I admit to being a newfag so I'm not sure if this has been discussed to death or not.
I mostly use my semi-auto M1 Garand and bolt-action Arisaka at the range. I also have an M16.
Now saying this, I've recently tried my friend's AK-47 and I have to say that I have no idea why this gun is so popular. Yes I know it's insanely cheap w/ a small amount of parts, but the recoil is utter trash and this is coming from someone who lifts. The gun has terrible comparative stopping power and the proj. drop is also worse at a distance.
Surely someone else agrees with me here or am I just wrong?
>>29533500
>M16
>Recoil is trash
>Terrible stopping power
Sure is bait in here.
>>29533500
It's cheap, idiot-proof and lasts a long time, if you're a poorfag country running an army of conscripted hicks and goons, it makes sense.
It has since become iconic due to it's proliferation. The ballistics are fine, but the later 5.45 offered longer range and better accuracy, with lower recoil and ballistics comparable to the 5.56
>Surely someone else agrees with me here or am I just wrong?
Judging by your post, you have a limited understanding of the subject.
I won't disagree with you that the AR-15 is way better, but the AK is still good.
>>29533500
>I admit to being a newfag
Then stop posting and start lurking
>>29533500
> use arisaka and M1 Garand at the range
I hope its a private range, because if its public then youre a fag. Its the equivalent of playing your 3DS in public
>>29533500
>the recoil is utter trash and this is coming from someone who lifts
lifting weights doesn't really help manage recoil, you want shooting instruction and practice for that.
>>29534652
>>29534652
>you shouldn't take certain weapons to the range because some random cuckstain might get hurt feels
Nu-male detected.
Living a life like that is far more pathetic than just doing what the hell you want and accepting that you'll meet assholes.
>>29534652
You are an idiot and the worst kind of gun owner.
OP please try harder next time.
Sad thing is this'll get 300 replies.
>>29534652
>Its the equivalent of playing your 3DS in public
So there's nothing wrong with it then?