What's an SLR?
- Thread starter HKMP5SD6
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Well, in photography it would mean Single Lens Reflex, as in your eyepiece view is actually looking through the lens of the camera as opposed to a viewfinder type sighting system. But enough of that. Gee, how I hate being a know-it-all!
I believe your friends are referring to Shoulder Launched Rockets. A man-portable rocket launching system.
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I believe your friends are referring to Shoulder Launched Rockets. A man-portable rocket launching system.
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Remember, just because you are not paranoid doesn't mean they are not out to get you!
Ed Brunner
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Jeff Thomas
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I think Marcus46 hit the right answer ... your friends are almost certainly discussing this variant of the AK-47. Here is a page with info and photo from AK47.Net:
http://www.ak-47.net/ak47/slr95.html
I don't have any personal experience with them, but they seem to have a good reputation as a recent AK-47 variant.
Regards from AZ
http://www.ak-47.net/ak47/slr95.html
I don't have any personal experience with them, but they seem to have a good reputation as a recent AK-47 variant.
Regards from AZ
Greatest race car ever built, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, "super light racing" that won the Mille Miglia in record time driven by Stirling Moss, but also known for involvement in the greatest racing disaster in history when one crashed into spectators at LeMans in 1955 killing 84 including the driver.
Firearms-wise, I think you already got an answer....
Firearms-wise, I think you already got an answer....
TheBluesMan
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I'll fall into line behind Rusty, Marcus, Gary and Jeff. SLR = Self Loading Rifle.
The SLR-95 is one of the sweetest shooting AK variants around. Bulgarian made with a milled receiver, not one of those stamped sheet-metal things like you usually see. The SLR is capable of 1-1/2" groups at 100 yds. Pretty good for a 16" barreled gun. It is considered the most accurate of the AKs. (Of course, that ain't sayin' much as AKs aren't known for MOA accuracy.)
Going price is anywhere from $600 up to about $800 (sometimes more depending on your location). YMMV
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The SLR-95 is one of the sweetest shooting AK variants around. Bulgarian made with a milled receiver, not one of those stamped sheet-metal things like you usually see. The SLR is capable of 1-1/2" groups at 100 yds. Pretty good for a 16" barreled gun. It is considered the most accurate of the AKs. (Of course, that ain't sayin' much as AKs aren't known for MOA accuracy.)
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RKBA!
"The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security"
Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 4 Concealed Carry is illegal in Ohio.
Ohioans for Concealed Carry Website
Bruce in West Oz
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The only rifle I know of that was universally yclept the SLR was the Australian L1A1 in 7.62mm (.308)
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>L1A1 Rifle - SLR
Length - 44.5"
Weight - 9.5lb
Calibre - 7.62mm
Rifling - 4 Groove r/hand
Operation - Gas & Spring
Feed - 20 Round Box
Muz. Velocity 2800fps
Sights - 600 yards
By the late 1950's the Australian Armed Forces decided to adopt a new self loading rifle firing the standard NATO cartridge. After extensive tests it was decided to adopt the Belgium FN rifle, which was already in use by many other countries and this, with a number of modifications became the L1A1. The Australian version was a self loader only and did not fire bursts, (however an automatic version, the L2A2 was adopted by Australia and was used mainly by the Navy as a section light machine gun, but was often unreliable and prone to stoppages.) The L1A1 was gas operated and capable of thirty or forty well aimed shots per minute and was generally a sound and reliable weapon. Its principle disadvantage was its length especially in close jungle fighting and operating from armoured vehicles. The SLR is now out of service and has been superceded by the new 5.56mm STEYR Individual Weapon.[/quote]
Stats taken from a Royal Australian Navy ex-gunner (same as my Dad) at:
http://www.corplink.com.au/~matelot/
Scroll the left-hand frame down to "The Armoury" for a look-see, including a picture which I couldn't work out how to show you.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>L1A1 Rifle - SLR
Length - 44.5"
Weight - 9.5lb
Calibre - 7.62mm
Rifling - 4 Groove r/hand
Operation - Gas & Spring
Feed - 20 Round Box
Muz. Velocity 2800fps
Sights - 600 yards
By the late 1950's the Australian Armed Forces decided to adopt a new self loading rifle firing the standard NATO cartridge. After extensive tests it was decided to adopt the Belgium FN rifle, which was already in use by many other countries and this, with a number of modifications became the L1A1. The Australian version was a self loader only and did not fire bursts, (however an automatic version, the L2A2 was adopted by Australia and was used mainly by the Navy as a section light machine gun, but was often unreliable and prone to stoppages.) The L1A1 was gas operated and capable of thirty or forty well aimed shots per minute and was generally a sound and reliable weapon. Its principle disadvantage was its length especially in close jungle fighting and operating from armoured vehicles. The SLR is now out of service and has been superceded by the new 5.56mm STEYR Individual Weapon.[/quote]
Stats taken from a Royal Australian Navy ex-gunner (same as my Dad) at:
http://www.corplink.com.au/~matelot/
Scroll the left-hand frame down to "The Armoury" for a look-see, including a picture which I couldn't work out how to show you.
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