Another AK vs AR thread! [Archive]

Hines57

05-16-2004, 22:42

Only this time it relates to the owners. What does the choice of firearm say about the owner.

My take - AR owners, anal and uptight. Always cleaning, polishing and buffing, worrying about 1/4 moa ability and shooting off the bench. Hang a bunch of expensive gizmos on the end of it.

AK guys - laid back, bump firing, no cleaning,throw it in the trunk types. Cheap rifles shooting lots of cheap ammo.

What's your take?

Bushw@cker

05-17-2004, 00:08

In general, yes. But what about those who own both? (BTW, I own only an AK, not an AR. I do have a Mini though, so I guess I strengthen the AK type with that gun. ;f )

DJ Niner

05-17-2004, 02:32

I cleaned one of my ARs tonight. It had been over 9 months/600+ rounds; I felt sorry for it (and a tiny bit guilty).

I clean all of my guns at least annually, whether they need it or not.

Another myth bites the dust. :)

RMTactical

05-17-2004, 02:52

I would own an AK, I just prefer the AR and own one. I wouldn't call myself "anal" though. I am not the kind of guy that tricks out his guns, I like them to work the way they were built.

scromer

05-17-2004, 16:00

I own both and enjoy both for different reasons.

^5

I love the AR design for it's modularity and because it's what our boys usually carry. I love the AK for it's elegant design and the fact that it is the most produced piece of machinery on the planet.
Cheap ammo is a plus!
:cool:

Hines57

05-17-2004, 23:16

I have a few of both also. I do seem to worry more about caring for my ARs though. Definitely have a lot more money tied up in them. I enjoy them all.

This was my attempt at a minor fluff thread, not to be taken to seriously. But it sure does seem like the AR guys are pretty anal.

DJ Niner

05-18-2004, 02:41

Corvette vs. Chevette...which of THESE owners is more anal?

;f

pangris

05-28-2004, 21:52

I think it is a little deeper than that. I love the AK design but shudder at the lack of QC in the execution. I think Krebs might be my answer - at which point my AR is simply for posterity, and maybe my wife.

Paul

G22 Kid

06-02-2004, 13:57

Hmm... I think AR guys can be jerks...

But thats just cause they discriminate against my mini 14...

pangris

06-02-2004, 14:03

Originally posted by G22 Kid
Hmm... I think AR guys can be jerks...

But thats just cause they discriminate against my mini 14...

Thats b/c mini 14s are pieces of

;z

G22 Kid

06-02-2004, 14:17

whatever, your just jealous! ;f

io333

06-02-2004, 14:23

Originally posted by scromer
I love the AK for it's elegant design and the fact that it is the most produced piece of machinery on the planet.

That can't be quite true? Wouldn't there be more automobiles, or bicycles... or telephones or any number of things?

How many AKs have actually been made?

pangris

06-02-2004, 14:32

Originally posted by G22 Kid
whatever, your just jealous! ;f

Actually, I had a Ranch model, stainless with black plastic, a nice red dot (aimpoint?) 35 round eagle mags, etc. Sold it to my Dad for $500, the whole package.

It fed flawlessly which was great, since it took 10-15 rounds to hit the damn target :)

Accuracy left... something to be desired. Maybe you got a good one.

G22 Kid

06-02-2004, 15:16

mine has been modified... Trigger job, different bushings, tuned gas block, bedded, muzzle brake. I don't have any groups, but it's reliable and I can hit what I aim at.

pangris

06-02-2004, 15:41

Originally posted by G22 Kid
mine has been modified... Trigger job, different bushings, tuned gas block, bedded, muzzle brake. I don't have any groups, but it's reliable and I can hit what I aim at.

So you spent enough to buy a new Rock River arms AR that would have cost $825.00 and promised 1 moa... and had 30 round mags available CHEAP.

I learned to stop doing that! There is hope! :)

Paul

G22 Kid

06-02-2004, 15:49

no, I didn't spend more then $100 on accurizing it... and only $400 on the gun to begin with.

pangris

06-02-2004, 16:24

Originally posted by G22 Kid
mine has been modified... Trigger job, different bushings, tuned gas block, bedded, muzzle brake.

For less than $100? Thats half the problem ;)

scromer

06-02-2004, 19:55

Originally posted by io333
That can't be quite true? Wouldn't there be more automobiles, or bicycles... or telephones or any number of things?

How many AKs have actually been made?

I've heard estimates from 50 million to 250 million.

io333

06-02-2004, 20:25

Originally posted by scromer
I've heard estimates from 50 million to 250 million.

I heard once that there were 2 cars for every man, woman & child in the US. Existing cars. I think I heard it on NPR.

Hmmm... Google time...

Google says 200 million registered.

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:hSKqXjrDinMJ:answers.google.com/answers/threadview%3Fid%3D182442+registered+automobiles+in+the+united+states&hl=en&start=5

Ripcode

06-03-2004, 22:23

Originally posted by Hines57
Only this time it relates to the owners. What does the choice of firearm say about the owner.

My take - AR owners, anal and uptight. Always cleaning, polishing and buffing, worrying about 1/4 moa ability and shooting off the bench. Hang a bunch of expensive gizmos on the end of it.

AK guys - laid back, bump firing, no cleaning,throw it in the trunk types. Cheap rifles shooting lots of cheap ammo.

What's your take?

I had AR's. I cleaned them as little as possible. I hate cleaning guns. I love shooting them... I hate cleaning them.

So I'm off to buy an AK. I'm hoping to clean that even less! ;f

AKvsAR

06-05-2004, 12:22

I'm here, now who said my name? ~2

BULM5

06-06-2004, 16:03

I love my bushy, ARs rule.

Engineer

06-07-2004, 01:10

Mr. Bear thinks we should all be able to live together in peace, harmony and happiness...

http://img20.photobucket.com/albums/v59/gunfanatic/Guns/MrBearSmall.jpg

DJ Niner

06-07-2004, 02:34

Awwwwwwww...

(sniff)

If that's what Mr. Bear uses to demonstrate Peace, Harmony, and Happiness, I'd hate to see him peed off... ;f

TomSplasky

06-08-2004, 13:27

pangris

06-08-2004, 14:09

Originally posted by TomSplasky
So you tried to make it into an AR?

;f

The force is strong in this one.

one good cop

06-11-2004, 03:08

I own both ar-15's and ak-47's love the accuracy of the ar-15 and the durability of the ak-47......both weapons are great in their own field and both are addictive to own ......I also love fal's;f

G22 Kid

06-12-2004, 23:49

Originally posted by TomSplasky
So you tried to make it into an AR?

;f

No, I just accurized it... I sure as hell don't want to own any gun that you can't get wood furniture on. Thats why I picked the mini 14. I'll never have a gun w/ a synthetic stock except for handguns(polymer frames!)