To: Lazamataz
Sorry, Lazz but your off base on your nomenclature. The AK-74 does indeed mean it's a 5.45x39mm catridge. AKM is the stamped steel version of the AK-47, which is the milled original. While some collectors like the machined one (which is more like traditional western style rifle manufacture) most Russians say the stamped AKM is just as good, or better. It weighs about a pound less too. AK-47 is 7.62x39mm
To: Jack Black
The AK-74 does indeed mean it's a 5.45x39mm catridge. AKM is the stamped steel version of the AK-47, which is the milled originalRight. Mea culpa. Got 'em bass ackwards. :o)
39 posted on
08/27/2003 5:27:55 PM PDT by
Lazamataz
(I am the extended middle finger in the fist of life.)
To: Jack Black
I've messed around with both, the stamped is a little "flexier" and some of the metel flanges can bend.
As far as reliabilty. Either or...
Still can't beat the FN, I like the DSA versions. Bit on the pricy side but very well put together. And lots of nifty options!!
46 posted on
08/27/2003 5:38:19 PM PDT by
cavtrooper21
(The only thing criminals will get from me is a .45 bullet or cold steel... Their choice.)
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