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The AK arguably took more influence from the M1 Garand, given its rotating bolt, locking lug arrangement, and long-stroke piston. The STG-44 definitely proved t
by netbioserror 2y ago
The AK arguably took more influence from the M1 Garand, given its rotating bolt, locking lug arrangement, and long-stroke piston. The STG-44 definitely proved the effectiveness of an intermediate round to lay the groundwork for the form-factor.
- MisterTea 2y agoIndeed. I should have mentioned that it was in fact inspired by both the M1 Garand and STG-44.
- netbioserror 2y agoApologies the STG-44 is long-stroke, for some reason I mixed it up with its successors.