{"id":135098,"date":"2023-02-12T13:40:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T18:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=135098"},"modified":"2023-02-12T13:40:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T02:23:54","slug":"gi-ptr-100-roller-delayed-phenomenon-from-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/gi-ptr-100-roller-delayed-phenomenon-from-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"GI PTR 100: Roller Delayed Phenomenon from South Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PTR Industries’ GI PTR 100<\/a> is a select fire roller-delayed blowback-operated rifle based on Heckler & Koch’s famous G3<\/a> battle rifle<\/a>. Many people refer to PTR guns as clones, but this isn’t correct. Back in 2002, the predecessor of PTR, (JLD Enterprises) purchased H&K-licensed prints and tooling from F\u00e1brica de Bra\u00e7o de Prata<\/a>, in Portugal. The guns PTR makes are not copies, they are made on original designs and tooling updated for 21st-century manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PTR Industries is an American company that specializes in making modern roller-delayed firearms in Aynor South Carolina. PTR stands for “Precision Target Rifle” and PTR is all about classic design and modern production techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the big deal about roller-delayed blowback operation? Most familiar repeating rifles (looking at you AR-15) send gas from a hole in the barrel to cycle the action. The regulation of this gas is the source of problems well documented in thousands of internet posts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PTR\/G3 rifles use recoil produced by firing the cartridge. The challenge of recoil operation is the tremendous amount of force applied instantly. The genius of the design is a delayed blowback that spreads the force out for smooth operation. The PTR\/G3 system uses a non-rotating bolt head that locks into a trunnion with two rollers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wedge-shaped locking pin holds the rollers in place for enough time for the case to contract (assisted by a grooved chamber) and allows chamber pressures to drop so the bolt can open safely. The bolt carrier travels backward four times faster than the bolt head, ensuring a safe drop of pressure within the barrel prior to extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to look at this action is as a direct impingement gas system that uses the spent casing to unlock the bolt. After unlocking, the recoil finishes the process. If you are a reloader this isn\u2019t the rifle for you as the fluted chamber and the force of the extraction literally destroys the spent casing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While PTR makes guns in 9mm, 7.62×51, and 7.62×39 the GI PTR 100<\/a> is my favorite. Like its cousin the StG44, the G3 is built for crude war-time production using as many stamped parts as possible. This is a feature, not a flaw. The finish matches the G3 rifles I have seen all around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you compare the PTR to an M-14, an M-16, or an FN FAL you will see the difference between war-time production and precision manufacture. The receiver is stamped from sheet steel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Original PTR-91 models used some military surplus components, and many parts between G3 and PTR-91 guns are interchangeable. These days, PTR produces every machined part on its rifles in its Aynor, South Carolina plant. Plastic accessories and furniture are made locally in the United States on PTR-owned tooling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the early 80\u2019s, El Salvador equipped their forces with the G3.  The average recruit was about 16 years old and 5 feet tall.  These guys were tough but they couldn\u2019t reach the cocking handles on their G3s with the weapon shouldered.  The good news was the plastic broke off the cocking handle, leaving a hole in the metal exposed.  The hook on the H&K sling could be attached to this hole in the cocking handle instead of the sling attachment point.  This allowed you to step on the sling and load the G3.  The American advisors referred to this as \u201ckick-starting\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GI PTR 100<\/a> Specifications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OAL:40.5″<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel:18″<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight:9.5 lbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating Systems: Roller-delayed blowback<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caliber:.308 (also accepts 7.62 x 51)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twist:1\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trigger Pull:9-10 lbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magazine:10 or 20 round <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSRP $1,408.00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is the PTR different?