I was curious what percentage of AK guys are shooters as compared with collectors (WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR AKs, NOT OTHER FIREARMS.)
The "AKs in Action" thread only got to 3 pages, as opposed to the "ARs in Action" thread that is still going at 18 pages.
If I could make a poll, I'd ask the following questions:
(1) In your AK collection, you:
A- Shoot ALL your AKs, ALL the time!
B- Have an AK that is a safe queen
C- Have an AK that has never been fired, and probably won't be
(2) When you shoot your AK, you:
A- Usually shoot an AK in matches/classes
B- Have shot an AK in a match/class, but usually use your AR for such events
C- Shoot your AKs informally only
(3) When you buy an AK, you think to yourself:
A- "This will be perfect for use in a match/class/other shooting situation..."
B- "Wow, this is just like the ones used in Vietnam/Cold War/currently in use..."
C- "Now I need the correct canvas/bayonet/markings engraved, and it will be perfect!"
Let's see, for ME, I'd answer: 1-A, 2-B, 3-B
I don't know if that puts me more towards collector than most here, but it's a lot more towards collector than I am with my ARs!