Russian SF in Syria

[Shooter45]

Photos of Russian SF in Syria from Ak Operators Union.



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[beast556]

Cool picture's, seems like there SF guys prefer x39 only one has a 5.54.

[hurley842002]

Cool picture's, seems like there SF guys prefer x39 only one has a 5.54.

Good call on the x39

[.455_Hunter]

What sidearm are they carrying?

[Shooter45]

I think it's a MP-443 Grach

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP-443_Grach

[Big E3]

Cool picture's, seems like there SF guys prefer x39 only one has a 5.54.

You guys are confusing me. I thought all Russia had was x39. I can see by the curve in the mags that they likely are using 7.62x39 and I don’t see any mags with the more gradual curve of the 5.45x39. However, I’m not familiar with this 5.54 you’re talking about. I would agree that they definitely have a something x39.

[beast556]

You guys are confusing me. I thought all Russia had was x39. I can see by the curve in the mags that they likely are using 7.62x39 and I don’t see any mags with the more gradual curve of the 5.45x39. However, I’m not familiar with this 5.54 you’re talking about. I would agree that they definitely have a something x39.

Get with the times man, 554 is Russia's new deplete uranium tipped round in the 40 watt range. �� I did mean 5.45, the guy on the left in the third pict appears to have a 5.45 rifle.

[hurley842002]

Get with the times man, 554 is Russia's new deplete uranium tipped round in the 40 watt range.

Lol

[Big E3]

I think you may be right, what’s throwing me off is the guy in the middle of the third pic may have a 40rd mag.

Here’s a pic of my 7.62 with a 30rd and my 5.45 with a 30. Slight difference in the curves is subtle but definitely there.

[russian]

Guys see those cans on the end. You can't suppress 5.45 very well. That is the only reason for 7.62x39.

[cfortune]

Guys see those cans on the end. You can't suppress 5.45 very well. That is the only reason for 7.62x39.

Appears one guy has a 5.45 rifle with a can on it in the 3rd picture. That or whatever muzzle device he is using goes half-way up his front sight. I was also pleasantly surprised how well my SLR104 ran suppressed. Much quieter than I expected it to be, especially with a 30 cal suppressor.

[beast556]

Guys see those cans on the end. You can't suppress 5.45 very well. That is the only reason for 7.62x39.

Personally I would choose x39 it hits way harder and penetrates barriers way better. Imho from what I have seen x39 suppresses just fine.

[CS1983]

Would it not also be a consideration of local ammo availability, in case they had need? Not sure how much 5.45 proliferation is in Syria, but 7.62x39 is a known attainable.

[wctriumph]

Looking at the pic's I get the impression, with the wide variety of gear and guns that the photos are from some sort of advertising campaign catalog.

[Great-Kazoo]

Looking at the pic's I get the impression, with the wide variety of gear and guns that the photos are from some sort of advertising campaign catalog.

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[osok-308]

Would it not also be a consideration of local ammo availability, in case they had need? Not sure how much 5.45 proliferation is in Syria, but 7.62x39 is a known attainable.

It could just be weapons choice (if they're given a choice). Kinda like how a lot of spec op guys will opt for the .45 even though 9mm is the caliber of choice of the military. Just a thought. I'm sure it's a multifaceted answer. Maybe it's that, plus suppression, plus ammo availability, etc.