AR or AK for Close Quarters: Speed, Accuracy, Reliability

In this informative video, Reid Henrichs of Valor Ridge discusses using the AR and AK rifles in close quarters. Which one is faster? Which one is better? Will either work just as well? These topics are discussed in detail with both flat range and shoot house demonstrations.
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[@ReidHenrichs]

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[@PAIsIllegal]

Missouri became a "sanctuary" on Saturday, and McClosekeys' plead guilty today, for basically standing with firearms on their own property, now they have a domestic violence ban under the guise of a assaults misdmeanor in order for the DA to drop the firearms felonies. They turned over the two guns but not the rest of the guns in the house. If real, a person probably wouldn't be able to use holdmyguns cause they state would probably come for the rest of them. How do you prepare for prison.

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@PAIsIllegal Speaking for myself , I joined USCCA over a year ago . I live in South Carolina ,which has become a 2A Sanctuary State . And my Sheriff , Chuck Wright of Spartanburg County , is a strong 2A supporter . The military term is Defense in Depth .

[@PAIsIllegal]

@@victorwaddell6530 Why criminalize the benefits system? Why criminalize someone who's paid to utilize that benefit from a job or jobs or insurance? That's what they've done. But don't do it to cops or military or their moms or dads? Makes no sense to me. Benefits are there so people don't have to steal as jobs are there to work so people don't have to rob and commit crimes on other people. So lets make everyone criminals somehow with laws. Lets give a record so they won't be able to get a job. Lets disabled them with the shit job, clear enough now folks.

[@PAIsIllegal]

@@victorwaddell6530 I'm not allowed to utilize USCCA.

[@PAIsIllegal]

@@victorwaddell6530 I can stab someone in the neck with a butter knife in self defense though, makes sense, while the pedos in Pa can use guns though.

[@JamesSmullins]

Use what you have and get proficient with it. As long as it goes bang when you pull the trigger and you can be faster than your enemy it doesn't matter what you have.

[@Mirzayev]

Very underrated mentality! Everyone talks gear, but training is where it is at.

[@hellaacapella]

False, an AK will rip your arm clean off, an AR will make a nasty wound

[@JamesSmullins]

@@hellaacapella okay, you've watched too many movies.

[@hellaacapella]

@@JamesSmullins ah maaan… you busted me!

[@unleasheth]

Hellacopella it'll blow the lung right outta ya

[@user-bf9zv6ts2k]

Another aspect of AK that is often overlooked is that it's manual of arms for any type malfunction clearing is basically to unload and then reload the weapon. This action alone will clear 99% of any stoppage issue that you can muster. For M4 variants it's a different acronym for every sort of malfunction which is harder to learn under duress.

[@adammcallister9675]

Malfunction? Pull handle. Again? Change mag and pull handle. It is effin genius.

[@bevi69mm82]

Just learn both - 2 popular weapons around the world. Just stop choosing and use both.

[@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210]

In the same time if possible ;)

[@user-rl9et5od9g]

I agree 100%, buy and use both

[@joelquinn6840]

Ok, ill do it....oh wait, too late

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Yep, EVERY single Man, woman and child should know how to use both platforms.. cause ya just never know in this world..

[@robertcox4346]

I rarely us an AK, but when I do, I like it. Stay calm my friends.

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

It is funny how everyone always argues over which rifle is better. Each has their pros and cons, they are both excellent fighting rifles, and just like with anything else, you must train with them to be good.

[@St.FighterZ]

Yea im tired of hearing people talk crap on the ak. They probably a bad shot anyway.

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

@@St.FighterZ That is usually the case, I prefer the Armalite for a few reasons. But when people say the AK is innacurate, that is a lie, they just can't shoot.

[@St.FighterZ]

@@Isaac_5.56x45 yep, i see it at the open range ALL the time. Most people cant shoot.

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

@@St.FighterZ It's a shame too, because they will always trash talk good guns just because they suck at shooting, like revolvers even, I can shoot a double action revolver very well, but everyone says they can't hit anything with them, no, you just need to train with them.

