Anyways, I've resisted buying an AR for many years because it is not a real MAN's rifle since it is aluminum and plastic, not manly steel and wood. However, now that I'm married, I've discovered that stuff that isn't manly can be useful, too. My wife can shoot the AR. She refuses to shoot the AK. Every child or female I know of that shoots rifles likes the AR, but not the AK. I can see the appeal. It is easy to shoot, lightweight, ergonomic, and can easily fit optics and lights to make it easier on the shooter. Oh, and no recoil.
Oh, yeah, and the manliest rifle of them all, the Mosin is really hated by most females. Those soviet and chi-com guns have lots of sharp corners so if you're popping the safety or chambering a round and your finger slips, you could end up with a cut and draw blood.
Yup, I've gone over to the other side. My favorite rifle is no longer the AK but the AR.
PaJ wrote:misterlarry wrote:Congratulations! I'm still working on my wife as well for buying an AR15. Any trade secrets that you would be willing to share? Thanks.
The guy at the show kicked it off when he explained to her that it was the safest home defense gun because of the frangible ammunition. We walked around the rest of the show and I kept pointing out all of the higher priced guns even with no add ons. Knowing the DPMS was a good value, I kept reminding her of that too. I sealed the deal with the same logic she uses on me when returning from the mall. "It is such a good deal, we have to buy it! Look how much we are saving!" I love it when I get to use her own language against her.