7.62x54r a psl maybe?

[henrifirstman]

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to this site and gun ownership in general.
I own a 1943 Izhevsk Mosin 91/59 and I love it. It has power, it's accurate, and cheap to feed but I'm looking for a SHTF weapon most likely a Romanian PSL.
My question is, would it be possible to get a shortened version?
I like the psl but it's a bit too long for me.
What kind of options do I have as far as shortning the weapon?

 

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

I would assume that, providing you live where they're legal, that you could make it an SBR.

 

[henrifirstman]

Arizona, thankfully ;-)
I guess I was curious about if this has been done succesfully and what it would look like.

 

[JHenry]

atlantic has an ak style rifle that uses 7.62x54r, if your looking for a short version

 

[henrifirstman]

I checked it out... Pretty awesome looking.
Think I'll wait till these have been on the market awhile.
Thanks guys.

 

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

Anytime.

 

[AethelstanAegen]

Waffen Werks makes "Dragunov carbine" that I've seen on Atlantic Firearms. That sounds pretty close to what you're looking for and it's not an SBR (so no $200 tax required). For what it's worth, I had a very good experience purchasing from Atlantic earlier this year. You can probably contact Waffen Werks and see if otehr places are selling it as well.

 

[JHenry]

Yea i would go with the waffen werks, that thing just looks sweet, plus they topped it off with gun kote

 

[henrifirstman]

I saw a video of a full-auto version just now. It looked freakin brutal!!!
I'm getting one lol.
It's an awesome cartridge. Gotta love the 54r

 

[Vaarok]

The "Dragunov Paratrooper" or PSL carbines are, from hearsay, as reliable as the normal ones, comparably accurate, kick harder, and are godawful loud. Several of my friends are either buying or building 'em with various ill intentions in mind, mostly involving normal AK pistol-grip-and-buttstock furniture and or rails.

 

[henrifirstman]

I think I would rather go with an AK 54r. I've never owned one or a psl for that matter, hell, I've never even fired either one of them but I think AK54r would be a damn good battle rifle.

 

[samuelcmm]

heres a site that still has surp 8mm if anyones interested

https://www.samcoglobal.com/

 

[Atlantic Firearms]

Sorry we are sold out of the AK 54R rifles at this time and not sure when we will see more .

 

[KAMAK]

http://www.vltor.com/projects.htm

forget that cute ak stuff, this is what you want.

ps. j/k about the ak being cute.

 

[fpgt72]

PSL is a LONG heavy beast. Add to that from what people say you have to take care on what you feed it as it will hammer itself to death with anything more then 150 grain.

They are getting to be hard to find and the price seems to be going up on them.

All that said it is the most fun 54R rifle that I own.

 

[Atlantic Firearms]

We may get in some Russian VEPR rifles in 762 x 54r with 16 inch barrels hope to see a few of these in November.

 

[mshootnit]

Atlantic,

I would like to see some 20" Vepr's in 308. or 7.62X54
It would also be nice to have a black handguard option (the Ace block takes care of the rear)
ETA I love the website I want to buy about everything I look at!

 

[6x6pinz]

PSL is a LONG heavy beast. Add to that from what people say you have to take care on what you feed it as it will hammer itself to death with anything more then 150 grain.

That is why most reputable dealers will tell you to buy/use only the light ball ammo. It is surplus and some of the least expensive anyway.

I love mine (probably to death) Shoots great and very accurate as long as you shoot it as designed (slowly and a few rounds at a time). Go figure something that works as designed and does not do as well when abused

 

[essayons21]

Any PSL magazines available with over 10rd capacity?

 

[ifit]

WOW a 16" vepr carbine in 7.62x54r......Yes Please

 

[karlsgunbunker]

I bought a FPK Paratrooper from Southern Ohio Guns about 6 years ago.
They were imported by Tennessee Guns.

Basically a PSL with a 18" barrel.
Kicks about like an AK, Loud as hell, and lots of fun to shoot.
Mine's fairly accurate and very handy 36" overall length, 1" longer than an AK w/Flash Hider.

The only complaint I have is that the gas tube was also shortened so finding a spare will be difficult.

A Gunsmith could shorten any PSL barrel to around 19" w/o messing with the gas tube.

Here's mine with it's Big Brother.

 

[mortablunt]

The SVT-40 is better, IMO, having actually been proven by WW2, but the prices of the guns, mags, and accessories are through the roof. They're honestly great rifles which are reliable, practical, and a joy to shoot. I personally was never a great fan of the PSL, but after I got my hands on an SVT, I could never consider them.

 

[fpgt72]

SVT-40 and a PSL are very different, I own both. And right now the prices are about the same for both rifles in my area. I like both rifles but they are just not even close to the same. Personally I will not fire surplus (corrosive) ammo in eather rifle. And now that Prvi Partizan makes 54R in 150gr there is no reason to, and it will give you nice reloadable brass. (if you can find it both my rifles love to toss the brass)

The OP was looking for a SHTF type weapon and I don't think that a SVT40 will work well for that...I am not sure that a PSL would be the best choice for something like that. These are both bits of history (the SVT more so) and it is a rifle that takes some care to keep happy. If you are looking for a weapon to head for the hills with I would look at one of the M1 scout squad type rifles...nice big full power rifle round, shorter.... but around $500 more then both the PSL or the SVT.