Having submitted my paperwork and paid my fees, it was time to wait for my concealed carry permit to arrive in the mail. The background check process can take up to 90 days. What better way to pass the time that to shoot?
Centrist CCW and I spent hours at the local indoor range. I probably put 500 rounds a week through the Bersa, and as I chewed through the ammo, my marksmanship improved. I worked on my Weaver stance, shot onehanded with my right and left hands, fired slow, fast, at close range targets and at 25 yards.
I started thinking about my next firearms purchase. Operating under the theory that I was going to carry a pistol everyday, I decided that I wanted to have only one pistol for the sake of simplicity. This would ensure that should have to use it to defend myself, I would not be fumbling for the safety on the Bersa while holding a Ruger.
I also decided that I would have one of each: A pistol, a rifle and a shotgun. So it was between a rifle and a shotgun. I noticed the rack of WASR-10 carbines in the middle of the store.
"What are these"? I asked Todd.
"Cheap AK-47 copies in semi auto. Made in Romania". He replied.
I looked at the price tag. Under $300. Oh Baby!
"You would be better served with an AR". Said Todd.
And so, with little ado, I was introduced to the great AR vs. AK debate (M-16 vs. AK-47). I would hazard to say that the AR vs. AK debate is similar to the Apple vs. Microsoft, Algebraic vs. RPN, or Campagnolo vs. Shimano, with one difference: The "bad guys" use AKs. From Vietnam to Iraq and everywhere and every-when in between.
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Who cares if the bad guys used it? IIRC the good guys did too, when they realized how reliable the AK is, under battlefield conditions.
I find it ironic that in the US, where we're supposed to be a "well-regulated militia" and supply our own firearms, the civilian copies of our current military long gun is so damned expensive, while the commie surplus is really cheap.
Yes, I agree who cares if he bad guys used it. I read the posts where folks blast the Kalashnikov as a "Commie Gun" and I snicker.
I have been thinking of purchasing only former Communist Block firearms - because for the money, you can't beat them.
But... but... how can you wave a little plastic American flag with one hand when you have a commie rifle in the other?!?!
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