The AK-47 is nothing more than a Soviet later version of the Nazi German Sturmgewehr 44. The Soviets were NEVER good at original ideas BUT they were fabulous copiers(Tu-4 Bull = B-29).
I lost an AK a long time ago and loved it. Great weapon.
Did you know that first ever selective fire rifle came out of Mexico?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondrag%C3%B3n_(rifle)
While they look somewhat alike from the outside the actual mechanism that operate within the firearm are in fact very different. The AK-47 series uses a rotating bolt while the STG-44 uses a early form of delayed blow back that later was used in the Cetme of Spain & the G-3 rifle. Form follows function, also the AK-47 series of weapon is a handy carbine good from bad breath range to around 250 yards. 8^)
While they look somewhat alike from the outside the actual mechanism that operate within the firearm are in fact very different. The AK-47 series uses a rotating bolt while the STG-44 uses a early form of delayed blow back that later was used in the Cetme of Spain & the G-3 rifle. Form follows function, also the AK-47 series of weapon is a handy carbine good from bad breath range to around 250 yards. 8^)