The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Is it right to call a WASR-10 an AK-47?

BobbyT · September 26, 2009, 02:42 PM

How bout this.

If you want just Russian-spec fully stock originals, say AK-47.
But if it's an AK-style rifle with any number of modifications, "AK" works fine for me.

Ditto for a fully mil-spec M16 or completely original AR-15.
An AR receiver with any stock, barrel, or other attachment does just fine being called an "AR".

Ditto for a 100% original M1911 or M1911A1.
I'm going to call every Colt, Kimber, RIA, Sistema, and custom race gun a "1911" and not feel a bit guilty about it.

September 26, 2009, 02:42 PM	#13
BobbyT Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Posts: 266	How bout this. If you want just Russian-spec fully stock originals, say AK-47. But if it's an AK-style rifle with any number of modifications, "AK" works fine for me. Ditto for a fully mil-spec M16 or completely original AR-15. An AR receiver with any stock, barrel, or other attachment does just fine being called an "AR". Ditto for a 100% original M1911 or M1911A1. I'm going to call every Colt, Kimber, RIA, Sistema, and custom race gun a "1911" and not feel a bit guilty about it.