AK47 inventor - Mikhail Kalashnikov dies

[arce1988]

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/413659-mikhail-kalashnikov-ak-47-inventor-dies-at-94/

RIP

[Irongrip400]

The State kept all the money. He said he'd been better off inventing a lawn mower.

[Mr Nobody]

I shot one once I did not hit a damn thing kick back was bad.

[_aj_]

I have many, in both 7.62 and 5.45. I actually like them a lot. A 5.45 in an AK-105 configuration is probably superior to the M4, especially in a SHTF situation. It's a fine go-to rifle.

[Voice of Doom]

Arguably, the most influential man in the world of the last 70 years.

[Shockwave]

I have many, in both 7.62 and 5.45. I actually like them a lot. A 5.45 in an AK-105 configuration is probably superior to the M4, especially in a SHTF situation. It's a fine go-to rifle.

Former military? Id take a m4/m16a4 over any other rifle. ... mostly due to amount time on the weapon platform, the sheer amount odf accessories, and ease of access to rounds.
Give me a m16a4 with an acog and 7 mags and im good to go.

[johnnynoname]

RIP to the guy who invented the gun I wish the threadstarter would suck on

[_aj_]

Former military? Id take a m4/m16a4 over any other rifle. ... mostly due to amount time on the weapon platform, the sheer amount odf accessories, and ease of access to rounds.
Give me a m16a4 with an acog and 7 mags and im good to go.

I've got several AR variants too, including a good half dozen M4s. It's the inherent reliability of the AK platform that really sells it. The '74 in the 105 config is a SBR with a Krink flash hider. The 5.45 is on par with the 5.56, but the mags and the action on the AK is much more robust.

You have me on the accessories, but that's just Barbie-gun fun-time. I am talking about SHTF zombie-time. Ya, I am a AR and Glock armorer and tinker with the AK.

And 7 mags on a load out? Seems light.

[Shockwave]

I've got several AR variants too, including a good half dozen M4s. It's the inherent reliability of the AK platform that really sells it. The '74 in the 105 config is a SBR with a Krink flash hider. The 5.45 is on par with the 5.56, but the mags and the action on the AK is much more robust.

You have me on the accessories, but that's just Barbie-gun fun-time. I am talking about SHTF zombie-time. Ya, I am a AR and Glock armorer and tinker with the AK.

And 7 mags on a load out? Seems light.

Light = speed. Im not taking on an Army by myself. And I don't miss.   
All I use is an ACOG, basic foregrip, and Surefire.

[_aj_]

Light = speed. Im not taking on an Army by myself. And I don't miss.   
All I use is an ACOG, basic foregrip, and Surefire.

I have the SR-25 for the "don't miss" part. It ain't high-speed/low-drag, tho...

[arce1988]

  Come on, JNN.


Happy Holidays

[Army of One]

I thought this was going to be about Andrei Karilenko

[the trainer]

AK47 use to be the shit but not anymore so many better guns have come out, this is the gun i would like to buy.

[ESFitness]

I have many, in both 7.62 and 5.45. I actually like them a lot. A 5.45 in an AK-105 configuration is probably superior to the M4, especially in a SHTF situation. It's a fine go-to rifle.

except for the lack of readily available ammo.

with a 5.56, in a SHTF situation, you can easily take clips off a dead cop or nat guardsman.

with a 5.45, what you got is what you got.

I'd rather have rifles/pistols in easily acquired calibers. 5.56, 7.62 NATO/.308, 7.62x39, 9mm, .22, 12ga, hell, in some parts of the US even a 30-.06 ect...

hence the reason I never picked up an FN Five-Seven or a .243 or a 6.5.... ideally, you'd have something in every caliber. lol.

I love the AK, but I'm a bigger fan of the FN-FAL (preferably in a tactical folder with a 14in barrel  ).... "ak for the masses, FAL for the classes." lol

[shrek]

This man has killed more humans then Hitler , Kahn, Stalin, and the black plague combined and has started and won more revolutions (by proxy) . A very tough firearm hard to beat all around . Yes accuracy is a no , accessories limited , knock down power is great and the ammo is cheap as fuck. Don't have one but would love to have one . Don't think the inflation of the rifle is worthy but oh well if I can find a good one for 500 I'll pick it up....... need accuracy R700 7.62X51

[CARTEL]

Will his wife be building a Mystery House also?

[Alex23]

Former military? Id take a m4/m16a4 over any other rifle. ... mostly due to amount time on the weapon platform, the sheer amount odf accessories, and ease of access to rounds.
Give me a m16a4 with an acog and 7 mags and im good to go.

X2. The AK kicks like a mule and is as accurate as a drunken prostitute seeking a gloryhole. 7.62x39 upper on a modern AR15 or M4 is much superior. AK = an old beetle, cheap kinda reliable and plenty abundant. Hence every sand monkey east of Tunis has one.

Here's my Sig M400 with a 7.62 upper with a mid-range 3-9x42mm... 4" grouping @150 yards... impossible to do with an AK.

Nevertheless, great man.

[arce1988]

 Great post, Alex

[shrek]

X2. The AK kicks like a mule and is as accurate as a drunken prostitute seeking a gloryhole. 7.62x39 upper on a modern AR15 or M4 is much superior. AK = an old beetle, cheap kinda reliable and plenty abundant. Hence every sand monkey east of Tunis has one.

Here's my Sig M400 with a 7.62 upper with a mid-range 3-9x42mm... 4" grouping @150 yards... impossible to do with an AK.

Nevertheless, great man.

I see a 5.56 magazine in that rifle ?

[Alex23]

Great post, Alex

Picking up a SCAR 16s next week. A Christmas gift to myself  . Can't wait to try it. SCAR is basically the AR platform with the bugs shaken out.

[arce1988]

 

[Alex23]

I see a 5.56 magazine in that rifle ?

hehehe... good eye...

[Voice of Doom]

If January's Microsoft contract comes through there will be a post-xmas Waffen Werks ak74 added to the rifle rack!   

[Alex23]

If January's Microsoft contract comes through there will be a post-xmas Waffen Werks ak74 added to the rifle rack!   

Hey good luck man. Didn't know you were in the IT business, I assume. Contracting for MSFT is usually sustainable and good business.

[Voice of Doom]

Hey good luck man. Didn't know you were in the IT business, I assume. Contracting for MSFT is usually sustainable and good business.

MS wants into the Healthcare industry badly and they use BizTalk as their leverage.  I PM BizTalk projects.