Quarterbore
04-06-2005, 11:23 PM
I get tons of e-mail and frankly I often don't have time to reply to it all but this one just struck me... I can only assume that the e-mail that follows is in regards to this page http://www.quarterbore.com/kac/sr47.html but I do have a few additional pics of my own AR-47 and thoughts about it here: http://www.quarterbore.net/forums/showthread.php?t=178
I have seen numerous posts and other information online about this
weapon (of which you site is the most informative), and have taken
offense to how easily people completely dismiss the concept of picking
up AK magazines.
While using enemy mags is inherently risky, I think the primary
advantage of using just such a weapon is when detached with an
indigenous fighting force (e.g. ANY nation building exercise the US
has undertaken in the last 30 years) the American forces can be
re-supplied somewhat by the group they are trying to train.
Battlefield pickup is a far less likely scenario than borrowing
magazines from local militia allies, as played out numerous times in
Afghanistan US SF fighting along with rebel groups.
Sure, the usual disadvantages of firing the same cartridge and hence
similar report to the enemy, but that's a small price to pay for being
able to use plentiful ammunition from allies, whom are more likely to
aid US forces backing them.
There is no question about the possible advantages of using a 7.62
round in CQC, or the cost effectiveness of firing 7.62x39, but I think
people misunderstand some of the intent on making the SR compatible
with Russian magazines.
I'll add this to my conspiracy theories about the present existence of
an SR-74 project, as well as one being undertaken that can use Chines
6.5mm rounds.
Well, thank you for your time,
So, in regards to the above, let me just say that living through the crime bill for 10-years and seeing what supply and demand can do to prices and availability of gun magazines was eye opening. We need to have the tools to ensure the security of our rights from absolute power (The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution) and the ability to use any and all available ammunition sources and mechanisms to to feed such ammo into our weapon is critical. This would be the case for a soldier far from resupply or an individual defending his country and constitution for foreign or domestic threats!
I have a pair of AR-47s because I believe the concept is correct! In addition, I fully intend to convert one of these two receivers to use 5.45x39 mags (if I ever find the time). Just the same, if I had to take a weapon into combat and had a choice I would rather have a 223 M-16 over the AR-47 and "pick-up ammo".
Just the same, I don't disagree with many of the points in this e-mail... The AR-47 and SR-47 has some very solid virtues in concept.
I have seen numerous posts and other information online about this
weapon (of which you site is the most informative), and have taken
offense to how easily people completely dismiss the concept of picking
up AK magazines.
While using enemy mags is inherently risky, I think the primary
advantage of using just such a weapon is when detached with an
indigenous fighting force (e.g. ANY nation building exercise the US
has undertaken in the last 30 years) the American forces can be
re-supplied somewhat by the group they are trying to train.
Battlefield pickup is a far less likely scenario than borrowing
magazines from local militia allies, as played out numerous times in
Afghanistan US SF fighting along with rebel groups.
Sure, the usual disadvantages of firing the same cartridge and hence
similar report to the enemy, but that's a small price to pay for being
able to use plentiful ammunition from allies, whom are more likely to
aid US forces backing them.
There is no question about the possible advantages of using a 7.62
round in CQC, or the cost effectiveness of firing 7.62x39, but I think
people misunderstand some of the intent on making the SR compatible
with Russian magazines.
I'll add this to my conspiracy theories about the present existence of
an SR-74 project, as well as one being undertaken that can use Chines
6.5mm rounds.
Well, thank you for your time,
So, in regards to the above, let me just say that living through the crime bill for 10-years and seeing what supply and demand can do to prices and availability of gun magazines was eye opening. We need to have the tools to ensure the security of our rights from absolute power (The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution) and the ability to use any and all available ammunition sources and mechanisms to to feed such ammo into our weapon is critical. This would be the case for a soldier far from resupply or an individual defending his country and constitution for foreign or domestic threats!
I have a pair of AR-47s because I believe the concept is correct! In addition, I fully intend to convert one of these two receivers to use 5.45x39 mags (if I ever find the time). Just the same, if I had to take a weapon into combat and had a choice I would rather have a 223 M-16 over the AR-47 and "pick-up ammo".
Just the same, I don't disagree with many of the points in this e-mail... The AR-47 and SR-47 has some very solid virtues in concept.