AK-47 vs AR-15 Part 3, by Nutnfancy

PART 3 of 4:
Nutnfancy tackling the often controversial issue of the AK-47 versus AR-15 rifle systems. The bottom line is, a quality example of either gun can serve your law enforcement, military, and civilian sheepdog requirements admirably. However many factors and considerations should come into play when selecting your choice. When properly maintained and lubricated, the AR-15 is very reliable contrary to many internet, forum, and magazine myths. However it does not rise to the absolute, carefree ruggedness and reliability of the AK design. Whether packed in mud, neglected for cleaning, or just plain thrashed upon, the AK shrugs it all off and continues to shuck rounds with pleasing and life-saving regularity. It is better than the AR-15 system in that regard. However the AK design has many flaws which include: poorer ergonomics (like its munchkin length of pull), shorter sight radius and inferior sights, heavier magazines and ammunition, difficulty in mounting optics (less variety in application too), slower operational controls, and more recoil. But many accept these shortcomings to gain the increase in stopping power of the larger .30 caliber round. As shown in the video, this 7.62x39mm round pretty much dies after 300 yards but within its range, it hits hard and defeats obstacles much better than the smaller 5.56x45mm offering. However the AR-15 can easily be had in either a 6.5 SPC or Grendel chambering which nullifies this advantage (and the AK can be had in the 5.45x39mm load which has similar ballistics to the 5.56). Both systems enjoy adequate firepower, multitudes of accessory options, good service record (AK has better reliability record however), and similar value (subject to change). I respect the reliability, simplicity, ruggedness, and shooting fun of the AK design. For a mud gun, it still reigns supreme. However in terms of ergonomics, its amazing versatility, the lighter weight mags and its ammo, superior accuracy, and the longer range capabilities (especially with 77 gr loads), the AR-15 is a more capable weapons system.

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[TheNorwiegenAmerican]

Or How about the Magpaul Masada(ACR) could you a video about that gun?

[nutnfancy]

@TheNorwiegenAmerican I passed along your request. -- Veri

[Tux3d0]

Hey will Nutn ever review watches I like watches and im pretty sure some guys could use some good watches like G-Shocks or Suunto's :D

[nutnfancy]

@Tux3d0 Nutn is not really a watch guy. -- Veri

[imbored742]

I find that when i'm loading an AR15, I still cock the magazine on an angle so it's quicker to find the mag well, making it quite similar to an AK loading style. As for the safety, there are AK safety levers available with a catch above the trigger guard so you don't have to come out of firing position, and can actuate it with your trigger finger. However, I don't personally consider it to be a big issue, because I don't flip safety on and off when I'm in a threat situation.

[oeyesea]

field test which rifle is easier to reload, recharge the chamber, take off safety and shoot accurately in the event a severe injury to a hand or an arm limits you to using only one hand/arm.

[saharajeeper]

Hahaha. Your intro advertisement was an Obama ad. If he only knew what he was paying for.

[MrSunnythedog]

excellent compare/contrast of both weapons systems. in my humble opinion, the ak is a better platform for the guy that's gonna be out in the woods for 4 months; rip off a piece of your shirt, wipe off the bolt face, break off a long stick & use another piece of shirt for a cleaning patch, & you're good to go! if you want a decent ak without paying a shitload for an arsenal, check out the IAC ak's from atlantic firearms; decent quality rifles for a reasonable price.

[lestat780]

What about the I.O. Inc stock? That is the SHIT when ti comes to comfort (may not look the coolest) but like all AK alterations... IT WORKS! Simple as that.. IT WORKS! "Nothing complex has ever worked well, and everything simple has always worked! -kalashnikov

[emelikseren]

Thumbs up if your dick is smaler than that gun :)

[HunterKiller308]

@TheWhmaxwell the safety on the AK sucks, you have to take you hand off the pistol grip to engage it

[TheWhmaxwell]

I think the safety on the AK is easy, just doesn't do much for you. Oh, and yeah, the magazine insertion is a BIG plus for ARs... excellent point.

[InvisblSkratchPiklz]

What manufacturer and model is Sadly Missing's modded AK? It sure looks pretty (I know that he painted it himself).

[HunterKiller308]

@calgarjere those surefire 60 rounders are a rip off, way over priced and they are have alot of feeding problems