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Posted: 2/8/2005 7:09:34 AM EDT
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Hello, My local gun dealer has a N.I.B. SW-3 up for sale. It looks and feels great except the front handguard is a little wobbly. I have no idea if S.W. makes decent firearms or if their G-3 clones are worth the cash. I hope you guys can help me make a decision by educating me on the quality of the S.W. firearms & the reliability and the accuracy of the SW-3. I am not too knowledgable on H&K firearms and their clones but I am impressed by what I have seen and read. Thanks in advance JP |
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I've heard many problems with factory built SW5s (HK94 clones) although the receiver itself is ok. Not sure if the same goes for the SW3, but I would imagine so. Is it a cast stainless receiver or a stamped sheet metal receiver? What's the asking price? Personally I would get a JLD PTR91, pay the money and cry only once. |
| Some of the SW3's were made on Interport FMP receivers which are quite good. The early ones were the cast stainless. The ones I have seen have been built with the early style cocking handle tubes that were not the free floating type. These had a groove milled around the end near the front sight that allowed the handguard retaining pin to pass through. This type had a loose handguard. The cocking tube with the free floating hanger is preferred. |
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Hello, Thanks for the replys fellas. The asking price is $950. The receiver is stamped and since the handguard is loose this should be one of the good ones. I will take a look at it tonight and confirm all of the points. 2000, I will do some research on the PTR, I heard they were fine clones. Thanks John |
For that price definitely get a PTR, which would cost more or less the same, less if you look hard enough.
I don't think you read blfuller's post correctly, if the handguard is loose chances are it's a straight cocking tube which are less desirable.
They are, between the SW3 and PTR I would definitely pick PTR. |
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Hello, Blfuller, 2000 thanks a bunch, almost made a big mistake. After doing some research on the PTR, and taking a second look at the SW-3 at the shop, the PTR wins hands down. Blfuller, sorry for misquoting you. Will keep the board posted on a purchase when I make it. Thanks JP |
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