Type 56 vs the AKM
What's the reason why the Chinese went with a 1.5mm reciever instead of a 1mm like the AKM? Cheap steel? More durability?
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A guy I knew who was in the Soviet Army and fought against the Chinese during a border war told me that Chinese AK's used a lower quality of steel than Russian AK's. Of course I don't know how reliable that is given the boastful nature of Russians.
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Funny thing is that the Yugoslavians went with a thicker reciver as well. The extra thickness does stiffen the reciver and adds slightly to the accuracy potential.
Seriously the only members of the AK family I like are the RPK, the Yugo models(Although I like chrome bores), and any Galil varient. |
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I'd actually take the AKM over the Type 56. Even though I'm Chinese, I prefer the AKM or even the 103 because
1. The StG-style straightline stock would help reduce muzzle rise. 2. The muzzle brake 3. It's lighter |
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