[libstripper]

Given the recoil of an M-14 or its civilian brother, the M1-A, it’s effective cyclic rate of fire will always be a lot less than an Uzi’s.

[grobdriver]

More due to the size of the cartridge. The 7.62 length makes the bolt have to travel further so the cycle time is slower.

The little 9mm bolt has a lot shorter stroke.

Everything is relative.