AK-47: The Ultimate Resistance Rifle, page 1

Hi ATS,

The AK-47 is one of my favorite weapons. I found this post over at Mike Rivero's whatreallyhappened.com. I guess the time is near for possible armed rebellion; as I've never seen him post something like this.

My personal experiences with a AK-47 are vast. Many People gripe at how crude, or rough the overall weapon is, but I find that as a positive. I learned a long time ago that to straighten one of the factory tweeked, or bent AK is as simple as placing in a vice, and bending it........ Yes, that is correct. The weapon was designed to be fixed, and repaired by poor rice farmers in Southeast Asia, or Russia. From where I am sitting, and the gunsmith that taught me that it is a correct adjustment

After making the "vice adjustment" I've stayed on target at 400m with rapid rates of fire. The only other thing I know of importance is the killing power of the 7.62X39 round. Depending on the ammunition manufacturer, or country of origin, the round is one of the most effective terminally effective in production.

Between any of the modern Military rifle cartridges the one I'd dislike the most of being hit with is the 7.62X39

Peace, and happy rebellion

Sancho


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The AK-47 is one of the most popular and easily recognized firearm in the world. Over 50 armies along with hundreds of resistance movements use the weapon. There have been over 50,000,000 AKs produced since the rifle’s creation in 1947.

The main reason for the weapon’s popularity is its dependability in combat. It also delivers a more destructive round than that of its chief rival the M-16. The M-16 and its variant the M-4 shoot a 5.56×41mm(.223) round. The AK-47 fires a 7.62×39mm round.

The following video compares the AK-47 and M-16 on several key functions.

The AK-47 has an effective range of 300 meters, its accuracy can be increased by adding a scope.

There are many variants to the assault rifle which include the MAK-90, RPK, AKM, AKK, and the AK 74, which fires a .223 round, the same fired by the M-16. An increasingly popular variant is the Saiga-308 which fires a 7.62×51mm(.308) round.

Another feature of the rifle is that it has high capacity magazines. They come in 5, 10, 20, 30, and 45 round capacities. There’s even a 75 round drum available for the rifle.

Up until the recent presidential election AKs could be bought for under $500. They can still be bought for that price but it’s much more difficult to find one for under $500. To get a good quality rifle now you’d be looking at close to $700 or more. Some of the places you may choose to shop are gun shows, gun shops and pawn shops. You may also want to browse your local classified ads to see if anyone is selling a rifle.

Ammunition for the rifle was widely available up until a few months ago. Some online ammo retailers include jgsales.com, cheaperthandirt.com, and sportsmansguide.com. Be sure to buy non-corrosive rounds when purchasing ammo. The above mentioned retailers also provide accessories for the rifle including scopes, slings and sight adjustment tools.

For those who find the AK-47 beyond their budget there is another assault rifle called the SKS which fires the same round as the AK. The SKS has some drawbacks compared to the AK, but overall it’s a great weapon. You may also want to consider taking a look at the Mosin-Nagant rifle, these rifles can be picked up for as little as $120 in good condition.

The key to finding good deals on rifles and ammunition is to shop around and compare quality and price among sellers.

Happy Shopping!

reply to post by Stillalive

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I have always liked the Ak more. I think the AR is a fine weapon as well, but I'd rather have the ak.

Blackwater was using them extensively in Iraq; they had a gunsmith who apparently made them function with excessively short barrels. The pictures I saw of them were very neat.

reply to post by dominuz

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Shhhh, don't tell no body I'd think a criminal of the basic street thug type would like any kind of Boom stick they could lay their hands on.

reply to post by exile1981

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You've got me on the corrosive part. I didn't know all the 7.62X39 was corrosive; heck I didn't think much of it was. I've never incurred any barrel fowling, or the usual effects of corrosive ammo......... I've got an ole' 8mm Mauser that has most definitely seen better days; much of that ammo is corrosive, and I can see the effects.

Um, both the .303, and 45-70 are great rounds....

Last time I checked the .303 was the cartridge that had taken the most big game in Africa, but that's kinda a no brainer. It was the weapon which was available since the Brit's controlled mucho territory there.

The 45-70 is an interesting round as it was test fired I believe in New Jersey on the beach. They were shooting at 2500, and 3500 yards. The targets were the size of billboards, and made of planked wood.

The idea of that cartridge originally was for trench warfare where it literally would, or could be used as almost an artillery round dropping in from above......... It's a most definite "lobbing" round, and even at a short distance needs the elevation adjusted.

I know originally the pressure on that round was like 15k cup, but with the modern Winchester, and other makes it is easily attaining cup pressures in excess of 35k to 50k. The round is truly modernized, but still is a lobber.

I like them both, the 303, and the 45-70, but in a rebellion state, or survival one of the main weapons overall that I'd pick is the ak.

reply to post by sanchoearlyjones

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I love my AK. Picked it up right before the election for $500, brand new, with a sweet bayonette, and 3 extra banana clips. Probably the best gun purchase Ive made. I agree that in a civil unrest situation it would be the best all around ; doesnt need to be cleaned, reliable, easy to field strip, and with 30+ rounds on semi auto you could last a good amount of time without having to reload. I picked up a Mosin Nagant at Big 5 for $69. Great condition and amazing accuracy with a huge round. I'd start with the Mosin, wait till the fight comes a lil closer, bust out the AK, then have a handgun holstered. Great thread

This a very interesting doco on the subject
Guy says if he was lost on an alien planet and he could take only one firearm it would be the trusty AK_47 , I want one


[edit on 23-9-2009 by Takka]

reply to post by punkinworks

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Thats true , but if it wasn't the Ak it would have been something else .
Unfortunately people will always want to kill other people .
Its sad , but I'd still like to have one , not to kill people , but for recreation

reply to post by punkinworks

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I know its hard not to feel for places in the world plagued by social strife, and genocide, but always remember guns dont pull their own triggers, people kill people. This has been going on in the world probably as long as its been inhabited. At one time clubs, swords, spears, and bow and arrows were just as feared as an AK.

reply to post by Takka

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You got to it right before me! I feel the same, I didnt get mine to hurt someone, (shotgun is for home security) I just like knowing im ready for whatever.... On a side note, I'd much rather be shot with an AK, then stabbed ten times and left suffering for three days.. ouch

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