M-16 vs AK-47: Iraqi Viewpoints

Adam Skaggs · 11-03-2009, 11:58 PM

November 3, 2009, 4:21 pm
M-16 vs AK-47: Iraqi Viewpoints

By Omar al-Jawoshy

Baghdad: To get another perspective on the debate about the reliability of the American military’s M-16 assault rifle, we asked some Iraqi soldiers in Baghdad, They have recently been issued with the weapon, to replace their old AK-47s.

Adnan, an Iraqi Army soldier standing at Baghdad’s al-Rubai’i checkpoint, said: “The M16 is much better than the AK47 because the M16 is very accurate and good quality. The size of the weapon prevents a big recoil, it has a long range, it is easy to maintain it and you can use it even if it is wet, unlike the AK47 which does not have any of these qualities. It is considered an inaccurate weapon because it is shorter than the M16.”

Abbas and Faris, two Iraqi soldiers manning the capital’s Zayona checkpoint, said: “There is no doubt that the M16 is a great and modern weapon: high quality, long distance, very accurate and can be used continuously with a large amount of ammunition. There are definitely no problems with its usage, except for the ammunition. It won’t be available after the American departure, because now they are responsible for supplying it. The M16’s size is another problem because it is hard to use it when you are inside a Humvee.”

Hussam, another Iraqi soldier, said simply: “I prefer the M16 and I dislike the AK47 because it is an unimproved old style of weapon.”

http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/

junglejim · 11-04-2009, 12:01 AM

Ah this **** again.

LoboCanada · 11-04-2009, 12:02 AM

I like this thread. Glad to hear this is finally being discussed.

Skutatos · 11-04-2009, 12:05 AM

And the debate continues.

Bob the Builder on Crack · 11-04-2009, 12:06 AM

k wait you can use an M16 when it's wet? I always thought the AK was the gun that works in any condition?

junglejim · 11-04-2009, 12:06 AM

Let me see the next few replies would be:

PKM = WIN
PKM>F22>PAK FA
F22 Supercruise+Hovering > PAK FA
IBTL
This thread is ***** ************* **** - CJ

Linedoggie · 11-04-2009, 12:06 AM

Cant use an AK when it's wet? never heard that before

[srod]` · 11-04-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linedoggie

Cant use an AK when it's wet? never heard that before

I was thinking the same thing.

Honestly, this is an old, taboo debate, and just like every other time it's happened, nothing good will come out of it.

The two weapons have a near similar number as far as pros and cons go.

They're both great weapons, leave it at that.

T3ngu · 11-04-2009, 12:14 AM

pew pew pew eh

pew pew pew

Difference between canadian and US rifles.

Albatross · 11-04-2009, 12:15 AM

guy pulling the trigger is more important than all these ****ing threads. /thread

Loo · 11-04-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3ngu

pew pew pew eh

pew pew pew

Difference between canadian and US rifles.

Thats actually pretty funny.

chulo_allen · 11-04-2009, 12:16 AM

What do Canadians know about M16s anyway

T3ngu · 11-04-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chulo_allen

What do Canadians know about M16s anyway

eh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loo

Thats actually pretty funny.

Thanks, thats the second time i used it here.

breki · 11-04-2009, 12:18 AM

Canadians rifles are complete scum all other nations FTW

Loo · 11-04-2009, 12:20 AM

For up to date info on pew pew pew eh vs pew pew pew. Please review this thread.

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...light=canadian

11-03-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
Adam Skaggs Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bum****, New York Age: 19 Posts: 152	M-16 vs AK-47: Iraqi Viewpoints November 3, 2009, 4:21 pm M-16 vs AK-47: Iraqi Viewpoints By Omar al-Jawoshy Baghdad: To get another perspective on the debate about the reliability of the American military’s M-16 assault rifle, we asked some Iraqi soldiers in Baghdad, They have recently been issued with the weapon, to replace their old AK-47s. Adnan, an Iraqi Army soldier standing at Baghdad’s al-Rubai’i checkpoint, said: “The M16 is much better than the AK47 because the M16 is very accurate and good quality. The size of the weapon prevents a big recoil, it has a long range, it is easy to maintain it and you can use it even if it is wet, unlike the AK47 which does not have any of these qualities. It is considered an inaccurate weapon because it is shorter than the M16.” Abbas and Faris, two Iraqi soldiers manning the capital’s Zayona checkpoint, said: “There is no doubt that the M16 is a great and modern weapon: high quality, long distance, very accurate and can be used continuously with a large amount of ammunition. There are definitely no problems with its usage, except for the ammunition. It won’t be available after the American departure, because now they are responsible for supplying it. The M16’s size is another problem because it is hard to use it when you are inside a Humvee.” Hussam, another Iraqi soldier, said simply: “I prefer the M16 and I dislike the AK47 because it is an unimproved old style of weapon.” http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/

11-04-2009, 12:01 AM	#2
junglejim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere in the middle Age: 28 Posts: 2,429	Ah this **** again.

11-04-2009, 12:02 AM	#3
LoboCanada Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,451	I like this thread. Glad to hear this is finally being discussed.

11-04-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
Skutatos Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WA State Age: 22 Posts: 2,145	And the debate continues.

11-04-2009, 12:06 AM	#5
Bob the Builder on Crack Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 122	k wait you can use an M16 when it's wet? I always thought the AK was the gun that works in any condition?

11-04-2009, 12:06 AM	#7
Linedoggie If anyone needs a damn fool, i'm your man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Escaping from New York Posts: 6,682	Cant use an AK when it's wet? never heard that before

11-04-2009, 12:14 AM	#9
T3ngu Provoking feelings in Slouche's crotch region Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oztralia Posts: 10,060	pew pew pew eh pew pew pew Difference between canadian and US rifles.

11-04-2009, 12:15 AM	#10
Albatross Retard number 1 AKA; Representative of Scumbags Join Date: May 2007 Location: I never saw a wild thing feel sorry for itself Age: 32 Posts: 9,573	guy pulling the trigger is more important than all these ****ing threads. /thread

11-04-2009, 12:16 AM	#12
chulo_allen behind the times Join Date: May 2005 Location: Time traveling-In Waterloo convincing Napoleon to hold the Imperial Guard just a little longer Posts: 12,137	What do Canadians know about M16s anyway

11-04-2009, 12:18 AM	#14
breki The wrong thread frog Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: It's not easy being green. Posts: 1,938	Canadians rifles are complete scum all other nations FTW

11-04-2009, 12:20 AM	#15
Loo Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Curing The Sick With My Noodley Appendage Posts: 433	For up to date info on pew pew pew eh vs pew pew pew. Please review this thread. http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...light=canadian