Romanian PSL

[SoCalShooter]

I was thinking of getting one of these. Just for the heck of it. Basically I don't know why but I always wanted one. Tell me what you guys think please thanks!!

http://www.coldwarshooters.net/inde...id=617&zenid=6ca591ad704b100de349980c25e313bc

 

[NetJunkie]

Have two. Love them. Just fun to shoot. Shot mine today, in fact. You can do better on pricing. Check Classic Arms and Atlantic. Both sell Romanian factory made guns. Classic is selling the PSL54c just like the one you linked. Any of the Romanian factory guns are the same..or should be. It's usually recommended to stay away from guns made in the US on parts kits.

 

[SoCalShooter]

Problem is that cold war shooters installs the magazine lock kit before they ship, otherwise the shipper (dealer on other end) is not suppose to ship it.

 

[mordechaianiliewicz]

I've only shot them, but don't own one right now. However, the one I bought was a great weapon.

 

[SoCalShooter]

Well that one I posted came with a magazine lock kit. I live in california its the only way I can have one...that I know of.

 

[NetJunkie]

Ooohhhhhh... Didn't realize that. Good deal then.

 

[SoCalShooter]

I'll take what I can get, I appreciate the links though. What distance have you been out shooting it too?

 

[Ash]

Strange, as PSL's can only be 10 round shooters. How do you load the rifle?

Ash

 

[SoCalShooter]

Requires a bullet button type key to push the button that locks the mag and then you can detach it. Makes no sense but I just live here.

 

[Ash]

Wow. That is crap.

Ash

 

[sarduy]

This may save you a few dollars

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Romanian_PSL_7.62x54R_Rifle.html

 

[SoCalShooter]

$699.95 is great but that still does not get me away from my first problem...I wonder if my FFL can order it and then modify it and sell it. Does anyone know?

 

[AmishFury]

why would your FFL have to modify it? if it wasn't CA legal AIM would have a note right above the "buy now" button

now your FFL would have to order it and charge you a transfer fee which from what i heard CA FFLs charge ridiculous tranfer fees

 

[SoCalShooter]

Because by definition of california law it is an assault weapon. However it does not classify as an assault weapon if it has a fixed 10 round magazine or lacks another certain feature. I will just have to check and see if he can order it and then modify it for me and then sell it to me as a standard rifle.

 

[D.A.C.]

I've toyed with one for awhile and was not impressed.

 

[AmishFury]

Because by definition of california law it is an assault weapon. However it does not classify as an assault weapon if it has a fixed 10 round magazine or lacks another certain feature. I will just have to check and see if he can order it and then modify it for me and then sell it to me as a standard rifle.

f it wasn't CA legal AIM would have a note right above the "buy now" button

example http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/NEW_AK_WASR_RIFLE_w__Bayonet_Lug___Muzzle_Break.html

 

[Logan5]

The PSL has it's points, but it definitely has drawbacks as well. The only major drawback that's inherent to the (US import) gun, I find, is that the barrel is a little thin and whippy, and heats up quickly. In fast strings of fire, you can see noticeable vertical stringing.
I'm not sure if CA restrictions make it a better or worse buy than a scoped "sniper" Nagant rifle. Leaving aside the fact that none of the 7.62x54R surplus out there is exactly match grade, you're not going to be happy running bullets much over the 147 grain through the PSL. On the other hand, if you've got some ridiculous magazine lock anyway, you won't be thinking so much about the annoying prospect of paying $40 plus shipping for extra magazines that cost that much because hey, that's what people can get away with charging.

 

[Gun Wielding Maniac]

It is noteworthy to recognize that the PSL barrel is no thinner then the M1A barrel...

Also, in my experience, accuracy between the two beasts is about the same, given surplus ammunition.

 

[TauZero]

It may of been my bad luck, but my first PSL had a pitted chamber which was causing problems. I sent it back for another, but my second PSL fired 2 shots every time i pulled the trigger. So i sent it back for my third, which works well. Despite the cost, it is cheaply put together. The top metal cover doesn't fit very tightly and stock isn't fitted very well.

Despite that, i am able to shoot milk jugs at 400 yards (it takes me 2 to 3 shots). Recoil is minimal and it's just fun to shoot!

 

[stubbicatt]

I had one that blew up. Consequently I cannot recommend this rifle unless it has the uber illegal safety sear in it.

 

[Ash]

Yet that is anecdotal evidence without any established trend.

Ash

 

[jpwilly]

I had one but due to lack of cheap non corrosive ammo decided to sell. It was fun and unique.

But I sold it and picked up an M1 Garand and IMO a much better rifle

 

[Logan5]

Well, maybe it's not a thin barrel, but mine sure strings shots vertically as it warms up.

 

[jpwilly]

Mine strung shots with warm bbl too. Plus you should only shoot the light ball ammo...heavy ball can damage the rifle (gas system is set up for 147gr ball). Still a fine rifle. But I would get a DPMS 308 or something else like a Saiga 308 before I'd get another PSL.

 

[yesit'sloaded]

If I remember correctly the PSL isn't so much a true SVD action so much as an AK action that is big and strong enough to withstand 7.62x54r.