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AK-47 vs AR-15 Part 2, by Nutnfancy

AK-47 vs AR-15 Part 2, by Nutnfancy

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Published on February 24, 2009
Duration: 19:57

This is Part 2 of a 5-part series by Nutnfancy comparing the AK-47 and AR-15 rifle systems. The reviewer acknowledges that both platforms can adequately serve law enforcement, military, and civilian "sheepdog" roles. While the AR-15 can be reliable with proper maintenance, the AK-47 is presented as superior in absolute, carefree ruggedness and reliability, shrugging off neglect and harsh conditions. The AK also boasts simpler field stripping. However, the AK design has ergonomic flaws, including a shorter sight radius, inferior sights, heavier magazines and ammunition, difficulty mounting optics, slower controls, and more recoil. These are often accepted to gain the stopping power of the AK's .30 caliber round, which is effective within its effective range of 300 yards, outperforming the 5.56x45mm in barrier penetration. The reviewer notes that alternative AR-15 chamberings (6.5 SPC or Grendel) and AK-47 chamberings (5.45x39mm) can mitigate some of these caliber-based advantages. Ultimately, the AK is praised for its reliability, simplicity, ruggedness, and fun factor, making it a "mud gun" king, while the AR-15 is favored for its ergonomics, versatility, lighter weight components, accuracy, and longer-range potential.

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