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Russian Defense Minister calls to Replace the AK-47
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I can understand the desire to move to a more accurate firearm. I don't think it was the smartest thing for this Minister to say that they would use a firearm manufactured outside Russia. I would probably say that is the biggest issue.
The Russians have been making the AK as accurate as they can for the last 25 years. I just don't see them being able to pull much more out of it. From a PR standpoint Russia probably does want to distance themselves from the AK's reputation as a dictators/terrorist rifle.
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I can understand the desire to move to a more accurate firearm. I don't think it was the smartest thing for this Minister to say that they would use a firearm manufactured outside Russia. I would probably say that is the biggest issue.
The Russians have been making the AK as accurate as they can for the last 25 years. I just don't see them being able to pull much more out of it. From a PR standpoint Russia probably does want to distance themselves from the AK's reputation as a dictators/terrorist rifle.
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- Apr 19, 2008
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They couldn't afford to adopt the AN-94 because it costs too much.
So the Defense Minister thinks they're going to buy foreign made rifles for less than they could produce the AN-94?
Hardly.
Let's not mention the massive cost associated with going to a completely different system. All the logistics must change, all training must change, it would take billions of Rubles... and years. Heck, they can't even maintain their aircraft or Navy.
Let's not mention the article mentions their consideration of the Galil... right. Not even the Israelis use that rifle within their military. The only people using Galil's in Israel are REMFs and reserve units. Almost everyone else begs, kills or steals to get an M16. If the Russians want another AK variant, why would they pay Israel who didn't license the design in the first place? It makes absolutely no sense what so ever.
I think he's off his rocker, and I doubt the military would stand for him taking away their very popular and iconic "peoples" rifle. There would be a revolt.
I predict the Russians will ditch the AK about the same time we completely ditch the M16... when small arms technology takes a huge step forward. Rifles like the ACR, SCAR, XM8, XCR, etc. don't do take a big enough step technologically, hence SOCOMs recent decision to abandon the Mk16.
Everyone is waiting for phasers.
So the Defense Minister thinks they're going to buy foreign made rifles for less than they could produce the AN-94?
Hardly.
Let's not mention the massive cost associated with going to a completely different system. All the logistics must change, all training must change, it would take billions of Rubles... and years. Heck, they can't even maintain their aircraft or Navy.
Let's not mention the article mentions their consideration of the Galil... right. Not even the Israelis use that rifle within their military. The only people using Galil's in Israel are REMFs and reserve units. Almost everyone else begs, kills or steals to get an M16. If the Russians want another AK variant, why would they pay Israel who didn't license the design in the first place? It makes absolutely no sense what so ever.
I think he's off his rocker, and I doubt the military would stand for him taking away their very popular and iconic "peoples" rifle. There would be a revolt.
I predict the Russians will ditch the AK about the same time we completely ditch the M16... when small arms technology takes a huge step forward. Rifles like the ACR, SCAR, XM8, XCR, etc. don't do take a big enough step technologically, hence SOCOMs recent decision to abandon the Mk16.
Everyone is waiting for phasers.
I'm gonna go ahead and predict they stick with the AK rifles.
I'd say your safe in that prediction.
And the fun bits would be gone as well.