[@kebertxela941]

Unlike with vehicles where we all know Foparelet is the best in every single category,always has been and 99.9% chance they always will be.

[@07blackdog]

Jeff Cooper: " I'd rather face a man spraying full-auto than a man taking carefully placed single shots". (Paraphrased).

[@sniper.308]

Agreed. And I never understand why police can use and have full auto . It is nearly useless and imagine some cop blasts a guy with full auto panic spray. Media would have that for lunch. Fuck full auto unless it’s belt fed anyway.

[@07blackdog]

@@sniper.308 Never experienced it; but I gotta believe it produces a monster smile!

[@jhutch1470]

@@sniper.308 The police cannot have full auto for the reason you stated. I was issued an M-16 A4 and it was converted to semi only.

[@robertcox4346]

Ii is preferable facing them from the back, and shooting them when they're not looking, or you know if your feeling like dropping a few shekels a magic marble on a drone, or a remote control vehicle is a fancy ass way of saying welcome to the party.

[@ShirudoSystems]

*Guy breaks into my house and takes hostage* "It's okay, I have a badge" lol what?

[@Joe_Friday]

I laughed too. Cop using a hostage as a body shield.

[@youren8]

Ha! thought the same thing. btw, he looks like Napoleon Dynamite!

[@PHIllip324]

If a cop breaks into my house and holds my family hostage, he's getting it. I don't care if he's a cop.

[@Tier1Citizen]

Good logic as always.

[@ryanmay8721]

That sure looks like one of your 2 point slings!

[@heathenamerican8149]

I loved my AKs just all around fun and simple to take care of. AR/M4 is my all around, carried it for 10 years in the military. Both are great for defense, the tool is only as good as the person using it.

[@MrScott-rr9ld]

Yt has been throttling your content. I've been missing you videos.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. Which is really frustrating since I really enjoy Reed's videos!

[@The-Skinn]

Me too

[@Prepper319]

As a Pakistani - Muslim - American compatriot I want to thank you for thee excellent work you do . Your advice & wisdom has saved the life of my friends , family & Islamic community here in the wicked streets of Chicago . We owe you more then you could ever ask for. I pray all mighty god forgives you for your sins and continue to give you the strength & confidence to do thee excellent works you do . God speed brother , My friends , family and I would lay down our lives for this country , with you any time , place or day 🇺🇸

[@joelh5445]

😎👍🏻

[@roscoeroney4997]

Love to hear ths

[@thelastsaxon8962]

Get out of our country.

[@spencerflood6715]

@@thelastsaxon8962 gay

[@mastodonxrp5314]

I was in Islamabad in late 2019 for a few weeks of work. Very friendly people and I would go back anytime. The AK47 was everywhere lol.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@davidlmatteson]

Ak all day!

[@cattalkbmx]

Always appreciate your straight forward honesty.

[@chadloverofliberty6486]

Again thanks for the great video and all the super useful information!

[@doejohn8674]

Excellent as always!

[@tysond1397]

Thank you Reid. I'm one of those high speed par time guys and this helped me see another side of that In a way i hadn't considered previously.

[@aintgonnaworrynomore]

Thanks for the presentation.

[@DefangtheSnake]

Excellent video thank you, amazing things said in here and are really a matter of concern, repetition, consistency, context and having accurat hits not only looking for raw speed....

[@cincinnatifunk]

Reid you are a great trainer. Love watching your videos.

[@MechInvent]

Reid you are an inspiration to many.

[@MZ-rn3xq]

Great video. Thank you sir!

[@5jjt]

Cool, Reid, look: 16 people from Australia gave you the thumbs up!

[@Quality_Guru]

Excellent content!

[@Giovanni-od7if]

Solid information and rationale as always. I will be returning to the Ridge in 2022! God Bless!

[@Nobody03119]

Good presentation and teaching of proper mechanics. Very cool video.

[@MuayThaiGuy93]

I think Lucas from Trex arms and Reid need to seriously link up for a collab!

[@jcx117]

Thanks for the video.

