Is the AK-74 better than the M16?
The AK-74 is overall, far superior than the M16 when it comes to penetration, long range accuracy and recoil control.
Which gun is better than M16?
The U.S. Military has largely replaced the M16 in combat units with a shorter and lighter version called the M4 carbine.
Which brand of AK-47 is best?
The Best AKs for the Money
- Zastava Arms AK-47 ZPAPM70 – Editor’s Pick. Zastava generally makes some of the most rugged and reliable rifles in the AK market.
- JTS Group M12AK-T1 – Budget Pick.
- M+M Industries M10X AK-47 Rifle.
- Arsenal SAM7K-34 Pistol – Variant Pick.
- IWI Galil ACE Gen 2.
- Arsenal SAM7SF-84E – Premium Pick.
Did US soldiers use AK-47 in Vietnam?
While the Soviet Avtomat Kalashnikova has become the iconic weapon of bad guys in Hollywood blockbusters and big-budget video games, U.S. commandos made good use of the rugged rifles in Vietnam. “This resulted in the AK-47 being something of a prestige weapon.”
What guns are illegal in the US?
Illegal Weapons to Possess
- Firearms illegal to all civilians.
- Machine guns.
- Sawed-off shot guns.
- Explosives and bombs.
- Stilettos.
- Switchblades.
- Other illegal knives.
Why are ak47s so expensive?
a milled receiver, the quality of the barrel and trunnion components and even the furniture. All of these make a rifle more or less desirable and therefore more expensive.
Which is better the AK-47 or the M4?
The Ak-47’s adavbnage is it’s extreme cheapness and few mvoing parts so yes it is reliable. The round is a 7.62 mm and the M16 and M4 fire a 5.56mm but the 5.56 tumbles so they inflict about the same damage to unprotected flesh. The M4 and M16 are however a far btter weapon in this day and age. Far more accurate and btter produced.
What’s the difference between an AK and an M16?
Officially known as Avtomat Kalashnikova, it’s also called Kalashnikov, AK, or in Russian slang, Kalash. The M16 (officially Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is the United States military designation for the AR-15 rifle adapted for both semi-automatic and full-automatic fire.
How many rounds per minute does the AK-47 fire?
Note **: Both the AK-47 and the M16 will overheat fairly quickly under normal combat conditions and have a sustained rate of fire as low as 12 to 15 rounds per minute (about the same as a bolt-action rifle).
What’s the price of an AK 47 rifle?
The government price of the AK-47 can range from $150 to $200, depending on manufacturer and contract. The government price of the M16 was $673 per a new unit as of the U.S. Army ’s 2012 contract. Which is better? -Yahoo Answers