User blog comment:Cod1/U.S. Marines with AK-47s/@comment-1367054-20100408232146

Since when? .30-06 is a beast, longer range, better penetration. Sure the .45 ACP is great for sidearms when you need the stopping power but it's proven less effective in combat. Besides the .30-'06 led to the development and adoption of the 7.62 NATO.