To: Lazamataz
Not to jump down your throat, but you need to clarify your weapon types.
AK-47: (7.62mm x 39mm Commbloc) The one. The only.
AKM: (basicly the same thing as an AK-47 but uses more stamped parts) This is the "export" or "clone" most often seen. This variant has been mass produced in over 60 countries. Chambered in 7.62mm x 39mm
AK-74: Newest version to see front line service. Not widely used due to availiblty of ammo. Chambers the 5.45mm round developed in response to the 5.56mm round used by the US in Vietnam. Has issues with exessive muzzle blast and noise.
I like the AK-47. It works, all the time. Put a LER scope on it and you have (provided the weapon was in good shape to begin with) you have a good general purpose rifle.
I have a Yugoslavian clone (machined, not stamped) that I picked up in the 80's. It's stashed for a rainy day.
I think the FN/FAL is a far better weapon, but when you look at bang vs buck the AK is better.
35 posted on
08/27/2003 5:22:46 PM PDT by
cavtrooper21
(The only thing criminals will get from me is a .45 bullet or cold steel... Their choice.)
To: cavtrooper21
AKM: (basicly the same thing as an AK-47 but uses more stamped parts) This is the "export" or "clone" most often seen. This variant has been mass produced in over 60 countries. Chambered in 7.62mm x 39mm Okay, thanks for that. I've seen a few AKM's and invariably they were the 5.45 version. I mistakenly assumed that was the only way they came...
AK-74: Newest version to see front line service.
I think there's one that's newer still. It has a high cyclic rate for 3 rds then cycles lower.... neat stuff...
38 posted on
08/27/2003 5:26:59 PM PDT by
Lazamataz
(I am the extended middle finger in the fist of life.)
To: cavtrooper21
I agree. The FAL is all around better. In the "para" configuration it's just as handy. The .308 kicks butt on either commie round.
FN-FAL: The Right Arm of the Free World.
To: cavtrooper21
The AKM also has a stamped receiver and the parts of it's sear-trigger mechanism were redesinged and a five component hammer drop delaying device added, too.
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