[@FilthyGoobster]

Love the vids

[@gunghovagabond]

Keeping it real is why I respect you the most

[@mariolibertad9972]

Excellent video. All the fundamentals and ballistics are pretty much the same between the two platforms. So it comes down to a personal preference and for me, it's the AK. Like the 7. 62 for CQ

[@levitheonlylevi2047]

I like both rifles personally. I love how durable the AK is but I like how light the AR is. I also appreciate the caliber variances available with the AR so I went AR. Have had many many AKs and like them but shtf, grabbing my AR

[@americanwarrior7253]

Good content Reid,

[@scdave100]

As always, good, simple, basic facts!

[@CIAG4PNP]

We use to do Urban warfare training with 20in m16A2 rifles with no issues back in the 80s and 90s! Training is what makes the difference no matter what your using. The shorter 14.5in Carbine is convince 😋👌 that's all

[@nathenstoneburgh7298]

Reid is right practice and training is more important variable than platform. Shooting clean is more important that super speed. Hoping to attend some of your classes this year.

[@rpcdude]

Great video.

[@ssearl3231]

Thanks great video

[@user-pj2hp4ig4o]

Another great one Reid, miss the Ridge, that last statement rings true to Turbo ;)

[@blake7749]

I use both. Love both of them

[@fwod1867]

Good advice 👍 Thank you sir

[@JoeA418]

alway good and informative information

[@Kylecombes4]

Excellent

[@C42WatChe42C]

Good stuff

[@nosurrender4824]

Always solid advice from a true Patriot. Thank you Sir & God bless! 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@vicdiaz5180]

I just bought a short stroke piston upper for my AR (BRN-108) by Brownells very very accurate and minimal recoil. Great video comparing both!

[@kimbellbush1857]

Love this.

[@daviddiffenderfer6963]

Good execution

[@johndoe3johndoe382]

I really enjoy these AR vs AK videos.

[@charliefoxtrot5001]

I don't, because a lot of people without training will discuss why they like one over the other using bullshit arguments. Then there is the usual AR-47 and 300 Blackout crowd that thinks they are superior.

[@advforops]

Good points.

[@lolwutpear1000]

That targets girlfriend is being held hostage and all he did was show the world his mt dew? 😭

[@JohnW-yv6yp]

Lmao, I figured it was meant to be another bystander no relation but that's super funny.

[@pawadventures5544]

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey...Chip, all jacked up on Mountain Dew!!!🤣

[@dgunearthed7859]

imagine if it had been a Woka-cola! lol

[@jackieeastom8758]

My first semiautomatic rifle was a remington 22 woodsmaster. I guess the next one was a 30.06. Then the next one was an SKS ,wich I enjoyed greatly. I finally bought an AR-15 after much reshearch and consideration. Ammunition availability and weight,played a major role. There’s a lot to be said for all the “platforms” available today.

[@Wootangtw]

Thanks buddy..

[@Godsize1976]

I appreciate the pragmatism of your content. Thank you, Reid.

[@alex59248]

I appreciate that he was fair. Half the time I would expect someone to use a short barrel ar and a cheap full length ak. But this guys awesome, nice fair test.

[@stephenturner2870]

My go to.... 5.45x39

[@KINGRODP]

I want want. But cant find it. The ammo is stupid cheap too.

[@stephenturner2870]

@@KINGRODP yeah few years ago there were solid combloc AK74 selections out there...not so now with sanctions and Arsenal not importing the SLR104FR anymore. Glad I snagged up my Vepr74 and SLR104FR before all that craziness. Love both rifles....get the AK reliability with the soft and flat shooting 5.45 round similar to the 5.56.

[@tsafa]

Good video

[@markdavidson1049]

I just bought my first AK (I have several AR15s and 2 AR10s) and we did this same drill. My friend who lives with me also got his AK too. We were always roughy in the .75-.80 time frame but the other guys with us with their ARs were almost always in the .45 to .37 if I remember correctly. Not having to use your index finger for two purposes on the AK is what made the AR consistently faster. Shorter triggers probably also helped.

[@nathanhensel9120]

Love it.

[@matthewstreeter8805]

Reid is the coolest! Super knowledgeable, but unassuming and humble. I really respect people like that. I want Reid Henrichs and John Lovell to be my best friends, lol.

