"Autoloaders are too slow as fast shots cannot be aimed as with a pump."

i have a longtime friend, Zim. PH and RLI veteran, who i've seen put that statement in the ground for all time.
the precision close quarters shooting a cool headed, properly trained marksman can do with an FAL, in the dark, is truly devastating! and, quite frankly, unbelievable unless you've seen it yourself!

should have specified semi-auto operation.