I never worked in a depot, but I repaired small arms and towed weapons when I was active, in theatre, with few tools and parts. For all the criticisms our small arms are pretty darn tough. Just keep 'em clean, don't run them over with 5-tons, and fer the love of pete, don't arc out 24 volt battery systems with yer rifle!
I've seen the AKMs that the other guys are actually using in the field, unless the Russians have _much_ better stuff they don't let anyone else use, our stuff is way better. Sure it works when dirty, but our guys are popping heads while they are trying to hit the barn.
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Living reactionary fossil says; "Honor is the duty we owe to ourselves, and pity those who have nothing worth dying for, for what is it that they live for?"
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