ken792
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Since leaving MD, the only MD-banned stuff I’ve acquired has been AKs, but I’ve always wanted a G3 of some sort. I saw this unfired in box SAR-8 at the show last month for less than what a used PTR costs. Springfield Armory, Inc imported this likely in the early 90s, but it was made by EBO of Greece. I’m still waiting on the Timney trigger I ordered, so I’m not going to fire it just yet. I’m also going to drill it for a paddle mag release with a 3D printed jig and maybe one day install a grenade retaining ring.
Unfortunately, the first ding was when I accidentally let it tip over for the front sight to hit the bayonet lug of one of my other rifles. After that, I did not hesitate to snap a sling on and start playing with it.
Later SAR-8s had a fake flash hider pressed onto a barrel that had the threaded portion cut off. Mine had the threads and splines under the big round muzzle cap, which is apparently how sub-10k serial number guns are.
Also shown with a 1975 Colt 2nd gen, so two things I’ve always wanted acquired in one weekend.
Unfortunately, the first ding was when I accidentally let it tip over for the front sight to hit the bayonet lug of one of my other rifles. After that, I did not hesitate to snap a sling on and start playing with it.
Later SAR-8s had a fake flash hider pressed onto a barrel that had the threaded portion cut off. Mine had the threads and splines under the big round muzzle cap, which is apparently how sub-10k serial number guns are.
Also shown with a 1975 Colt 2nd gen, so two things I’ve always wanted acquired in one weekend.