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gunman496 · 02-02-2008, 09:00 PM

I'm new to rifles, i normally find it hard to make up my mind. I will be buying an AR or AK by the end of the year, I'm asking now cause i figure i have a lot to learn. If i buy an AK, i'll just buy one and just shoot the hell out of it

but if i get an AR, i want to build it myself, so i can know every thing about it.

So after you buy all the pieces needed to build an AR, when you look at the price is it really worth it?

AR's seem so much more complicated than an AK so is there any video info about all the different operations of the AR (like the new M4 gas piston stuff?)

I've heard that if your AR is in 5.56 you can shoot .223? I've heard 7.62x39 is the cheapest stuff around?

I dont plan to be shooting more than 200 yards anyway! even if SHTF if your 2 football fields away from me and i'm stressed i'd probably miss anyway so should I go crazy for the accuracy of AR over the AK?

Is there anyone that has been in a situation and finds that the AR is really fragile as some claim it is?

any response will be appreciated.

**PackerfanXD** · 02-02-2008, 09:36 PM

I like both but I have only owned ARs. I just love the platform. Do what I should do and buy both.

**hower610** · 02-02-2008, 10:10 PM

I faced the same decision and I chose to build an AR. Reason being is the options and add ons and goodies are endless for an AR. Just my 2 cents.

rockerz71 · 02-02-2008, 10:39 PM

I chose the AK because I could walk out of the store with a gun and some ammo and start shooting it for $400.

XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact · 02-02-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

I like both but I have only owned ARs. I just love the platform. Do what I should do and buy both.

+1 only I do own both. Plus he SKS to boot (sometimes the sks is the funner of the two)

What you want my friend, is entirely up to you. You will have 50/50 saying they like one over the other. But I like them both the same. You just weigh your personal likes and dislikes of both. The AK is cheaper and less maintence and easier to operate. But the AR's are real slick looking more accurate and will hold thier value more so than the AK plus you can probly find a drink blender attatchment if you looked hard enough for the accessories galore.

But if you are indecisive like me then get both, just decide which one you want first...

pitbullcrazyinky · 02-02-2008, 11:50 PM

i love my AR and plan on getting a second in a .308

I held a few AK's, but never shot one yet. They felt weird in my hand kinda like glock

.

I choose the AR for Accuracy, right now you might not want to shoot over 200 yards, but once you start shooting long ranges you might want to then you will have to buy another rifle.

I would like to get me an AK later to add to my small collection but for now i'm glad i went with the AR

billbrasky · 02-03-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rockerz71

I chose the AK because I could walk out of the store with a gun and some ammo and start shooting it for $400.

or he could buy an SKS which would leave him with $200 more money for ammo.

Consider a sks as your beater cheap ammo gun you can get right now.

Take your time and get the ar you want.

Best of both worlds.

shyi3t · 02-03-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact

+1 only I do own both. Plus he SKS to boot (sometimes the sks is the funner of the two)

What you want my friend, is entirely up to you. You will have 50/50 saying they like one over the other. But I like them both the same. You just weigh your personal likes and dislikes of both. The AK is cheaper and less maintence and easier to operate. But the AR's are real slick looking more accurate and will hold thier value more so than the AK plus you can probly find a drink blender attatchment if you looked hard enough for the accessories galore.

But if you are indecisive like me then get both, just decide which one you want first...

+2 .. we have both .. AK and AR but we have more AK's than AR .. (have the sks too )

just like XD 9 .. is entirely up to you. whatever you like .. but if you can't decide .. buy both

chrisxd45t · 02-03-2008, 12:03 AM

I approve of the sks.

In case that matters to anyone.

Deadcenter · 02-03-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisxd45t

I approve of the sks.
In case that matters to anyone.

your blessing is appreciated !

02-02-2008, 09:00 PM	#1
gunman496 XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 62	Newbie - Ak Or AR (no arguments please) I'm new to rifles, i normally find it hard to make up my mind. I will be buying an AR or AK by the end of the year, I'm asking now cause i figure i have a lot to learn. If i buy an AK, i'll just buy one and just shoot the hell out of it but if i get an AR, i want to build it myself, so i can know every thing about it. So after you buy all the pieces needed to build an AR, when you look at the price is it really worth it? AR's seem so much more complicated than an AK so is there any video info about all the different operations of the AR (like the new M4 gas piston stuff?) I've heard that if your AR is in 5.56 you can shoot .223? I've heard 7.62x39 is the cheapest stuff around? I dont plan to be shooting more than 200 yards anyway! even if SHTF if your 2 football fields away from me and i'm stressed i'd probably miss anyway so should I go crazy for the accuracy of AR over the AK? Is there anyone that has been in a situation and finds that the AR is really fragile as some claim it is? any response will be appreciated. Last edited by gunman496 : 02-02-2008 at 09:02 PM. Reason: missed a word

02-02-2008, 09:36 PM	#2
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 6,801 Blog Entries: 1	I like both but I have only owned ARs. I just love the platform. Do what I should do and buy both. __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. Mexican 300 http://www.break.com/index/mexican-300.html An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

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hower610 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oak Creek, WI Posts: 1,112	I faced the same decision and I chose to build an AR. Reason being is the options and add ons and goodies are endless for an AR. Just my 2 cents. __________________ A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. 1st Gen HS2K *12 ga Mossberg 500* AR 15 build....Finally Done!!!! (Coleman Tyler lower & Del Ton upper)

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chrisxd45t XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Monterey/San Jose California Posts: 1,202	I approve of the sks. In case that matters to anyone. __________________ LEGALIZE FREEDOM

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02-02-2008, 10:39 PM	#4
rockerz71 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 2,753	I chose the AK because I could walk out of the store with a gun and some ammo and start shooting it for $400.

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pitbullcrazyinky XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 78	i love my AR and plan on getting a second in a .308 I held a few AK's, but never shot one yet. They felt weird in my hand kinda like glock . I choose the AR for Accuracy, right now you might not want to shoot over 200 yards, but once you start shooting long ranges you might want to then you will have to buy another rifle. I would like to get me an AK later to add to my small collection but for now i'm glad i went with the AR