Re: U.S. Army May Drop M-16 As Standard Rifle - JFK's Vietnam War.

Sean Burke wrote:
> I've fired both, and definitely prefer the M-16. The AK has bad
> ergonomics, lousy sights, and in 7.62x39, a low-velocity cartridge
> that lacks reach. With the M16, I have much greater confidence of
> hitting what I aim at.

I'd agree with that, but the M-16's more finicky about care and feeding.

> Smaller people might find that the AK fits them better, but i think
> that given a choice, the average person would prefer the M16.

Right again. I use a stock extender with the AK. Don't have to do that
with the M-16.
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