Talk:AK-47/@comment-24.21.71.0-20140805100514/@comment-174.67.231.247-20140805171342

Sorry, but no. Battlefield reports from both the Russians (they even ACKNOWLEGED IT) and the Americans show that the M16A4 is more accurate than the AK-74M, mainly because the design of the AK was made to be reliable and easy to produce, not accurate. It

The AK-74M is not more lethal either. You're argument that because it has better penetration, it is more lethal, but this is not true. A tumbling bullet means more kinetic energy is transfered onto the target and causing a larger wound channel. A fragmenting bullet likewise causes a much larger wound channel as the fragments tear apart the target. Both the M16A4 and the AK-74M (when it hits) can punch through helmets at 600m, so armor penetration is not an issue. Furthermore, how can one be lethal if one cant even land rounds on the target.

They both weigh roughly the same.

THe AK-74M has no rails and requires an add on if one wants to mount optics. The M16A4 comes with a long top rail and 3 more around the barrel. AK-74M loses.

The M16A4 has better iron sights and the ability to mount an ACOG, making it easier to aim. It also has a more convenient fire selector that doesnt require one to take one's shooting hand off the trigger. Furthermore, the M16A4's buffer tube dampens recoil, while there is no such thing on the AK-74M. In addition, the ability to customize the M16A4 and make it more comfortable to fire, well, makes it more comfortable to fire.

I dont know how you came up with "Plus less recoil", but no, the AK-74M doesnt as it has no buffer tube.