Kalashnikov dead at 94

[Ridge]

He had his own Vodka brand. Not just rifles. I wanted to meet him too. But I was expecting news of his death before that was going to happen.

Kalashnikov vodka is a British product, but is not sold in the UK, as it promotes violence. It's reportedly a really shitty vodka.

[DOC]

It angers up the blood huh? I think I still want some.

[UrbanWolf]

"He did createcopy The most widely copied, used, distributed and war proven rifle to ever grace this planet."

By that I hope you're not inferring that he copied the Sturmgewehr 44... a common misconception as the AK was the most logical design Kalashnikov could have created (in his words at least). In which case the Stg 44 was not very widely used or distributed.

Actually the AR-15 has more similarities with the STG 44, grip--same, safety--same, mag release--same, magwell--same.

[Bailey Guns]

By that I hope you're not inferring that he copied the Sturmgewehr 44... a common misconception as the AK was the most logical design Kalashnikov could have created (in his words at least). In which case the Stg 44 was not very widely used or distributed.

Come on. The AK designers, including MK, looked at a lot of designs but didn't really copy any one in particular. Mostly I was just giving you a hard time cuz it's kinda fun!

[Bailey Guns]

At any rate, Kalashnikov wouldn't even be qualified to sweep floors in John Browning's shop.

[KevDen2005]

At any rate, Kalashnikov wouldn't even be qualified to sweep floors in John Browning's shop.

+1,000,000

[osok-308]

RIP- the only Commie I really liked, to be perfectly honest. He did create the most widely copied, used, distributed, and war proven rifle to ever grace this planet. I own one of his rifles... kind of (a Romanian version)

My thoughts exactly, probably the only communist that I really would ever support, and only for his gun making skills.

[Ridge]

+10000! MK was a one trick communist Siberian pony. Browning is/was the God of firearms! His contributions: 1911, HP, Woodsman, A5, BAR, Ma Deuce, 1917, 1919, 1892, M4...

Over 100 patents, numerous cartridges, and an AMERICAN! Just saying...

MK: AK47, AKM, AK74, RPK, PKM, Krinkov, AK-101, AK-103

[colorider]

Years ago when my wife worked for Boker Knifes, she had the pleasure of taking him and his family to Epcot for the day. She spent the day with them and also spent 3 days with them at a trade show. Said he was a very humble man.

[beast556]

R.I.P. Mr Kalashnikov.

Kalashnikov is to Russia as Browning is to America. They bolth created awsome weapons for us to enjoy.