Originally Posted by
megasupermagnum
The AR's are fine. I'm just not that impressed with their stock design. I always hear about the modularity, but you really can't do that much with them, at least not without spending a bunch of money. The buffer tube makes the stocks what they are. There's no doubt the AR's are a step in the right direction. Their barrels and bolts are the best design I've seen yet, and there is no denying that with the gas system has produced the most consistently accurate semi-auto rifle to date. My criticisms of AR's are all on the back half. I'm not crazy about the safeties, charging handle, or stocks. That's my own personal opinion. There's nothing functionally wrong with them, I just don't like them. I prefer to charge with a solid handle on the side, and I like traditional wider stocks, with drop at the heel. AR stocks are like pogo sticks, and they just don't mesh great with any sights I've tried with them. I'm sure it's possible to do so, but again, the M14/M1A comes straight out of the box what I want.
I guess I should add that I like the AR15 a lot more, but even there, I still like the rugged simplicity of an AK. I just can't get excited about any AR10 that doesn't cost what a SCAR costs.