Webster-dl
Marksman
Hi guys!
I can find a LOT of threads about AK vs. AR discussing the RIFLES.
What I wanna know is: What kind of PERSON buys an AK vs. an AR or vice versa? I mean, what are the motivations of people when they choose to buy one over the other? I mean, because a lot of us have BOTH, and we were looking for different things when we went into the market for each.
Here is what I think:
AK: 1) Someone who wants something that will go bang with a minimum of fuss and maintenance. Someone who doesn't want a high-maintenance firearm.
2) Someone who is concerned about getting a detachable-mag carbine with minimal ammo costs
3) Someone who just likes the history of the Soviet Union and their weapons. A traditionalist or collector.
AR: 1) Someone who loves to tinker and modify/upgrade their firearms.
2) Someone who is concerned about parts wearing out and wants parts interchangeability.
3) Someone who is less concerned about tradition and collecting, and wants to make a super modern black rifle with cutting edge abilities and accessories.
Here's one more:
Shotgun: 1) Someone who is looking to meet their needs for the minimum amount of currency outlay.
2) Someone who values versatility above all...especially as a hunter
3) Someone who wants a manually operated weapon (to optimize reliability -- or at least make it so any failures are a result of their actions, not the machine's failure)
4) Someone who shoots clays. =)
What do y'all think?
And apologies for bringing up another AR vs. AK thread! =)
I can find a LOT of threads about AK vs. AR discussing the RIFLES.
What I wanna know is: What kind of PERSON buys an AK vs. an AR or vice versa? I mean, what are the motivations of people when they choose to buy one over the other? I mean, because a lot of us have BOTH, and we were looking for different things when we went into the market for each.
Here is what I think:
AK: 1) Someone who wants something that will go bang with a minimum of fuss and maintenance. Someone who doesn't want a high-maintenance firearm.
2) Someone who is concerned about getting a detachable-mag carbine with minimal ammo costs
3) Someone who just likes the history of the Soviet Union and their weapons. A traditionalist or collector.
AR: 1) Someone who loves to tinker and modify/upgrade their firearms.
2) Someone who is concerned about parts wearing out and wants parts interchangeability.
3) Someone who is less concerned about tradition and collecting, and wants to make a super modern black rifle with cutting edge abilities and accessories.
Here's one more:
Shotgun: 1) Someone who is looking to meet their needs for the minimum amount of currency outlay.
2) Someone who values versatility above all...especially as a hunter
3) Someone who wants a manually operated weapon (to optimize reliability -- or at least make it so any failures are a result of their actions, not the machine's failure)
4) Someone who shoots clays. =)
What do y'all think?
And apologies for bringing up another AR vs. AK thread! =)