AK-47 vs M-16A2 Which is a better weapon? Why?

[sillymofo]

Having personally played with both, I know my answer... yours?

EDIT: Some basic info

AK-47 Larger caliber, not accurate at longer range, higher destructive power (shorter range), heavier,
M-16A2 Smaller caliber, extremely accurate at long range, lighter, higher muzzle velocity.

 

[bernse]

Depends what you want.

Accuracy? M16 without question.
Ruggedness? Nothing beats the AK (well, not much)

 

[TheNinja]

what is the price comparison on cost per round? That might make a difference to some.

 

[FuZoR]

well with my vast amount of games i played ;-)

The M4 is generally better but i hear the AK is the better gun in real life. Though I never heald a firearm in my life... ;-)

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: Staley8
what is the price comparison on cost per round? That might make a difference to some.

The 7.62 X 39 roud that the AK shoots is cheaper than the .233 of the AR.

The Wolf ammo (russan steel case) is like $75 for 1000 rounds of 7.62 X 39.

 

[TheBoyBlunder]

If I was going to be in close range combat, needed stopping power, or something that can take a lot of punishment, I'd choose an AK-47.
However, if I needed long range accuracy and could keep it reasonably clean , I'd take an M16.

 

[K1052]

Personally I vote for the Ak.

Sure the stock is too short, it has to much recoil, and crude sights.
However, it will ALWAYS fire.

I have seen too many malfunctions in AR types to rely on it.

 

[EyeMWing]

AK-47. Not the pussified AR-ban version. I mean real, full blooded Romanian goodness version. Simply due to availability of ammunition and harsh conditions reliability.

It's looks don't hold a candle to the M16 series - if I were going purely on indimidation (As with a corporate security force), some post-ban AR-15's with a full tactical kit would suffice.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

The M-16 will be more acurate and at longer ranges than the AK, as the AK bullet tends to tumble and lose power at distances,which most gun battles in war are fought over hundreds of yards or more.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
The M-16 will be more acurate and at longer ranges than the AK, as the AK bullet tends to tumble and lose power at distances,which most gun battles in war are fought over hundreds of yards or more.

Actually I think that military realized that small arms combat generally takes place at lesser ranges.
Hence the move to the intermediate size catridge.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

As far as stopping power, the .223 round of the M-16 was designed such as that it was less leathal, because a wounded soilder would need another soilder or 2 to help him thus, shooting one person effectively takes 2-3 combatants out of commision.

 

[Bulk Beef]

It's looks don't hold a candle to the M16 series - if I were going purely on indimidation (As with a corporate security force), some post-ban AR-15's with a full tactical kit would suffice.

You mean like this?

 

[cheapgoose]

if I was in a battle, I want my ass as far from you as possible, I'll take the M.

 

[sillymofo]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
As far as stopping power, the .223 round of the M-16 was designed such as that it was less leathal, because a wounded soilder would need another soilder or 2 to help him thus, shooting one person effectively takes 2-3 combatants out of commision.

Actually, even though it is a smaller caliber, but because of the rifling (7-1,and the 50,000 pounds of boost), it still have the stopping power at closer range (greater chance for wound at a longer distance). Hence both are high powered rifle.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: sward666

It's looks don't hold a candle to the M16 series - if I were going purely on indimidation (As with a corporate security force), some post-ban AR-15's with a full tactical kit would suffice.

You mean like this?

Yes, blind them to death instead.

Or if that fails, use the corkscrew.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: sward666

It's looks don't hold a candle to the M16 series - if I were going purely on indimidation (As with a corporate security force), some post-ban AR-15's with a full tactical kit would suffice.

You mean like this?

AAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Radiohead]

M16

Edit
Why because it's more accurate in DessetCombat than the AK47

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: sward666

It's looks don't hold a candle to the M16 series - if I were going purely on indimidation (As with a corporate security force), some post-ban AR-15's with a full tactical kit would suffice.

You mean like this?

Very similar actually. But not quite. One tac-light, a lasersight, a midsized scope, a grab handle, doubled magazines (Strap two of them together with enough space between them so you can pull one out and insert the other), and a magazine holding stock.

 

[KGB1]

which ever one has FULL AUTO

Decision:
AK-47

I'd have an M16 slung over my back, but its for aesthetic purposes only

 

[sillymofo]

Originally posted by: KGB
which ever one has FULL AUTO Decision: AK-47 I'd have an M16 slung over my back, but its for aesthetic purposes only

Full auto == waste of bullets.

 

[dnuggett]

That pic was hilarious....

 

[KGB1]

Full auto == waste of bullets.

When your giving covering/supressing fire it; comes in real handy. If your retreating and need cover fast; comes in real handy. I'd rather lose a few bullets that to give the sucker precious seconds to pop his head up and shoot me or my buddy. It's not like you go into battle with 3 mags or something

 

[sillymofo]

Originally posted by: KGB

Full auto == waste of bullets.

When your giving covering/supressing fire it; comes in real handy. If your retreating and need cover fast; comes in real handy. I'd rather lose a few bullets that to give the sucker precious seconds to pop his head up and shoot me or my buddy. It's not like you go into battle with 3 mags or something

Have you ever seen a supressing/retreating fire video of a SEAL 4 man teams? They use burst... not full auto.

 

[glenn1]

M-16A2 hands down. Not even a contest IMHO.

 

[nietsni3]

is M16 the heaviest one in Counter Strike? it has been a long time ago since the last time i played CS, but i still remember that in CS, AK47 was one of the barely used guns - people jsut bought it in case they encounter financial problem . shoot me if i was wrong