Ivy Mike
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I do believe the suggestion to use blanks is either the worst advice I've ever heard or is the best trolling sarcasm I've ever heard.
You absolutely want a live round ready should you need it. I know blanks can cause short cycles in many types of guns and although the AK's gas system is robust and overbuilt, it ain't that good.
If you ever have need to point a gun in anger, make sure its going to stop whatever is on the business end.
as far as an AK or AR being good for self defense...well they were designed to shoot people. Can't argue much with that. You would be fine with either although I'd make sure to load a soft point or hollow point in whatever you get. Its cheap insurance that offers some protection against massive overpenetration.
You absolutely want a live round ready should you need it. I know blanks can cause short cycles in many types of guns and although the AK's gas system is robust and overbuilt, it ain't that good.
If you ever have need to point a gun in anger, make sure its going to stop whatever is on the business end.
as far as an AK or AR being good for self defense...well they were designed to shoot people. Can't argue much with that. You would be fine with either although I'd make sure to load a soft point or hollow point in whatever you get. Its cheap insurance that offers some protection against massive overpenetration.