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Forum: Off Topic 08-28-2012, 01:10 AM
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Posted By Spartan198
But you're using "AK-47" as an umbrella term,...

But you're using "AK-47" as an umbrella term, whereas I was referring to the actual, specific Soviet-made rifle. So no, a Type 56 isn't an AK-47 in this case.


YNH explained this better than I...
Forum: Off Topic 08-27-2012, 10:55 PM
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Posted By Spartan198
We distinguish between AKMs and Type 56s and...

We distinguish between AKMs and Type 56s and Beretta 92s and PT-92s. Why is this one of the subjects where using the right terminology doesn't matter? :confused:

A Type 56 isn't an AKM.
A PT-92...
Forum: Off Topic 08-27-2012, 08:09 PM
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Posted By Spartan198
We aren't getting wound up, it's a matter of is...

We aren't getting wound up, it's a matter of is and is nots. A wheel isn't a tire, a truck isn't a car, a bullet isn't a cartridge, a clip isn't a magazine, and so on. The word "Soldier", like the...
Forum: Off Topic 07-16-2012, 08:45 AM
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Posted By Spartan198
That doesn't alter the fact that there is a...

That doesn't alter the fact that there is a difference.
Forum: Off Topic 07-14-2012, 05:49 PM
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Posted By Spartan198
Yeah, definitely. He should try calling a Marine...

Yeah, definitely. He should try calling a Marine a Soldier to his face and see what kind of tongue lashing he gets.
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