The AR vs. AK comparison is being well covered in the thread:
http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/76392-in-the-ak-vs-ar-comparisons/
As a result, I have pretty much been able to talk a close friend out of purchasing an AR as a, more or less, "boutique" weapon. However, he's not sold on the AK (probably a misplaced ego problem).
How do y'all feel about the Ruger Mini-30? In your experience how well does it compare to the AK as a 7.62 X 39 platform?
If this has been covered adequately, elsewhere, I apologize and would appreciate your pointing me in the direction of any appro