AK-47 vs AR-15 Part 5, by Nutnfancy

PART 5 of 5: 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. It also features a lightning quick and easy fieldstrip. 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 of mags and 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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[CallmeTex1]

An accurate account of two great rifles. Thanks for this. 

[xCh34pShOtx]

AK-47 is outdated by 65+ years...You don't see anyone comparing an M16A1 to an AK-47, so why not use an AKM or AK-103...

[gizzisonic]

bah It always comes back to the reliability, from my experience, I rarely seen an M16 type rifle jam (and before its in question, Infantry Marine with deployments to falliuja and ramadi, so i think we agree that we shot alot). And my own AR15, I ran 1000's of rounds through it. Mostly Steel. And Never had a Jam other than shitty steel ammo malfunctions. (all without cleaning), With Modern AR15 Type rifles are so beyond the Vietnam era Rifles. Reliability is pretty much out of the question

[lifenane1]

@Pule3 umm? wow so i see i made you rage. And your laughing on my account...that's really painful, please stop. i mean my internet life is going to hurt...you should consider your self making a fool of your self. i don't have to prove anything to you, i know what i am and you know what you are (that is if your happy with yourself in life) i bet not considering you got nothing else to say but make fun of a little mistake i made hell your life is a mistake you don't see me laughing at that.

[Pule3]

@lifenane1 Lol now I know you’re a bit of a retard and quite delusional, but senile too...LOL quite the resume you got there. I think you might want to look back a few pages and remind yourself of all the times you were made a fool of, that’s if you can comprehend anything written lol. Might also want to consider getting together another family effort for the reply...considering you’re back to being illiterate ;). Hang in there champ, I like laughing on your account :).

[laucn]

hey darky, what are you doing out there?

[lifenane1]

@Pule3 lol? i must be getting to you, honostly if you say i was a biggest joke, then you would not reply back or if you were right you wont comment back. but this does prove my point you are angry...notice how, you think you proved me wrong but...you still reply back (not surprising to me you wont) if you say and think that you are intelligent then me you wont other wise say anything more then the other couple of comments...but you to weak minded. tell me am i relly getting to your head?

[Pule3]

@lifenane1 LOL troubled? I think I've made my point time and time again; you're just too stupid to comprehend that lol. Unlike you, I don’t have to make an effort to be coherent, nor do I have to have a family effort to reply in a matter that does not make me look like a retard lol. Now being angry, you’re confused (not surprising). If you think I go out of my way to reply you, or even blink, much less get angry, over your replies... well than you’re a bigger joke than I thought lol.

[lifenane1]

@Pule3 So how long did it take you to come up with this comment? I see that you are troubled, now if you think I bullshit, then there's only one thing you should do... Don't reply back. But in your case I see I'm getting to you. Besides I wasn't trying to impress others just stating a point (wichita got your ass angry) hahahaha

[Pule3]

@lifenane1 Lol you’re full of bs and got called out on it, that’s pretty much what happened here. Your attempts to somehow impress others with adding more bs failed miserably with everyone laughing at your ass. If you want to attempt and impress others you should first learn what you’re talking about. Additionally, having at least a grade 8 education will aide you, just so you don’t look like a total illiterate fool (might be impossible for you). :D