[@JeffNeelzebub]

I think the most important factor is what you personally are more comfortable with, and what is more readily and easily obtainable to you in terms of what’s on the shelf, whether it’s the firearms themselves, ammunition, spare parts, and what have you. Use what’s easiest for you for your go-to self-defense weapon. Anything else is just fit fun or at most a good backup.

[@rudder727]

Please say AK.... I just saw ammo for 30 cents a round for 7.62X39. 5.56 is still 80 cents a round.

[@georgewashington7312]

The struggle is real! I myself ordered some of that remanufactured ammo from Vympel, at sgammo.com so far its been good...so far.

[@rudder727]

@@georgewashington7312 Classic Firearms just had an ammo dump yesterday... 1,000 rounds of 7.62X39 for $299. My local Fedex guy is going to be hating me.

[@georgewashington7312]

@@rudder727 At least were keeping them busy and in shape lol!

[@TrollinCrazyRussian]

Actually they are 55cent for factory new brass new(not remanufactured) and 53 cent for 223 factory new brass. Not that it matter to me cause I have thousands rounds stockpile from 2019 that will last me til thing return to normal 30cent for brass 223/556 price. Learn from history buy cheap stack deep. Buy a little every paycheck if you have to.

[@timewave02012]

You can get

[@bobbymidnite7515]

EXCELLENT !!

[@thomasrouh2258]

Learn every time I watch.....

[@pcp2522]

Great video. My first rifle was an AK, my second rifle was a Galil ACE, my 3rd rifle was an AK pistol. I'm 100% commited to the platform and feel really comfortable with it after 3 years. I might branch out eventually.

[@jonahpatton8879]

You should, I was an AK fanboy through and through, it was my first rifle 10 years ago, bought my first AR about 2 years ago. Not gonna lie, I wasn’t super impressed, it was a little lighter, recoiled slightly less (it was over gassed), all in all it was decent but I wouldn’t say better, especially considering how well tuned my AKs are. I started swapping steel parts with titanium to shave weight off (get a titanium muzzle brake, out front is where the weight savings mean the most) started swapping out buffers and springs. Next thing I knew, it barely recoiled more than a .22lr, and barely weighed more than a 1911 (slight exaggeration). I’m still more familiar with the AK platform, and I’d take an out-the-box AK over an out-the-box AR. But a well tuned AR will have you shooting like you never could with an AK.

[@pcp2522]

@@jonahpatton8879 My goof Buffy has been telling Mr that for years. Maybe I'll build an AR one day. They just don't do it for me at the end of the day though. AKs are so much cooler to me

[@jonahpatton8879]

@@pcp2522 same, like I said, a run of the mill AR has never impressed me, but if you really know how to tune it just for you, it's something special, something you just can't do with any other platform. But, it'll still never have that subjective AK magic that you and I feel.

[@PenguinNoodleSoup]

@@jonahpatton8879yeah an ar needs to be well tuned to feel great. Compared to my ar my Ak feels much better to shoot. Which is strange cause most people dog on the ergonomics of the Ak, I would probably like a short barreled AR in 300 blackout, way better. Cause my 16 inch ar felt a bit more awkward to hold and reload than the Ak which to me has a perfect centered weight distribution. Both are good platforms, ar is lighter with less recoil, though I don’t feel like I’d be at a severe disadvantage with the Ak.

[@jonahpatton8879]

@@PenguinNoodleSoup my AK is still my go to rifle, but I won't be for long. I'm building two ARs right now that are definitely going to be my primary rifles. One is a 13.7 inch pinned and welded, the other is going to be a 16 inch with magnified optics, I'm really doing the most with these. You can only customize an AK so much, there is virtually no limit with ARs. That doesn't mean my AK is retiring, just taking a different seat, there are still some things it can do that an AR can't, but there are more things that a well tuned AR can do better than vice versa.

[@kiintro]

My wasr did good in rifleman 1, safety a little stiff but that's just me knit picking. Thanks for the awesome class Reid.

[@StewieStew820]

Did you try bending your safety outwards when turning it at a 90degree angle?

