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Posted: 7/29/2015 5:12:22 PM EDT

How exactly did the cut down RPD's work? IE, the rpd's with the stock removed. Isn't there a buffer tube of sorts in side the stock? Photo is what I'm talking about.

I know this isn't the best place for this, but I figured y'all would know. Hopefully. This has been bugging me for a few years now.

Posted: 7/29/2015 5:21:22 PM EDT

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I am no expert on RPD's but if it fired from an open bolt, then it wouldn't need any extra space other than the receiver to function correctly.

Posted: 7/29/2015 5:30:38 PM EDT

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I am no expert on RPD's but if it fired from an open bolt, then it wouldn't need any extra space other than the receiver to function correctly.

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The RPD seems to have a buffer tube in the stock, kinda like a FAL.

Here's a photo from a factory cutaway RPD.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:14:22 PM EDT

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Ha ha ......I've been seriously waiting for this question. Sorry I am of no help.

Carry on...

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:22:59 PM EDT

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Yes, and I WANT ONE.

Most SOG chopped ones in VN didn't even have front sights... That's Rhodesia.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:56:20 PM EDT

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Most SOG chopped ones in VN didn't even have front sights... That's Rhodesia.

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Yes, but HOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

This has been bugging me for years.

What gypsy kraut space magnets did they use to keep it running?

Posted: 7/29/2015 9:01:42 PM EDT

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I wonder if those Scouts had to shoot any Lions.

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:29:11 PM EDT

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I'm sure they opened the gas port up a bit. I would, truthfully like a semi-version, even though it's not quite the same thing. It'd still piss off some liberals...

Posted: 7/29/2015 11:16:44 PM EDT

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I'm sure they opened the gas port up a bit. I would, truthfully like a semi-version, even though it's not quite the same thing. It'd still piss off some liberals...

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Shorten the spring and open up the gas port makes sense.

Posted: 7/29/2015 11:51:11 PM EDT

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DO IT!

I love my regular length one in that it is the cheapest belt fed to buy and feed and the non-disintegrating links make reloading a belt easy. The brass comes out with enough authority to wound those around you

Posted: 7/30/2015 8:27:59 AM EDT

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How exactly did the cut down RPD's work? IE, the rpd's with the stock removed. Isn't there a buffer tube of sorts in side the stock? Photo is what I'm talking about.

http://www.operatorchan.org/k/src/143804342747.jpg

I know this isn't the best place for this, but I figured y'all would know. Hopefully. This has been bugging me for a few years now.

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Good question. Cutaway diagram is below. Obviously, there is a full length buffer inside the stock. The only thing I can come up with is if some way a spring was added inside the gas cylinder around the gas piston.

John Thomas

Posted: 7/30/2015 5:07:09 PM EDT

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DO IT!

I love my regular length one in that it is the cheapest belt fed to buy and feed and the non-disintegrating links make reloading a belt easy. The brass comes out with enough authority to wound those around you

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I'm sure they opened the gas port up a bit. I would, truthfully like a semi-version, even though it's not quite the same thing. It'd still piss off some liberals...

DO IT!

I love my regular length one in that it is the cheapest belt fed to buy and feed and the non-disintegrating links make reloading a belt easy. The brass comes out with enough authority to wound those around you

What brand is yours? I tried to buy a FA version way back when they were somewhat affordable, but had to settle for an RPK. The only beltfed semi that interests me is the RPD.

Posted: 7/30/2015 6:06:39 PM EDT

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Is that even an RPD?

Posted: 7/30/2015 10:06:39 PM EDT

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What brand is yours? I tried to buy a FA version way back when they were somewhat affordable, but had to settle for an RPK. The only beltfed semi that interests me is the RPD.

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Mine is a Vector I bought from a local guy a little while back. It came with 4 belts/drums, 2 of them loaded, a Vickers sling and a 511 soft case for I think it was $1500.

I'm very happy with it and build quality is very good. If you get one though be careful of the exposed gas tube on the bottom as it can pinch the ever living hell out of you!

Posted: 7/30/2015 11:45:42 PM EDT

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Do want.

Posted: 7/31/2015 12:28:03 AM EDT

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Paging Osprey21 to the courtesy phone...

I just have a hunch that he might know something about these chop-SAWs.

Posted: 7/31/2015 8:53:55 AM EDT

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No reason to open the gas port, any one that has fired an original Russian one knows that it is the most over gassed gun ever put into production. It is so over gassed they had to change the belt tab design because the rounds walk out while being fired. A Class 2 friend welded up his gas regulator on his and made it smaller and the gun is so much better. So with a cut down barrel they probably did not have to do anything.

Posted: 7/31/2015 10:48:42 AM EDT

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Maybe reworked like FAL Paratrooper carbines or Daewoo carbines. Recoil spring in the receiver.

Posted: 7/31/2015 11:13:23 AM EDT

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That was built by a Rhodesian Armory during the Bush War. The picture is from a book on the Selous Scouts. I can't recall what modifications were made but that is a G3 front sight.

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