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"... There is a reason the AK47 is so much more reliable than the M16 ..." There is nothing worse than "language" or "editor" wars, except maybe arguments over
by bootload 17y ago
"... There is a reason the AK47 is so much more reliable than the M16 ..."
There is nothing worse than "language" or "editor" wars, except maybe arguments over "weapon of choice" ~ http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/m16-vs-ak47-iraqi-viewpoints/ http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/m16-vs-ak47-iraqi-...
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- jimbokun 17y agoI could hardly find a single person in that discussion advocating for an M16 over an AK47.
- bootload 17y ago"... I could hardly find a single person in that discussion advocating for an M16 over an AK47. ..." I wouldn't expect too many combat vets to be hanging around HN (or the NYT blog). "... Becca: early issued M16 had jamming problems...by the time I got to Nam thing were worked out and the 16 wasa great piece ..." It's not wise to take the advice of non-experts, "Doc" is so I listen to him ~ http://www.flickr.com/photos/13184821@N07/4011451162/in/set-72157601943765946/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/13184821@N07/4011451162/in/set-... (read the comments)