Additional points about AKs. The mechbox can withstand winter conditions, the dboys AK is built in such a way that there aren't many screws, just pins, so taking the mechbox out can be done in 10-20 seconds. Not that you'll have to do it often, but it's a nice feature if you are doing your own mods, and need to make adjustments.
As for attachments, if you can't tape 'em on, they dont belong there. Simplicity is king in my opinion. Do you really wanna be the guy with 10 lbs of tactical bullshit on your gun? Besides a flashlight and possibly optics for night ops, you shouldn't require any attachments. If you reaaaaaaally want accessories, you can get the front end with rails on it.
I've had M416s, SCARs, MP5Ks, UMPs, G36s, AUGs, TMPs, and about 3 kinds of AKs, and I've always gone back to the AK platform. Looks badass, feels comfortable, works great, and is easy to mod/maintain.
And yes I have been waiting to throw that in pathfinder
