The primary differences between the original Dragunov and the PSL are the Dragunov receiver is milled while the PSL's is formed from stamped sheet metal and the Dragunov utilizes a unique spring-loaded, short-stroke gas-piston rod that is not attached to the bolt carrier while the PSL uses the long-stroke AK/AKM system in which the piston rod is integral with the bolt carrier. There are other minor differences like the design of the cheek piece, the forearm, the trigger, the muzzle brake, disassembly, quality of machining, but basically from an overall external profile, both models look exceedingly similar.
Poor guys, you there, a brand new SVD, straight from Izhmash, costs around 2000 USD here. And I can buy the SVDS if I like. On the other hand, anything AR-like is pretty rare.
The 8-power scopes are scarce, but you appear to have one...
Because there is an agreement on non-importation of semi-automatic arms between Russia and US.MikeH said:I know that all Chinese military firearms are still banned, but why is it that Russian SVD and other clones aren't being imported these days?
Because there is an agreement on non-importation of semi-automatic arms between Russia and US.
Exsqueeze me. Non-importation of non-sporting autoloaders. You know the goofy stocks Saigas come with? Those make them "sporting".Evil Monkey said:Then explain the Saiga's....