[@kiintro]

@@StewieStew820 they helped me during class, but thanks for the good info.

[@StewieStew820]

@@kiintro cool glad it worked out

[@TheZebra1three]

This is a good reason to train.

[@thomasrouh2258]

I love both the AR and the AK.....Both are awesome firearms to train with and use for home defense......

[@jarodchronister3522]

I’m with you on this. I’ve trained CQB with both and for me, there’s not much difference in efficiency/ effectiveness. I think people get tunnel vision with what they prefer. I would suggest perhaps it would be smart to practice with the both AR and AK platforms as well as common side arms that most military/police use. Should the SHTF, being familiar with with what I call the big 5 could be helpful. What I consider The big 5 would be 5.56 7.62 9mm .45 and 12g.

[@crypticreality8484]

U need . 22 in there in place of the . 45 sir

[@joegraves3596]

To sum up this long video. It boils down to preference. What an individual prefers. You're welcome! 👍

[@donttreadonrick9981]

There's a bill that has been submitted to abolish the ATF. The bill #HR3960. Call your representative's and let them know you support this bill.

[@Macallan562]

That won't even make it out of the House.

[@St.FighterZ]

They should start with the NFA instead.

[@josephroach711]

@@St.FighterZ don't be a negative Nancy.

[@St.FighterZ]

@@josephroach711 i think youre talking to william.

[@josephroach711]

@@St.FighterZ i totally was.

[@HelenKellerDenier]

Almost forgot about you. KZbin overlords have yeeted you out of existence in my feed. Bookmarked you on my browser so I remember to come back. Love your content and appreciate it when you say the difficult things people need to hear. God bless

[@vitalechristopher4792]

Awesome 😎

[@Halfcock]

Tis good shit, man.

[@devilmanable]

I use both

[@ISupportIsraelForever]

It's America. Buy both.

[@M2fiftycal]

Both are great rifles and I own and enjoy both. It's hard to recommend AKs to any new shooters right now though because a quality and dependable AR can still be found for semi reasonable prices these days. Meanwhile, the quality options for AKs are expensive and getting hard to find and the number of low quality rifles on the market continues to be an issue. If you can find a decent deal on a high quality AK there's no reason to avoid them, but if not then I'd stick with the AR.

[@slicksassault]

Personal preference what ever you train with is best. I also like to run something similar to my team. Practice makes perfect. Everyday you are not in battle you should be training.

[@jhutch1470]

I like the AR. I am left handed and left eyed. I ambi'ed the rifle, including the QD mounts. That way a right handed buddy could use it with a sling if he chooses. I just like the upgrade and accessory possibilities of the platform.

[@x_csjcdrhgfIdgjvdshgdgxsIlu]

Btw most people compare the greatest latest Ar-15's to Ak 47's or Akm's made literally DECADES ago and then complain about the AK, If you were able to get the latest AK's from Kalashnikov like the AK-15 for example, you'd understand that it would shit all over your latest greatest Ar's

[@x_csjcdrhgfIdgjvdshgdgxsIlu]

@Dan Trebune 🤡🤡🤡

[@bangersandmags6729]

How?

[@bangersandmags6729]

@@x_csjcdrhgfIdgjvdshgdgxsIlu yes, you are a clown🤣🤣

[@DD-hz3ts]

The AK-15 is a downgrade cope gun for reservists which is why spetsnaz (who have a choice) pick the AK-105 and use it with zenitco The AK-105 copies the 11.5/12.5" ARs that Wagner Group encountered from SOCOM units. 5.45 itself was the same thing, copying the US concept. You know whose spec ops are *not* using AKs despite issuing them to line infantry? Finns, Polish, Ukraine, etc...

[@ibsexplosion4178]

Have the same Krebs Saiga as Reid.....Definitely a Holy Grail rifle.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

It's a beautiful rifle, I shot a friend's same side folder the other day at our backyard range. BUT, my favorite of all time is the underfolder though I guess anything ya put thousands of rounds through becomes 2nd nature..

