AK47's.

pacapcop · December 23 2012 04:16:40 PM MST

Anybody willing to chime in.Love the 47's.Mine is a Romo Sar 1,not a WASR.Fires nails and what's put in it.BTW,Target Sports USA has new inventory on 47 ammo if one is in need at this time.

sqlbullet · December 23 2012 05:52:27 PM MST

I have looked at building one several times. If I could still get the kits with a barrel i would have several. I am have several friends who have build parties a couple times a year. I have gone a couple of times to watch.

EdMc · December 23 2012 07:07:51 PM MST

I had a Poly Tech, sold a couple of months ago. Also sold the AR I'd owned for some years. Ironic, I bought both just before the last 'ban'.

Of the two I think the AK is a better weapon for its intended purpose. Just my opinion...

pacapcop · December 23 2012 10:10:13 PM MST

I agree with that Ed.Both serve a purpose.Depends on ones enviorment and conditions.I lean torwards the AK for my purpose and conditions.

sqlbullet · December 24 2012 07:13:57 AM MST

I tend to agree with the old saying "AK's are far more accurate than you have been told and AR's are far more reliable than you have been told."

Neither have ever failed me, but I have a good friend who swears by AK's and at AR's.

uz2bUSMC · December 25 2012 11:10:30 AM MST

I'm an AK fan. I like AR's for their ergos but prefer the AK for what it is. Had a Saiga .308 but sold it before converting it. Bought an M10 because it is cheaper to feed. Have to say, it may not be a high end AK but it came with the features I need without breaking the bank. 2 1/2" groups at 100yds with the short irons is a plus, also.

s0nspark · December 26 2012 09:30:13 AM MST

I am looking to buy my first AK (my first rifle, actually) ... would someone mind schooling me on how the brands stack up quality wise? Who make to best? Whose are good , etc...

Of course, I may not have *any* to choose from, given the current panic :-/

Also, any comment on how and AK might compare to a 10mm carbine (MechTech conversion) ... I am toying with that idea too.

sqlbullet · December 26 2012 10:03:00 AM MST

You may want to check out this article. It seems to cover them in some detail.

http://gunnuts.net/2011/05/27/ak-buyer-guide/

s0nspark · December 26 2012 10:11:13 AM MST

Quote from: sqlbullet on December 26 2012 10:03:00 AM MST
You may want to check out this article. It seems to cover them in some detail.

http://gunnuts.net/2011/05/27/ak-buyer-guide/

Awesome - thank you!

uz2bUSMC · December 29 2012 10:59:17 PM MST

Was probably luck but I did manage to shoot a roughly 1/2" (3 shot) group with my buddies M10 the other day at 50yds with irons. They seem to be living up to their reviews.

sqlbullet · January 02 2013 07:18:13 AM MST

That is great. Like I said above, AK's are more accurate than you are told.

uz2bUSMC · January 02 2013 11:35:32 AM MST

Quote from: sqlbullet on January 02 2013 07:18:13 AM MST
That is great. Like I said above, AK's are more accurate than you are told.

I actually want to try my M10 with my buddies ammo after I loosen my rails up front. I think they may be a bit too snug which could be affecting acccuracy. His is just too accurate for me not to investigate mine.

sqlbullet · January 02 2013 03:08:17 PM MST

Probably the biggest general improvement in accuracy for most AK's would be a single plane sighting system like a long eye relief scope, red-dot or holographic sight. The short sight radius of the iron's puts the platform at a distinct disadvantage in the hands of all but the most proficient shooter.

Let us know how it goes!

TGR · February 01 2013 09:12:55 PM MST

Love me some Ak's. I got a SAR-1 and a Arseanl SLR-107SF. Great guns.