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A G41 clone isn't going to happen at C93 prices or even PTR 91 prices. Hell, it would probably cost more than a PTR 9C/CT. Doesn't make sense to me to pay 3x or more the cost of a C93 to save $60 per magazine as I'm not that autistic that I need 20+ mags for a range rifle. View Quote |
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Must not have been very important to have those features included in a HK roller delayed blowback rifle judging by how popular the rifle wasn't. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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IIRC Germany/NATO was waiting to see the ACR trial results in the US (and maybe going with the G11). The G41 had already been fully developed as an M16 competitor. Then there were problems with the G11 caseless ammo, and the US decided to just keep the M16 family.
Sometime around here, HK engineers decided it was best to abandon roller-delayed blowback in favor of gas piston (as it would reliably cycle a wider range of ammo without modification, and stayed cleaner). I think German army said, "We'll wait for that," and G41 money became G36 money a few years later. Someone feel free to correct me. Going from memory of stuff I read. |
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A G41 clone isn't going to happen at C93 prices or even PTR 91 prices. Hell, it would probably cost more than a PTR 9C/CT. Doesn't make sense to me to pay 3x or more the cost of a C93 to save $60 per magazine as I'm not that autistic that I need 20+ mags for a range rifle. View Quote |
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When your collection gets really big, you learn to keep about 120 rounds worth of mags/links in close proximity to the weapon in question.
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If I was an actual HK collector I'd find the cash for an HK93 and be done with it. Since we're talking about clones, right now a 93 platform is definitely a curio and is approaching relic status. In other words, a fun range gun, fun to look at, but gets left in the safe if I'm going to actually be doing something with a rifle.
Make it Stanag compatible, maybe put a 1913 top rail on it, and we're getting somewhere towards making it a useful gun with a future. |
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If I was an actual HK collector I'd find the cash for an HK93 and be done with it. Since we're talking about clones, right now a 93 platform is definitely a curio and is approaching relic status. In other words, a fun range gun, fun to look at, but gets left in the safe if I'm going to actually be doing something with a rifle. Make it Stanag compatible, maybe put a 1913 top rail on it, and we're getting somewhere towards making it a useful gun with a future. View Quote But fuck anyone that wants to enjoy a $550 rifle, that's not a AR-15, at the range. That doesn't fly in the real world where SHTF could happen at any minute. |
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I was thinking more of coyote hunting than social stuff...For fighting even an updated G41 isn't a proper substitute for an AR15.
That's cool that you bought one of these and I'm not shitting on the product. But if the only option with these roller locks is to source surplus parts as opposed to making them...well that's the definition of a dead end product. |
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I don't get the draw here.
Lots of Latin countries a few local yokel swat teams. Dos anyone else choose the 93 as a platform to rely on? Mag changes suck, especially with the button . Heavy as f, maybe worth it in 308 not in 556. Even at this price, hsld looks will get old quick if you shoot offhand alot. |
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I was thinking more of coyote hunting than social stuff...For fighting even an updated G41 isn't a proper substitute for an AR15. That's cool that you bought one of these and I'm not shitting on the product. But if the only option with these roller locks is to source surplus parts as opposed to making them...well that's the definition of a dead end product. View Quote |
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But if the only option with these roller locks is to source surplus parts as opposed to making them...well that's the definition of a dead end product. View Quote |
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I don't get the draw here. Lots of Latin countries a few local yokel swat teams. Dos anyone else choose the 93 as a platform to rely on? Mag changes suck, especially with the button . Heavy as f, maybe worth it in 308 not in 556. Even at this price, hsld looks will get old quick if you shoot offhand alot. View Quote Who knows, maybe I'll hate it. But, for $550 I'm not out a ton of cash, and I won't have to treat it like a safe queen. If it goes "bang" every time I pull that heavy, shitty trigger (as some call it), I'll be happy. |
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I don't get the draw here. Lots of Latin countries a few local yokel swat teams. Dos anyone else choose the 93 as a platform to rely on? Mag changes suck, especially with the button . Heavy as f, maybe worth it in 308 not in 556. Even at this price, hsld looks will get old quick if you shoot offhand alot. View Quote |
