I'd say it depends on one of three factors. I'd say when it comes to cost, Armolight does tend to be more expensive than a Kalishnikov or AR tends to be more expensive than an AK. While AKs do tend to be more durable though, which is really good in more survival situations, but I will say ARs also tend to be more performance based, especially in accuracy and range, but overall I have to give it to AK just because of durability and co-