AK47 vs. AR-15

kimbld89 · 03-01-2009

So I have grown up around guns my whole life but never been into rifles until recently. I am looking to buy either and AR or AK in the very near future and would greatly appreciate opinions. I am sold on the AR15 at the moment but have never shot an AK. Recommendations? Recommendations for good shops in Indy to buy from? Thanks!

techres · 03-01-2009

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Originally Posted by kimbld89

So I have grown up around guns my whole life but never been into rifles until recently. I am looking to buy either and AR or AK in the very near future and would greatly appreciate opinions. I am sold on the AR15 at the moment but have never shot an AK. Recommendations? Recommendations for good shops in Indy to buy from? Thanks!

What is your goal? AR is more versitile. Used to be that AK's were cheaper, but not so much any more. I, personally, would suggest an AR first. An AR provides a wider range of fun, adaptability and short/long range accuracy.

Then get 3 AK's later!

But, an AK as your first rifle will limit you and might be a frustrating experience.

42769vette · 03-01-2009

i would say ar

Colt556 · 03-01-2009

The AR in my opinion would be a better gun to start off with. Definitely more versatile and with the explosion of companies making them and parts for them you can't go wrong. You could buy one basic rifle and them buy different uppers, stocks, sights, etc to suit your needs. Aks are fun, a blast to shoot and almost indestructible. But they are also limited as to what you can do with them as far as changing bbls, stocks, etc. Both are good weapons, but the AR is just so darned versatile.

joslar15 · 03-03-2009

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Originally Posted by techres

What is your goal? AR is more versitile. Used to be that AK's were cheaper, but not so much any more. I, personally, would suggest an AR first. An AR provides a wider range of fun, adaptability and short/long range accuracy.

Then get 3 AK's later!

But, an AK as your first rifle will limit you and might be a frustrating experience.

Of course the AK also has the stellar endorsement of terrorists across the globe and many 3rd World nations!

kimbld89 · 03-01-2009

My goal is to own a dependable and accurate rifle that is realtively easy to maintain and personalize. Also I want to be able to afford it. At this point I am leaning towards the AR but I cant afford a Colt or Bushmaster.

techres · 03-01-2009

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Originally Posted by kimbld89

My goal is to own a dependable and accurate rifle that is realtively easy to maintain and personalize. Also I want to be able to afford it. At this point I am leaning towards the AR but I cant afford a Colt or Bushmaster.

How much money do you have for the project?

joslar15 · 03-03-2009

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Originally Posted by kimbld89

My goal is to own a dependable and accurate rifle that is realtively easy to maintain and personalize. Also I want to be able to afford it. At this point I am leaning towards the AR but I cant afford a Colt or Bushmaster.

Never owned an AK but I've heard they are fine. However, the AR is another story. As far as maintenance is concerned, they are a breeze. Very short learning curve as far as fieldstripping and reassembly. Colt and Bushies can be expensive, but there are many others offering reliability and more attainable pricing.

kimbld89 · 03-01-2009

I would like to keep it under 900 (hard to do with prices today I know) for the rifle and then mods will come later.

techres · 03-01-2009

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Originally Posted by kimbld89

I would like to keep it under 900 (hard to do with prices today I know) for the rifle and then mods will come later.

PK Firearms has DPMS $904

Check some of the site supporters too.

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kimbld89 Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16	AK47 vs. AR-15 So I have grown up around guns my whole life but never been into rifles until recently. I am looking to buy either and AR or AK in the very near future and would greatly appreciate opinions. I am sold on the AR15 at the moment but have never shot an AK. Recommendations? Recommendations for good shops in Indy to buy from? Thanks!

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42769vette Expert Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south of richmond in Posts: 1,832	i would say ar

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Colt556 Marksman Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 651	The AR in my opinion would be a better gun to start off with. Definitely more versatile and with the explosion of companies making them and parts for them you can't go wrong. You could buy one basic rifle and them buy different uppers, stocks, sights, etc to suit your needs. Aks are fun, a blast to shoot and almost indestructible. But they are also limited as to what you can do with them as far as changing bbls, stocks, etc. Both are good weapons, but the AR is just so darned versatile.

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kimbld89 Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16	My goal is to own a dependable and accurate rifle that is realtively easy to maintain and personalize. Also I want to be able to afford it. At this point I am leaning towards the AR but I cant afford a Colt or Bushmaster.

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kimbld89 Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16	I would like to keep it under 900 (hard to do with prices today I know) for the rifle and then mods will come later.