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Last in the pack is the AK. As noted, great for the untrained solider and very low handling requirements. Even made it on the flag of an African Nation (I think it's Nambia).
never had the FN freeze on me even once when it hit -35C. maybe poor maintainence?The AK-47
The SLR was a good weapon but not a great weapon. In the hands of an savvy infantry platoon it could get through the side wall of the AFVs of the day. Firing pin had an annoying tendency to freeze in the Arctic. Gas regulator settings could get fussy from weapon to weapon.
Generally good characteristics were its non-subtle nature, it was a bit of a blunderbuss; hiding behind cars (including the engine bay), walls etc from it generally did you no good. Totally inappropriate for the streets of Northern Ireland.
I'd take one any day over the SA-80; I was hugely relieved that as they were on their way in, I was on my way out.
The AK-47 doesn't seem to have the word 'stoppage' in its vocabulary.
Tim
the FN/SLR was product of Fabrique Nationale as I recall, the G3 was part of the Heckler-Koch family.
Tim
the FN/SLR was product of Fabrique Nationale as I recall, the G3 was part of the Heckler-Koch family.
We didn't use the FN version of the weaponnever had the FN freeze on me even once when it hit -35C. maybe poor maintenance?
Doubt itColin. Was aware they were from different manufacturers but thought they shared the same action. The Cetme from Spain was the pattern both families of weapons came from. Could be wrong on that
Our version was also not auto , we did have a squad based version which had a bipod heavier barrel and was fully auto. I know your rfle wasn't as good in the colder climates for the operator as it was tough to use with mittens as the trigiger guard was stationary.We didn't use the FN version of the weapon
ours did not have the automatic fire function; no idea whether that counts for anything. I don't think many British soldiers (myself included) would thank you for questioning our diligence with weapon maintenance; there were one or two bad apples but the majority of us knew why we were there.
Isn't the G3 in the same family as the FN/SLR?
isn't this the "one size fits all" debate? under what conditions? Where? When? Depending on the mission we generally made sure that there was at least one m-14 for its ability to penetrate cover, most carried the CAR-15 though on occasion a 12gauge was the best choice. AK's were the best "under the conditions". farmers buried them in the ground covered in sand and dung for a year and they fired while the m-16 would jam it you looked too hard at it. but the AK was only used on covert missions and the whole team carried because of its distinctive sound.
personally i used an uzi that i bought a in a bar from an old Sargent going "back to the world"
Comparing apples oranges here.
M-14, FNFAL/SLR G3 are main battle rifles.
AK-47/AKM are assault rifles, as is M-16, StG 44, etc.
Assault rifle and 'main battle rifle'? What's the difference?Comparing apples oranges here.
M-14, FNFAL/SLR G3 are main battle rifles.
AK-47/AKM are assault rifles, as is M-16, StG 44, etc.