Would it make more sense for raiders to possess AK's as opposed to pipe guns?

[Aurum10000]

Unless I missed a merchant some where who makes em & sells em for cheap to anyone.

[RoNin1971]

No.

An AR-15 on the other hand fits the profile

[Aurum10000]

27 minutes ago, RoNin1971 said:

No.

An AR-15 on the other hand fits the profile

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/80985 Sooo using this mod can't be justified? 

[fraquar]

Whatever the caravans have been moving - the Raiders have.    So if they are moving small arms - the Raiders have that.

All you need to do is rationalize what it is they are moving - since they (caravans) are paying protection money to the Raiders.