You still have any of those "wonderfully built" AKs?  Should arrange for an AK range day.  I shot my AK project in one of the classes for a few courses of fire and that sucker got unreal hot.  Fun to shoot, but no real threat to replacing my ARs.

Nope, sold all the AKs several years ago to focus on proficiency with one platform and reallocate the funds into ARs.

If I was to get into an AK again, it would still have an Ultimak, and maybe an SLR rail like Flapp posted.

It's odd that digging up this old dead horse actually feels productive compared to some of the other conversations going on lately.

Yes, except for you dodging my questions.

This is kind of a silly topic and has been gamed out many times... but I’ll play.

Usually people are going to prefer what they prefer, regardless of reason or logic.

There’s a reason why professional competitive shooters don’t compete using an AK.

There’s a reason why most militaries, outside of communist countries don’t field AKs.

I’ve owned wonderfully built AK-103 pattern rifles from Jim Fuller, Arsenal AKs, and a very nice Century. I’ve sought training from AK “experts.”

I ultimately found that the AK was a slower, less ergonomic, and more difficult to upgrade platform. Although perhaps it’s  more robust and tolerant of abuse like we’d see in YouTube torture tests.

The answer to the question of which is better, “depends.”

If you want to shoot fast and accurate- the AR is far superior to the AK.
If you want to utilize modern optics, lights or perhaps even night vision devices in modern mounts, in a repeatable and consistent manner, the AR is the way.

If you want to LARP and pretend you’re going to carry your AK around in a post apocalyptic world, even though there is no domestic supply chain for your chosen rifle (ammo, mags, spare parts), have at it. 

It will fit.
The Aimpoint mini clones like Holosun, Primary arms and Vortex will fit generally fit T1/T2 mounts as well.

I have a t1 that came with the lrp mount and then switched to the KAC mount to use for battery storage. so I have a spare lrp mount. now the t2 are out I want one and to save funds I was hoping the t1 mount would fit.

It isn't hard to take someone's gun away, especially if the gun is not being carried in a retention holster. There is a reason why LE considers gun grabs a deadly force situation.
Usually if the aggressor is younger, stronger, or has a substantial advantage of empty hand skills, the gun take away is not difficult.

I'll agree with you that situational awareness is king, but most people aren't condition yellow/red 100% of the time when they're outside of the home. That's one of the reasons why I feel open carry is a poor idea.

Anyone who answers "I'd just shoot him" is not aware of how difficult it is to struggle for a gun, and probably hasn't received or taken part in any serious combatives training with weapons retention.

"one of them demanded his gun. The other then grabbed the gun from the holster and pushed him to the ground."
Unarmed men stole his gun ? 

Obviously NOT paying attention to his surroundings
lack of proper "public" holster
lack of proper CC/OC retention training
etc...,etc.... etc..

If an officer undergoes three months of mental health treatment at the Hawaii State Hospital, is the officer authorized to carry a firearm? 

http://www.staradvertiser.com/hawaii-news/video-of-police-beating-gets-replay/?1i

I believe the Rice, the guy who harassed the monk seal, was the person who spent 3 months at the Hawaii State Hospital...Not the officer.

From the Star Advertiser article-

Rice, meanwhile, was unable to post $15,000 bail to get out of custody while his criminal case was pending. During his time in custody, the court ordered him to undergo two mental examinations and sent him to the Hawaii State Hospital for three months for mental health treatment.

Mahalos Dex for hosting. Always nice to see some of the forum braddahs.

Light-ish weight build I did for my girl.
Faxon barrel, Lantac Dragon, JP Low Mass Operating System BCG, Battle Arms short throw ambi, 12" Mid West Industries Key Mod Rail and the AXTS Raptor charging handle were some parts I wanted to experiment with.

Integrated light and laser, a la Taurus Curve... but not lame looking.

Non-reciprocating (frame mounted) mini red dot sight, like an open division competition gun, but able to fit in a real holster.

The main Navy Exchange has a shocking amount of 5.11 gear.

I heard if one chooses to be an operator, and wears a 5.11 shirt in conjunction with 5.11 pants, they're a 10-22, which is police 10 code for awesome.