Read the "HK" thread. Lots of info. The new ones are GTG.
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I've read through this one and it's been one of the more encouraging sources of info on the newer ones. I've just been down that road before where a company is supposed to be "GTG now" and some new problem crops up, so I'm a bit shy of these still. I suppose I was curious if any of the people who have had good experiences with the new ones were still happy with them as well as if anyone else has seen any issues with the new ones.
I have found what appears to be NIB HK SR9T local to me. It has the PSG1 lower, MSG90 stock, steel claw 30mm scope mount still in the HK wrapper. It is stamped SR9T and the markings are very clean; meaning I do not suspect it to be an SR9 that someone added a T to. It is a private sell from an HK collector.
I have been reading on HKPro about these rifles, and was curious what you guys might have to say about it.
What would you consider a fair price for it?
Does anyone here have any experience with the the 9T or 9TC, and how did they shoot. I think it has the 1:11 twist polygonal rifled barrel. I will be going back tomorrow to look it over a bit more.
I know it would piss off the true collector, but I was thinking that it would make an awesome MSG3K build with maybe an Elcan or low powered varible; especially if I could snag a Spuhr front end.
Any info would be appreciated.
Well here she is.
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175 gr FGMM at 100 yards on the first trip out.
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Best I can tell it has not been fired since it left HK. It still had the thick assembly grease on everything and no wear marks or carbon anywhere.
Couple of shots down the bore of the poly barrel with a light on the other end...
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Bumping this back up.
New PTR GI guns have the steel lowers WITH a paddle catch added. HOWEVER, they have now changed the muzzle threading from 15x1 to 5/8x24. Two steps forward, one step back.
What say you HK experts? Drop the money on one of these (and plenty of mags and ammo) or spend 3-4x that on a NIB HK91 with no paddle?
I wouldn't own a PTR simply because the barrels aren't hammer forged. Plus if you're going to go with an old battle rifle design, get a real one.
If you don't want to spend HK prices I'd look for either an FMP import or a Greek Ebo SAR. Those are both direct license HK production weapons and are equal in quality to HK. If decide on this route then people can chime in to guide you but if you get a SAR 8 make sure it's an overstamp gun with a threaded barrel.
I make no claims of being an expert, but I think the answer here largely depends on what you are looking for in the rifle. I'm sure there are many people who think the change in the muzzle threads is a positive one, since it means the gun is now compatible with many more aftermarket muzzle devices.
If your looking for a collector piece, then you should probably pay up for a real HK marked gun. If you want a shooter, then the PTR's will give you all the feel of the originals with a few modern concessions to make your shooting life easier. The models that Atlantic carries with the welded top rails make optics mounting a breeze compared to the older style claw mounts.