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Another look at the AK-47 in Slow Motion
Am Shooting Journal ^ | 12/6/2016 | J Hines

Posted on 12/06/2016 9:31:13 AM PST by w1n1


From its very beginning the AK-47 was designed to be a simple, reliable automatic rifle that could be manufactured quickly and cheaply, using mass production methods by the Soviet Union during the beginning of the cold war. This weapon can be found any where in the world for its reliability and afford ability. Once it made its way to the United States, the weapon is now America’s second favorite to our AR-15 among the shooting enthusiasts. (oops, that’s another debate)

To fully appreciate the functionality of this fabulous weapon, take a look at it in full action and be amaze of the simple design and operation of the bolt carrier and gas block. This is all in slow motion, gotta love the technology! Powered by BCM to provide you with the viewing and Larry Vicker demoing with the AK. See the full footage here.


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1 posted on 12/06/2016 9:31:13 AM PST by w1n1
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To: w1n1

I love gun porn.


2 posted on 12/06/2016 9:34:47 AM PST by Veggie Todd (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
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To: w1n1
Except for one big problem: the AK's are notorious for barrel climb, since the force of the automatic fire results in immediate inaccuracy of the aim.
3 posted on 12/06/2016 9:35:34 AM PST by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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To: w1n1

Even with the gas tube removed,the darn thing still functions.


4 posted on 12/06/2016 9:36:57 AM PST by Farmer Dean (168 grains of instant conflict resolution)
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To: RayChuang88

Solved in part with the AK-74 with its smaller round similar to our 5.56mm.


5 posted on 12/06/2016 9:38:00 AM PST by Monterrosa-24 ( Even more American than a French Bikini and a Russian AK-47)
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To: w1n1
excellent.......a high high precision machined rifle is a poor choice for the mud and sand of the battlefield.

Long live the AK....

6 posted on 12/06/2016 9:39:14 AM PST by virgil283 (Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts – Richard Feynman)
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To: RayChuang88

Mine are single fire.

And I have AR15 also.

No need to choose. I watch both Star Trek and Star Wars and laugh at the debaters. (For the record, Babylon 5 and Firefly are both better than both)


7 posted on 12/06/2016 9:41:06 AM PST by baltimorepoet
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To: baltimorepoet

Do you also own a Ford and a Chevy?

Yeah, the debates on these issues are kind of stupid. Different machines, movies, etc. for different purposes. WRT the AK vs. AR debate, both do exactly what they were designed to do - and quite well.

The AK is designed to be an ultra-reliable rifle shooting a medium-sized .30 cal. rifle round. Accuracy was never deemed to be its strength, because the Soviets’ doctrine of the time was oriented toward massed fire by incredibly numerous troops. Its tanks and artillery of the time reflect the same doctrine.

The AR was, OTOH, designed to fire a heavy .22 cal. bullet (heavy for the time - obviously we now have 77 grain bullets vs. the original 55 grain FMJ) at a high velocity and accurately (for a regular issue combat rifle), so as to produce wounded enemy soldiers (wounded soldiers, so went the theory, need 4 people to haul them off and more to fix/heal them, while a dead soldier needs only 2, and only temporarily). The AR has improved steadily over time, whereas the AK is still the basic rifle that it was when designed.

Lots of people that I know have both, and either will send bad guys running the other way when you point it at them. If they don’t run away, either will kill them, or at least take a lot of the fight out of them.

P.S. Trek is better than Star Wars, and Chevy better than Ford. :>)


8 posted on 12/06/2016 9:59:32 AM PST by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt)
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To: RayChuang88
A M-16 is much worse. From the third round you're shooting up the sky. At least the AK makes an attempt at a muzzle brake.
The best weapon at full auto has to be the old Thompsons but I never got a chance to fire a BAR.
9 posted on 12/06/2016 10:00:41 AM PST by SanchoP
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To: Monterrosa-24
I remember when there was actually open debate in Red Army journals about whether it's better to stay with the larger-round AK-47 or go to the smaller-round AK-74.
10 posted on 12/06/2016 10:09:38 AM PST by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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Love the AK internals. Love the AR ergonomics.

I own both.

Sig makes a rifle with the best of both (also own it). A bit heavy but otherwise like it very much.


11 posted on 12/06/2016 10:18:59 AM PST by TheTimeOfMan (A time for peace and a time for war)
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To: w1n1
That's an old milled receiver AK-47, not a newer AKM. Reliable as a stove bolt and impervious to mud, sand or anything else.

The main limitations are the short sight radius and very basic short-range sights, the short stock, and the goofy/noisy safety with its loud clacks and Safe- Full Auto - Semi positions that require your firing hand to manipulate.

The main blessing of the AK in the hands of the average bad guy is that if the first round doesn't hit you, you're golden, because the rest are somewhere up above you. It also makes a very recognizable champagne-cork pop that makes finding your opponent simple.

The AR family is mostly stuck with a marginal round and easily damaged with its plastic stocks and flimsy aluminum receiver. It also has an inaccessible chamber, which becomes important if something gets stuck in there, and a gas system that funnels burnt powder products into the bolt, chamber, and the firer's face, particularly if you add a suppressor. It is, after all a "least-bidder" weapon.

The best compromise would be the SIG 556 or the Galil which use the AK action and steel and have redesigned thumb-operated safeties. Still stuck with the Mouse Gun 5.56mm though..

12 posted on 12/06/2016 10:40:34 AM PST by Chainmail (A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
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To: Farmer Dean
SGL-21 is an awesome rifle. Say what’cha want about the AK, it's a damn fine piece of machinery. Fun to operate.
13 posted on 12/06/2016 11:34:05 AM PST by servantboy777
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To: Ancesthntr

Sorry! I got a Tacoma. (inspired by the many governments, militia groups and US Special Forces that use the Tacoma/Hilux)


14 posted on 12/06/2016 11:37:58 AM PST by baltimorepoet
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To: servantboy777

I bought an AK just to plink with.It never fails to function and it’s accurate enough for tin cans at 50 yards.


15 posted on 12/06/2016 11:38:42 AM PST by Farmer Dean (168 grains of instant conflict resolution)
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To: TheTimeOfMan
Great gun. AK/AR combo: Pay the NFA tax and buy an FNC :


16 posted on 12/06/2016 11:40:05 AM PST by DCBryan1 (No realli, moose bytes can be quite nasti!)
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To: SanchoP

I own an M16A1.It’s easy to get controlled fire on full auto if you know how to operate it properly.Stance is everything.


17 posted on 12/06/2016 11:41:26 AM PST by Farmer Dean (168 grains of instant conflict resolution)
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To: Farmer Dean
50 yrds? Good grief, 100-150 yrd accuracy is just fine with an AK. Now, granted, you may not be able to keep a quarter at that range, but who the heck cares. Tear up a 2 liter bottle at 100 yrds is good enough.
18 posted on 12/06/2016 11:53:04 AM PST by servantboy777
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To: Farmer Dean
Even with the gas tube removed,the darn thing still functions.

I bet it only functions for one shot, unless you carefully guide the piston back.

19 posted on 12/06/2016 12:03:23 PM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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To: servantboy777

You can always go with the .308 version if you like AKs and want the extended range and access to American (.308 Win) or NATO (7.62x51) ammo supply.


20 posted on 12/06/2016 12:14:54 PM PST by Squeako (You can lead a progressive to water, but can you make him drown?)
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