{"id":6394,"date":"2025-04-15T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T10:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/?p=6394"},"modified":"2025-07-08T15:46:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:46:57","slug":"ak47-vs-ar15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/ak47-vs-ar15\/","title":{"rendered":"AK47 vs AR15"},"content":{"rendered":"

The two most prevalent assault rifles in the world are the AK47 and the AR15, and both have extremely loyal fans. Each platform has it’s shortcomings but there is a practicality to them both that makes them highly desirable. Let’s find out which is better for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

So Who Wins? AK47 vs. AR15<\/h2>\n

Before we dive into the details, overall our top pick is…both, sort of…Tyler will explain below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t
Attribute (1 = bad 10 = good)<\/strong><\/th>AR-15 (5.56x45)<\/strong><\/th>AK-47 (7.62x39)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Accuracy (MOA)<\/td>1.5-2 MOA<\/td>2-4 MOA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Durability (1-10)<\/td>8<\/td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Effective Range (Yds)<\/td>600+ yards<\/td>300-400 yards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ammo Affordability (1-10)<\/td>7<\/td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recoil (1-10)<\/td>8<\/td>4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ergonomics (1-10)<\/td>8<\/td>7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Customization (1-10)<\/td>9<\/td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reliability (1-10)<\/td>8<\/td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight (lbs.)<\/td>7-9 pounds<\/td>8-10 pounds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (1-10)<\/td>7<\/td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Availability (1-10)<\/td>11<\/td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n\n

Doing a AK47 vs. AR15 article isn’t as black and white as you might think. Unfortunately, it is not an apples to oranges comparison. On one hand, we think that the AR15 offers more capability for the average American shooter. Ammunition, parts and the ability to customize AR-15’s is abundantly more accessible and convenient compared to the AK.<\/p>\n

However, Kenneth and myself also love and enjoy the AK platform. It offers great performance at closer ranges, with generally high reliability. And although it requires more experience, the AK47 is still highly customizable. We both feel that there is a lot of value in both!<\/p>\n

It is assumed our readers are in the United States, Canada, or Western Europe. Outside of a NATO country, results may vary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kenneth made a video going over his experiences with each. You can watch that below!<\/p>\n

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