WTB a SA Green Special But I Got a Few Questions

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Coolhand_Luke

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Hello all.

I have about 95% talked myself into purchasing a Swiss Arms Green Special (the non-restricted version). I have the cash ready to go and since I am in Alberta, I am looking at P&D since they got one in stock so...

I have read numerous threads on the rifles but i am still left with a couple of unanswered questions.

1. How lefty friendly is the SA? I am used to right hand controls shooting left but is there anything specific I need to know? Like hot brass off the forehead:eek: I really dont want to sink this kind of money into a rifle only to find it uncomfortable to shoot.

2. What does this rifle weigh? I have heard its heavier than an AR but i havent been able to find the exact weight.

3.a What do I need to know maintenance wise? I have had a few semi-autos, a 10-22, ag42b, cooey. Is this a difficult gun to maintain? To take apart for cleaning?

3.b Concerning maintenance, I noticed it comes with a cleaning kit, do I need to buy anything to add to it. For ease of maintence, etc? Should I get a special lube or anything?

4. Those of you that own the non-res version, what do you guys mostly use it for? Target, competition, varminting, woods bumming? Just looking for some general feedback.

Anyways this would be first Black/Green rifle, so pardon the noobly questions.

Thanks

Luke
 
I am a lefty too. The Classic Green is extremely lefty friendly. In fact, since the bolt release is on the left hand side, it is probably set up better for lefties than it is for righties. Saftety is ambidextrous, as is the magazine release. Brass is ejected way forward and to the right. No hot brass anywhere near the face.

You owe it to yourself.... buy one now! Best price for new is at Shooting Edge. They received a shipment with a 1 in 7 twist barrel, for $3200.

P.S. Easy to disassemble. The ones at Shooting Edge don't come with a cleaning kit. The kit includes a scraping tool, which is actually quite useful for cleaning the gas valve assembly.
 
1) No concerns with this rifle in regards to left handed shooters. I'm a lefty and have not come across any problems in many thousands of rounds.

2) I could not quote you the exact weight. It is 9ish pounds, which in my opinion is too heavy. But I still love it!

3) Maint is very simple. Two pins in the receiver to take down the whole rifle. I have found with mine, the less I clean it the better it functions. Couldn't honestly tell you the last time that I cleaned it. No reliability issues what so ever.

4) I shoot mine on the range mostly. Also use it for coyotes in the winter.

The only thing about this rifle that does not completely satisfy my is that the swiss carbine is restricted.

Buy one, you will love it!
 
Thanks for the replies guys. Hmm... lefty friendly! I think im sold! :D

I am looking forward to varminting with this. Do any of you guys know how well the factory sights work (look pretty decent to me) or do you immediately scope them?

Luke
 
I actually got a couple more (possibly dumb) questions.

I like to dry fire my rifles for trigger control, sight picture etc. Any problem doing this with a SA? or do i need snap caps?

To Uncle Walther, If i get the rifle without a cleaning kit (about $200 cheaper than other dealers) what do i need for maintenance?

I have .22 cal jag/rod/ patches anything special i need for cleaning the gas system etc? What do these rifles like for lube?

Thanks again

Luke
 
You don't need any specialized tools at all for cleaning. Just the normal brushes, mops, patches, etc. There is one scraper tool in the factory kit, however, which makes easy work of cleaning certain parts of the gas system. But, it is not a necessary tool by any means. You can likely buy a cleaning kit from Shooting Edge. They are not expensive. I see the Classic Greens at Shooting Edge also come with just one mag (a 20/5) and no sling. But, they are the 1 in 7 twist, which you usually don't see in the full size Swiss Arms rifles.


Coolhand_Luke said:
I actually got a couple more (possibly dumb) questions.

I like to dry fire my rifles for trigger control, sight picture etc. Any problem doing this with a SA? or do i need snap caps?

To Uncle Walther, If i get the rifle without a cleaning kit (about $200 cheaper than other dealers) what do i need for maintenance?

I have .22 cal jag/rod/ patches anything special i need for cleaning the gas system etc? What do these rifles like for lube?

Thanks again

Luke
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To Uncle Walther (and everybody else!), the shipment in at shooting edge is 1-7" is this an advantage over the normal, i think 1-10" for versatility? You mention that TSE has no sling, no cleaning kit, and 1 mag for $3200. P &D has the ( i think) 'complete kit' with sling, cleaning kit, and extra mag for ~$3500 but i believe its 1/10" bbl. Do you think it would be worth it for the TSE rifle? Im guessing it would be better for heavier bullets like the 62gr etc.

But as an owner what do you think you would prefer?

(I think overall I would prefer versatility, bc you never know what you might want to use the rifle for)

Thanks again for all you guys help!

Luke
 
I would recommend staying away from a screw together cleaning rod as found in typical military cleaning kits and using a coated 1 piece cleaning rod instead.
I would recommend using the Sig grease, or equivilant to lubricate the action.
The 1:7 twist barrel will be more versitile if you plan to shoot at longer ranges (300+ meters).
Personally, I don't believe the sling, cleaning kit and an extra mag is worth $300, but ymmv.
 
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