Civilian Items, Weapons, and Bandages

[gregor (DayZ) 95]

Not all Ex-Soviet states replaced their AKMs, and even the ones that did still have many in reserve/police/other unit operations. It's a very common worldly rifle (Part of the most produced series of guns ever) and honestly it shouldn't be 'replaced'. Assuming that the world map is based off of the entire Arma franchise, AK's a very common in the surrounding regions (Takistan and whatnot)

At least SOME AKMs would appear after the apocalypse, especially in a poorer region where high-tech guns don't exist. There are millions of them around the planet, and desperate civilians or military officials racing to arm with effective weaponry could easily turn to the high-caliber and reliable AKM before any other gun.

I said, AKM (AK-47) was replaced already in USSR. The civilian police had AKS-74U as the regular weapon. And the internal troops (the military structure, in a peace time is involved on police operations) had AK-74 and its folding variants.

I mentioned about North Caucasus, yes, there is a little different situation. Some civilian police troops, who was send there, used also 7.62 variant of AK.

That isn't big problem, but this is thing, where is difference between ex-soviet states and other post socialist eastern europe states.

[-Gews- 7443]

I said, AKM (AK-47) was replaced already in USSR. The civilian police had AKS-74U as the regular weapon. And the internal troops (the military structure, in a peace time is involved on police operations) had AK-74 and its folding variants.

I mentioned about North Caucasus, yes, there is a little different situation. Some civilian police troops, who was send there, used also 7.62 variant of AK.

That isn't big problem, but this is thing, where is difference between ex-soviet states and other post socialist eastern europe states.

I heard that AK-74s are now beginning to be more desirable in Afghanistan, too.

"No, Kalashnikovs are very cheap. They cost only $400. Sometimes the Tajiks buy them from us and we get them from the Chinese. But it's the Kalakov everyone wants." Kalakov is the Afghan name for a new model of Kalashnikov that is lighter and uses smaller bullets.

"The Taliban like it because it pierces body armour." Hekmat tapped at his chest to demonstrate and showed me a small bullet. "They cost $700 in Dushanbe and we sell them for $1,100. There is an extra charge of $150 if you want the weapons delivered in the south."

[enforcer1975 1111]

Also, if an epidemic happens where people are attacked by "infected" individuals such as zombies that are eating their friends, the government may hand out assault weapons to the public as a last ditch effort. The only reason I think of this is because of this iPhone application called Plaque Inc. I probably am wrong but just an idea.

Maybe in your dreams...in which "zombie flick" does any government give away free weapons? They would cause themselves a lot of trouble in the long run getting those all back and of course the crimes that are beeing commited with those weapons would also pose a problem.

I said, AKM (AK-47) was replaced already in USSR. The civilian police had AKS-74U as the regular weapon. And the internal troops (the military structure, in a peace time is involved on police operations) had AK-74 and its folding variants.

I mentioned about North Caucasus, yes, there is a little different situation. Some civilian police troops, who was send there, used also 7.62 variant of AK.

That isn't big problem, but this is thing, where is difference between ex-soviet states and other post socialist eastern europe states.

The AK47 is still built in some arabian states, some eastern european state sold their old machines. Looks like they prefer the durability of the milled recievers to the stamped ones.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Enforcer

[-Gews- 7443]

The AK47 is still built in some arabian states, some eastern european state sold their old machines. Looks like they prefer the durability of the milled recievers to the stamped ones.

Perhaps... but stamped vs milled is a bigger issue than some people make out. Milled is a sign of quality, yes, but I also know part of the reason many AKs are still milled in Pakistan is that they don't have the tools to stamp them. They even copy the stamping marks onto their milled AKs. :lol:

In general I've heard Afghans prefer stamped AKs; they're lighter.