Question by forsight: Are there any semi-auto rifles that can tolerate more abuse/rough conditions than an AK-47?
Or is the AK-47 as good as it gets when it comes to reliability in harsh conditions?
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Answer by WOP2_99
I’ve seen some really abused SKS and AK clones, and they seem to just keep on ticking. FNH had an add on some of the military sites touting a full auto rifle that had been in mud, under water, etc. If you’re going to ruin a gun, you can choose a 300 dollar one, or a 1600 dollar one.
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Bobber Gang Reloaded says
The Czechs use one that looks similar but is much better and despite looking the same, has no interchangeable parts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vz._58
Doc Hudson says
i doubt if anything can stand up to use and abuse any better than an AK-47, but SKS and M-1 Garands come pretty damned close.
Doc Hudson
bmstayer says
The weapon WOP2_99 is describing is the HK416 and it IS superior to the AK (not by much however) and almost any HK firearm is going to be as reliable/more reliable than an AK. However, they cost 2-4+ times more. Personal preference.
Zombie Survival Expert says
FAL, SKS, M14 come to mind.
[email protected] says
* The M-1 Garand & the M-14.*…
akluis says
FN-FAL and G-3 both have reputations of being every bit as reliable, durable, and able to withstand all sorts of conditions, dirt, abuse, etc as the AK