7.62x39 rifles

[erwos]

Perhaps - but the SKS is heavy. The mini-14 is light and handy to hold. But I will admit I have never shot either.

It's a shame that the Chinese import ban is still in effect, because the SKS-M paratroopers sans bayonet were really very handy guns. Still a bit heavier than a Mini-30 in wood, but the balance is quite a lot better than a standard SKS, and taking AK mags is awesome. (Where is the Mini-15 and Mini-47, Ruger?)

The PTR-32 may be heavy - but it is a VERY cool rifle. I freaking love my PTR-91. Someone be the guinea pig and find out if the PTR-32 is legal.

I think the general assumption is that the PTR-32 is legal because, at a minimum, the mag catch mechanism is different, nevermind that you can't use 7.62x39 parts in any of the other banned HK rifles (wrong caliber!).

 

[Scott7891]

Someone be the guinea pig and find out if the PTR-32 is legal.

No one needs to be it is legal. It uses a different bolt, caliber, barrel, magwell tied to the upper receiver, and magazine than the 91.

 

[Sirex]

You can always get the barrel swapped out if you so desired.

I couldn't find the post I was looking for regarding the barrels and how they were pressed into the receivers but found this;
http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3312859&postcount=8

I have been considering getting a VZ58 barrel but wonder if it's worth the hassle. I already have the 2008 and not enough $$ for the real VZ58. I 2008 has a .308 non chromed bore, so longevity is the question, but I still doubt I will wear it out.

 

[zoostation]

Just to add, there is a very nice little Paratrooper SKS at Maryland Quartermaster on consignment that belongs to a member here.

 

[Sirex]

Just to add, there is a very nice little Paratrooper SKS at Maryland Quartermaster on consignment that belongs to a member here.

The paratrooper is my favorite SKS to shoot. May not have the military pedigree of the Russian, Yugo, or Sino-Soviet ones, but it is more practical and fun.

 

[Vile Shadow]

I couldn't find the post I was looking for regarding the barrels and how they were pressed into the receivers but found this;
http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3312859&postcount=8

I have been considering getting a VZ58 barrel but wonder if it's worth the hassle. I already have the 2008 and not enough $$ for the real VZ58. I 2008 has a .308 non chromed bore, so longevity is the question, but I still doubt I will wear it out.

I don't think so either.

But if you do decide to go through with that, go all the way, and swap the FSB's too so you get the bayo lug.

 

[Sirex]

I don't think I will change the barrel. Why mess with success. It was extremely accurate today. Made me smile thru the cold.

 

[Vile Shadow]

I don't think I will change the barrel. Why mess with success. It was extremely accurate today. Made me smile thru the cold.

If it shoots at least as well as Czech military issue, I would have no complaints.

 

[Sirex]

If it shoots at least as well as Czech military issue, I would have no complaints.

Don't know, but it shoots better than my Saiga and Chinese SKS. Have to have a shoot off with my Yugo SKS for accuracy though. It "may" beat it. Don't know how it does vs a Czech VZ58, as I couldn't afford one.

 

[lsw]

My experience too, my vz2008 is more accurate than my SKS. They really are just great little rifles.

 

[Reptile]

This seems to be the right place to ask this question:
Has anyone had any experience with "suppressing" an AK or a variant like the Century Arms C39? The reason I'm asking is that I've been told that the AK is notorious for causing baffle strikes on the suppressor and that could get expensive.

 

[OrbitalEllipses]

This seems to be the right place to ask this question:
Has anyone had any experience with "suppressing" an AK or a variant like the Century Arms C39? The reason I'm asking is that I've been told that the AK is notorious for causing baffle strikes on the suppressor and that could get expensive.

That's due to the quality of the product - threads aren't concentric to the bore and that causes the baffle strike. It can happen to any rifle on any platform, but AKs are notorious for it due to their construction quality/QC of mass produced Combloc era goods. Concentricity is you want to check before you dump a can on it.

Aside from that, the AK action itself is rather loud as well. You'll note that Spetsnaz running suppressed AKs actually tape the upper receiver shut to limit gas expulsion out of that area.

 

[Reptile]

That's due to the quality of the product - threads aren't concentric to the bore and that causes the baffle strike. It can happen to any rifle on any platform, but AKs are notorious for it due to their construction quality/QC of mass produced Combloc era goods. Concentricity is you want to check before you dump a can on it.

Aside from that, the AK action itself is rather loud as well. You'll note that Spetsnaz running suppressed AKs actually tape the upper receiver shut to limit gas expulsion out of that area.

Thanks. I wonder if the US-made C39 is any better?

 

[OrbitalEllipses]

Depends on how you view the American AK manufacturers. The rest of the world's been making them a LOT longer and Americans are new to the game; some are quality, some are not. I haven't the experience to tell you, though I know Andy and Carlos at Engage have plenty of experience with AKs AND with suppressing them.

 

[Reptile]

Depends on how you view the American AK manufacturers. The rest of the world's been making them a LOT longer and Americans are new to the game; some are quality, some are not. I haven't the experience to tell you, though I know Andy and Carlos at Engage have plenty of experience with AKs AND with suppressing them.

Appreciate the advice. I'll check with EA.

 

[Vile Shadow]

Thanks. I wonder if the US-made C39 is any better?

That's a Century product, correct?

I can say this much with certainty. My WASR has never failed to perform. So the C39 should be no different.