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Quoted: Uh, yeah of course it's a dead end product. Do you post this sage wisdom in threads about WWII milsurp rifle deals too? View Quote |
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Quoted: Now you're just picking and choosing statements out of context to which to respond. So is gopherboy. But seriously, enjoy the guns-no need to get defensive about your purchase. View Quote |
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My bad then. I'm responding to people saying 41s would be prohibitively expensive to make. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted: ?? I got no beef with what you said. Not defensive at all. My point is that there are current-production parts available to maintain the platform. I'm responding to people saying 41s would be prohibitively expensive to make. Yeah, I can see the G41 being a tough one to start. From my understanding, several attempts at a Hk93 with an AR magwell have been tried but not very successful. I would be interested in an HK33 with AR magwell myself. |
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Quoted: Now you're just picking and choosing statements out of context to which to respond. So is gopherboy. But seriously, enjoy the guns-no need to get defensive about your purchase. View Quote I don't need to defend my purchase because there is nothing to defend. I know what this rifle is, what it isn't, and what it will never be. Doesn't mean I like reading the same shit over and over again telling me what I already know. |
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From my understanding, several attempts at a Hk93 with an AR magwell have been tried but not very successful. I would be interested in an HK33 with AR magwell myself. View Quote Moore Advanced Dynamics may still offer AR magazine conversions. It was a $400 job four years ago. See old thread here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Converting_C93_to_accept_AR_15_mags/9-437585/?#i4213649 |
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I think some of them worked, but the CA53 AR is the only one I know of which was a regular production item. Moore Advanced Dynamics may still offer AR magazine conversions. It was a $400 job four years ago. See old thread here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Converting_C93_to_accept_AR_15_mags/9-437585/?#i4213649 View Quote |
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For me it’s not necessarily about the cost of the mags it’s having yet another mag/platform to support. When your collection starts getting bigger it’s nice to have commonality on something as simple as a mag. Makes range trips and life a whole lot easier. View Quote |
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Hell if I know. More than 10 more than 50
I have a ton of guns that use AR mags so it’s a no brainer to buy them in bulk. I have passed on handguns because it gets annoying and expensive to keep buying multiple mags for them especially when they are expensive like the hk93 mags. 10 mags probably shouldn’t exceed the cost of the gun. Like when I am looking at Sigs i will probably end up with one that uses 226 mags. I like platforms that have many options with similar mags like 1911’s etc. |
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I got word from PTR this morning. No paddles, but I guess we already knew that. I asked about the PTR-9C pistols being available in the future without a top rail, and with the sling post installed. They said no.
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The rail on my PTR 9CT is kind of a nice feature (insert "ermagerd, it's not like the real thing!") but on the smaller K model would be kind of silly IMO.
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I got word from PTR this morning. No paddles, but I guess we already knew that. I asked about the PTR-9C pistols being available in the future without a top rail, and with the sling post installed. They said no. I probably could have lived with the top rail, but what a stupid move not to include the sling loop. I guess PTR didn't count on folks SBR'ing them, and adding a sling? I guess one could put a QD mount on the rail, but that takes up space. Again, a stupid move IMHO. PTR stated that the photo on Buds is the gun that will be delivered. |
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LOL.... You want to price HK mags? http://i.imgur.com/wHFx9rM.jpg On average, a 10rd mag for my SLB2000 is $250 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Hell if I know. More than 10 more than 50 I have a ton of guns that use AR mags so it's a no brainer to buy them in bulk. I have passed on handguns because it gets annoying and expensive to keep buying multiple mags for them especially when they are expensive like the hk93 mags. 10 mags probably shouldn't exceed the cost of the gun. Like when I am looking at Sigs i will probably end up with one that uses 226 mags. I like platforms that have many options with similar mags like 1911's etc. You want to price HK mags? http://i.imgur.com/wHFx9rM.jpg On average, a 10rd mag for my SLB2000 is $250 |
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I got my G-3 mags for a buck a pop!
