AK-47 vs AR-15 Part 2, by Nutnfancy

PART 2 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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[MrDarkwolf1995]

@KennyKrabbs 16'' ARs and M4s have shit ballistic next to a 20'' or 24''

a standard 55gr FMJ needs about to be traveling at about 1200 fps to fragment, thats only about 150 yards out of a 16'' barrel of course you go with higher grain shit and you get greater distance. that same 55gr will fragment out to 500 meters with a 20'' barrel

EVER WONDER WHY THE MARINES STILL USE FULL LENGTH M16'S?

THATS WHY!

[Tonyvsa96]

@AssassinSteven lol win a war on your own first

[lestat780]

Did you ever think to google for a metric conversion website? Lol! Just have to type in what you have and it will do the figures for you.. LOL!

[mikeb1444]

For the purpose of breaking things, I'm for 7.62X39. The material density stops it from fragmenting, thus being able to puncture a larger variety of objects. I'd recommend 5.56 for long range. If I had to recommend any cartridge though, I'd go for a much stronger round like .30-06, .270, or .308, with my favorite round being .375 H&H magnum.

[Andylopez172285]

basically 7.62x 39 kicks ass close range 

[FlyTour69]

I'll go with the 5.56 x 45. Who else agrees?

[FlyTour69]

I'm with the 5.56 x 45. Who agrees and who disagrees?

[ccsrey14]

@ccsrey14 Bill



[USMCmazac]

@ccsrey14 hillary or bill?

[ccsrey14]

They started calling them high capacity magazines when Clinton put a ten round limit on all guns.

[dakotaluvserin]

good info on both guns. you sound very educated on all of your videos. keep up the good work

[0vinnie9]

@androgenix in my opinion that would be a better rifle to compare against the AR because it is a closer related round