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Just joined yesterday, so here's a little background:
Bolt-action .22 from my dad since I was a kid, started shooting handguns late 80's, joined monthly local IPSC/USPSA matches during mid-late 90's, then transitioned to IDPA up to present.
IDPA at my member range also features alternating rifle/shotgun side matches (see http://www.cavrpc.org/idpa.htm ), which after all those years strictly handgunning looked a lot different and interesting. Finally succumbed to temptation and have been joining in over the past few years.
First got one of those other black rifles (Bushmaster), which was OK for awhile, but under the subversive influence of our very-own Templar soon found myself behind an Arsenal SA M7S. I also briefly tried out the underfolding SAS M7. Looked muchos [email protected], but found that it didn't fit me nearly as well as the fixed-stock, so ended up selling it:
Have to admit since having gotten another of those other rifles (Armalite this time), which as we all know has distinct theoretical advantages and which I can shooter faster than the AK. At the same time though, it just doesn't seem to have the same personality. I also wonder about the differences in reliability/upkeep aspects, and that the AK makes a lot bigger holes. I'm not a collector by inclination, so need to decide which is The One for me.
My wife's not a shooter in any form, but she likes to read a lot, and including various SHTF-scenario novels. I explained the situation to her, and she said, "Well, keep the AK of course."
Bolt-action .22 from my dad since I was a kid, started shooting handguns late 80's, joined monthly local IPSC/USPSA matches during mid-late 90's, then transitioned to IDPA up to present.
IDPA at my member range also features alternating rifle/shotgun side matches (see http://www.cavrpc.org/idpa.htm ), which after all those years strictly handgunning looked a lot different and interesting. Finally succumbed to temptation and have been joining in over the past few years.
First got one of those other black rifles (Bushmaster), which was OK for awhile, but under the subversive influence of our very-own Templar soon found myself behind an Arsenal SA M7S. I also briefly tried out the underfolding SAS M7. Looked muchos [email protected], but found that it didn't fit me nearly as well as the fixed-stock, so ended up selling it:
Have to admit since having gotten another of those other rifles (Armalite this time), which as we all know has distinct theoretical advantages and which I can shooter faster than the AK. At the same time though, it just doesn't seem to have the same personality. I also wonder about the differences in reliability/upkeep aspects, and that the AK makes a lot bigger holes. I'm not a collector by inclination, so need to decide which is The One for me.
My wife's not a shooter in any form, but she likes to read a lot, and including various SHTF-scenario novels. I explained the situation to her, and she said, "Well, keep the AK of course."