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Posted: 6/4/2003 4:15:02 PM EDT
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I guess Colt's idea of military defense is using a politically correct 10-round mag =). If I were that soldier I'd be like, "Aw, HELL No" XX( http://www.networkdweebs.com/oops.jpg |
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Probably closer to 2 seconds if you just held the trigger back, as I recall. Takes longer to change a mag than it does to empty it. [Barny Pheif]...and oh ya, sure, I was one bad ass hombre. You wouldn't want to mess with me. Uhn, uhn. No way. Certain death or grievous bodly harm for sure. Yep, that's me.[/Barny Pheif][:D] |
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Yes, it's true. 30's gave the NVA an edge, they could shoot at you while you were reloading. Chuck had to reload less often, leaving our troops more vulnerable during close-in fighting. On the other hand, 20's really are easier to handle when prone, and if you aren't prone in a firefight, you will be. |
| Actually C mags are 100 rounds and they are nice when prone. The C mag makes alot of noise rattling around when carrying tho. My C mag is fun for showing off but I dont know if I'd carry it in a SHTF scenario. The 20's are far sturdier than the 30's, less noisy, easier to shoot prone, I have way more 30 rounders but buy up 20s whenever I find em cheap enough. |
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Quoted: Yes, it's true. 30's gave the NVA an edge, they could shoot at you while you were reloading. Chuck had to reload less often, leaving our troops more vulnerable during close-in fighting. On the other hand, 20's really are easier to handle when prone, and if you aren't prone in a firefight, you will be. Roger on that[:D]. And the 20's, at least back in the '60s, had those nice metal followers that never got cockeyed and hung up on you. |
| If I recall the M-16 had a higher cyclic rate than the AK-47 way back then (600 rpm vs 450 rpm). Even if they had 30 round mags, the 16 would still empty it faster. This was one of the reasons, as GSGT T Highway stated, the AK-47 "has a distinctive sound when fired at you". |
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Another point to think about is how much ammo your typical NVA/VC carried how many loaded AK mags if so equipped? Probably one in gun and 3-4 extras? Any vets want to share their knowledge/experience. Now how many of thoose 20rd M16 mags did our guys carry? Alot more then the enemy I'm sure. 20s are still around in the service but that will depend on the unit. Combat arms are rightly equiped with enough 30s. Support units will have more 20s and less 30s. I've got about 40 ea 30rds in my gear and wall locker to about 120 ea 20rd in my office. 10 ea 15 rd for my M9, and only one M14 mag (very short) but not shooting a M21 anymore. De Oppresso Liber |
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