User blog comment:USMC Lance/Whats the better rifle: M16 or AK47?/@comment-4506250-20111014115433

M16s (and all AR-15 derivatives) have issues with their gas systems. firing them in a very short time after them being pulled outta the water can cause the whole system to blow up- straight to your face. also m16s weren't reliable at all in 'Nam. AKs were. The 'inaccurate AK' term exist because of some rumors and spoilers from Western countries. irl you fire in short bursts or in semi auto mode. so it's about equally accurate- apart from longer distances. then the m16 really does win because of its longer barrel and higher bullet velocities. i'd pick up the AK because it's a weapon which has proven it's worth many times. btw why is the comparison about M16 vs. the 47? I'd actually compare the M16 with AK-74M or the AN. not the ancient 47- you can find it only in museums. the most popularized variant is the AKM.