Swiss army soldiers firing their STG 57 battle rifles during training, 1970s
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hitman004700@reddit
Yeah the gun is old, but in Switzerland is still used daily by a lot of shooter/sportshooter at the 300m range. For us it was never forgotten 😉
We have so many laying around that we do stuff like that too:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Firearms/comments/1he11dk/your_not_everyday_swiss_stgw_57_sig_510/
MarshallKrivatach@reddit
Got to use one a few times, such smooth machines.
Frankly wish they were easier to import to the US, for now though I'll have to settle with a K31.
Aside, that modded one you posted looks surprisingly good with a recessed suppressor.
Almost want a proper modern reproduction with this setup, something about it clicks with me.
Desertman123@reddit
parts kits and barrels have been a lot more common with these. add in a honey creek receiver and you can build one for far less than what an import PE57 cost
MarshallKrivatach@reddit
Will look into it, that design still seems far more invasive of a modification.
I am quite interested in what will occur with the upcoming possible changes to the ATF and import laws. Might actually have a chance for the import of surplus STGW 510 parts kits.
FuddFucker5000@reddit
What’s his left hand doing?
TheCynicalBlue@reddit
Trying to change it from Full to Semi Auto and having a bit of trouble.
Genpatz8@reddit
I think checking the loaded chamber indicator?
I'm not sure why he's gripping the carry handle while doing so though.
ourlastchancefortea@reddit
Giving headpats.
PuzzleheadedPrior455@reddit
The S-Tank of battle rifles
ArmadilloLight@reddit
As goofy as those uniforms are, they actually do look pretty drippy in the field
BobThePigeon1337@reddit
They work pretty well in the US Pacific Northwest, as does the Belgian jigsaw. The red blends well with plant decay and clay.
bmbreath@reddit
What is the front person doing with their off hand?
SPECTREagent700@reddit
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walt-and-co@reddit
*Stgw 57
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