Instead of a fancy-schmanzy post just a Google link.

http://www.google.de/search?q=60+years+ak-47

Couldn't find a suitable site in english, but you get the idea.


Interestingly enough, the AK-47 is the weapon system accounting for the most kills ever. Not bombs or nukes, just a cheap rifle that even the biggest idiot can handle. No jamming, no cleaning, all it can ever stop it from shooting is a lack of ammo. Not the most accurate of weapons, but when it hits, it hits hard.

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Aye.

Awesome movie.

PsychoDiablo wrote on Jul 9^th, 2007 at 8:15pm:


It's not my first choice, but for a cheap, reliable, and an easily obtainable assault rifle, you can't beat the AK47.

But personally, I would get something with a little more accuracy and class....

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I watched a history Channel program about this weapon, and accuracy was the one thing in demonstration after demonstration it lacked. Also when fired on fully automatic, it could prove to be a problem, however in what could be called muzzle to muzzle combat, it was/is the winner. Saying that being in front of a 7.62mm lump of lead in any situation is going to give you a very bad day. Over to you Andrew.

Matt

dcunning30 wrote on Jul 10^th, 2007 at 1:44pm:


ppsh41 did not need to be accurate, with 1500 *i think* rof and a large magazine capacity one of those rounds is bound to hit target. Saw a weapons cache they raided near bagdad on the news, where they poled out two of those along with a number of other classic soviet and American rifles. To bad they were all destroyed soon after

When I play Call of Duty online, I always prefer the PPSh over the German MG.  I'd just keep moving and spray.  The MG was far more accurate.  But with the PPSh, but you never had to really take the time to aim, just point and squeeze the trigger.  The MG's had a really slow rate of fire in comparison to the PPSh, Sten and the Thompson.

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Like a G-36?

PsychoDiablo wrote on Jul 10^th, 2007 at 2:38pm:



If you play cod online, what's your screen name?  I'm CrimsonMoonlight.

expat wrote on Jul 10^th, 2007 at 12:09pm:


True, I wouldn't want to be hit with a 7.62x39 round, but that's why I wear an IBA for some protection. But they don't want to be hit with my 5.56, 7.62x52 or .50 cal rounds either...
IED's are more effective at taking us out, and they know it, so they don't shoot at us often


Björn wrote on Jul 10^th, 2007 at 3:19pm:


An HK G-36 would be cool. It's expensive, and I hate the 5.56 round, but otherwise, it's still seems like a good weapon.

I am going to look into building a G3 rifle. It shoots the 7.62 round; it's got a longer and legal barrel, It's extremily accurate, It's a semi auto, Magazine fed, and it can be used as an assault rifle or a short-medium range sniper/hunting rifle. What's not to like?

According to Wikipedia, a G3 weighs approx 9.7 pounds with a loaded magazine. Also according to Wikipedia, my M-16 weights 8.5 pounds with a loaded magazine. I don't know if my CCO makes it any heaver, but the rail system with a surefire light, and a fore grip added a few more pounds.

What's wrong with an all metal magazine?

Björn wrote on Jul 11^th, 2007 at 5:06pm:


That's no problem. I've only used plastic mags once when shooting paint sim rounds. There aren't any ammo sight holes in my M-16 mags, and unless you count your shots, or load tracer rounds at the top, middle, and bottom of the magazine, there's no way to see how many rounds there are left. So I keep shooting untill the bolt locks to the rear...

Björn wrote on Jul 11^th, 2007 at 6:56pm:


True, but hey, if you train to work around it, and you're used to it, and it's all you've ever known, it's not too bad...

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Fair enough.

dcunning30 wrote on Jul 12^th, 2007 at 11:37am:


Of course this applies to reality as well, nonetheless is keeping track of your ammo quite important.

No probs experienced.

dcunning30 wrote on Jul 12^th, 2007 at 6:10pm:


If you're dismounted and you need to reload and drop a magazine out of your weapon, you would put it back into it's ammo pouch, or if you were in a hurry, shove it into a cargo pocket or some sort of drop leg pouch