Russian SF in Syria

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03-11-2017, 13:09
Shooter45

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Russian SF in Syria

Photos of Russian SF in Syria from Ak Operators Union.

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03-11-2017, 15:12
beast556

Cool picture's, seems like there SF guys prefer x39 only one has a 5.54.
03-11-2017, 15:16
hurley842002

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Originally Posted by beast556

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

Good call on the x39
03-11-2017, 15:17
.455_Hunter

What sidearm are they carrying?
03-12-2017, 19:18
Shooter45

I think it's a MP-443 Grach

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP-443_Grach
03-12-2017, 22:27
Big E3

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Originally Posted by beast556

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.
03-15-2017, 19:20
beast556

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Originally Posted by Big E3

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.
03-15-2017, 19:27
hurley842002

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Originally Posted by beast556

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

Lol
03-15-2017, 21:43
Big E3

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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.
03-23-2017, 20:46
russian

Guys see those cans on the end. You can't suppress 5.45 very well. That is the only reason for 7.62x39.
03-23-2017, 22:50
cfortune

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Originally Posted by russian

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.
03-25-2017, 17:07
beast556

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Originally Posted by russian

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.
03-25-2017, 17:19
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.
03-25-2017, 21:55
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.
03-25-2017, 23:27
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by 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.

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03-26-2017, 22:28
osok-308

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Originally Posted by CavSct1983

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.