Why can't you burst-fire with any automatic?

Honestly, has anyone considered the possibility of firing a small barrage of rounds on SEMI mode? It’s not that hard to fire a couple of shots in a quick succession while staying on target AND exactly controlling the amount of shots fired. That is, if you’re not shooting a Browning MG from the hip. Precise aim and rapid fire, which should probably depend slightly on dexterity. That is the case where that ‘accumulated recoil’ comes in place, since rapidly firing a .50 BMG rifle is near to impossible, and a 9x19 rifle is not that hard to control (of course, if you’re not still shaking after looking at that damned Flaming Eye).