Small Arms Thread

Locked
Gyan
BRFite
Posts: 1596
Joined: 26 Aug 2016 19:14

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Gyan »

OFB already manufacters 7.62*51 and 7.62*63 bolt action rifles. Deploying this skill set for 0.338 rifle is a one month job. But import .....
ramana
Forum Moderator
Posts: 59773
Joined: 01 Jan 1970 05:30

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by ramana »

wig wrote:https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/natio ... 95178.html

army to modify AK-47 to counter new terror tactic
excerpted from above
A process has been initiated for acquiring ‘weapon speciality kits’ that includes items like tactical flashlight, fiber reinforced pistol grip, swing swivel attachment, polymer rails, rubberised pistol fore front grip, cheek rest, pointing grip, extendable butt stock and side mount that can be attached to the rifle in the field as and when required

They want to burden the soldier with this extra filed modification kit while they do cordon and search operations? Did these folks see real combat in life or just sit in Delhi and order kits?
Basically convert a field rifle into a sniper rifle in the field.

Something is wrong!
The British bug is still infesting the Army.
Karan M
Forum Moderator
Posts: 20772
Joined: 19 Mar 2010 00:58

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Karan M »

>>Basically convert a field rifle into a sniper rifle in the field.

These are kits for CQB - Close Quarter Battle. Mean the IA thinks urban combat etc is more and more possible. These will be helpful. I'd state for once the IA is ordering direct and useful kit for the soldier on a standardized basis. Otherwise plethora of kits, field mods in service with RR and Army formations.
rkhanna
BRFite
Posts: 1170
Joined: 02 Jul 2006 02:35

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by rkhanna »

ramana wrote:
wig wrote:https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/natio ... 95178.html

army to modify AK-47 to counter new terror tactic
excerpted from above

They want to burden the soldier with this extra filed modification kit while they do cordon and search operations? Did these folks see real combat in life or just sit in Delhi and order kits?
Basically convert a field rifle into a sniper rifle in the field.

Something is wrong!
The British bug is still infesting the Army.
The FAB Industries Mod Kit + Holographic sites and other accessories have been a huge boon to RR and other COIN troops in theater. Heard alot off positive feedback from soldiers on the ground.

Pictures of some modded AKs - Look at last few posts in the below thread page

https://defenceforumindia.com/forum/thr ... st-1544204
Manish_P
BRF Oldie
Posts: 5383
Joined: 25 Mar 2010 17:34

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Manish_P »

When i first read the post i wondered how clamping add-on accessories equates to modifying (a term more used to mean deeper changes - changing the calibre, barrel length etc) would be a reflection of change in tactics.

The post from Karan M makes it slightly more clearer.. and at the same time a bit more ominous. Is the fear now that the terror will spill into the more urbanised Jammu district
Karan M wrote:Mean the IA thinks urban combat etc is more and more possible.
Thakur_B
BRF Oldie
Posts: 2404
Joined: 11 Aug 2016 06:14

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Thakur_B »

As per INDRA twitter handle guy from OFB sources, the JVPC is out of contention for Army. The Mk-1c or some other INSAS variant is being given a consideration (don't get your hopes up).

Also, the massive muzzle brake / flash hider / compensator on R-2.
Image
Some units of R-2 have been sent to MHOW for testing (no further updates).
Kakarat
BRF Oldie
Posts: 2223
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 13:59

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Kakarat »

From tenders it seems ARDE is working on a New 5.56X45 Carbine and a 7.62X51 LMG
Thakur_B
BRF Oldie
Posts: 2404
Joined: 11 Aug 2016 06:14

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Thakur_B »

ramana wrote:
wig wrote:https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/natio ... 95178.html

army to modify AK-47 to counter new terror tactic
excerpted from above

They want to burden the soldier with this extra filed modification kit while they do cordon and search operations? Did these folks see real combat in life or just sit in Delhi and order kits?
Basically convert a field rifle into a sniper rifle in the field.

Something is wrong!
The British bug is still infesting the Army.

I beg to differ. These kits are essential for fitting optics, hand grips etc. on existing rifles. An average rifle with optics and accessories is much more effective than a good rifle without. We faced similar issues as NATO forces in COIN related to small arms. Difference is NATO strategy was to get more hits on critical areas (head / torso) using optics.
Thakur_B
BRF Oldie
Posts: 2404
Joined: 11 Aug 2016 06:14

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Thakur_B »

Kakarat wrote:From tenders it seems ARDE is working on a New 5.56X45 Carbine and a 7.62X51 LMG
Same old ones which were reported a while back.

INSAS derivative in Sig-550 type layout
Image

Fn-MAG derivative
Image

Zero hopes of induction IMO given the recent history.
souravB
BRFite
Posts: 630
Joined: 07 Jun 2018 13:52

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by souravB »

Thakur_B wrote:
INSAS derivative in Sig-550 type layout
Image
This should've been the design of INSAS-1C with 14" barrel. This is a simple design with ways to make simpler.
1. Single piece milled upper with the handguard.
2. The barrel and gas tube can float.
3. Handguard could be extended.
4. Gas port can move outward more to collect more gas. overgassing is not always a bad thing.
5. Reciprocating handel.
6. Maybe an imported flash hider/muzzle break.
Thakur_B
BRF Oldie
Posts: 2404
Joined: 11 Aug 2016 06:14

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Thakur_B »

souravB wrote:
Thakur_B wrote:
INSAS derivative in Sig-550 type layout
Image
This should've been the design of INSAS-1C with 14" barrel. This is a simple design with ways to make simpler.
1. Single piece milled upper with the handguard.
2. The barrel and gas tube can float.
3. Handguard could be extended.
4. Gas port can move outward more to collect more gas. overgassing is not always a bad thing.
5. Reciprocating handel.
6. Maybe an imported flash hider/muzzle break.
Sourav ji, overgassing is good for keeping the rifle simple and reliable, but it increases the recoil impulse. A gas regulator should have been considered. Also, reciprocating handles lead to nasty bites and interfere with optics mounts. From the earlier image released by sandeep unnithan, the charging handle is Amogh style. Also, the flash hider looks anaemic, given IA's earlier complaints about excessive flash on failed INSAS carbine. It needs a beefier flash hider / muzzle brake like one considered on R-2.

Btw the MOA considered for the carbine is around 4.25 which isn't exemplary. This is a basic development program to ield a basic product.

Edit: The flash hider seems similar to one on JVPC, which was meant to house a suppressor.
Thakur_B
BRF Oldie
Posts: 2404
Joined: 11 Aug 2016 06:14

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Thakur_B »

https://solargroup.com/wp-content/uploa ... /MMHG1.pdf

Brochure of Shivalik multi mode grenade.
ramana
Forum Moderator
Posts: 59773
Joined: 01 Jan 1970 05:30

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by ramana »

Thankur_B, I plan to close the thread.
Please start a new one.
Thakur_B
BRF Oldie
Posts: 2404
Joined: 11 Aug 2016 06:14

Re: Small Arms Thread

Post by Thakur_B »

Ok ramanna.

Edit:

New thread.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7736&p=2368545#p2368545

Mods, please lock this thread.
Locked