AK vs. M1A vs. Galil - rate them in categories

[CA expat]

I am not looking to buy. Just curious about your opinions about these three platforms, each loved by some, and hated by others.

Rate them (1 or all 3) on a scale of 1 being worst and 10 being best in the following categories:

Construction:
Accuracy:
Dependability:
Durability:
Stopping Power:
lethality from long distances:
Availability of ammo:
Availability of accessories:
Ability to be customized:
Utility in SHTF scenario:
Ease of maintenance:
Value:
Feel free to add Important categories I missed.

Other thoughts?

 

[vitamink]

You'd also have to include calibers for each to cover accuracy, stopping power, and lethality from long distances.

 

[CA expat]

Sorry, I was referring to caliber of original release.
AK - 7.62x39mm
Galil - 5.56x45mm (definitely not in the same class for stopping power... is the 7.62x51mm Galatz, sniper version, even available to consumers in the US?)
M1A - 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 win)

 

[indyk]

You might find good information to help narrow your choices down by
using the search above there and typing in,

Galil


AK-47


M1A

I started to include a few dozen INGO links of each platform "for you" but its talking to long.
Past INGO information on these rifles are too good to pass up get some munchies search search search, and read read read.

 

[Horse]

Of those it would be a wash between an IMI and AK-47. I know the M1A is a sentimental favorite of a lot of people, but deep down they always have to make excuses for them.

I Too love them - but would choose a different rifle if I had the choice and needed .308


The IMI Galil will set you back a cool $1500++ so that may be an issue for you, and a good AK will run you about $800-1000 depending on the options you choose.

So - even though I am not using your scale I would say AK-Galil-M1A

 

[nhgluff]

AK

M1A

Galil

Just because the AK is easier to get and cheaper with more options. The M1A is expensive but more options than a Galil. Love the galil but the Century ones are hit or miss and a real IMI is over 2 grand.

 

[CA expat]

Thanks all for your input!

Been doing more reading and I think I will be going with an AK. Very excited.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Edited , because I'm an idiot its a Valmont not a Galil