i want to either get and ar-15 or an ak47. i can get either one i just dont know which was is better but i am leaning more toward the ar-15. does anyone have any advice or experience with these guns?if so please help me

It depends on how much you want to spend. You can get an AK-47 for about 250 or less, with a 30 shot banana clip. The AR-15s cost from 800 to 1000 dollars, and come with 10 shot clips.

In my opinion, the AR looks a lot better, is a lot more accuarate, but is just as tough as the AK. The ammo the AR uses (which is mostly .223) is more expensive than the 5.56 ammo the AK uses (they are the same caliber).

I would go with the AK. Despite what most people say, I think it is a damn good and reliable gun for its low price, and will shoot after going through hell.

Ive had extensive training and combat use with both of them . They are both very good weapons. The ar-15 has more accessories available for it, many times the ammunition is cheaper, it has a lower recoil. The m-16 is also much more accurate. They are generally 5.56 Nato(.223remington) They are also available in 7.62NATO(.308winchester) The ak-47 can take a lot of neglect and is very reliable in harsh conditions, you can throw a handful of sand in it and it will still fire. Ak-47s are often cheaper and easier to find, they are after all, the most popular assault rifle in the world. The AK-47 is 7.62x39 Ther is also the AK74 which is 5.45x39 I prefer the m-16 family ofer the Aks. Do you have any idea what manufacturers you are considering?

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i have an M-4 and that is a sweet gun

i have also owned and shot a few ak's inside fifty yards they are fine if you can get past the fact that they kick like a mule, after 100 yds you are shit outa luck, with my M-4, iron sights i can hit a sillowet (sp) target the size of a man 5 out of 5 times in ten seconds with the ak ill be lucky to hit the targret once with 5 clips in hour

the ak comes in a few cals acctually, most notably 7.62 X 39, which is cheaper than .223 if cost is not a factor id get the ar then buy a collapsible stock and a 14" ak style barrel, i feel that the ar in its 18 or 20" barrel form with the fixed stock is too fuckin big.

if you cant do that shit and arent in for long range work get the ak (as a side note the ak is easier to convert to full auto)

I would rather have the 5.56 over the 7.62. H

Have you had any experience with either of these guns?

The .223 has its applications, when a lot of power is not really needed and rapid follow up shots are benificial. I have learned to control the 7.62 under rapid fire and I like knowing that I have a high probobility of dropping someone with one round.

You can get AR15's Chambered for 9mm,308,7.62x39 and of course 223, the only problem might be the availability of spare mags for 9mm. The 308 & 7.62 may be able to use the same mag.

I would suggest 7.62 or 308 because you can hunt dear with those calibers, most states only allow 223 for coyotes and smaller game. I hunt deer with my AK it's more a challenge than a good hunting rifle with a scope.

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