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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 "weapon of choice" ~ http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/m16-vs-ak47-iraqi-...
I could hardly find a single person in that discussion advocating for an M16 over an AK47.
"... 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-... (read the comments)