xd9fan
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Any thoughts on the new SLR-106FR coming out by Arsenal.
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Dont own one but would like to.
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Dont own one but would like to.
I don't see the issue with the stamped receiver. The AK earned its reputation for durability and reliability with the stamped receiver rifles. The AKM and most other widely distributed models, including the AK-74, had stamped receivers. It isn't an issue.
As for the rifle, I'd own one. Looks nice!
Spencer said:The original AK-47s, the first ones, made by Russia, had milled receivers. These were reliable and mostly earned the gun its reputation.
There were many difficulties during the initial phase of production. The first production models had stamped sheet metal receivers. Difficulties were encountered welding the guide and ejector rails causing high rejection rates.[7] Instead of halting production, a heavy machined receiver was substituted for the sheet metal receiver.[8] This was a more costly process, but the use of machined receivers accelerated production as tooling and labor for the earlier Mosin-Nagant rifle's machined receiver were easily adapted. Partly because of these problems, the Soviets were not able to distribute large numbers of the new rifle to soldiers until 1956. During this time, production of the interim SKS rifle continued.[9]
Once manufacturing difficulties had been overcome, a redesigned version designated the AKM (M for modernized or upgraded—in Russian: Автомат Калашникова Модернизированный) was introduced in 1959.[10] This new model used a stamped sheet metal receiver and featured a slanted muzzle brake on the end of the barrel to compensate for muzzle rise under recoil. In addition, a hammer retarder was added in order to prevent the weapon from firing out of battery (without the bolt being fully closed) during rapid or automatic fire.[11] This is also sometimes referred to as a "cyclic rate reducer", or simply "rate reducer", as it also has the effect of reducing the number of rounds fired per minute during automatic fire. It was also lighter than the previous model, roughly two-thirds of the weight.[12] Both licensed and unlicensed production of the Kalashnikov weapons abroad were almost exclusively of the AKM, partially due to the much easier production of the stamped receiver. This model is the most commonly encountered, having been produced in much greater quantities. All rifles based on the Kalashnikov design are frequently referred to as AK-47s in the West, although this is only correct when applied to rifles based on the original 3 receiver types.[13] In most former Eastern Bloc countries, the weapon is known simply as the "Kalashnikov". The photo at right illustrates the differences between the Type 2 milled receiver and the Type 4 stamped, including the use of rivets rather than welds on the stamped receiver, as well as the placement of a small dimple above the magazine well for stabilization.
What would be a great milled 7.62x39mm arsenal rifle?
The russian milled rifles were only made for 8 years. The stamped rifles are what has mostly earned the AK its reputation (if the stamped ones had problems since 1959 the AK would not have the reputation it does).The original AK-47s, the first ones, made by Russia, had milled receivers. These were reliable and mostly earned the gun its reputation. Chinese copies of the AK-47 still have the reputation for reliability but are cheap and poorly made.
MSRP $849.00
Milled is obviously more durable. Stamped is cheaper and easier to produce.