AK-47 vs AR-15 Part 1, by Nutnfancy

PART 1 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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[RsxSKurt]

almonds, paper, chevy, Ar-15

[oeyesea]

I want AR 10 vs AK 74 kind of reversing the usual contest. My thoughts: if I needed to arm a large group of people that AK system is great. If I needed to arm a small group of weapons competent people I tend to go back to the AR. The AK is basically foolproof. The AR is not foolproof but in the hands of the right people it's a formidable weapon. Checkout M4 Torture Test on vigilantspectre's channel & Daniels Defense M4 Torture Test & you'll see what I mean.

[CDP4077]

I think your choice should be made best on environment/geography. Both rifles will if you want them to work. It is also very important the your squad/buddies have interchangeable mags/parts

[TheDawgtagg]

Dang it! I love my AK, but now I want an AR

[tradbowhunter53]

@Virk1997 yes it CAN be full auto but it typically is not. the reason for this is over heating and accuracy reasons.

[tradbowhunter53]

@banddude121 nope its a 3 round burst weapon because the military had issues with overheating so they made it a 3 round burst because the it has time to cool down. they also did it because its not accurate after the third shot. they did the same with the m4 in SOME cases

[tradbowhunter53]

@USMCmazac yeah i know that but i think it is a great resource for combat training rather than paintball.

[Charsept]

i love them both! 

[NurseMan1911]

almonds, paper, ford, ak-47

[nno1ann]

@FlyTour69 Don't, it fires a larger cartridge, terrorists only use it because its so cheap and its appearance is irrelevant. I'm not saying your wrong, but it has its advantages.

[brod2504]

Russian AK47 outlast any macky Mattel are lol

[FlyTour69]

I'm bias against the ak47. Why? Well for one thing terrorists use it. Two, it's less accurate than a .223/5.56x45. Three, it looks like a terrorist would use it and it's actually kinda ugly.

And since I'm bias against the ak47, I'm starting to be bias against the 7.62x39.