>>511334828 > You retard realize guns are made before they get put into production/adoption right?
> In late 1946, as the rifles were being tested, one of Kalashnikov's assistants, Aleksandr Zaitsev, suggested a major redesign to improve reliability. At first, Kalashnikov was reluctant, given that their rifle had already fared better than its competitors. Eventually, however, Zaitsev managed to persuade Kalashnikov. > In November 1947, the new prototypes (AK-47s) were completed
