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I'd have to go with the AK-47. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif It has some historical cache and it is definitely a shooter which will not let you down. It doesn't need constant maintenance and attention, the way the M-16/AR-15 does (least bit of sand, dirt, dust, etc. and there can be problems). http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Regards, Walter

 

P.S. Does anyone with some experience care to volunteer which make/ model, country of manufacture, and/or distributor to buy the best semi-auto AK's from, as I can only own this variant in New Yorkistan? http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/unsure.gif

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Thanks Devlin, for the great information. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif I plan on picking up an Ak-47 (semi) sometime this year. I'll have to visit your forum for more good AK advice. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Best, Walter
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Walter,

 

I own 2 M-16's, and I've never had any of the trouble that you mention. The only jams I've experienced occur if I don't clean them for over 1000 rounds. If I had to pick one, that would be it. If I had to pick one semi-auto, it would be an FAL. I love my WH M1, but I just don't shoot it as much as the M-16's. I usually put 5 or 6 mags through the M-16's for every 30-round mag through the Thompson, plus several others.

 

You can't beat the Thompson for history, though, and I'm definitely a historian...

 

David Albert

dalbert@sturmgewehr.com

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Without a doubt the French made St. Etienne 8mm heavy machine gun. (you didnt say SMG) It has that certan 'je ne c'est quoi" that made the French military the envy of the world in both world wars, Indochina and beyond. It was known to the French GI's affectionately as the "Trench Feather Duster"
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I choose a Colt M16A2. Set up for 7.62x39mm with G-tech or Scherer mags and an AK47 muzzle break, you get as much power as can readily be controlled on FA. And with 7.62x39mm, it hits hard even on semi-auto.

 

Carey

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Walter,

Here's my little AK toy. It's only SA, but it works. Hope this new picture thing works..... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/huh.gif

 

http://mikesmachineguns.photosite.com/~photos/tn/574_1024.ts1108340442000.jpg

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Well, that's easy.

A "M134 7.62mm minigun (GAU-2B/A)"

You gotta admit, these things rock!

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/zamm/minigun.jpg

 

whoopee!

Z

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My one and only FA is a Thompson. A WWII Savage M1A1. I guess that would be my answer. I love it.....I would give my Left nut for a WWII BAR. But alas, working for wages and with two boys soon to put through college. Reailty stares me in the face....Oh well, at least I have one.

 

 

2dogs and his Thompson, OUT

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Thanks for sharing that Mike. I like your, "little AK toy." http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif I've seen similar ones here in New Yorkistan. I can only buy the pre-1994 guns (due to The Clinton Ban), or the ugly altered ones that are now being produced (i.e., no pistol grip, no bayonet lug, etc.)! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Regards, Walter
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