And only one Assault rifle, what would it be?

Firepower! · May 25, 2008, 01:22 PM

Well since there is only one hunting rifle thread going, I coud not resist and ask what would the only one assualt rifle that you would own, if you could own just one?

I personally refuse to accept such reality, but it does make us think which gun we like the best.

So, I am torn between Ak47 Kalashnikov and AKSU 74 Krinkov! One thing for sure it will be ak platform since I think they are most reliable.

Let me think some more and I will be back with my answer. Meanwhile I cant wait to see what folks write about their favorite assualt rifle.

chris in va · May 25, 2008, 01:28 PM

I can't afford an assault rifle. They run about $15,000.

But I like my Saiga conversion.

MTMilitiaman · May 25, 2008, 01:31 PM

Maybe my opinion will change when and if I am ever able to afford the DS Arms Para FAL of my dreams, but until such a point, once again, if I could only have one gun, one rifle, for anything and everything, it would be my M1A. It has sufficient accuracy, power, capacity, and fire rate to reasonably handle any task a man can ask of a rifle, except perhaps, dangerous game. I can hunt with it, shoot competition with it, have a lot of fun with it, never forgetting of course, that it is first and foremost a weapon of war, of the same pedigree as "the greatest battle implement ever devised," and fully capable of holding down the fort against whatever this planet, humanity, or hell itself can throw at it. So here, Africa, mars against zombies, aliens, alien zombies, or the worse elements of mankind, whatever, I choose my M1A.

tulsamal · May 25, 2008, 01:37 PM

If you want a rifle for urban combat, AK. (Reliability)

If you want to be able to also use it for varmint hunting at distance, an AR. (Precision & Versatility)

If you like having the power of 7.62 NATO, the FAL. (Power)

That's the simplest explanation.

Gregg

VonFireball · May 25, 2008, 02:00 PM

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Maybe my opinion will change when and if I am ever able to afford the DS Arms Para FAL of my dreams, but until such a point, once again, if I could only have one gun, one rifle, for anything and everything, it would be my M1A.

Dude, you always like the same stuff as me.

I think you've a most excellent taste in firearms.

I don't know if anyone has seen the latest shotgun news, but CDNN (I think is the company) has a special on PTR-91's for 899.99. It comes with black furniture, new polymer trigger group, and best of all, a match grade barrel from thompson center.

I've been scheming and conniving as to how to get one of those right quick.

But, alas, I got to finish putting together the FN-49 I got for 300 bucks the other day. Needs only a stock and a firing pin and I got me a great battle rifle.

sholling · May 25, 2008, 02:00 PM

I went for a civilian battle rifle look alike instead. The M1A Squad Scout for the perfect balance between reliability, handiness, hitting power and range.

P99AS9 · May 25, 2008, 02:23 PM

AK for urban situation (reliabiltiy)

H&K G3/91 for everything else

RedneckFur · May 25, 2008, 02:29 PM

AK-47. is there another option?

TPAW · May 25, 2008, 02:30 PM

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If you want a rifle for urban combat, AK.

I agree.

billindenver · May 25, 2008, 03:02 PM

Saiga....

KDM · May 25, 2008, 04:06 PM

10mm MP-5...short range.

AK clone...mid range.

M1A scout...anything over 100 yards.

Awww, geez. Just gimme the M1A.

223nut · May 25, 2008, 06:08 PM

AK47

AutoPistola · May 25, 2008, 06:23 PM

It's impossible to decide

Although I could never afford to buy or feed an assault rifle, I would like many black rifle semi auto clones. Right now I'm partial to the Kalashnikov. I have an AK, SKS, and want several Saigas.

I'm going to shoot my friends new mini-14 soon and see if I like .223 rounds (I've never shot them before). I need to try an AR too...

Hedshot · May 25, 2008, 06:59 PM

does my mini 14 count?

