[SF Republican]

That was because the climate is different to America - so true, whereas the weather in Siberia and Iraq are very comparable. what a load of commie bull

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

The AK-47 and it's variants are popular for a very simple reason, it simply works, each and every time.

Given the choice for a weapon where little or no maintenance is available, under severe adverse climatic and battlefield conditions, I would take it over any weapon in the world.

[Oztrich Boy]

That was because the climate is different to America - so true, whereas the weather in Siberia and Iraq are very comparable

So? The Kalashnikov works in both Siberia and Iraq. It's a working weapon, not a target range rifle.