PTR-32 (7.62x39) Opinions...

Skans · October 12, 2016, 08:05 AM

I like the idea of the PTR in the 7.62x39 caliber, mainly because ammo cost is cheap as well as larger capacity. And, in something that's NOT an AK. What do folks think about the PTR-32? What magazines does it accept?

ttarp · October 12, 2016, 09:40 AM

I can only offer hearsay, but supposedly the current rifles accept most plastic mags in addition to the magpul it ships with, but I don't think they take metal mags at all.

Personally I like the idea of them, since I have the G3 design in .308, .223, and 9mm, I plan to round out the collection eventually.

Keep in mind its a heavy rifle, that seems to be one of the more common complaints.

Model12Win · October 13, 2016, 05:15 PM

Decent guns but the 7.62x51mm NATO versions are far better at long range.

5.56RifleGuy · October 14, 2016, 07:15 AM

I really like mine.

Ive put probably 300 rds through it. Works great, no stopages. Used cheap steel case ammo too. Its heavy, but you already knew that. Given all the other stuff you like, I'm sure you will be happy with the rifle.

smee78 · October 14, 2016, 05:55 PM

I like these rifles and have thought about adding one to the collection but haven't done it yet. It is a interesting rifle and would love to shoot it before I decide.

P71pilot · October 14, 2016, 09:04 PM

I think for the cartridge, you would be better off with a high quality AK. The AK will weigh less, be handier, and flat out more reliable. As well as accepting and standard AK mag.

dakota.potts · October 14, 2016, 09:37 PM

I wonder if there is truth to the AK being more reliable than the PTR? I understand the AK reliability legend status, but HK roller delayed blowback rifles are not known to be slouches in that department either. With no gas system and steel cases that don't expand much into the chamber I don't see many weak points in the PTR.

The PTR is probably the superior platform for mounting optics and I personally prefer the iron sights to the Russian style. It is heavy though and if the HK91 and CETME trigger packs are any indication, I wouldn't be surprised if the stock trigger is heavier than an AK

Olympus · October 15, 2016, 08:00 PM

Mr Gunsngear has a video on Youtube and he goes through a whole assortment of different mags showing which ones work.

October 12, 2016, 08:05 AM	#1
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	PTR-32 (7.62x39) Opinions... I like the idea of the PTR in the 7.62x39 caliber, mainly because ammo cost is cheap as well as larger capacity. And, in something that's NOT an AK. What do folks think about the PTR-32? What magazines does it accept?

October 14, 2016, 07:15 AM	#4
5.56RifleGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,212	I really like mine. Ive put probably 300 rds through it. Works great, no stopages. Used cheap steel case ammo too. Its heavy, but you already knew that. Given all the other stuff you like, I'm sure you will be happy with the rifle. __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannosaurus

October 14, 2016, 05:55 PM	#5
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I like these rifles and have thought about adding one to the collection but haven't done it yet. It is a interesting rifle and would love to shoot it before I decide. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

October 14, 2016, 09:04 PM	#6
P71pilot Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 728	I think for the cartridge, you would be better off with a high quality AK. The AK will weigh less, be handier, and flat out more reliable. As well as accepting and standard AK mag. __________________ Without the 2nd amendment, all other rights would not exist

October 14, 2016, 09:37 PM	#7
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	I wonder if there is truth to the AK being more reliable than the PTR? I understand the AK reliability legend status, but HK roller delayed blowback rifles are not known to be slouches in that department either. With no gas system and steel cases that don't expand much into the chamber I don't see many weak points in the PTR. The PTR is probably the superior platform for mounting optics and I personally prefer the iron sights to the Russian style. It is heavy though and if the HK91 and CETME trigger packs are any indication, I wouldn't be surprised if the stock trigger is heavier than an AK __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.

October 12, 2016, 09:40 AM	#2
ttarp Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2013 Posts: 888	I can only offer hearsay, but supposedly the current rifles accept most plastic mags in addition to the magpul it ships with, but I don't think they take metal mags at all. Personally I like the idea of them, since I have the G3 design in .308, .223, and 9mm, I plan to round out the collection eventually. Keep in mind its a heavy rifle, that seems to be one of the more common complaints.

October 13, 2016, 05:15 PM	#3
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Decent guns but the 7.62x51mm NATO versions are far better at long range.

October 15, 2016, 08:00 PM	#8
Olympus Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2008 Posts: 770	Mr Gunsngear has a video on Youtube and he goes through a whole assortment of different mags showing which ones work.

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