.351winchester · May 25, 2008, 07:07 PM

Assault rifle/battle carbine- Steyr AUG 20" green, integral optics, semi-only

Forwardassist · May 25, 2008, 07:20 PM

For a civilian rifle I would buy a AR-15. The reason it is a modular system and its more than reliable for my needs.
For a real military rifle the Sig 550 or a FNC.

Lavid2002 · May 25, 2008, 07:22 PM

RRA mid-length ar15 A4 :P my one and only
*taps chest and gives peace sign* :P

jdc1244 · May 25, 2008, 07:25 PM

My AK 47 – the ‘hurricane gun.’

JKHolman · May 25, 2008, 07:37 PM

Daewoo

SPUSCG · May 25, 2008, 07:38 PM

m240.......does that count?

shinnery jim · May 25, 2008, 07:59 PM

my AR

rugerfreak · May 25, 2008, 08:49 PM

In this country--the AR---simply because you can't reload empty steel AK cases----supplies would be short if SHTF were to happen.

Anywhere else--AK as long as you had a good supply chain.

Chui · May 25, 2008, 10:58 PM

Nikonov AN-94

hoytinak · May 25, 2008, 11:25 PM

I only have one assualt rifle (M16). I do have a couple of semi-auto AR's and AK's though.

p99guy · May 26, 2008, 12:10 AM

Guys while I own 7.62x51 Military rifles and like them well...the question was about "assault rifles" which by definition is an intermediate caliber(and select fire). That leaves you for the most part with the choice of guns in 7.62x39, 5.56x45 NATO, 5.45x39...and some of the newcomers like 6.8SPC

In other words
If the question is about Toyoda Corollas, lets not enter our favorite monster Truck in the answer.

Mine would be the AR15/M16 series, due to parts availibility...and the ability to switch out upper halves to perform different tasks(including caliber changes)

May 25, 2008, 01:22 PM	#1
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	And only one Assault rifle, what would it be? Well since there is only one hunting rifle thread going, I coud not resist and ask what would the only one assualt rifle that you would own, if you could own just one? I personally refuse to accept such reality, but it does make us think which gun we like the best. So, I am torn between Ak47 Kalashnikov and AKSU 74 Krinkov! One thing for sure it will be ak platform since I think they are most reliable. Let me think some more and I will be back with my answer. Meanwhile I cant wait to see what folks write about their favorite assualt rifle.

May 25, 2008, 01:31 PM	#3
MTMilitiaman Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 1,875	Maybe my opinion will change when and if I am ever able to afford the DS Arms Para FAL of my dreams, but until such a point, once again, if I could only have one gun, one rifle, for anything and everything, it would be my M1A. It has sufficient accuracy, power, capacity, and fire rate to reasonably handle any task a man can ask of a rifle, except perhaps, dangerous game. I can hunt with it, shoot competition with it, have a lot of fun with it, never forgetting of course, that it is first and foremost a weapon of war, of the same pedigree as "the greatest battle implement ever devised," and fully capable of holding down the fort against whatever this planet, humanity, or hell itself can throw at it. So here, Africa, mars against zombies, aliens, alien zombies, or the worse elements of mankind, whatever, I choose my M1A. __________________ "...nothing says 'I WILL shoot every last one of you before you have time to reconsider your poor choices in life' like an AK." ~Dave R.

May 25, 2008, 02:00 PM	#6
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I went for a civilian battle rifle look alike instead. The M1A Squad Scout for the perfect balance between reliability, handiness, hitting power and range. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

May 25, 2008, 04:06 PM	#11
KDM Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: California Posts: 457	10mm MP-5...short range. AK clone...mid range. M1A scout...anything over 100 yards. Awww, geez. Just gimme the M1A. __________________ "Ask not for a lighter load. Instead, ask for a stronger back."

May 25, 2008, 06:23 PM	#13
AutoPistola Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Location: The Boonies Posts: 426	They're all so cool, It's impossible to decide Although I could never afford to buy or feed an assault rifle, I would like many black rifle semi auto clones. Right now I'm partial to the Kalashnikov. I have an AK, SKS, and want several Saigas. I'm going to shoot my friends new mini-14 soon and see if I like .223 rounds (I've never shot them before). I need to try an AR too...

