Ak-47 or Ar15

[dkor]

I would like to buy an Ak-47 or Ar15. However, i am unfamiliar with this site. what are the things that i should be aware of? should i entertain the idea of getting a gun from someone who is not rated?

any advice would be appreciated.

 

[45calibre]

you cant use the classifieds with <50 posts.

 

[poptab]

Have you looked at the ak 74? It is more comparable to the ar15.

 

[Eprobertson1]

Please read this and more is posted in the classifieds.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...classifieds_you_must_read_before_posting.html

By the way, Welcome to INGO

 

[dkor]

you cant use the classifieds with <50 posts.

I am aware of that.. however i believe it is possible to promote the site and avoid that if i find a gun i am interested in. is that correct?

just more looking forward to the point i am able to get a gun from someone

 

[Eprobertson1]

Unless you want to pay inflated prices, you may want to wait and see if the storm blows over and prices may come back down. AR prices have almost doubled and that is if you can find one and AK prices are almost as bad. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Eprobertson1]

I am aware of that.. however i believe it is possible to promote the site and avoid that if i find a gun i am interested in. is that correct?

just more looking forward to the point i am able to get a gun from someone

Most on here will not sell to anyone if they have less than 50 posts. Again that is Most.

 

[possum_128]

If the only reason you are here is to buy or sell you may be better served by going to armslist for your needs. But we would like you to stay and learn from our members and to share your knowlege also.

 

[95wrangler]

I have both an AR and an Ak47. I like both. AR is more accurate at further distances with less recoil. Ak is a put thru heck and shoot anything you want thru it without cleaning it. Good luck finding either one plus ammo for a decent price!

 

[CitiusFortius]

Unless you want to pay inflated prices, you may want to wait and see if the storm blows over and prices may come back down. AR prices have almost doubled and that is if you can find one and AK prices are almost as bad. Just my 2 cents.

Well....the person also seems to be willing to pay the site instead of contributing....guess he's got money to spare???

I am very appreciative to ALL site supporters who make it free and available to people like me, just sayin that money doesn't seem to be a big concern for this user.

 

[dkor]

Most on here will not sell to anyone if they have less than 50 posts. Again that is Most.

Thanks for all of the information

If the only reason you are here is to buy or sell you may be better served by going to armslist for your needs. But we would like you to stay and learn from our members and to share your knowlege also.

Originally as it was how the site was described to me as more of a buy/trade/sell site. but i am enjoying more and more of the site as i learn more.

for future reference what would you expect for a decent price for an AR and or AK (understanding quality of parts and condition vary), but what is a decent price for the aforementioned guns?

 

[PapaScout]

Do both, dkor! Become a site supporter and stick around. This is a great site and there are so many things to learn from this varied group.

Welcome!

 

[PapaScout]

Thanks for all of the information




Originally as it was how the site was described to me as more of a buy/trade/sell site. but i am enjoying more and more of the site as i learn more.

for future reference what would you expect for a decent price for an AR and or AK (understanding quality of parts and condition vary), but what is a decent price for the aforementioned guns?

Before people lost their minds I'd say around $800 for a basic AR and $500 for a basic AK.

 

[dkor]

Before people lost their minds I'd say around $800 for a basic AR and $500 for a basic AK.

Thanks for that.


wtih the current legislation being proposed, do you feel it is time to get these guns before one can't?

 

[LEaSH]

No. I don't have a crystal ball, but I don't see a ban (soon). You will want to buy when the right deal comes along. Research and shop.

Welcome to INGO!

 

[PapaScout]

Thanks for that.


wtih the current legislation being proposed, do you feel it is time to get these guns before one can't?

My gut feel? No. Wait until they come back down before purchasing. High-cap magazines may not come back down again but at least you'll save money on the actual firearm by waiting.

 

[Eprobertson1]

Before the scare, you could buy a Delton for around $600 and a DPMS for around $800. An AK was going for $450 and up depending on where it was made and what options were on it.

 

[Eprobertson1]

Do both, dkor! Become a site supporter and stick around. This is a great site and there are so many things to learn from this varied group.

Welcome!

 

[justknapping]

Personally I would go AK over an Ar platform but them I'm cheap... FWIW. I would use the argument of 7.62 over 5.56 but anymore you can get the AR in about any caliber that floats your boat so really it's kind of a cost / what appeals to you question. That said if I had no budget and wanted a really really cool toy I'd probably entertain a AR platform in .458 SOCOM but shooting it would use up all my lunch money lol.