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Developed by the Central Scientific-Research Institute of Precise Mechanical Engineering under request of FSB, the SR-2 has been in service since 1999.

Mechanically, the SR-2 is gas operated, and its action is based on a scaled-down version of the SR-3 Vikhr compact assault rifle. The SR-2 uses long stroke gas piston, located above the barrel, the rotating bolt has multiple locking lugs.

The 9x21mm round was developed for the SR-1 to be a compact, armor-piercing round similar in concept to western PDW calibers like 5.7mm and 4.6mm. The round is designed to be effective against unarmored targets by way of its construction, with a steel penetrator core surrounded by a polyethylene sleeve. When striking a soft target, the round is supposed to stay together, creating a larger wound cavity.

The SR-2 has been superceeded by SR-2M which has a redsigned handguard with a forward protective handstop, and the SR-2MP which has picatinny rails and a suppressor capability.

A version of the SR-2MP has been seen with an alternative stock option for use with faceshielded helmets.

TFB source for some photos.

Wiki link.

Modern Firearms source.

 
 
 
[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 4 points 16 hours ago

Pistol brass works as expedient earplugs.

I'm well aware of how long it lasts, though I pre-emptively put up my text since spraying gear tends to attract a lot of the same comments. I treat all my gear pretty practically, so losing a little bit of the mint condition on a camo doesn't matter much to me, but some people seem to consider it a bigger deal.

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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world to c/tabletopminis@lemmy.world
 
[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Currently still a work in progress. I plan to highlight the cape while keeping a black or dark grey look.

So far I've applied Vallejo German Grey and Luftwaffe Uniform in a mixture to the raised areas to slightly lighten it. I'll keep doing that while reading what parts are highlighted.

 

Couldn't you have dyed them?

Absolutely. More work though and I wasn't feeling it today.

Doesn't spraypaint make the cloth stiffer?

Sure does. For something like a uniform or even a vest I wouldn't spray, or at least only do some conservative lines, but dying is definitely the way for that stuff. For small pouches, it doesn't really matter.

Won't the paint eventually flake off.

Yup. Especially anywhere along a corner. The goal here was expedient camo rather than high art. Eventual small flaking won't destroy the overall effect, especially as the pouches wear and those exposed bits get tinted by dirt.

Why not use [color]?

Used what I had, I'm not buying more spray paint just for this.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

It's sink or swim, and brother I am drowning.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This is a very allegorical painting for how living with a demanding cat feels.

 
[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Vegas can be pretty fun for a non-gambler.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

The XM148 still being in use is a little more notable, because that's an original production launcher. Only 20,000 were made (compared to the approximately 3 million M2 variants that have been, and continue to be made), and they were pulled from US use in 1967. The M203 is a far more common weapon that superceded the XM148, firing the same ammunition but with a more streamlined design.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Don't assume every square inch of Vietnam is triple canopy jungle so thick that you can't see past 20m in. Designated marksmen were recognized as useful, by both Northern and Southern forces.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

The MGS5 launcher is (like most weapons in that game) sort of a mashup. It has elements of the GP-34 along with some fictional elements not quite in any GP launcher.

The standalone setup for it is also a fictional design. It vaguely resembles the RGM-40 Kastet, but with a lot of liberties taken.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (8 children)

I use Crocs like they are final form flipflops. Any time I'd be comfortable wearing flipflops, I just wear crocs instead. People hate on them mostly because of internet groupthink conditioning (see also: pineapple on pizza and the word 'moist').

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

It's Turnip28, everyone's incompetent. The artillery is supporting Horseless Dragoons.

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