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Posted: 4/1/2007 6:32:19 PM EDT
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Just a thought... We have Galil's again, how hard would it be to do the same thing with Valmets? I mean make an American receiver and import parts from Finland, would it be a good idea or dumb? |
| From all reports, including sources in Finland, there are no Valmet parts to be had in quantity anywhere. Plus, as long as it took American manufacturers to make decent AK receivers, getting a good US made stamped Valmet type receiver would be a long time coming.Valmet stamped receivers are not made by simply folding a flat. |
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My first post in this forum so bear with me. Some of ya Valmet freaks might find this interesting: http://www.av-ase.fi/show.asp?display=3&productgroup=141 I´m not sure how did this guy get those parts since production of these components has been stopped for awhile ago but I just thought this might help some of you. Prices are decent, IMO. MN |
First off, a valmet tube folder cannot be just added to a wood stock rifle. It is riveted on, but there is an aftermarket ace folder that fits. Second, the reason to want a valmet is for the build quality and accuracy these rifles are known for. If you just want the "look" get a century galil. |
I don't agree with your opinion, SKS_Lover. There are several non-Colt AR15 manufacturers out there that put out high quality, mil-spec rifles. I especially like the Knight's Armament rifles. They don't carry the "Colt" moniker but, in my experience, they are fine rifles. |
He was being sarcastic, I think. The two of you share the same opinion. |
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