Why do I NEED an AR?

[AJBert]

I was reading my "American Rifleman" yesterday when one of my co-workers cameo up and said she loved to read it, too. Anyways, we somehow got on to the banning of "assault weapons". I told her I had no need for an AR or AK as I've shot both numerous times and truly have no need or want for one but that I did have something that no one needs, though. Even told her my magazines are illegal in the state of CO, though mine are legal as the are grandfathered in from the POS law that was passed back in 2013.

When I told her it was a Tommy, her eyes went wide and she wanted to know when she could shoot it.

[getsome]

Today I finished reading the second most important book I have ever read in my life....Number one was the Bible, number two is titled "Unintended Consequences" by John Ross....If you are part of the gun culture and by being a member of this forum I will assume that you are then you MUST read this book.....It will make it 100% clear why it's now or never time to get an AR or AK rifle while you still have the opportunity to do so....The government is not our friend any longer and only wants to control us and make us their slaves......This weekend you should go out and get your rifle before it's too late and then buy all the ammo and magazines you can find....You can pick up a S&W or Ruger AR rifle that will last a lifetime for less than you think......Folks, bad times are coming after the Hildabeast takes power and when she stocks the high court with her left wing liberal stooges it's all over for the "Gun Culture" and our way of life.....Get a rifle as soon as you can and PLEASE get yourself a copy from Amazon of "Unintended Consequences" and read it, it's a long book over 600 pages but once you start reading it it's hard to put down and every bit as entertaining as anything John Grisham has out and will change the way you think about what the government is doing , how they operate and what their ultimate solution is........

[JohnR]

I appreciate the AK, but AR15s are so much more pleasant to shoot and to hold in one's hands. You know what they say, it's shot placement, not caliber.

[deadeye]

To these politicians who say I don't "need" my AR, I will make a deal with them. I will go to their home and tell them what they have and don't "need." We will go from there. If you don't have an AR, get one. You'll be surprised how enjoyable it is to shoot. Plus, it pi$$es Libtards off.

[JohnR]

Like Trump said yesterday, if we don't need guns, Hillary doesn't "need" armed bodyguards.

[CPTKILLER]

I think it is up to us as individuals.

Read what Jefferson said and you will know.

[CJB]

I appreciate the AK, but AR15s are so much more pleasant to shoot and to hold in one's hands. You know what they say, it's shot placement, not caliber.

Agreed the AR is more comfy than the AK. The recoil and blast don't really deserve comparison. Such a contest is akin to determination of which is worse: Being hit by a freight train doing 40mph or 60mph.

The AK requires a neck like a flamingo for many shooters to get a decent sight picture. But, the damned thing works like gangbusters. Not overly accurate, but accurate enough.

Most rifle encounters are not picking off some bad guy at 300 meters, nor 200. More like under 100 meters. Well, under 100 meters in fact. I look at it this way: If I know of a walking threat 1000 feet away, I've got time on my side. If there's a threat from vehicles, I'm screwed anyway because I do not (yet) own a .50bmg repeater.

Urban/suburban situation - threats from roof tops, windows, doorways, down the street, alleyways, a close up drive by, and the like. Out where I'll likely be, in less dense areas, I can use time to my advantage.

Aside from the SHTF scenario, I can think - hurricane emergency here, or general riotous situation of a local nature. In those cases, ya know... I'd grab my KSG and be happy with it!

No doubt, if there WERE a situation where longer range targets were a must, then the AR. Its far, far more accurate. The only thing the AK has going for it is the type of dependability that Glock and Sig "claim" they have (and wish they did have!). Its the damned Energizer Bunny of autoloaders. Just so-so on accuracy. A 94 Winchester in .30-30 is about as accurate, and about as powerful. Thought of in those terms, would you want to take on a threat at 300 meters with a .30-30 levergun? Nope. Not I. I'd turn tail and run, hide out, get away... before I'd try that sort of stunt. Would I take on a threat at 50 or 100 feet with the AK? Oh hell yes, it would do nicely for that. Call me Chuck Kalashnikov Konnerz in that sort of scenario.

I've got a folding AK. Its not fun to shoot, but fits better than a wood stock one for me. Got (thinking) several AR's. I think two, but it may be three, and the two SBR's on the AR platform, which are in progress. Why? I dunno why. The KSG is better than any SBR, just look at the length comparisons. And the Serbu Super Shorty takes the cake for being big medicine in a small size. In fact, some of us are just swimming in guns and ammo - which is a decided negative factor, or positive, depending on how you look at things

[JohnR]

I read something saying that the average rifle battle in WWII tooks place in 200 yards ot under. We don't have artillery and air cover to keep threats far away and pinned down. In 'nam it was probably less due to jungle. Where I live I can't even see over 200 yards down the road before it turns. But a gang of marauders in a WROL situation makes an AR very comforting.

[dustnchips]

If Hillary wins I'll have to get and AR or AK before she takes office. Don't feel a need for one, but you never know when you might decide that you just want one.

[Armybrat]

Why are you waiting?

[deadeye]

Yep. Why wait? Right now they are at the lowest prices Ive seen them. If it looks like HitLIARy might be elected the prices will go through the roof.

[dustnchips]

Money is the reason I am waiting. I already bought two Kahrs this year.

[Bawanna]

Me too, it's always money, money or lack thereof controls my life.

I started looking for a paper route but was told delivery is dead.

Guess I'll have to go to plan B and become a Gigalo/ Male Escort.

[deadeye]

Money is the problem. Ahh. I see you guys are married too!

[JohnR]

I had money to burn when I was single.