The Appeal of AR-15, AK47s, Assault rifles in general? - Page 5

sailormnop · March 3rd, 2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by swedgin

I think if Thomas Jefferson were alive he'd trade his old musket for a scary black rifle. You just keep buyin' guns that are okayed by the democrazis and I'll buy the ones our fore fathers wanted me to have. We are not free unless the government leaves us the power to oppose them. Not that there will ever be a need but it's the security blanket for your liberties.

If TJ were alive AND we still had the limited govt he and his colleagues constituted, we would have better, cheaper weapons than are available at this time. Being a wealthy man, I'm sure he would have state-of-the-art, high tech surface-to-surface and surface-to-air rackets, perhaps a few combat aircraft, etc. Everyone else (us not-so-rich folks) would have full-auto military weapons. After all, you have to keep the politicians in line, right?

The founding fathers never intended the central govt to be able to impose tyranny on the people.

hsuCowboy98 · March 12th, 2007, 10:21 AM

Theyre fun to shoot, and very good defense weapons.

If I am ever involved in a serious situation, may I only be so lucky as to have one of my Ar's or Ak's with me at the time.

cmidkiff · March 12th, 2007, 11:31 AM

Just wanted to contribute to the thread :)

Nothing more fun and useful than a good, reliable, lightweight carbine.

1911shooter · March 12th, 2007, 04:24 PM

I love to shoot mine i have 2 for compitition 1 for home defensea nd 2 full auto that are just a blast. and if my state would allow them for hunting i would buy one of the DPMS's in 300rem saum. they are regular rifles the problem is the main stream thinks they are assulat rifles when no one can really define one... my MP5 9mm in full auto could be an assualt rifle, but its not so that term is useless. their fun accurate reliable and oh yeah really fun............

GoodSamaritan · March 12th, 2007, 09:19 PM

I don't own an assault rifle. None of my weapons have ever assaulted, nor been used in an assault, nor will they ever be used in an assault.
Assault is an action, not a device.

Echo_Four · March 13th, 2007, 12:11 AM

assault is an action, but an assault rifle is a device. It is a term that describes a specific tool, that few of us have. It is a select fire rifle chambered for a round that falls between normal rifle and pistol caliber. But then, I think that has already been said. If I assault you with a Stevens 200, it still isn't an assault rifle, just a rifle that was used in an assault. The action has nothing to do with the machine.

duracles · March 13th, 2007, 12:34 AM

The AR-15 or Ak-47 are the most common rifles in the world! How could you get a more "regular rifle"? Go to your local gun club and watch a AR-15 competition, they are fun and take A LOT of skill and practice. The AR-15 is one of the most versatile rifles out there and can be anything from a pistol to a long range masterpiece. I'm really glad to hear you ask, rather than assume. I always wonder why shoot a old blackpowder gun like they used in the old days. Then I went and shot one.......just cool!!! I'd like to make one now.

SubNine · March 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM

My AK47 just simply works, no matter what type of ammo or AK mags I use. It's definitely my first choice in a SHTF rifle. The simplicity of use and ease of cleaning just makes it so much better, and is fairly accurate out to 300 yards, plus they're just fun to shoot. I also personally think its a great looking gun too!

Gonefission · March 13th, 2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderdude

My AK47 just simply works, no matter what type of ammo or AK mags I use. It's definitely my first choice in a SHTF rifle. The simplicity of use and ease of cleaning just makes it so much better, and is fairly accurate out to 300 yards, plus they're just fun to shoot. I also personally think its a great looking gun too!

Exactly...

Plus, they are exotic; that's the reason why I own an NDM-86 in 308. Sure a G3 clone would have been cheaper and done essentially the same thing but an SVD is just sexier.

Ride4TheBrand · March 13th, 2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderdude

My AK47 just simply works, no matter what type of ammo or AK mags I use. It's definitely my first choice in a SHTF rifle. The simplicity of use and ease of cleaning just makes it so much better, and is fairly accurate out to 300 yards, plus they're just fun to shoot. I also personally think its a great looking gun too!

Nice Romy!
They(AK's) do look great, don't they!

March 12th, 2007, 10:21 AM	#42
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	Theyre fun to shoot, and very good defense weapons. If I am ever involved in a serious situation, may I only be so lucky as to have one of my Ar's or Ak's with me at the time. __________________ Fear No Evil.

March 12th, 2007, 11:31 AM	#43
cmidkiff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 815	Just wanted to contribute to the thread :) Nothing more fun and useful than a good, reliable, lightweight carbine. __________________ Liberty is an inherently offensive lifestyle. Living in a free society guarantees that each one of us will see our most cherished principles and beliefs questioned and in some cases mocked. It's worth it.

March 12th, 2007, 04:24 PM	#44
1911shooter Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 223	I love to shoot mine i have 2 for compitition 1 for home defensea nd 2 full auto that are just a blast. and if my state would allow them for hunting i would buy one of the DPMS's in 300rem saum. they are regular rifles the problem is the main stream thinks they are assulat rifles when no one can really define one... my MP5 9mm in full auto could be an assualt rifle, but its not so that term is useless. their fun accurate reliable and oh yeah really fun............ __________________ When the dust settles only the prepared will survive. NRA LIFE MEMBER remember the only thing common about common sense is that its not that common Shoot low boys their riding Shetland ponies.

March 13th, 2007, 12:11 AM	#46
Echo_Four Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,029	assault is an action, but an assault rifle is a device. It is a term that describes a specific tool, that few of us have. It is a select fire rifle chambered for a round that falls between normal rifle and pistol caliber. But then, I think that has already been said. If I assault you with a Stevens 200, it still isn't an assault rifle, just a rifle that was used in an assault. The action has nothing to do with the machine. __________________ "The only people I like besides my wife and children are Marines." - Lt. Col. Oliver North Firearm Facts Christian Warrior Ministries

March 13th, 2007, 12:34 AM	#47
duracles Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 87	The AR-15 or Ak-47 are the most common rifles in the world! How could you get a more "regular rifle"? Go to your local gun club and watch a AR-15 competition, they are fun and take A LOT of skill and practice. The AR-15 is one of the most versatile rifles out there and can be anything from a pistol to a long range masterpiece. I'm really glad to hear you ask, rather than assume. I always wonder why shoot a old blackpowder gun like they used in the old days. Then I went and shot one.......just cool!!! I'd like to make one now. __________________ "The best compliment to the Warrior is that others feel safe while you are around." I would add especially if they REALLY ARE safe when you are around.

March 12th, 2007, 09:19 PM	#45
GoodSamaritan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 791	I don't own an assault rifle. None of my weapons have ever assaulted, nor been used in an assault, nor will they ever be used in an assault. Assault is an action, not a device.

March 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#48
SubNine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 1,085	My AK47 just simply works, no matter what type of ammo or AK mags I use. It's definitely my first choice in a SHTF rifle. The simplicity of use and ease of cleaning just makes it so much better, and is fairly accurate out to 300 yards, plus they're just fun to shoot. I also personally think its a great looking gun too!

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