[kraigwy]

I used a M16A1 in combat (SE Asia), anyone who says they aren't reliable never shot one much. Newer ones are better yet.

Take in a Three Gun Match or two, compare the numbers of AR's vs. AK's. that should tell you something, they want reliability as well as accuracy plus speed.

Three gun matches are short range events.

I conduct CMP Gsm events which include modern military catagories using these rifles. I have had guys show up with AK's but never twice. They can' t compete. We're talking 100-200yards.

No comparison. That does't even address longer ranges up to 1000 yards.
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I will offer a challenge to any AK user. Bring your Ak and 500 rounds, I'll bet I'll get more rounds on a man size target at 100 yards faster and without malfunctions with my Un modified AR.

This an open challenge to any AK user.