SOME THOUGHTS ON THE AK ITSELF
A milled AK can weigh close to 9.5 Lbs. A more modern AKM
with a stamped receiver will weigh in at just under 7 Lbs. It may
seem a trite difference, but not when you are carrying it all day,
day after day.
The AK’s cyclic rate of fire hovers around 400 rounds per
minute and will tend to climb high and to the left as the PMC
unleashes sustained fire from the contents of any magazine or drum.
The AK is a relatively compact weapons system whose overall
length for most models is about 34 inches. The barrel length may
vary from the standard 16.3 inches affecting the muzzle velocity
of the round as well.
While the rear sight graduation of the AK-47 can be set out to
1000 Meters, it’s combat effective range for most area and point
targets is 400 Meters and in.
A special note should be made concerning the AK’s magazine
devices. The standard steel magazine is hefty and robust. They
are heavy as hell to drag along with you, but few other others
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well as red dot sight systems just like many other assault rifle
choices that crowd the market. The AK can be aptly dressed as
needed for the PMC and his intended employment and mission set.
I have seen more AK-47 Rifles fielded by parties in conflict on
three continents from 2003 to 2019 than any other service rifle.
All sides know its value and respect it’s results. The AK-47 design
has staying power and will remain so for many years to come. it
is a lethal weapons system with a long track record. It is available.
It is as common in most battle spaces as the air we breathe.
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