I've never owned an AK. I feel like I need one, but I know nothing about them.
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wildrider666
Master
Jeep, I bet you know more then you think about AKs, that's why you don't own one now. Lol.
Haha. I wouldn't mind having one in the safe, just never taken the time to learn about them.
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wildrider666
Master
AK's are more of a HighPoint: cheap and inaccurate. IMHO. I do prefer gas piston systems and own several but none are AKs. Back when real AKs were imported and sold for $250 and ammo was $60 for two cans, it was cheap to sweep the range with them. 3-5 Inch groups were the norm then too. Quality has deteriorated since the Ban and most current U.S. "reassemblers" only produce crap. This is why the duty experts will tell you to hand select your AK. Simple things like proper riveting, un centered cut magwells, off center front sights, no dimples or shims at magwell, wrong caliber bore, auto safety levers in SA guns to name a few. Rebuilders say their parts are from this or that country but do they say they are NEW parts? Are you buying battlefield scrap that was sandblasted and refinished?
Why do people hate the 1911 for its reputation as a loose, rattling inaccurate firearm but love the AK for these same characteristics?
There are a lot of folks that love AKs but if there were no more cheap import ammo available, how long would the romance last?
With your well know pursuit of accuracy in other areas, a AK may be a fun walk on the wild side for you. Lol.
Why do people hate the 1911 for its reputation as a loose, rattling inaccurate firearm but love the AK for these same characteristics?
There are a lot of folks that love AKs but if there were no more cheap import ammo available, how long would the romance last?
With your well know pursuit of accuracy in other areas, a AK may be a fun walk on the wild side for you. Lol.
shootnstarz
Master
Used to have a couple, fun to shoot but I prefer accuracy, and those didn't have that trait.
Rick
Rick
Seanpcola
Moderator
There's a couple of guys on here that's shot mine thst were very impressed with the accuracy (of course, mine is a -74 so different ammo). I attribute it to being loved by Daezee before I got it.
By the way, all the cool guys from GCGF ate breakfast this morning at Cracker Barrel. Ain't that right Sawman?
By the way, all the cool guys from GCGF ate breakfast this morning at Cracker Barrel. Ain't that right Sawman?
M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon
the hell with ak's.....i will take one of these any day
the hell with ak's.....i will take one of these any day
SAWMAN
Master
Yeah Sean ..... I seen you there with your younger brother.
AK's ----> What do you want a gun to accomplish ?? What do you want/need it to do ?? An AK is like a Mini 14 ..... it is what it is. Don't try to make an AK into something that it was never supposed to be. Don't try to scope it or hang all kinds of "really kewl" stuff of of it. I have a "bit" of experience with AK's. They work. They shoot MOM (minute of man) at 250yds. You can lay down covering fire at 400yds. I would much rather have an AK than a AR if times got tough. (Actually ..... I do.)
They are designed for "close range" warfare. They are like a new Glock or a WWII era Colt 1911 with 20K rds thru it. They come already broken in. They are(IMO)one of the most sturdy guns in existence. I learned real quick .... you don't have to like them but you(depending on your situation)MUST respect them.
A SHTF gun ---> ?? If you have to defend from your house most any gun will do. If you gotta hide out back in the 5 acres of woods and shoot from in back of a tree,most any gun will do. But in a real,your worst nightmare,SHTF sanerio,where you gotta cross rivers,lakes,streams,salt water swamps,take it "swimming" with you,into the sandbox and mangrove marshes,the AR would be/will be my choice. If you need to use your weapon as a hammer,pry bar,entrenching tool,even a beer bottle opener, .......... better go AK. --- SAWMAN
AK's ----> What do you want a gun to accomplish ?? What do you want/need it to do ?? An AK is like a Mini 14 ..... it is what it is. Don't try to make an AK into something that it was never supposed to be. Don't try to scope it or hang all kinds of "really kewl" stuff of of it. I have a "bit" of experience with AK's. They work. They shoot MOM (minute of man) at 250yds. You can lay down covering fire at 400yds. I would much rather have an AK than a AR if times got tough. (Actually ..... I do.)
They are designed for "close range" warfare. They are like a new Glock or a WWII era Colt 1911 with 20K rds thru it. They come already broken in. They are(IMO)one of the most sturdy guns in existence. I learned real quick .... you don't have to like them but you(depending on your situation)MUST respect them.
A SHTF gun ---> ?? If you have to defend from your house most any gun will do. If you gotta hide out back in the 5 acres of woods and shoot from in back of a tree,most any gun will do. But in a real,your worst nightmare,SHTF sanerio,where you gotta cross rivers,lakes,streams,salt water swamps,take it "swimming" with you,into the sandbox and mangrove marshes,the AR would be/will be my choice. If you need to use your weapon as a hammer,pry bar,entrenching tool,even a beer bottle opener, .......... better go AK. --- SAWMAN
SAWMAN
Master
Where the hell is 'belle ??
Since there was a discussion on AKs, I saw this infographic today and thought it informative.
Infographic: All Things AK
Infographic: All Things AK
Seanpcola
Moderator
Uhhhhh, Sawman, that was my SISTER..............
Seanpcola
Moderator
Belle is in the woods and Halloweenin'. She was trying to find someone to go with her last night to a haunted house. I suggested she fo alone but apparently she didn't have the gonads to try it solo. She was skeered.
Jk B.
Jk B.
bohica793
Master
You do know she will hunt you down and hurt you, right?
Seanpcola
Moderator
She promised that if she ever found it necessary to take me out she would do it fast and painless as possible.
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madeSICC88
Master
Really wanted to get some yard work done or hit the range this morning. The rain/wind has my driveway covered in pine needles.
Not doing either of those in the rain. Looks like I'll just have to start drinking beer a little earlier then. Shame..
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Not doing either of those in the rain. Looks like I'll just have to start drinking beer a little earlier then. Shame..
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rtprthd
Master
Not looking forward to driving back from destin in this crap.
DSPLCD1
45 GAP
Too Funny, I spent around 2 hours and filled a 50 gallon bag full of pine needles yesterday. And I don't even have a pine tree on my property.. Damn things get everywhere..
madeSICC88
Master
Yea they drive me nuts. I have a wooded lot on the backside of my house. I just throw that shit in there.
Every once in a while I have people stop and ask if they can have them or the pine cones that I have my daughter pick up.
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Every once in a while I have people stop and ask if they can have them or the pine cones that I have my daughter pick up.
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