7.62 x 54r semi auto rifles still legal in MD?

PGTMG · Apr 30, 2015

Curious are there any we can still buy?

Thanks

iH8DemLibz · Apr 30, 2015

Call Duffy's Gun Shop.

PGTMG · Apr 30, 2015

OK....any hints?

SKIP · Apr 30, 2015

SVT Series.

-Z/28- · Apr 30, 2015

Combloc · Apr 30, 2015

ken792 · Apr 30, 2015

SVT-40, Russian Tigr, Soviet SVD (not the Chinese one), semi auto PKM, semi auto SG43, semi auto Maxim PM 1910, and probably a few more I'm forgetting.

PGTMG · Apr 30, 2015

a lot of choices. Anyone have any experiences with any one of these?

ken792 · Apr 30, 2015

PGTMG said:
a lot of choices. Anyone have any experiences with any one of these?

Don't get the SVT-40 if you want a shooter. They're not very reliable once the gas system rusts up. They're not very reliable even with matching mags.

A Tigr is not cheap. I think they go for $3k or so now. An actual Soviet military SVD is even more expensive. I've seen a few on Gunbroker and they all went for five digit prices.

Combloc · Apr 30, 2015

I've had an SVT40. As stated, not a shooter. Marginally ok for their day but antiquated junk by todays standards. Don't get me wrong....IF you have a good one, it's fine for a range trip now and then. But for serious lots of rounds down range use, you will be disappointed. There is a reason I don't have one anymore!

As for the SVD, I only have a Chinese one but all comments about it apply to both the Russian Tigr and Soviet/Russian SVD. WONDERFUL rifles. They are like AK's...rock solid reliable and built to last for tens of thousands of rounds. I wouldn't sell mine for anything less than an amount I could retire on.

I would be 100% confident in buying either a PSL (so long as it was built by Romanians on a Romanian receiver) or a semi auto PKM (so long as it was built by MarColMar) but I have never owned or shot either.

rob-cubed · May 1, 2015

PSLs and VEPRs are your go-to options. Both have "whippy" barrels that tend to string when they warm up.

I have no experience with a sporter SVD, AKA a TIGR, but that's as close to a traditional Russian sniper as you can get. Internals are very differen than PSL or VEPR, which are based on the AK action.

Mark75H · May 1, 2015

rob-cubed said:
PSLs and VEPRs are your go-to options. Both have "whippy" barrels that tend to string when they warm up.

I have no experience with a sporter SVD, AKA a TIGR, but that's as close to a traditional Russian sniper as you can get. Internals are very differen than PSL or VEPR, which are based on the AK action.

Does Duffy's have any PSL's in stock for sale? I know of no other dealer in MD willing to sell or transfer a PSL.

Combloc · May 1, 2015

Hafer's in Hagerstown will I think (not absolutely sure but I think).

AssMan · May 1, 2015

I have a "friend" that has a VEPR in transfer limbo with an IP. They are currently trying to make a definitive determination as to the legality of competing the transfer.

I, for one, hope the VEPRs are back in play. WRT the x54r models, the mags are IMO a bit flimsy and $$$. Fun guns though.

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AssMan · May 1, 2015

Don't think this is on the roster, but I'd hit it

Edit: deleted link. Looks like the x54r pistol is vapor ware, and probably for good reason.

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Mark75H · May 1, 2015

snallygaster said:
Don't think this is on the roster, but I'd hit it
http://blackhorsearsenal.com/BHAKR39--Krinkov-Pistol-Chambered-in-762-X-39_p_73.html

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Rumors of uncompleted orders again from BHA ... order at your own risk

AssMan · May 1, 2015

Mark75H said:
Rumors of uncompleted orders again from BHA ... order at your own risk

Yeah, just edited while you were quoting. I'm guessing development stopped due to 76N and green tip foolishness.

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Mark75H · May 1, 2015

snallygaster said:
Yeah, just edited while you were quoting. I'm guessing development stopped due to 76N and green tip foolishness.

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Development stopped due to sufficient inflow of cash

Jerry M · May 2, 2015

Tag for later.

Boss94 · May 4, 2015

Big Dog has a few belt fed semi auto rifles in 7.62 x 54r that I believe are MD legal.

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