What are ya'll bitching about??? |
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Lol. I love when they dip toes into the HK waters and see mag prices for the first time. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/259653/20170303-125227-158187.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Hell if I know. More than 10 more than 50 I have a ton of guns that use AR mags so it's a no brainer to buy them in bulk. I have passed on handguns because it gets annoying and expensive to keep buying multiple mags for them especially when they are expensive like the hk93 mags. 10 mags probably shouldn't exceed the cost of the gun. Like when I am looking at Sigs i will probably end up with one that uses 226 mags. I like platforms that have many options with similar mags like 1911's etc. You want to price HK mags? http://i.imgur.com/wHFx9rM.jpg On average, a 10rd mag for my SLB2000 is $250 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/259653/20170303-125227-158187.jpg |
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LOL.... You want to price HK mags? http://i.imgur.com/wHFx9rM.jpg On average, a 10rd mag for my SLB2000 is $250 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Hell if I know. More than 10 more than 50 I have a ton of guns that use AR mags so it's a no brainer to buy them in bulk. I have passed on handguns because it gets annoying and expensive to keep buying multiple mags for them especially when they are expensive like the hk93 mags. 10 mags probably shouldn't exceed the cost of the gun. Like when I am looking at Sigs i will probably end up with one that uses 226 mags. I like platforms that have many options with similar mags like 1911's etc. You want to price HK mags? http://i.imgur.com/wHFx9rM.jpg On average, a 10rd mag for my SLB2000 is $250 |
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SL-6 and SL-7 mags are pretty expensive as well View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Hell if I know. More than 10 more than 50 I have a ton of guns that use AR mags so it's a no brainer to buy them in bulk. I have passed on handguns because it gets annoying and expensive to keep buying multiple mags for them especially when they are expensive like the hk93 mags. 10 mags probably shouldn't exceed the cost of the gun. Like when I am looking at Sigs i will probably end up with one that uses 226 mags. I like platforms that have many options with similar mags like 1911's etc. You want to price HK mags? http://i.imgur.com/wHFx9rM.jpg On average, a 10rd mag for my SLB2000 is $250 |
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LOL.... You want to price HK mags? http://i.imgur.com/wHFx9rM.jpg On average, a 10rd mag for my SLB2000 is $250 View Quote Quoted: Lol. I love when they dip toes into the HK waters and see mag prices for the first time. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/259653/20170303-125227-158187.jpg View Quote Most of the HK guns just never really did it for me. Have a MP5k upper I bought a while back from one of Bailey's companies that I have a stamp for and need to piece together so I will need to suck it up and buy a pile of mags because it will definitely be a shooter. |
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The only thing I'll add here is that I had a hk91 for a while and parts werent an issue. Was so tough as nails, the one repair I did was replace a push pin with a zip tie. Hasn't blinked in the decade since. Just so goddamned heavy in any offhand position. And as such, not in the least bit fun. As a bipod weapon I was stuck asking myself, well if in only shooting supported, why would I use a platform with so much recoil? So I switched to other 308s had more fun and haven't touched the 91 since. It's purely an investment piece now.
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When did this become a bashing on a good deal? For the guys that bought one, I hope it's all you hoped it would be. For the guys that didn't, well that OK too.
It's alright if you don't like the platform, but can you guys quit complaining? This tread started off great but now is starting to sound like a bunch of old hair dressers that's tit's are starting to sag and they're blaming it on their kids. |
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When did this become a bashing on a good deal? For the guys that bought one, I hope it's all you hoped it would be. For the guys that didn't, well that OK too. It's alright if you don't like the platform, but can you guys quit complaining? This tread started off great but now is starting to sound like a bunch of old hair dressers that's tit's are starting to sag and they're blaming it on their kids. View Quote Are they done yet? When do they ship? Huh? Huh? |
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When did this become a bashing on a good deal? For the guys that bought one, I hope it's all you hoped it would be. For the guys that didn't, well that OK too. It's alright if you don't like the platform, but can you guys quit complaining? This tread started off great but now is starting to sound like a bunch of old hair dressers that's tit's are starting to sag and they're blaming it on their kids. View Quote |
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SOLD OUT.
Too bad. I would have bought one of these for the Bud's price. (I already have an older C93 that works great, but I have 2 kids so I "need" a second identical gun). |
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We need to get PTR to start showing us some teaser pictures. They most assuredly have more than a few rifles complete!
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I see a lot of people commenting at how pricey HK 93/33 mags are. Why not have it converted to take Stanag mags?
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What exactly is Team Buds, just rifles bought from Buds or a special membership thing like ARFCOM team members? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted: Team Buds gets first cut The email about the C93 originally went out to Team Buds to start with. |
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