Russian PKM
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TV-PressPass
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- Mountains, Alberta
yeah. That definitely looks like fun! Had no idea the US ever deployed the thing. I can see why it'd be cheap and convenient to have around overseas
- Location
- South of your border
I wish I could find one of those locally. At best I can get an RPK or RPD(semi of course.)
TV-PressPass
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I'm pretty sure the RPD falls under the AK variant rules. like 95% sure of that.
The semi-auto versions down there run in the $6k+ range. The full-auto versions are really only available as dealer samples, meaning you don't really "own" them. If you give up your dealers license you must sell or surrender the gun. The gun in the video is worth about $2500.
I think what David was saying is that some units have used the PKM for special missions. It's not a general issue weapon to US forces.
I think what David was saying is that some units have used the PKM for special missions. It's not a general issue weapon to US forces.
Think how bad the hankering for one is after being able to shoot it! I kept telling him I hope he left it sidearm in the car because when he turned his back I was going to run like mad for the tree line to try and get away with it.I wish I never saw that video.
I really want one now !!!!!!!
Ar180shooter
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- Ottawa, ON
RPD was designed in 1943-44 and saw service in WWII. It is not listed as prohib by name and is not an AK variant.
I'm 100% sure you are wrong. You are probably thinking of the RPK, which is basically a long barreled AK47.
I've been to the creek several times and never have walked to the line to fired a rented weapon... it's always so stinking busy! But I'll have to do it next time. As I mention in the video, this was the first time I've fired the PKM and now I can't stop thinking about it. So much so I'm trying to figure out what I can sell to buy a semi-auto one.
Jwirecom109
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- Rural Alberta
i like the russians
the Dakota kid
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- London, ON
Cool video Sturmgewehre, the Russians sure know how to make functional weapons
gunplumberr
Regular
PK/PKM's are cool.....so are AK's
Yes, it is used by special units. I have a RPK. It is NOT a long barrel AK47. It is an AK47 with a slightly longer barrel and Bipod. It usualy is used with drum mags.
Regards,
Henry
Which special units use the PKM?
The RPK is more commonly used with 30 or 40 round magazines due to reliability issues with drums, whether perceived or real.
edit: I actually DO remember a US unit using a PKM in the turret of a HMMV....they were a mail delivery unit. 3 humvees - 1 SAW, 1 M60, 1 PKM and a USPS trailer....Guess they got the short end of the budget stick.
