Mikhail Kalashnikov, Creator of AK-47, Dies at 94

[Mac]

It killed more people in the 20th Century than the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The AK-47's easy maintenance and light weight led to its becoming the armament of choice for at least 50 armies worldwide, as well as guerrilla factions, ...
Dave

 

[Die.Fledermaus]

It stopped the Germans from invading Russia for the longest recorded period of time. It is so important to freedom the puppet government of Iraq allows the possession of a fully automatic version for its civilians to defend their homes.

 

[bobbywalter]

its an important lesson in real economics....real capitol-ism vs crapital-ism or socialism.


it would not be the most trained and renowned weapon if it had to be produced by a free market.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

It stopped the Germans from invading Russia for the longest recorded period of time.

The Germans were not much of a threat by the time the AK came out.

 

[MastuhWaffles]

He also developed the SKS.

 

[ridgerunner]

The Germans were not much of a threat by the time the AK came out.

Hence the designation "47" as in 1947

 

[Mac]

Read a little more about him today. Seems like as a teenager, he was arrested for possession of a firearm, he was let go when he said it wasn't his but "borrowed". That's what got him interested.
Dave