[Carry_Okie]

Could you give us the source of your information and tell us what is the most common weapon taken from Mexican drug gangs?

Look at the pricing. The average world price for an AK-47 is around $150. That would have to mean that the supply is virtually unlimited. The AK is one of the most reliable weapons ever made. NOBODY could make a profit transporting weapons from the US and selling them there for that price.

So, why buy an M-16 when you can get an AK that cheap?

[TigersEye]

For the third time; I have not argued (nor have the sources I cited) that most arms in drug gang's hands are from the U.S. I have pointed out repeatedly that the majority of arms confiscated have not even been submitted to tracing efforts.

You made the claim that the M-16 was not the most common weapon found. (it is also not the only U.S. made military rifle either) Many FReepers have been working hard to find out what is being found and where it came from. If you have information about that please share it with the forum.

[TigersEye]

So, why buy an M-16 when you can get an AK that cheap?

I will also repeat what I said about that in the first place. Free is still cheaper than $150.