Did the AK47 Copy the STG-44?
Brandon Herrera, demonstrating high expertise through hands-on disassembly, debunks the myth that the AK-47 is a direct copy of the STG-44. He highlights critical mechanical differences, particularly the AK-47's rotating bolt and long-stroke piston system, which are more akin to the M1 Garand, versus the STG-44's tilting block mechanism. The video emphasizes that while the STG-44 pioneered the assault rifle concept, its internal design lineage leads more towards Heckler & Koch rifles.









