Any experience with the PTR-91F

[Schwabe]

Interested in a G3/HK91 clone. Looking at something like this:

PTR 91 KFM4 .308 on gun broker

Any input on build quality and how they shoot would be appreciated.

 

[jimbobborg]

US made on HK machinery. Uses the G3 mags, $0.97 aluminum surplus ones at CTD. If it's under $1k, get it!

Jim

 

[Scott7891]

If you plan on shooting a lot of milsurp or dirty ammo in general you should get their new GI model which has deeper flutes to handle the dirtier ammo and increase reliability plus function. At $899 brand new it is a great price. Downside is that it looks rough but parkerized so you can add your own finish over it later if you desire.

If you plan on shooting quality match or less dirty ammo then their normal line should suffice. PTR has had problems in the past with their main line of rifles because people who shot dirty or milsurp ammo would have ejection problems because of the shallow flutes. Other than that small issue they are good to go as quality rifles. They are built using ex-Portuguese licensed HK equipment so you know that it is in-spec. They are the best bang for your buck in-between the crappy Century clones and the pre-bans. Plus like others said factory mags are dirt cheap so buy as many as you can.

 

[DarthZed]

I have a PTR-91 GI waiting to be picked up Monday at 2A. The GI model has the thinner HK style barrel, and HK style chamber, so it is more tolerant of ammo. (The "Match Quality" barrel and chamber on most PTRs is heavier/different, and tar sealed ammo can cause cycling issues). I'll give you a report as soon as I get it to the range, possibly Monday.
Only downside to the GI model is the color. (It comes in a sickly looking gray park) I've already ordered the HK Black Duracoat to paint the gun.

Edit: And I really need to fully read the threads before I post. Scott already talked about the GI.And +1 on the mags. I have about 50 including some steel and 30 rounders.

 

[Schwabe]

I read about the tar sealed ammo on HK boards. It seems to be the only ammo that causes issues.

 

[DarthZed]

Some people seem to have more issues with that ammo than others. But the GI model should remedy those problems. The original profile barrel also means that the G3 furniture I purchased for the rifle should fit perfectly.

 

[Schwabe]

Any opinion on the 16" versus 18" barrel?

 

[clandestine]

If you plan on shooting a lot of milsurp or dirty ammo in general you should get their new GI model which has deeper flutes to handle the dirtier ammo and increase reliability plus function. At $899 brand new it is a great price. Downside is that it looks rough but parkerized so you can add your own finish over it later if you desire.

If you plan on shooting quality match or less dirty ammo then their normal line should suffice. PTR has had problems in the past with their main line of rifles because people who shot dirty or milsurp ammo would have ejection problems because of the shallow flutes. Other than that small issue they are good to go as quality rifles. They are built using ex-Portuguese licensed HK equipment so you know that it is in-spec. They are the best bang for your buck in-between the crappy Century clones and the pre-bans. Plus like others said factory mags are dirt cheap so buy as many as you can.

I have a PTR-91 GI waiting to be picked up Monday at 2A. The GI model has the thinner HK style barrel, and HK style chamber, so it is more tolerant of ammo. (The "Match Quality" barrel and chamber on most PTRs is heavier/different, and tar sealed ammo can cause cycling issues). I'll give you a report as soon as I get it to the range, possibly Monday.
Only downside to the GI model is the color. (It comes in a sickly looking gray park) I've already ordered the HK Black Duracoat to paint the gun.

Edit: And I really need to fully read the threads before I post. Scott already talked about the GI.And +1 on the mags. I have about 50 including some steel and 30 rounders.

Some people seem to have more issues with that ammo than others. But the GI model should remedy those problems. The original profile barrel also means that the G3 furniture I purchased for the rifle should fit perfectly.

This, This, and This!

Any opinion on the 16" versus 18" barrel?

Get 18", if you want shorter get package a PTR 8" pistol over MidCounty and have him make it a registered SBR.

 

[Wayne1one]

US made on HK machinery. Uses the G3 mags, $0.97 aluminum surplus ones at CTD. If it's under $1k, get it!

Jim

Get it! I want one of these myself and a DSA FAL

 

[Lawyer56]

PTR-91...the spent brass is ejected forward almost as far as the target.

 

[clandestine]

PTR-91...the spent brass is ejected forward almost as far as the target.

 

[Schwabe]

issue being that 18" are far and few in between, everybody has 16".

What is the rule of thumb about 30-40fps per inch, so not a lot of speed is lost, what does it really equate to in regards to 300-400 yards accuracy? Not thinking that I will ever set it upt to shoot further.

 

[hole punch]

I'm really digging the GI model! http://www.ptr91.com/products/PTR%20G.I.?id=23

This would probably give my DSA FAL a run for it's money. Actually, what am I saying? It would look good sitting right next to it in my safe! lol

 

[Scott7891]

Having a PTR GI model it is a great rifle. It has shot British and Taiwanese surplus with no FTF's or problems whatsoever. I have South African that I would like to try but am saving it as my rainy day ammo. Knowing the success I had so far I know it would work well. The only issue I have had so far is sighting it in correctly. I need to buy an adjustment tool. Some shots are dead on while others are off. It is either me or the sight. Otherwise I love it

 

[DarthZed]

My FAL is a 16" Paratrooper, and I waffled for quite a while trying to decide whether to get the 16" or the 18". I have to say that I really like the rifle, its a bit louder than I'd like; but its handier than an 18" (you wouldn't think the 2 inches make that much difference, but they do), and looks great. (always an important consideration )

The PTR I'm picking up Monday is an 18", and it feels a bit clumsier (from what I've noticed in the brief time I handled it).

 

[Neot]

I've recently started researching getting a PTR 91GI but with a wedding coming up it's going to have to wait a few months

 

[DarthZed]

Unless she's a lot more observant about such things than my girlfriend; she'll never notice one more gun.

 

[Inigoes]

if you want shorter get package a PTR 8" pistol over MidCounty and have him make it a registered SBR.

Vectors are awesome