Do AR's have an AK complex?

[Baconator]

I have both, I like them both. My sister wives.

[a1fabweld]

The AK would be great if it could hit the broadside of a barn @100yds. In my experience anyway.

BTW, who gives a sheet? If you think the AK is the cats whiskers, great! Run it! I have been bashed for my love of the HK91 design by AR10 guys, but IDGAF. I still think its superior. No need to try to convince the masses that what you like is the best.

[gmcal]

An AR using AK mags isn't an AR.

Get an AR in 5.56x45 and some USGI mags or PMAGs and it will function just fine.

[H2O MAN]

An AR using AK mags isn't an AR.

I guess that's why RRA named it the LAR-47... anyway, it's nothing new, KAC made the SR-47 many years ago

[slomofo]

That AR47 design which uses AK mags has been out for a fairly long time now.


As for converting ARs to AKs.... meh... I see a lot of AK owners trying to make their guns look like ARs and even the countries that produced the AKs made their own variants in 5.56, so it's not like it's a big deal or anything. The idea is to make a better gun and even though I'll probably get flamed I think SIG Sauer made that gun with the SIG556 which is essentially an AK with AR ergonomics using the AR caliber.

[NorCalK9.com]

I dont care about looks when it comes to guns. I care about function. My ak74 does about 2moa at 100 yards. I can go out to 400yards with it. I didnt switch my ak74 to look cool i switched it for ergos. Now it handles comftorably like an ar but gets the job done like an AK.
Here.

http://i.imgur.com/jjDlt.jpg

[AK all day]

Tagged. I will post my WASRs 100 yard group with irons later. I love both guns.

[icenix]

Just seems like the AR world is doing everything they can to make non AK AK AR just to say they can finally beat the AK. Its just kinda pathetic is all... just stick to your SPORTS method, your expensive ammo, your little bullets, and your cabinet full of special products to clean your pride and joy. ARs are good at those things. Let that stupid old outdated ak be. It never breaks so why are they trying to fix it!!!

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/201...takes-ak-mags/

OR, maybe by making an AR that takes AK mags, they are just trying to make things more universal for those people who own AKs and ARs. I don't see how just making it take AK magazines means they are trying to make it into a better AK or whatever. What I think is pathetic are comments like yours. Get off your pedestal, both AKs and ARs are great rifles. I own an AR and I am looking at getting an AK for my next rifle. I would take either any day. I don't think you can go wrong either way. I don't understand why some AK owners are so defensive.

[X231]

The AK would be great if it could hit the broadside of a barn @100yds. In my experience anyway.

I agree! But on the other hand I've heard that if you get hit with a .223 it doesn't even hurt. I'm having a hard time picking a good battle rifle.

[H2O MAN]

I feel for AR owners that are trying to make their guns run like AKs by adding piston systems
... I even considered doing the same at one time, but I ended up with a Daewoo AR 100 instead.

[robert101]

I don't care about the AR AK debate. Neither one fires a caliber sufficient to my prescribed needs. I believe the 308 or 7.62x51 is what is necessary to fit my criteria. People or the military can justify the 22lr if they want ..... That's fine with me.

[Harrison_Bergeron]

No, no, no, you missed the point entirely, he simply said that if you have an AR and find yourself up against an AK within 150 yards you should just run away. Stop trying to twist his words around.

Interesting..... since majority of firefights (war zone) happen in less then 100yd, in urban/city environment its even less then that.
I guess by your logic AK is a superior rifle?
Most AK's are more accurate then the users. I can hit gal milk jug with a scoped AK (7.62) repeatedly @ 200 yd with ease.

As to OP's AR that takes AK mags. I think it's a great rifle since AR mags in 7.62x39 suck.
If I was in to AR's I'd definitely consider it.

[tujungatoes]

Oh dear god not this again...Calling all fanboys!

1.they're both great rifles.
2.If you get shot with either one you will probably die.
3.If you think being behind a wall or beyond 150yds will save you from one or the other you're a fool.
4.I at this continual ARvsAK thing.

[stormvet]

AR>AK>AR....Whatever. Both have pros and cons, I would not feel under gunned with either.

[Dhena81]

OP congrats you obviously have your ego tied into your AK

Training trumps caliber and weapons anytime.