[@gearrunner]

The advantage I see with the AR is with reloads. If you train to insert the mag and hit the mag release with your thumb it’s much faster than dropping an AK mag and then reaching under or over the rifle to chamber a round. I use both quite often and that’s the main advantage I see other than if you want to count mounting and aftermarket options for the AR. Stock to stock that’s pretty much it though.

[@adammcallister9675]

I can do a basic tactical reload on an AK faster than most people can with an AR. Yes, YEARs of practice. Perfect technique. And there are videos of faster. There’s a pole @ 2 secs. IRL I trained for years to never let a mag go dry, so I always have a round in the chamber IF I need it and so I never need to rack the bolt. I have 5 ARs. 2 of them suck at free falling pmags. No one is getting me on a mag change. I also have a round in the chamber, barrel still on target and never lose my sight picture. Malfunctions is when I really get the AR man.

[@miltonoliver3705]

which ever one you are the most trained on, I personally have more time behind the ar, working on getting better with my akm

[@wadebailey7679]

I have both there. Both affected I n close Corders

[@swampwolf]

There are 6 purple hearts in my family from an AK and they all said it knocked them down. I carry an AK. I looked at a Colt the other day and it was mostly plastic, no thanks, I will stick with wood and steel.

[@ElektroBandit89]

I shot a deer with mine a couple of years ago. I made a hasty and bad shot from slightly above it and the bullet “Hornandy Black” broke its spine in two. I ran up to it and put one through its ear, it only suffered momentarily. The point being that it devastated that bone.

[@JugglesGrenades]

When the dogs start barking at night, a Remington 870 with a weapon light is what I grab. So far it's just been a predator trying to get into the chicken coop. But, for low light use, I like the increased hit probability of a "scatter gun."

[@hardlylivin6602]

What size is your gun's pattern? My 590a1 is a laser until the around the 25 yard mark. I can even engage torso sized targets all day at 50 yards with flight control.

[@josephrodrigues2381]

Both of those rifles work!

[@thomasray9830]

Now I need a shoot house

[@12vscience]

nice

[@user-sk3yz9kr1t]

That's right, but the AK has two important drawbacks. The first, disadvantage, is the weight of the weapon. With the same barrel length, a pure AK is heavier, and this is without an additional body kit. The second drawback is the balance of weapons. The entire weight of the AK is shifted forward, and any additional devices make the imbalance even greater

[@texasbeast239]

5:31-6:39 Speed drills with an audio timer basically instill training scars. They condition you to expect a beep, and often already have you well informed where your targets already are. So when you execute, you are just focused on going to those known targets as fast as possible. This often has you ignoring almost everything and just zoning straight in on the known targets. It's all rather like a grandly choreographed movie stunt, with rehearsals until you can pull off that one exact set of moves with that exact set of targets in that exact setting fast and smooth when the filming actually starts. (Hello, Mr. Wick.) But this isn't realistic for actual gunfights, at all. No matter how good military intel may be, the situation is never laid out for you on a silver platter like that. And this is even more true for the kinds of spontaneous operations that civilians may face, without any advance intel at all. In reality, there are lots of variables and lots of randomness. You will be surprised. You will be confronted with confusion and ambiguity, and you will have to take time to process and then make decisions on the fly. And despite the universal gun safety rule of muzzle awareness (don't point it at something you're not willing to destroy), speed drills that have you rushing straight to known targets and blasting basically have you cheat, by knowing exactly whom to be willing to destroy and whom to muzzle and shoot. They bypass the requirement for you to figure this out in the moment. And if you get used to bypassing that... So in a lot of ways those speed drills fail to train you realistically, therefore they fail to train you right. They teach you *trick shooting,* but not realistic violent incident shooting. This is also my biggest gripe about shooting competitions. Preset stages where you get to recon the exact layout beforehand is so fake. That completely deprives you of the critical task of assessing scenes and differentiating between targets and friendlies *in real time.*

[@HRP_Pixy]

It's easier for the quick ipsc shooter to learn to be "tactical" with he gun than it is for a slow/actical shooter to become quick. IPSC and 3gun competitions still give you handling fasts skills.

