Viet Cong’s Secret Weapon: The AK-47 in Vietnam

[Mike H.]

Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Viet Cong’s Secret Weapon: The AK-47 in Vietnam” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/ak-47-in-vietnam/.

 

[The Night Rider]

The Green Berets was a pretty cheesy movie but this part of it was spot on.



Listen to Mulder and explain Viet Cong supply lines.

That was their secret weapon

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Really interesting article. But he said "assault weapon". Just kidding. That was the purpose at the time. I guess the units from Factory 386 are quite collectable these days. I'm sure I'll never see one. But I'm glad I have a cheap knock-off in my one-of-each collection.

May the 58,000 rest in peace and God bless their families. We are in debt to those who served in that brutal jungle war.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[USMC6094]

The Green Berets was a pretty cheesy movie but this part of it was spot on.



Listen to Mulder and explain Viet Cong supply lines.

That was their secret weapon

Muldoon......

Mulder is the X-Files lol

 

[KillerFord1977]

one rifle I just do not like. never took to the AK's of the world. not my jam. I can see it's importance, appeal and get it done rifle, but I hate the damn things.

 

[USMC6094]

one rifle I just do not like. never took to the AK's of the world. not my jam. I can see it's importance, appeal and get it done rifle, but I hate the damn things.

I was of the same line of thought, until I fired a quality version.

I've owned better than a half dozen, my two current are are a Yugo NPAP, and an Arsenal SLR.

Both are dead reliable, and scary accurate

 

[OldGrunt]

Muldoon......

Mulder is the X-Files lol

Muldoon was played by Aldo Ray, a real-life Navy Frogman who saw action on Okinawa during WW II.

 

[USMC6094]

Muldoon was played by Aldo Ray, a real-life Navy Frogman who saw action on Okinawa during WW II.

Yes Sir, he was someth'n

 

[Oaktree45]

I have one that is disguised as a sporting rifle. I guess I should have taken a picture with the 10 round magazine instead of the 30 round mag.

 

[NMEDGE]

one rifle I just do not like. never took to the AK's of the world. not my jam. I can see it's importance, appeal and get it done rifle, but I hate the damn things.

Every time I hear one go off it brings back horrible memories

 

[xdman]

Technically a 74 but close enough for horseshoes and handgreanades

 

[KillerFord1977]

I was of the same line of thought, until I fired a quality version.

I've owned better than a half dozen, my two current are are a Yugo NPAP, and an Arsenal SLR.

Both are dead reliable, and scary accurate

I’ve fired true AKM and Ak-47s. Full auto versions as well.
Cant stand them. To each their own

 

[The Night Rider]

Muldoon......

Mulder is the X-Files lol

Typo and Aldo Ray was a WWII vet with Severe PTSD.

That's a big part of the reason he had a reputation as a Drunk

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

OK, sure. I'll show you mine.

I actually won this in a raffle at my range, Century Arms WASR-10 from Romania. It's a fun range toy that I can shoot indoors if I want.

But I'll take it outside now that the weather is warming up.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Talyn]

AK's are fun and have their place.

They (SARs & WASRs) have a serious place in the herd in both 7.63x39 & 5.45x39.

Was very disappointed in the over-rated Arsenal and got rid of it.

Still fondly remember the "golden-age" of cheap AKs 30+ yrs ago.

 

[OldGrunt]

The Chinese AK I bought in 1989 for $300. Still have it.

 

[Talyn]

The Chinese AK I bought in 1989 for $300. Still have it.View attachment 105897

Very nice. I should have gotten a Chicom one back then before Bush #1 banned the importation.