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the things I love about the PTR is that it looks so much like the G3 and shares furniture. The G3 wasn’t famous for accuracy, so PTR made some 21st-century changes to make it even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PTR barrels are made in-house using 41v50 Chromoly steel. PTR 91 rifles replaced the G3 rifle’s tapered barrel contour with a bull barrel with a 0.75-inch diameter for stiffness and rigidity. It features five-groove rifling and a 1:10 right-hand twist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fluted chamber was an innovation driven by the operating system. PTR determined that a change to the chamber with fewer flutes reduced felt recoil with no impact on reliability. If you are a reloader this isn\u2019t the rifle for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The PTR 91 has a knurled knob for windage adjustments. A Phillips head screwdriver is used to change elevation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The G3 had a well-designed but complicated rear sight which used a sight adjustment tool to prevent shooters from adjusting the sights. The PTR keeps the diopter rotating drum with 100-, 200-, 300- and 400-meter settings. The 100-meter setting is a quick-acquisition V-notch. The difference? No sight tool is needed! The PTR 91 has a knurled knob for quick windage adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PTR also upgraded the optics mount. The GI model still keeps the claw mount that attached around the top of the receiver, but PTR uses a CNC machine on the mount for precise interface with the claw portion of the mount. Newer versions have a modern Picatinny rail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A folding cocking handle is located on a tube above the barrel, at the left side, and does not reciprocate when the gun is fired.  The NATO standard 22mm flash hider mounts a bayonet and serves as an adapter for launching rifle grenades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PTR uses G3 pattern magazines. I like the KCI USA magazines, gunmagwarehouse.com has them in stock for $10 new. Surplus magazines are available in either steel (260 grams) or aluminum (140 grams).  I have a couple of gun show 30-round magazines that work, but they are long and heavy. H&K also made a 50-round drum.  In El Salvador, I saw some Franken mags made by welding two 20s together.  Probably not recommended by H&K.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk about ergonomics. Why is the original G3 impossible to use left-handed? In the German Army, it was forbidden to shoot left-handed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is the selector\/safety impossible to manipulate with the right hand?\u00a0 The \u201cmaster grip\u201d of the right hand should never shift.\u00a0 You put it on auto when you cross the border and put it on safe after the enemy\u2019s capital is captured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you change magazines? There is no last-round bolt hold open on the G3 or MP5.\u00a0The first step in the reload; guess your gun is empty.\u00a0You never know for sure until the hammer drops on an empty chamber.\u00a0 Now we have to reach forward and pull the cocking handle back and lock it to the rear.\u00a0 On the typical reload, this launches a live round onto the ground.\u00a0Then you grab the magazine and hit the magazine release with your thumb. This design forces you to grab the magazine.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point, you may as well retain the magazine because this is not a quick process and hey, those are some pricey mags.\u00a0 If you attempt to cheat the design features and tactical reload on a closed bolt, you are flirting with disaster.\u00a0 You may have an empty chamber.\u00a0 Once you get a new mag in position, you lock it in, slap the cocking handle, allowing the bolt to go forward, chambering a round.\u00a0 You may not want to try this under pressure without extensive practice.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disassembly is not too difficult.  It is harder than an AK and easier than an M-4.  It takes a bit of head-scratching to figure out the delayed roller blowback.  If you take the bolt and bolt carrier out, don\u2019t push the bolt in to see how it locks.  The spring that holds the bolt is VERY strong.  It takes two men and a boy to get it unlocked again.  One of the things I found endearing about the fixed stock was the two holes in it.  The take-down pins are stored in these holes when the gun is disassembled.  How orderly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accuracy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steel at 100 yards, too easy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Steel at 200 yards, smooth trigger pull.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I’ve found the Romeo3 reflex sight is the ideal sighting solution for the GI. The red-notch coating ensures a brilliant red-dot perfect snap shooting. The 3 MOA Red Dot sight has elevation\/windage adjustments of 100 MOA. To extend battery life, Romeo3 is activated through motion-sensing technology, to immediately power up when it senses movement and to power down when it does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trigger is OK. The stamped sheet metal trigger is a little mushy and the reset is long. Out to 200 yards, this gun will hit a standard target all day long. Past 200 you have to adjust the sights and pay particular attention to the trigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shooting the Infinity target with irons at 100. Super easy to see your hits and much lighter than packing around steel. The PTR is usefully accurate with iron sights a practical ranges.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As a free American, you can still own a quality semi-auto version of this great gun in most states.  Let\u2019s hope that is not a limited-time offer. PTR Industries in South Carolina makes the GI PTR 100 which is every bit as good its<\/a> German cousins. GI PTR 100<\/a> w\/ 20 round magazine MSRP $1,408.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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