7.62x39 AR's as reliable as AK's???
Are the 7.62x39 AR uppers available as reliable as AK's (in 7.62x39)??
Some background: Hi, my name is cpileri and I am a deficient gun owner. I have been a deficient gun owner all my life. I am attending the 12-step program.
I don't own either an AR, an AK, nor a FAL variant. I plan to get a sponsor and recover from this serious disease.
So I was all set on an AK- actually one of those krinkovs with the drum mags. Also was set on an AR (Armalite or Bushmaster) and an FAL. But the first step is the hardest and I am faltering...
I think I like the new 308 Bushmasters that take the FAL mags -cheaper than the M14 mags!- ALOT better than the FAL. An accurate, reliable, and cheap to shoot 308: perfect! I think.
I still will get a 223 AR. Not much doubt there. Plus it will allow various caliber uppers: 223, 50bmg, 9mm, 22, 45, and even the oddballs like 50 Beowulf, etc. although oddball calibers would admittedly defeat one of the main purposes in having them.
And this interchangeability brings up the next question: if the 7.62x39 AR's that use AK mags are reliable, then maybe I dont need an AK. I never heard much about these ruskie-caliber-AR's and thought I'd mine the THR knowledge base before i made up my mind.
All info and comments appreciated.
That and some private sales in texas!
C-
Are the 7.62x39 AR uppers available as reliable as AK's (in 7.62x39)??
Some background: Hi, my name is cpileri and I am a deficient gun owner. I have been a deficient gun owner all my life. I am attending the 12-step program.
I don't own either an AR, an AK, nor a FAL variant. I plan to get a sponsor and recover from this serious disease.
So I was all set on an AK- actually one of those krinkovs with the drum mags. Also was set on an AR (Armalite or Bushmaster) and an FAL. But the first step is the hardest and I am faltering...
I think I like the new 308 Bushmasters that take the FAL mags -cheaper than the M14 mags!- ALOT better than the FAL. An accurate, reliable, and cheap to shoot 308: perfect! I think.
I still will get a 223 AR. Not much doubt there. Plus it will allow various caliber uppers: 223, 50bmg, 9mm, 22, 45, and even the oddballs like 50 Beowulf, etc. although oddball calibers would admittedly defeat one of the main purposes in having them.
And this interchangeability brings up the next question: if the 7.62x39 AR's that use AK mags are reliable, then maybe I dont need an AK. I never heard much about these ruskie-caliber-AR's and thought I'd mine the THR knowledge base before i made up my mind.
All info and comments appreciated.
That and some private sales in texas!
C-