Kalos:
the G3 has a unique sheet metal receiver that is electronically welded together. It doesn't have rivets like an AK.
I also am a fan of 7.62x51mm. I don't hate 5.56 however. It serves a purpose, I just thing 7.62x51mm can serve more purposes.
AR-18 is a interesting firearm, too bad it never caught on because the US government had already spent so much money on the AR-15/M16 system.....Stoner also designed a prototype 7.62 version of the AR-18 called the AR-16 but it was never put into production.
Waiting for something:
The lack of a bolt hold open can definitely be an issue. Or it can be one less part to go wrong. The AK seems to keep soldiering on without one. But they are nice feature to have. Especially if you are used to weapons that have the feature using one without it can be annoying.
As far as felt recoil. I have fired the M14, FAL, and G3 together the FAL defiantly has the least. The M14 has more muzzle climb than all the others. And the G3 seems to have a lot of muzzle blast and definitely has some kick.
The Skinny forend is my favorite as far as appearance goes. In some of the very early guns it was made of metal! Then wood and then polymer. The thicker "tropical" forend is now a bit more common. I haven't noticed the thin hand guard super hot but I'm sure it would on full auto. Another reason they went with the thick forend was so that the bi pod could be used.
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