There's only people who can hit human sized targets from 500 yards with the AK, situations depend on the operator and other variables
but the main thing with the Ak-47 is somebody with no training can easily operate it effectively, it's the people's weapon the king of battle for a reason
I agree with premise. I stated that off the top.
It's cheap, reliable, available and easy to operate. It's the rifle of the world and a symbol of rebellion, vigilantism, revolutions and militias throughout the planet. It has a major cult status to it. I don't think it's a bad weapon by any means and its design was just revolutionary.
That being said, if I had a choice, there would be multiple rifles I would choose over it.