webb22 wrote:I heard somebody say this the other day...
'Yanks built a hunting rifle, the Germans a target rifle and the Brits a battle rifle...'
Not that I'm very keen on them, but the AK is probably the most widely circulated assault rifle in history, and will fire whether wet or sandy! Though not as accurate as its ar15 counter part, probably will pip everything else, since it is likely to have seen more theatres of op than anything I can think of, bar the smle? - though I'm sure someone will educated me on this...
Personally I think the sten change the way modern firearms were produced, so that's the one for me!
ATB
Jon
With regard to the AK, I think in some ways you are right, as a reliable battle rifle, it's first rate and it ticks most of the right boxes.
First time I stripped one I was astonished at the lack of moving parts, a truly idiot proof and quite brilliant design!
Very reliable in operation, clever design factors like the bolt cycling back 50% further than it needs to, helps prevent most jams.
It may not be very accurate over 100+yds...but does it need to be, considering your average conscript/ freedom fighter/terrorist can't shoot anyway!
I still give the vote to L1A1, if we are talking post war era though! :cheers:
