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AK-47
The world's rifle — rugged 7.62×39 reliability, variants, and how it stacks up to the AR.
Overview
The AK-47 is the world's rifle, famous for running reliably through dirt, mud, and neglect that would choke pickier guns. Chambered in 7.62×39, it throws a heavier bullet than the AR's 5.56 and shines at close-to-medium range with a simple, rugged manual of arms.
The tradeoffs versus an AR are typically less out-of-the-box accuracy and clunkier ergonomics, and quality varies a lot by importer — buy from a reputable maker. Who it's for: shooters who prize brute-force reliability and the AK's character over fine accuracy.
