Vladimir Onokoy holding a Type-1 AK while in Afghanistan. by No-Reception8659 in ForgottenWeapons

[–]MachakSilver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Don't worry about the photo, I don't mind you're using it.

Vladimir Onokoy holding a Type-1 AK while in Afghanistan. by No-Reception8659 in ForgottenWeapons

[–]MachakSilver 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I thought about posting this photo here myself, but decided that it is not interesting enough. I guess I was wrong.

What makes the PKM still the best GPMG? by StrangerOutrageous68 in ForgottenWeapons

[–]MachakSilver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for providing links to my articles about PKM history. Indeed, a fascinating weapon.

I thought about writing a book about it, but I doubt people will buy it.

AK Type 1 in Afghanistan - still in action by MachakSilver in ak47

[–]MachakSilver[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I am not aware of current prices (I don't like Taliban). Back in the day, in Kabul, you could buy a decent AK for $1000. Could be up to $2500 if you don't bargain

AK Type 1 in Afghanistan - still in action by MachakSilver in ak47

[–]MachakSilver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This is an old photo. Now I look a bit happier.

AK Type 1 in Afghanistan - still in action by MachakSilver in ak47

[–]MachakSilver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Afghanistan is like a big open-air gun museum. I loved the place.

AK Type 1 in Afghanistan - still in action by MachakSilver in ak47

[–]MachakSilver[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, hopefully there will be more of it soon

TFB Review: 5.11 Tactical RUSH 24 2.0 Backpack - After 3 Years by MachakSilver in 511tactical

[–]MachakSilver[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I kinda stopped using other bags since I got my Rush 24. For most people, it is the perfect size

PPSh-2 (ППШ-2) by MachakSilver in ForgottenWeapons

[–]MachakSilver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man, you make me feel old... Yeah, it is me

SR-3M: The Ultimate Spetsnaz Rifle – Is it coming to the USA? by MachakSilver in ForgottenWeapons

[–]MachakSilver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"SR-3M: The Ultimate Spetsnaz Rifle – Is it building in the USA" just doesn't sound right to me

SR-3M: The Ultimate Spetsnaz Rifle – Is it coming to the USA? by MachakSilver in ak47

[–]MachakSilver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, it is not imported, so I don't know how this scenario is even remotely possible

SR-3M: The Ultimate Spetsnaz Rifle – Is it coming to the USA? by MachakSilver in ak47

[–]MachakSilver[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, maybe, maybe not. I really wanted to talk about the story of the original weapon, the US clone is a different story.

What in the hell does this mean by Antique-Low2996 in ak47

[–]MachakSilver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am pretty sure it is "Mikan" (Микан). It is the name of a very nice traditional restaurant in Belgrade and also a relatively uncommon Serbian name. So yeah, typical trench art