May 25, 2008, 01:28 PM	#2
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I can't afford an assault rifle. They run about $15,000. But I like my Saiga conversion.

May 25, 2008, 01:37 PM	#4
tulsamal Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Location: Vinita, OK Posts: 2,552	If you want a rifle for urban combat, AK. (Reliability) If you want to be able to also use it for varmint hunting at distance, an AR. (Precision & Versatility) If you like having the power of 7.62 NATO, the FAL. (Power) That's the simplest explanation. Gregg

May 25, 2008, 02:23 PM	#7
P99AS9 Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 612	AK for urban situation (reliabiltiy) H&K G3/91 for everything else

May 25, 2008, 02:29 PM	#8
RedneckFur Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,424	AK-47. is there another option?

May 25, 2008, 03:02 PM	#10
billindenver Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2007 Location: Colorado - Paradise Posts: 322	Saiga....

May 25, 2008, 06:08 PM	#12
223nut Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 41	AK47

May 25, 2008, 06:59 PM	#14
Hedshot Member Join Date: September 11, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 62	does my mini 14 count? __________________ -XD .45 service -Walther P-22 -Ruger 10/22 -Ruger Mini-14

May 25, 2008, 07:07 PM	#15
.351winchester Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2005 Location: MI Posts: 1,013	Assault rifle/battle carbine- Steyr AUG 20" green, integral optics, semi-only

May 25, 2008, 07:20 PM	#16
Forwardassist Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: New England. Posts: 403	For a civilian rifle I would buy a AR-15. The reason it is a modular system and its more than reliable for my needs. For a real military rifle the Sig 550 or a FNC. __________________ "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis. Excuse my spelling, for sometimes the fingers are faster than the brain.

May 25, 2008, 07:22 PM	#17
Lavid2002 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2007 Posts: 2,568	My ar15 RRA mid-length ar15 A4 :P my one and only taps chest and gives peace sign :P __________________ Math>Grammar

May 25, 2008, 07:25 PM	#18
jdc1244 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 532	My AK 47 – the ‘hurricane gun.’

May 25, 2008, 07:37 PM	#19
JKHolman Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: Whaleyville, Virginia Posts: 127	battle rifle Daewoo

May 25, 2008, 07:38 PM	#20
SPUSCG Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2008 Posts: 3,004	m240.......does that count? __________________ Check us out: www.imfdb.org. Fun site for people who love gun movies.

May 25, 2008, 07:59 PM	#21
shinnery jim Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Location: hawley Texas Posts: 103	my AR

May 25, 2008, 08:49 PM	#22
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2001 Posts: 819	In this country--the AR---simply because you can't reload empty steel AK cases----supplies would be short if SHTF were to happen. Anywhere else--AK as long as you had a good supply chain.

May 25, 2008, 10:58 PM	#23
Chui Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 1,784	Nikonov AN-94 __________________ "Necessity is the plea of every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants, it is the creed of slaves." ~ William Pitt, 1783

May 25, 2008, 11:25 PM	#24
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	I only have one assualt rifle (M16). I do have a couple of semi-auto AR's and AK's though.

May 26, 2008, 12:10 AM	#25
p99guy Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2004 Location: Haslet,Texas(DFW area) Posts: 1,506	Guys while I own 7.62x51 Military rifles and like them well...the question was about "assault rifles" which by definition is an intermediate caliber(and select fire). That leaves you for the most part with the choice of guns in 7.62x39, 5.56x45 NATO, 5.45x39...and some of the newcomers like 6.8SPC In other words If the question is about Toyoda Corollas, lets not enter our favorite monster Truck in the answer. Mine would be the AR15/M16 series, due to parts availibility...and the ability to switch out upper halves to perform different tasks(including caliber changes) __________________ Lighten up Francis!.....;Actor Warren Oats, in the movie "Stripes"