AK47 Thread

**Bodhi** · 09-09-2019, 12:35 AM

Always been a fan of the AK, especially how much abuse and dirt you throw at it, it will still cycle. I know there's gotta be some here who also feel it is superior to the AR15.
Let's see what cha building, own, and have fun at the range with.

**Bodhi** · 09-09-2019, 12:42 AM

Here's my Romanian WASR 10

**HStream1** · 09-10-2019, 07:45 AM

IMO The AK has its place in History. And is a Fine Weapon. Superior to the AR/M16??? Thats debatable. But non the less a Fine Weapon. To Completely understand the AK vs AR platform one needs to understand the Two designers. AK (Automat Kalashnikov) After the designer Makhail Kalashnikov a tank design Engineer. So in My thinking his theory was to design a weapon as durable as a tank which he accomplished. But The AK lacks accuracy over 200 yards due to barrel flex and its antiquated Sights which are difficult to adjust. The other feature it lacks is the Empty Magazine Open Bolt feature. But Weapon tech makes a Open Bolt Follower that replaces the follower in the original metal magazines and some Polymer but not the mag Pul Mags. But It clearly packs a Punch above the AR. AR (Armalite) Designed by Eugene Stoner a Aircraft design Engineer. So Most likely Why the AR platform is as Complicated and also far more versatile over the AK. And can be Built in Several Calibers and configurations. But the AK is a Fun Weapon to shoot But IMO extremely uncomfortable and Awkward in its original Configuration. So Its the very reason I completely dissembled mine and Started a Complete rebuild with A modern Twist So here is My AK 47 and what I finally came up with. A Modern Forward Grip and Butt Stock thats adjustable with a more ergonomic grip and adjustable Cheek rest. 75 Rnd Drum Mag and 6 30 Rnd magazines.

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**vnemous** · 09-10-2019, 02:29 PM

Jane said get the guns off the bed.

**HStream1** · 09-11-2019, 05:11 AM

Thats only a small part of what comes from her mouth when she sees that

Originally Posted by vnemous

Jane said get the guns off the bed.

**Dave S** · 09-12-2019, 12:22 AM

M1 A1 myfav.......Ak47. biker bich.... ar15. prom queen........just sayin..... the debate goes onnnnnn.... what ever shoots as far as ya need........

**Dave S** · 09-12-2019, 01:21 AM

308 tulla........breaks omc wrist pin......how do I know.....?

**Jay Smith** · 09-12-2019, 11:52 AM

I owned a black nylon folder AK and saddly sold it wish I had it back , but did I or do I IMO think an AK is “better” than an AR ? In what way , yes is less picky about grime and dirt to cycle properly but out of a box more accurate NOT NO BUT HELL NO ....

JMO having owned both !!
Jay

**Dave S** · 09-12-2019, 12:02 PM

I kinda like the SKS......simple bolt .... like a tank.......the barrel.....does flex when shottin.... but who cares....

**nitro_rat** · 09-12-2019, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Dave S

I kinda like the SKS......simple bolt .... like a tank.......the barrel.....does flex when shottin.... but who cares....

Also doesn't look "scary" and reloads faster than ak/ar when you have the stripper clips ready to go...

**CDave** · 09-12-2019, 12:42 PM

Use to have a Ruger Mini 30 but sold it. I was able to sell it for what I payed for it brand new.

**Forkin' Crazy** · 09-12-2019, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dave S

I kinda like the SKS......simple bolt .... like a tank.......the barrel.....does flex when shottin.... but who cares....

I have an SKS that takes AK mags. It looks "scary" especially with a bayonet.

Not something I target shoot with, but fun shooting gal milk jugs filled with water!!!

**Dave S** · 09-12-2019, 02:13 PM

I tried the Ak mag but it jammed.....I filed and tried a wire to load it.....na...stpkers carry 10..gtgo..There was a utube ....funny too hickola45....guy gets off his harlly.......unloads.....gotta be 20 guns at least........

**Forkin' Crazy** · 09-12-2019, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Dave S

I tried the Ak mag but it jammed.....I filed and tried a wire to load it.....na...stpkers carry 10..gtgo..There was a utube ....funny too hickola45....guy gets off his harlly.......unloads.....gotta be 20 guns at least........

The latch and hardware for the AK mags are bedded in to the stock of my SKS. BTW I paid $100 bucks for it 15 yrs ago.

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**nitro_rat** · 09-12-2019, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Forkin' Crazy

The latch and hardware for the AK mags are bedded in to the stock of my SKS. BTW I paid $100 bucks for it 15 yrs ago.

The AK mags can be made to work if you do it that way. The "drop in" conversions don't feed for s***! Once you've used the stripper clips with the stock mag it's hard to get into the mods. One lever to dump, so easy to recharge with the strippers. Doesn't stick out or look "scary." Win-win for me. And I usually knock out the pin for the pig sticker and leave it at home...