Saiga TR3 Rifle review
Saiga TR3 Rifle review The Saiga TR3 is a semi-auto only version of the AK12/AK15 assault rifles used by Russian military and law enforcement. It shares...
Saiga TR3 Rifle review The Saiga TR3 is a semi-auto only version of the AK12/AK15 assault rifles used by Russian military and law enforcement. It shares most features with the AK12 but has some differences to comply with civilian firearm laws. The Saiga TR3 is currently available in 5.45x39mm and 7.62x39mm calibers. ! Receiver and Barrel The receiver is made from 1.5mm stamped sheet steel assembled with rivets and spot welds. The bolt rails are riveted steel parts inside the receiver. The barrel extension and rear trunnion are machined steel pinned to the receiver. ! The receiver cover is stamped steel, similar to other AKs. However, it mounts differently with a machined eyelet fitting over the gas tube base and a cross pin locking it in place. The cover fit is much tighter than usual AKs due to the optic mount. The chrome-lined barrel has a 16.38 inch length. It is threaded and fits the barrel extension by thread. The 5.45x39mm twist rate is the usual 1:8 inch. Although the handguard