As with many guns and calibers, there is a debate over which rifle is "better" - the AR-15 style or the AK-47. Once again, I've avoided this debate, and as I have said before, there is "no better" when it comes to certain guns and calibers. One of the things folks don't like about the AR-15 style of rifle is the caliber .223/5.56mm - some say it's not powerful enough to reach out there and touch someone compared to the 7.62x39 (AK-47) round. Many say the .223/5.56mm doesn't penetrate deeply enough compared to other rounds, especially the 7.62x39 round. I'll not disagree entirely to the above statements. Many feel that nothing less than a .308 Winchester round will do for their survival needs. We can debate which is "best" from now, until the cows come home, and the argument will never be won.   I've been writing about guns and knives for about 18 years. And, any more, it takes a lot to really impress me in a new gun or knife. So many guns and knives are so much alike to another design, it can make your head spin. In steps the MGI Military "Hydra" modular rifle. Read More Here