I haven't gotten a chance to shoot it yet but going by feel alone, the front end on it does feel heavier than the one on my Ghillie built 18" bbl G3 clone. I wonder what PTR had in mind when they chose to use a 16" heavy barrel on it instead of a standard profile one. Obviously not a sniper rifle as the 7.62x39 round doesn't lend itself too well for long distance "reach out & touch" work.
I'm sure guys who have the luck to own registered sears & get to use them in happy mode aren't complaining but that's just a small percentage of owners who get to do that. Can it be used as is? Yes, it certainly can but the point is that it didn't need it and it would've worked better for its intended purpose with a lighter barrel. Match the gun components to the gun's intended role and purpose. But hey, I ain't no expert (by far) and maybe they do know something (or things) I do not.
Anyway, mine came with a set of all plastic mags but I'd like to get some extra ones. What are the "better" mags available out there? Do the flat sided Bulgarian mags that CDNN sells work on these? I've read in a couple of places that 40 rounders aren't as reliable as the 30 rounders, is that correct? Conversely, are there any good 20 rounders that can be used without modifications? Might contact Ghillie as well later to find more about his AK drum cut and find out which drums work best with it.
Thank you.
I'm sure guys who have the luck to own registered sears & get to use them in happy mode aren't complaining but that's just a small percentage of owners who get to do that. Can it be used as is? Yes, it certainly can but the point is that it didn't need it and it would've worked better for its intended purpose with a lighter barrel. Match the gun components to the gun's intended role and purpose. But hey, I ain't no expert (by far) and maybe they do know something (or things) I do not.
Anyway, mine came with a set of all plastic mags but I'd like to get some extra ones. What are the "better" mags available out there? Do the flat sided Bulgarian mags that CDNN sells work on these? I've read in a couple of places that 40 rounders aren't as reliable as the 30 rounders, is that correct? Conversely, are there any good 20 rounders that can be used without modifications? Might contact Ghillie as well later to find more about his AK drum cut and find out which drums work best with it.
Thank you.