So you guys are seriously going to argue that in a close range firefight, an M4 is a superior weapons to an AK-47?
How many freaking report need to come back from the battle field? I mean, its a story that had been reported over and over again.
Advancing army, long range engagements, less intensity = M4 is superior weapon by a mile.
Schit hits the fan defensive battle, close range, lot of full auto fire = AK platform is superior.
The M4 platform is what it is. Much lighter bolt carrier throwing less mass around makes for WAY less vibration and flex in the system, and thus a far more accurate rifle. But blasting hot exhaust gasses into the breach comes with an
obvious price.
AKs wiggle like a noodle when you fire them from that huge chunk of metal smashing back and forth, and are not accurate. But accuracy is not the primary issue when its 106 degrees, dusty, and there is a guy spraying you with 7.62 rounds from 40 meters away.
I find the army's dogged defense of the M4 platform disturbing.