exilefromhell
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If you had an SKS, would you buy an AK also?
And what barrel length would you choose in an AR and why?
Thanks
And what barrel length would you choose in an AR and why?
Thanks
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You asked about an SKS and AK. Then you mentioned an AR too? Which of the latter are you referring to? The AK or AR?
To answer your question, YES. I'd buy both an AK and AR. Each are different in their own way. Since you already own an SKS and then possibly the AK too, I would recommend getting a carbine AR.
You asked about an SKS and AK. Then you mentioned an AR too? Which of the latter are you referring to? The AK or AR?
To answer your question, YES. I'd buy both an AK and AR. Each are different in their own way. Since you already own an SKS and then possibly the AK too, I would recommend getting a carbine AR.
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exilefromhell
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sorry about the misplacement of the thread and the confusion in the question.
what i meant was if you already had an SKS, would you buy an AK also?
and a totally different question: what barrel length would you choose in an AR and why?
thanks
what i meant was if you already had an SKS, would you buy an AK also?
and a totally different question: what barrel length would you choose in an AR and why?
thanks
Al Thompson
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As the SKS and AK are two different beasts, not much overlap if you have both.
I like the Car-15/M-4 series of the AR. Small calibers/small rifles.
Giz
I like the Car-15/M-4 series of the AR. Small calibers/small rifles.
Giz
Myself...I would stay with the 16 inch barrel, less weightand easier manuverablity. If I could only have 1 AR I would say the Dissapator should make a great all around carbine or the A2 Hbar would be next.
I have 4 and like then all. BM VMatch, Dissapator, Stoner M4 and soon to come home will will a NIB Preban A2 Hbar....all are 16 inch barrels
Just an opinion.
Karsten
I have 4 and like then all. BM VMatch, Dissapator, Stoner M4 and soon to come home will will a NIB Preban A2 Hbar....all are 16 inch barrels
Just an opinion.
Karsten
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Hmmmm, lets see.... should I buy more of and different types of guns. AFFIRMATIVE!!! If you have got the budget then go for it.
As for the barrel length in an AR. If you are only going to have one upper for awhile - I would go for the 16 inch. A lot easier to handle and good for up close and out to a considerable distance. If you are looking mainly for varmiting and target shooting, then a longer 20 or 24 inch would be the choice. For all round use, however, the 16 inch is hard to beat. Forget the muzzle brake. You lose up to 1.5 inches of barrel and create a lot of noise without any real benefit. If you are worried about recoil then you need to stay with the .22LR and not the .22 and a 3rd. However, if you like the look you might want to look at the LEGP. It has a pressed fit bird cage that looks real good and you don't lose any barrel length nor annoy those shooting next to you.
As for the barrel length in an AR. If you are only going to have one upper for awhile - I would go for the 16 inch. A lot easier to handle and good for up close and out to a considerable distance. If you are looking mainly for varmiting and target shooting, then a longer 20 or 24 inch would be the choice. For all round use, however, the 16 inch is hard to beat. Forget the muzzle brake. You lose up to 1.5 inches of barrel and create a lot of noise without any real benefit. If you are worried about recoil then you need to stay with the .22LR and not the .22 and a 3rd. However, if you like the look you might want to look at the LEGP. It has a pressed fit bird cage that looks real good and you don't lose any barrel length nor annoy those shooting next to you.
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PreserveFreedom
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If I had an SKS, I'd buy an AK. I feel that the AK is generally a better rifle. As for an AR, I have considered getting one. They are just so expensive. When I finally do, I think I am going with the 14" barrel with 2" permanent muzzlebrake. To me, the biggest "plus" of the AR is the ability to swap uppers.
That is only 800 rounds. Heck I can't even load a preload a full case yet...I better go check out the For Sale Forums again 
Peter M. Eick
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I agree with karsten, you can never have enough magazines. I lost track of my M1A/M-14 mag count but it is somewhere around 50 20rnd mags. Just to hard to pass up a good used mag for any of my guns now adays.
Just wish George W. would repeal that mag limit law.
(It be the Texan thing to do!)
Just wish George W. would repeal that mag limit law.
(It be the Texan thing to do!)
