Recently I've been looking int the AR platform and looking into building one of my own. Currently my MBR in a Chinese SKS and I absolutely love the gun, but I feel I would be undermatched easily in a SHTF scenario (though I would much rather never use it I would like to have it).
In order to build I would have to sell my SKS to fund the project, and its proven hard to separate myself from.
I was actually able to shoot an AR for the first time last week and I must say I was not impressed.
I like the size, weight and ability to change mags but I felt that the 5.56 round was puny compared to the 7.62x39 round I've come to love and could not get over how loud the AR was compared to it, and how it felt like a toy in my hands (coming from a wide background of lever actions and other hunting style rifles). I also question bans in the far future.
Overall I felt like the AR left me feeling disappointed and second guessing the plans on my build. Has anyone else experienced something similar and found that they now love the platform or does anyone have any advice on how to get over my fear of selling a weapon I love to fund one that may be better for protecting me in the future?
Im open to everyones opinion, because I know I'll probably be bashed for not falling in love at first sight. Thank you for reading.
UPDATE ON PAGE 7!! SKS REMAINS AND AR IS BEING BORN.
Update #2 finished ar posted on page 8
In order to build I would have to sell my SKS to fund the project, and its proven hard to separate myself from.
I was actually able to shoot an AR for the first time last week and I must say I was not impressed.
I like the size, weight and ability to change mags but I felt that the 5.56 round was puny compared to the 7.62x39 round I've come to love and could not get over how loud the AR was compared to it, and how it felt like a toy in my hands (coming from a wide background of lever actions and other hunting style rifles). I also question bans in the far future.
Overall I felt like the AR left me feeling disappointed and second guessing the plans on my build. Has anyone else experienced something similar and found that they now love the platform or does anyone have any advice on how to get over my fear of selling a weapon I love to fund one that may be better for protecting me in the future?
Im open to everyones opinion, because I know I'll probably be bashed for not falling in love at first sight. Thank you for reading.
UPDATE ON PAGE 7!! SKS REMAINS AND AR IS BEING BORN.
Update #2 finished ar posted on page 8