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AK 47 cons and pros

by robert
(kentucky)

I have to say this is the best rifle for its price and ammo availability. Ill explain

Pros

-VERY reliable no jams ever will work in rain, snow, desert you name it.

- average stopping power 7.62x39 has more power than the 5.56, 6.5, 6.8 but less power than the .308(7.62x51)

- economic friendly ammo you can get around 1100 rounds for under $200.

-Average selection of gear to put on the AK
-VERY eay to use no prior training required.
- this rifle doesnt need to be maintained at all . but cleaning it will be best for any rifle
-Accuracy is almost average depending if you have high end parts installed.
-recoil is decent
-magazines are generally cheap to buy if they are surplus . Metal mags are the best not platic or thermold ones

CONS
-accuracy not too bad best used up to 250m or less
-most optics are not calibrated for 7.62 but most optics can adjust if you zero properly
-heavy rifle at around 5.5lb-10lb depending on make and model and what you have on it.
-7.62 trajectory on average side




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Dec 27, 2011
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Some helpful links NEW
by: Anonymous

Here are some helpful links for those new to the AK platform:

http://www.squidoo.com/feild-stripping-an-ak

http://www.squidoo.com/922r-compliance-for-the-ak

Dec 08, 2010
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Oh and one more thing Robert............
by: BigTone

One little thing you forgot to mention Rob, thats the "Intimidation Factor" these weapons have. Hopefully just the sight of these things would help you get whatever it is you are trying to achieve.
Certainly if someone else had thoughts about taking something away from you (food or general mischief), the sight of you standing there holding a big banana clipped AK should makem think twice.

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