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

sheckigreen · February 28th, 2007, 12:55 PM

Do you guys collect these for collection purposes? Do you shoot them a lot? What is the benefit of having, say, a new ar-15? Are you sort of preparing for a SHTF situation? Or is it just fun to shoot them? Why not a regular rifle?

Just trying to see the appeal of them, besides just being really cool looking, etc.

Steve48 · February 28th, 2007, 01:00 PM

It is a great self defense weapon!! You don't take a pistol to a gun fight. You take a weapon!! Steve48

Knight · February 28th, 2007, 01:01 PM

What is a regular rifle? IMO, a rifle is a rifle, be it a 10/22, Winchester 70, AR-15, Barrett... etc. Each rifle is different, which allows anyone to choose a rifle that fits them best. People who want to put lead in the air, a semi-auto / full-auto capable rifle would fit them. People who like to take only a few slow, relaxing, shots, bolt action rifle for them.

For me, I like all rifles. AR-15 for those times when I'm a little worked up. Bolt action for when I just want to have a lazy shooting day.

pgrass101 · February 28th, 2007, 01:04 PM

1) they are fun to shoot,

What is a regular rifle?

Blackeagle · February 28th, 2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sheckigreen

Do you guys collect these for collection purposes? Do you shoot them a lot? What is the benefit of having, say, a new ar-15? Are you sort of preparing for a SHTF situation? Or is it just fun to shoot them? Why not a regular rifle?

AR and AK type rifles are regular rifles.

Personally, I bought m EBR for home defense. I live in an apartment, so in a self defense situation I was concerned about an errant round going through the wall and endangering a neighbor. A .223 rifle with frangible ammo seemed like the best compromise between effectiveness and reduced risk penetration.

Team American · February 28th, 2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheckigreen

Do you guys collect these for collection purposes? Do you shoot them a lot? What is the benefit of having, say, a new ar-15? Are you sort of preparing for a SHTF situation? Or is it just fun to shoot them?

All the above is the correct answer. We, as Americans, are lucky to be able to choose from a wide variety of "tools"...why not avail yourself of the opportunity?

As far as the appeal of AR-15 vs. Regular Rifle, lets go back to the "Ginger vs. Maryanne" scenario:

Maryanne = "regular rifle"...dependable, low maintenance, inexpensive to operate...

Ginger = "AR-15"...sexy, high maintenance, expensive to feed and keep happy...but lots of fun to operate...

Mrs. Howell = The beat up ugly old musket that you found in GrandPaps attic.

craze · February 28th, 2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheckigreen

Do you guys collect these for collection purposes? Do you shoot them a lot? What is the benefit of having, say, a new ar-15? Are you sort of preparing for a SHTF situation? Or is it just fun to shoot them? Why not a regular rifle?

Just trying to see the appeal of them, besides just being really cool looking, etc.

Is it their semi auto action or the fact that they're scarry looking that makes you think they are not "regular rifles"
I'm just curious if you would concider popular semi-auto rifles like the remington 750 an irregular rifle since it's also a gas operated semi-auto.

cmidkiff · February 28th, 2007, 01:55 PM

The AR15 (and clones) are solid, fun to shoot, reliable semi-auto firearms with a world of accessories available, in a popular medium power cartridge. They can be easily configured for everything from benchrest shooting to tin can plinking. Ammunition is fairly inexpensive, and readily available for just about any application. They are an excellent choice for any number of uses, including target shooting, self defense, and varmint hunting.

An assault rifle is a select fire rifle sized between a full power battle rifle and a pistol caliber sub-machine gun. Due to the artificially inflated pricing caused by U.S. government interference in what is supposed to be a free economy, assault rifles are priced way out of my budget.

The only difference between what the brady bunch is calling 'assault weapons' and millions of more 'traditional' firearms is a synthetic stock. Once they ban this batch of politically incorrect firearms, they'll move on to the next batch. Note that Brady herself was recently quoted as saying that a scope makes a rifle into a 'sniper rifle', and should not be available to the public... They'll not be satisfied until we are plinking at the range with slingshots.

rodc13 · February 28th, 2007, 02:23 PM

AR-15s and AR-10s are good, reliable rifles, and a lot of fun to shoot. They're excellent for a wide range of uses, from personal defense, to target shooting and plinking, to hunting. They are "regular" rifles, just have a distinctive appearance, since they look like the weapons used by our military and a lot of our allies.

Keep in mind that the designation "AR" comes from the original manufacturer, Armalite, and does not stand for "assault rifle". As has been mentioned, it's not an assault rifle, which would have select fire or full auto capabilities.

rocky · February 28th, 2007, 02:25 PM

Fun guns to shoot, also good for defense.

February 28th, 2007, 12:55 PM	#1
sheckigreen Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 34	The Appeal of AR-15, AK47s, Assault rifles in general? Do you guys collect these for collection purposes? Do you shoot them a lot? What is the benefit of having, say, a new ar-15? Are you sort of preparing for a SHTF situation? Or is it just fun to shoot them? Why not a regular rifle? Just trying to see the appeal of them, besides just being really cool looking, etc.

February 28th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#4
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,548	1) they are fun to shoot, What is a regular rifle? __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere I am waiting on my personal bailout!!!

February 28th, 2007, 01:55 PM	#8
cmidkiff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 815	The AR15 (and clones) are solid, fun to shoot, reliable semi-auto firearms with a world of accessories available, in a popular medium power cartridge. They can be easily configured for everything from benchrest shooting to tin can plinking. Ammunition is fairly inexpensive, and readily available for just about any application. They are an excellent choice for any number of uses, including target shooting, self defense, and varmint hunting. An assault rifle is a select fire rifle sized between a full power battle rifle and a pistol caliber sub-machine gun. Due to the artificially inflated pricing caused by U.S. government interference in what is supposed to be a free economy, assault rifles are priced way out of my budget. The only difference between what the brady bunch is calling 'assault weapons' and millions of more 'traditional' firearms is a synthetic stock. Once they ban this batch of politically incorrect firearms, they'll move on to the next batch. Note that Brady herself was recently quoted as saying that a scope makes a rifle into a 'sniper rifle', and should not be available to the public... They'll not be satisfied until we are plinking at the range with slingshots. __________________ 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.

February 28th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#9
rodc13 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,409	AR-15s and AR-10s are good, reliable rifles, and a lot of fun to shoot. They're excellent for a wide range of uses, from personal defense, to target shooting and plinking, to hunting. They are "regular" rifles, just have a distinctive appearance, since they look like the weapons used by our military and a lot of our allies. Keep in mind that the designation "AR" comes from the original manufacturer, Armalite, and does not stand for "assault rifle". As has been mentioned, it's not an assault rifle, which would have select fire or full auto capabilities. __________________ Cheers, Rod "We're paratroopers. We're supposed to be surrounded!" Dick Winters

February 28th, 2007, 02:25 PM	#10
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 12,060	Fun guns to shoot, also good for defense. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

February 28th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#2
Steve48 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. John, Kansas Posts: 775	It is a great self defense weapon!! You don't take a pistol to a gun fight. You take a weapon!! Steve48

February 28th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#3
Knight Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ici Posts: 182	What is a regular rifle? IMO, a rifle is a rifle, be it a 10/22, Winchester 70, AR-15, Barrett... etc. Each rifle is different, which allows anyone to choose a rifle that fits them best. People who want to put lead in the air, a semi-auto / full-auto capable rifle would fit them. People who like to take only a few slow, relaxing, shots, bolt action rifle for them. For me, I like all rifles. AR-15 for those times when I'm a little worked up. Bolt action for when I just want to have a lazy shooting day.

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