JoeyMidwest
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- Sep 6, 2010
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First off, this is my first post, although I have been lurking THR for a couple years.
I've been looking into battle rifles for a while, and have decided that it will be my first big purchase once I finish my non-paying internship and finally graduate from college. I thought that I was pretty set on getting a H&K 91 clone, like the PTR 91F. I liked the fact that they are supposedly ultra reliable, and a gun that would not have much of a problem with parts breaking on it. Boston T. Party picked it as his "Mad Max/apocalypse" gun, in the event where spare parts or gunsmithing might not be readily available. I also like the idea of the roller delayed blowback system, it seems the most robust to me. BUT, I am left handed, and the ergonomics seem atrocious. I would also like something with a little longer barrel. I've only seen the PTR 91's with 18" or shorter barrel.
So, now I'm starting to question myself; Is the PTR really what I want? I hear good things about the FAL, and I like the idea of a longer barrel, but the gas system for some reason leaves me with reservations, and although I've never handled or fired either rifle, the ergonomics don't seem like that much of an improvement, at least for a lefty.
The M1a seems like the logical choice, especially in regards to lefty ergonomics, but it just seems like there is a much higher chance of dirt and crud getting into the action and causing problems. I feel like the M1a is obviously a nicer rifle, but I don't know if I would feel confident throwing it into a mudpit, or dropping it in a swamp, or crawling around in the sand with it, and it still being reliable.
So what would you all recommend? In order of importance, the qualities I am looking for would be
#1-reliability
a close #2- left handed ergonomics
#3-ease of service
#4-accuracy
I would obviously like to get one of each, but I don't have the means as of right now. So I am looking to get the most rugged, reliable, tough as nails one first, but I would still like it to be pleasant to shoot, especially as a lefty. Thanks for your time and help.
I've been looking into battle rifles for a while, and have decided that it will be my first big purchase once I finish my non-paying internship and finally graduate from college. I thought that I was pretty set on getting a H&K 91 clone, like the PTR 91F. I liked the fact that they are supposedly ultra reliable, and a gun that would not have much of a problem with parts breaking on it. Boston T. Party picked it as his "Mad Max/apocalypse" gun, in the event where spare parts or gunsmithing might not be readily available. I also like the idea of the roller delayed blowback system, it seems the most robust to me. BUT, I am left handed, and the ergonomics seem atrocious. I would also like something with a little longer barrel. I've only seen the PTR 91's with 18" or shorter barrel.
So, now I'm starting to question myself; Is the PTR really what I want? I hear good things about the FAL, and I like the idea of a longer barrel, but the gas system for some reason leaves me with reservations, and although I've never handled or fired either rifle, the ergonomics don't seem like that much of an improvement, at least for a lefty.
The M1a seems like the logical choice, especially in regards to lefty ergonomics, but it just seems like there is a much higher chance of dirt and crud getting into the action and causing problems. I feel like the M1a is obviously a nicer rifle, but I don't know if I would feel confident throwing it into a mudpit, or dropping it in a swamp, or crawling around in the sand with it, and it still being reliable.
So what would you all recommend? In order of importance, the qualities I am looking for would be
#1-reliability
a close #2- left handed ergonomics
#3-ease of service
#4-accuracy
I would obviously like to get one of each, but I don't have the means as of right now. So I am looking to get the most rugged, reliable, tough as nails one first, but I would still like it to be pleasant to shoot, especially as a lefty. Thanks for your time and help.