Small Arms Showdown... AK vs AR

[Ronin13]

So which is better? One is the most popular rifle in America, the other, the most widely distributed, used and produced rifle in the world... but how do they really match up? I've seen countless articles and videos, but Tactical Gear gives an interesting infographic -although the max effective range is off- I've hit a 600M target with very little problem employing the AK (both in a .mil and civilian environment), and service life and manufacturers is not accurate on the graphic as well.
So check it out and discuss... I still love the AK, but do honestly think (if maintained) the AR is the more superior platform.

[Chad4000]

hate to be that guy,,, but I have both... I spent vastly more money on my AR, and I think that they both serve a purpose.

The real difference comes down to money for me, I thought we were getting rescrictions a year or two ago, and scooped up a $500 AK. since then i was able to spend a little more money on a rifle, and went with the AR. AR is my go to rifle..certainly more complicated though.

[cstone]

This is 'Merika dammit! Freedom says I can have both so I do.

[Ronin13]

I hear you Chad, and I too am the proud owner of both... Bought the AK first because the AR I wanted wasn't released yet (POF P415 Gen'11). Still I do love them both like children, although I play favorites (AR)

[davsel]

FN FAL beats 'em both IMO.

[Cameron]

I have never even heard of an AR that was a 6-8MOA rifle??

[Dave_L]

I think both are great rifles. I like the fact that the AK isn't as picky. Chisel a rock to look like a bullet, stick some powder behind it and I bet the AK would shoot it. But you can definitely tell the difference in engineering once you pull the trigger. :shrugs: Finding AK mags was not hard during the initial mag boom of '13. Another added bonus of the AK...not the "cool" rifle.

[Ronin13]

I think both are great rifles. I like the fact that the AK isn't as picky. Chisel a rock to look like a bullet, stick some powder behind it and I bet the AK would shoot it. But you can definitely tell the difference in engineering once you pull the trigger. :shrugs: Finding AK mags was not hard during the initial mag boom of '13. Another added bonus of the AK...not the "cool" rifle.

True- but the AK was the original "Evil Rifle"- every gang banger, homeboy, and rap star had one.

[Dave_L]

True- but the AK was the original "Evil Rifle"- every gang banger, homeboy, and rap star had one.

Valid point. I'm surprised at how the AK has been swept under the rug a little bit. Quite the change of pace for it.

[hatidua]

I shot an AK once. That was enough.