AR's are best. I used an AK in Afghanistan nice an tricked out but an ok shooter with and AR can out shoot a pro with an AK.
Rang AR
Functionality and ease AR
Upgradability, Optics, Triggers,Barrals, ect AR
Durability AK
Gun used on the winning side AR
Gun used on the losing side AK
It's a good base and I would think it has a sick recoil for being 8''. Make sure your optic chose has a nice big objective to recover and regain your target. Now I think I'm to sayâ¦. Yeah that mag is ugly. I'll give my post soon.