This is
definitely not true. The quality of rifles issued to IMA/OTA graduates is not the same as the quality of those issued to paramilitaries combating Maoists in the Northeast. One of the members of IFG, 'cottagecheese' has had the pleasure of taking apart and refixing the rifle all his own. And his observations are definitely worth the read, contained in that link I sent you. He has also had the pleasure of interacting and inspecting the rifles of a number of other paramilitary officers. So, his experience is relevant to the North east issue at large.
And I trust his opinion, just as much as I trust yours.
It is indeed an outstanding rifle. But how long are we going to use it for? The constant theme of all warfare is evolution. The Ak-47 itself was a fusion of the trigger design of the Remington Model 8, the gas and system lay out of the StG44 and the unlocking runway raceway from the M1 Gargand/M1 Carbine. The INSAS is not a bad idea, combining as it does the best elements of the Ak-47, the 3-round burst modes of the US M16A2, the gas regulator and cutoff similar to the FN FAL, and the charging handle of the HK G3. I have an issue with its production and its quality, not with its concept.
How is the INSAS weight not a problem. The INSAS weighs in at about 4.25 kg. The Chinese QBZ-95 weighs a mere 3.25 kg. Every kg. counts, especially when soldiers are overburdened with ammunition, our road access in the remote area's not that great, and soldiers must carry much of their logistics and ammunition by themselves on the first trip. You want to make it easier of more difficult for your soldiers on the battlefield?
How many soldiers engage each other at 250m? 250m. is half a kilometer away. I'd think those engagement scenarios rare.
Still, that is an advantage. Don't get me wrong. If our 5.56mm bullets can travel 300m. and still bury themselves into flesh, I'm all for it.
But the 5.8x42mm has not just a flatter trajectory, it has a higher retained velocity and higher energy downrange as well.
What do you mean by 'punching power'. I fail to grasp the concept.
Arre yaar, I'm not talking about after repeated use.
The WASR-10 gets stuck after 2 or 3 rounds.
Yeh dekh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6H_sw-YKOc
http://ak47websites.com/Shooting_FAQ.php