AK Pistol or Underfolder?

[smonk]

I understand that people like what they like, and I'm fine with that, but I've never seen the attraction of an AK Pistol. I love AK's, but an underfolder is just a few inches longer when folded than the pistol (Like the Draco) and has so many advantages that I just don't get it:

It can be fired folded or extended, has more Velocity, better accuracy, especially with the stock extended, uses a standard AK gas system and standard AK parts.

The Draco is sometimes a bit cheaper, but usually less than $50 less than the underfolder.

Can anyone explain what I'm missing?

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[raftman]

First off, I will say that I agree with you. I am very much an AK fan and think an underfolder (or a sidefolder for that matter) is a FAR better, more practical firearm than an AK pistol. An AK pistol seems like an odd hybrid between a pistol a rifle that's not really very good in the role a pistol, and not very good in the role of a rifle. At times I've wanted one just for the novelty aspect, basically to have it as a range toy, but decided against getting one.

The one thing I have heard in regards to people rationalizing owning the AK pistol is using them as "truck guns." From what I've heard (and I dunno for 100% certain that it's accurate), having a concealed handgun license, does not allow one to carry a loaded concealed long gun in one's car. That is, it would be legally questionable to have a loaded AK underfolder hidden in your car. The AK pistol on the other hand, being legally a handgun would be a-ok. Why would someone want an AK pistol as a truck gun, as opposed to a more typical handgun? Probably firepower. I dunno of too many conventional handguns that can match 30 or 40 rounds of 7.62x39.

The other thing is, some people take the steps to make them into an SBR.

 

[SquatchWorks]

the thing for me is, I live in Wa (no-SBS) I can have a 16" AK or an AK pistol, I like how small the AK pistols can be, Were talking 16.5" for the whole AK pistol! and it IS a pistol, You can carry it loaded in your car or even conseal it in a jacket!! Its a VERY Compact package for a Rifle round with 30rd mags or 90rd drums!!

To aim it, instead of pushing it to your sholder, you pull it away and put tension on your sling. I dident like the thought of them at first, but then after building one, I cought the bug!!!

It would make the perfect Bail Out Gun in a SHTF type situation involving leaving the city for the hills in your truck. You can have Assualt Rifle firepower and If you hit a state patrol checkpoint and get searched, you'll still be legal!