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1/15/2005 11:16:34 AM EDT
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1/15/2005 11:26:04 AM EDT
[#1]
Probably to make them more versatile.

1/15/2005 11:27:13 AM EDT
[#2]
you can use it as a tac sling, thats how I have mine, muzzle down and I can swing i up and shoulder it and have clear motion, while the sling is still on my shoulder
1/15/2005 1:02:11 PM EDT
[#3]
Might also have to fit over thick winter clothing (one of the reasons the AK stock is so short).
1/15/2005 1:51:29 PM EDT
[#4]
Might also have to fit over thick winter clothing (one of the reasons the AK stock is so short).

yup.

ever see a russian soldier dressed for guard duty in siberia?

1/15/2005 2:06:01 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
Might also have to fit over thick winter clothing (one of the reasons the AK stock is so short).

yup.

ever see a russian soldier dressed for guard duty in siberia?




That's what I was guessing. "Cause they wear 5 layers of coats?"  
1/15/2005 4:47:35 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Might also have to fit over thick winter clothing (one of the reasons the AK stock is so short).

yup.

ever see a russian soldier dressed for guard duty in siberia?




That's what I was guessing. "Cause they wear 5 layers of coats?"  


The Russians thought of everything needed when it comes to the AK.
1/17/2005 5:43:35 AM EDT
[#7]
I just thought it was so they could have their weapon slung while shooting at the hip...
1/17/2005 5:49:16 AM EDT
[#8]
Ahhhh... One has to love the thought put into AKs when they were R&D'ed

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1/17/2005 7:15:34 AM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
you can use it as a tac sling, thats how I have mine, muzzle down and I can swing i up and shoulder it and have clear motion, while the sling is still on my shoulder



I wear my Romy sling this way sometimes.  Of course I'm a small guy so it works fine.
1/17/2005 10:49:21 AM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
you can use it as a tac sling, thats how I have mine, muzzle down and I can swing i up and shoulder it and have clear motion, while the sling is still on my shoulder



I wear my Romy sling this way sometimes.  Of course I'm a small guy so it works fine.


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