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I'm very intrigued by this action, especially given the description of the Korobov TKB-517-lighter, easier to make, more accurate, and more controllable than the AK-47, the CCCP chose the more familiar AK series anyway.
The FAMAS action uses the same basic principle, and I haven't seen any stories of any major issues with that rifle (other than that it's French.) The French obviously like the action, since the FAMAS' is based on the AAT-52 machinegun, which they've used since the 50s.
Which brings me to the question: as far as I know, every competitor in the recent SOCOM competition which brought us the FN SCAR, as well as everything mentioned as a 'possible replacement' for the M16/M4 family is gas operated, using some sort of gas piston. Why doesn't anyone try building something with a Kiraly lever-delayed blowback?
Also, anyone know where I can find a diagram of how the thing actually works, and/or more info on Kiraly's original design?
The FAMAS action uses the same basic principle, and I haven't seen any stories of any major issues with that rifle (other than that it's French.) The French obviously like the action, since the FAMAS' is based on the AAT-52 machinegun, which they've used since the 50s.
Which brings me to the question: as far as I know, every competitor in the recent SOCOM competition which brought us the FN SCAR, as well as everything mentioned as a 'possible replacement' for the M16/M4 family is gas operated, using some sort of gas piston. Why doesn't anyone try building something with a Kiraly lever-delayed blowback?
Also, anyone know where I can find a diagram of how the thing actually works, and/or more info on Kiraly's original design?