way more than the .223/5.56 round, especially at +200 yards. Both have their ups and downs and this debate will never be ended. It's like the 9mm/40/45 debate, or the 1911 vs. 45 long colt debate.
07-08-2009, 01:34 AM
HEATON

GAU 5.. Had to throw it in the race. It's the weapon we are issued.. Basically a M4, but has AUTO capability.
07-08-2009, 10:49 AM
SuzukiLMRacer

SiRed,
I did not mean the AR's are unreliable, just not as reliable as an AK, IMO.
I did have the chance to test a Russian full auto AK and a full auto M16 in the same day, both military versions.
My response was based on that test.
Both are kick ass, but I don't have much experience with the semi auto version of each.
I do plan on buying one of each though, sometime this year.
07-08-2009, 02:11 PM
SL65AMG

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46_Ace

This is HK's version of an m4 that's piston operated. Its called the HK 416. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZpZryZEiY4

If it's made by H&K, its bad ass. Period.
07-08-2009, 03:59 PM
sleepy240sx

ak47 ftw
07-09-2009, 08:44 PM
RandomGuy

ak fo lyfe
AK is more than a weapon, its a symbol of various rebel factions around the world.

heres some of my collection: pardon the dirty carpet
http://www.g54b.com/random/dondh.jpg

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