[Lazamataz]

The AK-47 (or actually, the AK-74) is the finest weapon in the world.

[StatesEnemy]

Lessee... 5.56 vs 7.62

You do the math.

[Atlas Sneezed]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/969678/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/969732/posts

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[mtbopfuyn]

Whatever it takes to get the job done.

[mvpel]

''It's plentiful,'' said Sgt. Eric Harmon, a tanker who has a full 75-round drum, five 30-round magazines, plus 200-300 rounds in boxes for his AK. He has about 120 rounds for his M16.

All told, that would add up to about 40-50 years in prison for the average California citizen, plus tens of thosuands of dollars in fines.

One of the reasons I'm planning a move to New Hampshire.

[dwd1]

The AK 47 does not let you down in good or bad weather. I don't care if they use BB guns as long as this one a day death watch ends. My old friends still in uniform. Do what you have to do...Get the job done...Come back and let's have a drink...

Be safe..

[Imal]

Whichever weapon a soldier prefers is the best weapon for the job. Period.

Being the poor bastard getting shot at trumps being an armchair quarterback any old time.

[ward_of_the_state]

I humbly ask your forgiveness if this has been said, but wait til the libs get ahold of this. Our boys will have to go through background checks, waiting periods, and the whole bit.

[Wolverine]

...and no one picket up on this...???

 

''We just do not have enough rifles to equip all of our soldiers.....said Lt. Col. Mark Young, commander of the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division.

.....

Some soldiers also say it's easier to get ammo for the AK they can pick it up on any raid or from any confiscated weapon.

''It's plentiful,'' said Sgt. Eric Harmon, a tanker who has a full 75-round drum, five 30-round magazines, plus 200-300 rounds in boxes for his AK. He has about 120 rounds for his M16.

[Mulder]

I'm guessing that those troops who properly maintain their M-4 are keeping it, and the ones carrying the AKs are the same ones who lack the inclination to maintain their 5.56 carbine.

[Righty1]

At least our pinhead officers corp is letting them have live ammo.

[Natural Law]

The article does not state that soldiers prefer the AK-47 over the M-16. Having fired both I prefer the M-16. It is lighter, it's ammo is lighter, it's cyclic rate of fire is higher and it is more accurate beyond 100 m.