Anybody see the new Cetme?
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George Hill
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They look very HK. Actually the HK G3 was a Spanish design to begin with... so this is just like going back to the original. I see no problem with that.
Destructo6
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I seriously doubt they're using the push-pin gripframe with the new CETMEs. First, because they're using the same HK-91 copy receiver that Special Weapons used to make the SW3. Second, because the ATF wouldn't allow it any more than they would allow assembly of HK's using the push-pin gripframe.
from the above link:
CETME rifles, like their G3 cousins, disassemble from the rear. The two pins are
pushed out of the bottom of the buttstock where it attaches to the receiver, and the
butt can then be withdrawn to the rear, taking the operating spring and guide rod with
it. The pistol grip and trigger pack should then either fall off or be easily removed. At
this point, the muzzle can be raised and a rearward tug on the cocking handle should be
sufficient to send the bolt and bolt carrier group out the rear of the receiver.
CETME rifles, like their G3 cousins, disassemble from the rear. The two pins are
pushed out of the bottom of the buttstock where it attaches to the receiver, and the
butt can then be withdrawn to the rear, taking the operating spring and guide rod with
it. The pistol grip and trigger pack should then either fall off or be easily removed. At
this point, the muzzle can be raised and a rearward tug on the cocking handle should be
sufficient to send the bolt and bolt carrier group out the rear of the receiver.
Destructo6
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Using or not using the front push-pin, that actually goes through the gripframe (the rear push-pins do not go through the gripframe) as an attachment point for the gripframe is the difference between a NFA HK and a non-NFA HK long gun.
Non-NFA HK long guns use the "clip-on" gripframe that engages the ledge that protrudes from the rear of the magwell, in about the same location that the push-pin would have been.
Clip-on gripframe (note the ledge and lack of "ears" on the gripframe):
Push-pin/Swing-down gripframe (note the "ears"):
Non-NFA HK long guns use the "clip-on" gripframe that engages the ledge that protrudes from the rear of the magwell, in about the same location that the push-pin would have been.
Clip-on gripframe (note the ledge and lack of "ears" on the gripframe):
Push-pin/Swing-down gripframe (note the "ears"):
Destructo6
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Right, not 100% true, but 99%. The number of non-NFA HK's that use the push-pin/swing-down gripframe is about that of non-NFA FALs that are sear-cut: dang few, but out there.
Of course, lots of people have had their G3 gripframes "clipped and pinned" to look like the swing-down version. It looks good, if done right.
Of course, lots of people have had their G3 gripframes "clipped and pinned" to look like the swing-down version. It looks good, if done right.
sinjinsdad
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Fedrel Arms here in minnasota has them listed in there catalog for around $500-$600.I might have to check out one myself.
hksigwalther
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I take it these will actually shoot full power 7.62.
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