They're much less bulky without the grenade launcher. Old school aks aren't the most ergonomic guns in the world, but they're not bad either. Modern ones are usually lighter and easier to handle thanks to modern plastics and composites.
Major design considerations with the ak were being able to be cleaned and repaired in the field, as well as having big and easy to use controls so soldiers fighting in winter could operate them without removing their gloves.
Back in the day the ak series was considered vastly more reliable than competing assault rifles, remaining functional in conditions that would brick an M16. Modern rifles are all about the same in terms of reliability, but back in the day the ak series had a reputation for going bang in situations that would choke others.
Thanks. I'm obviously familiar with the rep of the AK and it's ability to work basically anywhere (cold and snow, desert and sand etc) although I didn't know specifically about the gloves aspect. Cool.
They're much less bulky without the grenade launcher. Old school aks aren't the most ergonomic guns in the world, but they're not bad either. Modern ones are usually lighter and easier to handle thanks to modern plastics and composites.
Major design considerations with the ak were being able to be cleaned and repaired in the field, as well as having big and easy to use controls so soldiers fighting in winter could operate them without removing their gloves.
Back in the day the ak series was considered vastly more reliable than competing assault rifles, remaining functional in conditions that would brick an M16. Modern rifles are all about the same in terms of reliability, but back in the day the ak series had a reputation for going bang in situations that would choke others.
Thanks. I'm obviously familiar with the rep of the AK and it's ability to work basically anywhere (cold and snow, desert and sand etc) although I didn't know specifically about the gloves aspect. Cool.