Who here doesn't own an AR and why?

[Cerberus]

Because a friends son offered me a good price on the one I had. Still got another stripped lower to work on eventually.

 

[whitetailbowhunter]

5.56/223 is running around .31-.35 a round for brass cased vs. .23-.26 a round for 7.62x39. That really isn't too much cheaper. If I can't afford to feed my 5.56s then my I probably can't feed my 7.62x39, and I should find a new hobby.

As a college student .10 a round can make a pretty big difference to my buying behavior. Say you shoot 1,000 rounds a year, that's $100.

I saved over $250 last year by owning/shooting my 9mm vs. a .40. It may not seem like a ton, but if you shoot a lot then it can make quite a difference.

besides, my argument was because of all the plastic. If they start making them will steel and wood furniture, then i'll buy one!

 

[Spanky46151]

Don't have any use for a long gun I won't hunt with.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

As a college student .10 a round can make a pretty big difference to my buying behavior. Say you shoot 1,000 rounds a year, that's $100.

I saved over $250 last year by owning/shooting my 9mm vs. a .40. It may not seem like a ton, but if you shoot a lot then it can make quite a difference.

besides, my argument was because of all the plastic. If they start making them will steel and wood furniture, then i'll buy one!

Well here you go then...

 

[jd4320t]

 

[roadrunner681]

Not sure where the myth about not a powerful round comes from. Having ran our own non scientific tests in the old farm scrape yard with a .223/5.56 I find they tear the absolute crap out of most anything you shoot. We have popped through block walls with them and cast engine blocks as well. Green tip wears an engine out.
No, not as much destruction as a .308 in a side by side but any new car with an alloy block/heads will not survive an onslaught from an AR.
If you are (as so many do) shooting crap A$$ cheap ammo then yeah, they ping off a lot of things. Run some good rounds and see and hear the diff.

agree i seen 556 do scary damage to coyotes and other various items, its really destructive out of a 20 inch barrel i have plenty of faith in the round if you got good ammo. my ak does damage but but it goes about it differently normally punches a nice hole right though.

 

[churchmouse]

agree i seen 556 do scary damage to coyotes and other various items, its really destructive out of a 20 inch barrel i have plenty of faith in the round if you got good ammo. my ak does damage but but it goes about it differently normally punches a nice hole right though.

Folks will say or use some crazy excuses to not get into a particular platform and I am OK with that. I may say some anti 9mm remarks as well. Just human nature I guess. Budget/plastic/ round and more. It all figures in on your perspective of what works for you.

We have taken a lot of Coyote with .223/5.56 at over 200 yds. and it rips them pretty good depending on the area hit. Buddy tried a 200 plus with a very nice AK and the rounds fell short....
Around 100 yds the AK was lethal.
20" stainless bull barrel Varmint gun in 5.56 is not something I want hunting me.

 

[JettaKnight]

I'm trying to figure out the whole AR15 thing, what with the pomp and hype over who makes the best this or that, honestly of which a lot of it seems to be or posing points, but isn't comparing a well built AR to a AK like comparing a scalpel to a meat cleaver? Accuracy vs brute force?

I'd hardly call an AR-15 a scalpel. Maybe a cleaver against a chef's knife. They each have their pros and cons.

Why don't I have an AR-15?


choose one:

They are the tool of the decadent capitalist bent on destroying the worker.


You have one.





PS: one of my AK's is 5.56, so ammo arguments are irrelevant.

 

[halfmileharry]

Well here you go then...

I'm in love. It just needs a matching upper carry handle and boobs now.

 

[0750turbo]

I never planned to own one because they are the "belly-button" gun (everybody has one) and don't like using the word "platform" but found a Daniel Defense 300 Black for a steal a few months ago (probably something to do with the cost to feed one). Sent in to register it as a SBR and am waiting on the stamp along with a stamp for an AAC SDN 7.62. I still prefer my FAL's though.

 

[1775usmarine]

When I was in the service I had an RCO, broom stick, and a surefire light with IR filter. Other guys got issued the IR lasers. I do not understand the need to throw all sorts of junk on an AR. I understand to each their own, but come on. If you can't hit a man sized target at 500 yds with iron sights, on an M4, in the prone, with 10 rounds in 10 minutes, on an Okinawa range you probably shouldn't be putting giant scopes on your weapon. If I ever decide to relive my service days as I have by buying a 92F. I would rather have a plain jane 5.56 with rails to put a broom stick on, and have the option of using iron sights or a RCO. None of that fancy junk for me.

 

[IUprof]

I got into the .223 when I bought a Mini 14. Really enjoy shooting the round, although my use is primarily paper-punching. My buddy reloads so I get my ammo from him. Then got a Stevens 200 bolt rifle in .223. I bought a M&P 15 Sport in December for less than $600 NIB. Put a Nikon P223 3x32 scope on it. Then a Magpul hand guard, then a Hogue grip!! Still have less than $750 in the entire rig and it's fun to shoot.

I would really like a M1A...

 

[JettaKnight]

When I was in the service I had an RCO, broom stick, and a surefire light with IR filter. Other guys got issued the IR lasers. I do not understand the need to throw all sorts of junk on an AR. I understand to each their own, but come on. If you can't hit a man sized target at 500 yds with iron sights, on an M4, in the prone, with 10 rounds in 10 minutes, on an Okinawa range you probably shouldn't be putting giant scopes on your weapon. If I ever decide to relive my service days as I have by buying a 92F. I would rather have a plain jane 5.56 with rails to put a broom stick on, and have the option of using iron sights or a RCO. None of that fancy junk for me.

Um, what?

Lasers?
RCO?
Broom sticks?
Okinawa?

 

[1775usmarine]

You must not of served in the Corps

 

[Manatee]

Some Marines have a difficult time transitioning back to civilian nomenclature.

 

[1775usmarine]

Nah gotta break down military terms barney style so those on the civilian side can understand.

 

[singlesix]

Nah gotta break down military terms barney style so those on the civilian side can understand.

Yeah I believe it's called communication.

 

[Manatee]

Well, they aren't military terms per se (RCO is, I grant you). Perhaps you're just lost and don't realize this isn't Military.com.

 

[singlesix]

Never had a desire for an AR pattern rifle. I rather have a nice wood stock. They are just plain ugly.

 

[1775usmarine]

Well, they aren't military terms per se (RCO is, I grant you). Perhaps you're just lost and don't realize this isn't Military.com.

Once a Marine always a Marine, the lingo never dies.