FAMAE SAF cheek slap/blowback?

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Does anyone else with a FAMAE SAF/Mini-SAF find it very unpleasant to shoot? I have the Mini with side folding stock and it is positively uncomfortable as every time I squeeze the trigger, there is a significant amount of either cheek slap or vented gas from blowback. I'm inclined to believe it's the latter due to the way the receiver closes and the fact the gun weighs in at over 5 lbs. My TP9, while a good deal snappier due to the light weight, is definitely more face friendly.

On a positive note, I was able to squeeze off a full 10 rounds from a LAR-15 pistol magazine by holding it up in the SAF mag well. No bolt hold open but a small price to pay for a usable capacity and far more durable material. Milling a catch for the mag release would be next.
 
Cool news on the 10 rounds!

I never had issues with cheek slap, but my optic was higher? Are you shooting with irons?

If you look at 00:27 I'm not making much contact with the stock...


Same thing at 2:30, it moves but I don't get face-slap. Holy crap I talked a lot making that video :eek:
 
Yes irons, which admittedly are of limited value with ONE position on the entire drum... :rolleyes:

I do like the clean, original lines of a firearm with iron sights but I concede an optic would be useful. My TP9 came with the Hensoldt which is quite nice. Where did you get your rail?
 
Never noticed on the regular sized one?

A problem specific to the mini?

Or maybe just my diabetic neuropathy losing all my sensitivity of feeling???
Next time my mistress straps me to the bed and whips my face I'll pay closer attention.
 
Where did you get your rail?

Mine came from Tactical Imports. But the FAMAE rail mount is common between the SAF family and the SG540 family. So any dealer selling SG542s should be able to get you an optic rail. NOPE. I'M WRONG

I can't confirm, but someone told me the Swiss Arms optic mounts would also fit FAMAE family rifles.
 
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Hang on a minute.
Swiss Arms and SG540 will interchange. Yes.
Sg542 is a longer receiver length. No.

Funny I never checked the rails on my SAF?

Just back from the safe.
Regular SAF is a shorter reciever length than even the SA or the 540. No fit.

Don't know about the mini?
 
Perhaps I should reinstall the receiver cap and just shoot like all the cool guys do.

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