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M-16/C-7/M-4/AR-15 series |
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50 | 48.08% |
AK-47/AKM |
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15 | 14.42% |
AK-74 and similar |
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6 | 5.77% |
L-85 |
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8 | 7.69% |
AUG |
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6 | 5.77% |
Galil |
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5 | 4.81% |
FNC / AK 5 |
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4 | 3.85% |
other (post below) |
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12 | 11.54% |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll |
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I know we've done this before, but it's been a while.
A couple of different philosophies seem to apply here: 1) My PC is from X country. X country issues Assault Rifle Y to their soldiers. My PC trained on this in boot camp and is most familiar with it and possibly has the spare parts to support it. Therefore, my PC carries Assault Rifle Y. 2) Assault Rifle Y has the least recoil for its weight, highest rate of fire, or fires the 6.5 Grendel, IMHO the baddest round ever. It never jams and could gut an elephant with a single shot from 1200 meters. It was a test weapon that my PC found in a burnt-out supply truck on the side of the road in western Poland. I'll worry about finding ammo later, and since it never breaks there is no need for spares. Therefore, my PC carries Assault Rifle Y. 3) I like the looks of Assault Rifle Z. Therefore my PC carries it. (I exaggerate a little) What is your favorite, and why? Do you think my philosophies apply.
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M16 series, most of the time my PC's have been American's. The occasional British PC I have had used the L85. I tend to go with the issued weapon per the nationality played, unless I'm playing a SpecOps munchkin (whom can get anything).
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Do you consider the G3 series and the FN FAL/SLR "assault rifles"? Since neither are choices, I figure that maybe you consider them "battle rifles". I don't really see a clear distinction- seeing as the AKM is a choice on this list- but some folks (including the boys at GDW) do. Just wondering.
I like the AK-74. With it's fairly unique muzzle brake, it has very little muzzle rise on full auto and it's got the AK-47's legendary simplicity, toughness, and reliability. Since I'm rapidly becoming a Pole-o'-phile, I'd take the Polish equivalent Wz. 88 Tantal instead.
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Well, assault rifle-wise, I'm most familiar with the M-16, and I know what it can do and what it can't do. Unfortunately, I know what it can do and what it can't do.
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Assault Rifles, hmmm, Something robust, but also with the capacity for accuracy. Thus,
The SOCOM Model M14 which is a shortened version of the M14, or even the Carbine version. Another vairant would be the G3 cut down into an assualtrifle size or the L1/FN-Fal series in .308 cut down to carbine or assault rifle size. If its purpose made assault rifle, then the HK 33/93 series seems to be good to go. Rebosut, reliable and accurate.
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The G-11.
It uses caseless ammo. I mean it's CASELESS! How cool is that!? :P The low recoil, good range and massive standard mag size doesn't hurt either...
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You mention the AKM. 7.62x39mm is an intermediate power cartridge. Compare these muzzle energy figures and tell me which group it fits into: 7.62x54mmR: 3600-3800J 7.62x51mm (M80): 3350J .303 Brit: 3250J 7.62x39mm (M43): 2000J 5.8x42mm: 2000J 5.56x45mm (M855): 1750J 5.45x39m (7N10): 1400J |
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It's an arbitrary distinction, even in the real world. |
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FN-FNC. Two main reasons: first, my SEAL PC needed a weapon that he could carry anywhere, even in prewar operations where carrying weapons "Made in the USA" could cause problems if KIA or captured. Second is more simple, really: I own a semi-auto version of the rifle. Which I had to register with the State of Calfornia after the state stupidly passed an assault weapons ban and I had to pay a $45 "registration fee".
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Seeing as I'm a lefty, I prefer the M-16 series. But, as Raellus mentioned I also like the G-3, but it's not on your list so I don't know if it's counted in this mix.
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Sounds like you just need a real weapon that can be quickly and easily converted to left handed use...
The Steyr AUG would suit you nicely and is definately a better weapon than an M16...
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M16, cause I know it
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Preference would actually be a Battle Rifle (specifically the L1A1).
However, if I had to choose an assault rifle for a PC, I'd probably go for the L85 (based on philosophy #1).
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A plasma rifle in the 10MW range...
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M-16A2 or A4, I used an A2 in the army and loved it, got my hands on an A4 a few times and its even better.
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#1 with the twist of picking up the OPFOR #1 weapon for the extra ammo
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Im with you. FN FAL or L1A1 no puny 5.56 here.
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Again, depending on the nationality of the said character, practically any assault rifle would do though I have some qualms about the reliability of the Colt family. For a Finnish character it would be the m/62 or m/95, depending on his unit of service. And in case of m/95, probably one equiped with some kind of an optic and the cheekplate installable on the folding stock.
For a mercenary character the Israeli Tavor might be cool... |
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Based on the new responses on the Favorite APC/IFV thread, I thought a bit of thread necromancy might be in order.
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I've used both the M16 and AK-47 in real life -- and the winner is the AK-47. Yes, it's heavy, and a decent lot of ammunition is beastly heavy, but it works. I haven't had extensive real-life use of an AK, but you can shoot and shoot, throw it around, use it as a baseball bat club, and it keeps going without a hiccup. and it's round is guaranteed a fight-ending wound or a kill.
The M16 is light and easy to tote around, and you can carry a s---load of ammo for it. And you'll need it, because you'll need at least a 3-round burst or sterling marksmanship to bring an enemy down. And then, the bane of existence in my experience with the M16 -- extraction failure. Rarely did I go through more than 3 magazines without one. Often, it was only one. Then you find yourself clearing your chamber under fire, discarding the magazine (because it was sometimes the culprit) ans then doing a SPORTS routine.
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