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Posted on 12/16/2020 10:12:01 AM PST by PROCON
So what say you, do you prefer the All-American, red, white and blue M-16/AR-15 or the Commie-pinko, Russia-Russia-Russia AK-47? 😉
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Bkmk
He cheated.
AK-74M for the win.
Answer is mission-dependent.
For it’s time and era and based solely on usage, the AK47 is the most consequential firearm in history. It is “ugly”, crudely made with sloppy tolerances, and not very accurate at distance. It is also the most widespread, most reliable, and most manufactured firearm in history.
In other words, it is #1 in more than enough metrics by such a huge margin that it easily overcomes any deficiencies of design.
It is to firearms what the T-34 was to tanks in WWII.
No expert by any stretch but as I understand it the choice is between m16/ar accuracy but can malfunction in certain environments versus ak not near as accurate but you can drag it through the mud and it’ll keep firing. Just my 2 cent
The question is “better for what?” IMHO, as a standard-issue, mass-produced infantry weapon for individual grunts who spend their lives in the mud and dirt and who engage in fire fights almost always at a range of 30 meters or less, then the Kalashnikov is clearly the superior choice.
The best rifle is the one in the hands of the right people in the right place, at the right time.
Tavor
While it’s unique, I hate that heavy and nasty trigger and bullpups are not ergonomic by any means.
If I’m going to use an Israeli weapon, I’ll take the Galil any day over a Tavor.
It’s simple. AK47 is cheaper.
M-16 every time. 30,000 plus rounds and counting without cleaning.
www.filthy14
Does the SKS have a similar system as the AK? I have a Yugo SKS and the thing is pretty accurate. How are the gas systems different?
My AK is a BEAST. You can beat the hell out of it and it fires every time. With an AR, you have to be careful or it will jam and you end up with a $1000 club.
For mud hut types who spray and pray, AK-47.
For professional soldiers who aim, AR-15.
And the 7.62 has more penetration as Paul Harrell showed when he fired both at a Nissan Pathfinder.
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