AK myths??

[303_enfield]

AK myth from the early 80's. DI told me, "AK's can use our ammo but we can't use theirs". I told the Drill he was "WRONG"! My arms still hurt

 

[Bolts Rock]

They have the ergonomics of a cactus...wrapped in razor wire...on fire

Although for some of us that's actually true for issue AK's, but I'm sure my AR, 03A3 or M38 Swedish Mauser have similar ergonomics for a left handed, 5'2" petite female.

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

AK myth from the early 80's. DI told me, "AK's can use our ammo but we can't use theirs". I told the Drill he was "WRONG"! My arms still hurt

My DS said that too. It was even weirder since he asked "what ammo does the AK use" and I answered "Most likely 7.62 or 5.45 AK, sometimes 5.56 or 7.62 NATO, but with a different magazine." Apparently the right answer was "the same as ours." WTF?

Myth:

If you have an underfolder, don't ever unfold the stock.

 

[clandestine]

AK myth from the early 80's. DI told me, "AK's can use our ammo but we can't use theirs". I told the Drill he was "WRONG"! My arms still hurt

You actually can fire 5.56 out of an 7.62 AK. It wont be accurate, it wont cycle the action and the casing will stretch and stick in the chamber.

 

[mopar92]

You actually can fire 5.56 out of an 7.62 AK. It wont be accurate, it wont cycle the action and the casing will stretch and stick in the chamber.

Is this from gunsmithing experience? Or just a "hold my beer moment"

 

[clandestine]

Is this from gunsmithing experience? Or just a "hold my beer moment"

I stood by and watched it being done. I lost the bet.

 

[mopar92]

So it WAS a "hold my beer moment"

 

[clandestine]

So it WAS a "hold my beer moment"

Sorta, I did win my money back though.

I said I could remove the AK top cover, remove the AK recoil spring assembly, chamber a round, close the bolt manually, and then hold the bolt handle closed while I fired the round without getting hurt.

It stings a little but it is easy to do.

 

[chris12138]

Sorta, I did win my money back though.

I said I could remove the AK top cover, remove the AK recoil spring assembly, chamber a round, close the bolt manually, and then hold the bolt handle closed while I fired the round without getting hurt.

It stings a little but it is easy to do.

 

[DarthZed]

Loving it so far lol...

7.62x39 is a man stopper, unlike that little poodle popper 5.56...

7.62x39 has been responsible for more deaths world wide than any other caliber.

Aks are heavy...

They have the ergonomics of a cactus...wrapped in razor wire...on fire

The rock and lock mag system is slow and clunky, and will get you killed

NO professional military uses the ak, only peasents and terrorists...and look at how many of them die to the m16/4 platforms...just goes to show how crappy the guns really are...

Considering the prevalence of the AK47 platform, particularly in the developing world, with its innate bush wars and violence; that's probably not a myth.

 

[HarCo2ANewb]

Every gun is an AK

 

[chris12138]

Every gun is an AK

 

[Nemesis]

Considering the prevalence of the AK47 platform, particularly in the developing world, with its innate bush wars and violence; that's probably not a myth.

7.62x54r or .22 lr would be the top contenders

 

[Hopalong]

Sorta, I did win my money back though.

I said I could remove the AK top cover, remove the AK recoil spring assembly, chamber a round, close the bolt manually, and then hold the bolt handle closed while I fired the round without getting hurt.

It stings a little but it is easy to do.

MYTH: Chad doesn't know a damned thing about AKs.

 

[Forest]

Considering the prevalence of the AK47 platform, particularly in the developing world, with its innate bush wars and violence; that's probably not a myth.

Considering the 8mm was used in TWO world wars, plus numerouse smaller wars for over 60 years, I'd be surprised if a few minor bush wars would compare to slaughter of WW1 or The Eastern Front

 

[Indiana Jones]

Considering the 8mm was used in TWO world wars, plus numerouse smaller wars for over 60 years, I'd be surprised if a few minor bush wars would compare to slaughter of WW1 or The Eastern Front

Mmmmm I love 8mm. It's my favorite big bore caliber. It's 5,000 more manly than some Russian pansy caliber. (even though I love my AKs)

 

[Forest]

7.62x54r or .22 lr would be the top contenders

I dont think 22lr iseven in the running, but 7.62x54 is certainly a top contender, see my comments on 8mm

 

[the Javid]

The .22 lr round has maybe taken more lives than any other round, however, that includes animals as well. .22lr has been around longer than most and has been used to kill every type of game in North America. The .22lr has been killing things since 1887. Isrealis used it to kill dogs quietly before a raid. It also saw limited usage by the US Navy Seals in the 1990s.

 

[ericoak]

The .22 lr round has maybe taken more lives than any other round, however, that includes animals as well. .22lr has been around longer than most and has been used to kill every type of game in North America. The .22lr has been killing things since 1887. Isrealis used it to kill dogs quietly before a raid. It also saw limited usage by the US Navy Seals in the 1990s.

I am pretty sure we are talking about people not animals.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

You can lube em with KY

Reality it just cant take the heat!