[@doublem9186]

I’ve shot many deer with my Ar. .223 fusion The way it shatters bone. The bones splattering through the body The bone fragments are as deadly as the bullet. FYI I also Love the Ak 7.62 by 39 mm

[@ottomueller4425]

You have an Ar and you are shooting deer through the body well there goes all that meat if you have an AR you can shoot them through the head or shoot them in the neck never the body.

[@joshuakang4507]

@@ottomueller4425 classic fuddlore

[@BrassStacks]

"Firearms stand next to the constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence. To ensure peace, security, and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable. The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference--they deserve a place of honor with all that is good." - Unknown

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Great quote Brother!

[@jarbor7898]

Been using both for years. My personal preference is the AR-15 for many reasons. I like AKs but not my first choice.

[@leegreene3059]

I've also got both, I prefer al cuz I can train more with it (more ammo on hand) but for a new shooter or oh crap situation I have to admit the ar is what I'm handing someone with a crash course.

[@Nick-fm9ux]

I like my AKs basic and my ARs specific. (Sbr or recce/mk12 style).

[@nicoscarfo4486]

The AK will lose at longer distances but up close the 7.62 is probably more deadly than the 5.56, the iron sights of the AK are not as good as the AR because theres less space be the front and rear sight, you cant put a million upgrades on an AK, you cant swap out parts as easily with an AK, everything else between these 2 rifles is strictly preference

[@johnnymccann5607]

I have learned much with 45 plus years of shooting, hunting , tracking, reloading. iam a old dog that can be taught new tricks. being disabled but not helpless I try when possible to help people the best I can with shooting and self defense. as you said not everyone is a competitive shooter .I try to find the weapons that works best for their ability not just a certain weapon is the rage . I own a pretty good little collection of firearms. semi automatic pistols and rifles . plus not limited to just them. I my case my siaga 308 win Russian rifle or my shotguns are not my primary go grab weapons. my Taurus pt 845 in 45 acp 12in magizine 1 in the barrel is a argument stopper . but I reload 45 super 185 gr xtp at 1260 FPS . limited use for self defense and hunting. I always prove all my weapons and ammunition, no exceptions, no excuses not to. this weapon is like it’s part me and very comfortable for me .but it’s not for everyone. I tell people when they finally get it , to master that weapon and help them out if I can. to buy the best made weapon they can afford. I never down play them and and lower them , if THATS the only thing you got you would be as well off with a rock. I own two hi point pistols . a9 mm and a45 acp that also shoots limited rounds of 45 super. what’s the difference to a dead man whether shot with my cz , smiths , Taurus, hi point? that would be like asking the question what is time to a hog . all my weapons must work on time, any time, every time with no exceptions. regardless of price. so we need to quit playing down those who can’t afford high dollar weapons because the anti gun groups love when that happens. gives them a little more gas to run on . I enjoyed the video. nana and papa aka the hunter wishing you well

[@STANDupPhilosopher73]

I like and can use either platform however one thing I want to point out is budget, IMO it is much easier to find a good quality AR15 than it is to find a comparable quality AK at the same price point, not everyone has 2-3 grand to drop on a rifle, for the same budget one can have a decent AR with ammo and at least one training class.

[@Life_Is_Torture0000]

The real answer is neither. I'll use my broadsword...no need to reload. Lots of blood though.

[@italo512]

I got a Claymore with a comp 2

[@marleyjr00]

I'm more of a duel dagger type of guy. Dex>Str.

[@Hisslave1]

Although a guy at twenty feet with a slingshot has a slight advantage.

[@Southernguitar74]

Inside 100 yards I prefer the AK. The AK is more accurate at distance than some give it credit for, but at distance the AR is typically more accurate. That's been my experience, anyway. Good video

[@woodrowcall3158]

The AK can be more accurate than people tend to give it credit for, the AR is more powerful than people tend to give it credit for.

[@brandonchandler9032]

At least in the US I think another advantage the AR would have in 5.56 is that because its so popular here you'd find someone that would most likely have some more so than the AK. Just like 9mm, 12 guage, and probably 308 would be common cartridges most people would have.