Pakistan's Service Rifle (G-3, Type-56) Replacement Competition 2016.

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Just a thought, I'd argue it wouldn't be over 5-7, it would be more like 10-15 years (similar to how Israel did with the Tavor).

I'd say 15-20+ years. If anything, this rifle program is more about making POF a heavier commercial player via a leading rifle design than promptly replacing the G-3. It is telling that official disclosure of these tests came during a COAS visit to POF.

 

[That Guy]

I'd say 15-20+ years. If anything, this rifle program is more about making POF a heavier commercial player via a leading rifle design than promptly replacing the G-3. It is telling that official disclosure of these tests came during a COAS visit to POF.

To me, all the signs point to a winner being announced in november, due to the fact that IDEAS 2016 and the COAS's retirement are both set during that month. I feel that it could be a Kayani moment, when Kayani officially inaugurated the Shahpar just days before retiring.

What do you think?

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

To me, all the signs point to a winner being announced in november, due to the fact that IDEAS 2016 and the COAS's retirement are both set during that month. I feel that it could be a Kayani moment, when Kayani officially inaugurated the Shahpar just days before retiring.

What do you think?

Possibly. Would make sense if they want to generate vendor interest in Pakistan, exhibitions are a great place to ink deals.

 

[Zarvan]

Is this AK-103 ???????????????

 

[Army research]

Is this AK-103 ???????????????View attachment 339957

Could be the 5.57 AK 74

Could be the 5.57 AK 74

.56*

 

[Zarvan]

AK-103. @balixd

 

[Army research]

View attachment 340031
AK-103. @balixd

AK 12

 

[Zarvan]

This is interesting can any one explain that in this pic both AK-104 and AK-103 are 7.62 x 39 Caliber so what is the difference in them ???

 

[That Guy]

Really hope PA doesn't go for an AK design.

 

[Army research]

Really hope PA doesn't go for an AK design.

But AK in large numbers for say Kashmir and western border are favoured by the PA , what do you think ?

 

[tyagi]

This is interesting can any one explain that in this pic both AK-104 and AK-103 are 7.62 x 39 Caliber so what is the difference in them ???

Barrel length

 

[That Guy]

But AK in large numbers for say Kashmir and western border are favoured by the PA , what do you think ?

Mostly because those areas aren't favorable for the G3; the AK (type 56) was Pakistan's only real alternative option. Now a days, there are better options for Pakistan, the AK is simply outclassed by other rifles.

 

[Zarvan]

Mostly because those areas aren't favorable for the G3; the AK (type 56) was Pakistan's only real alternative option. Now a days, there are better options for Pakistan, the AK is simply outclassed by other rifles.

I think even if SCAR or Berreta or CZ is selected I really think AK-103 or some other AK Gun would also come. Just like our Air Force has special love for F-16 our Army has special love for AK.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

I wonder if the Polish MSBS 762 (7.62x51mm) could enter the competition pool.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/01/13/fabryka-broni-unveils-7-62x51-msbs/

 

[That Guy]

I think even if SCAR or Berreta or CZ is selected I really think AK-103 or some other AK Gun would also come. Just like our Air Force has special love for F-16 our Army has special love for AK.

I wouldn't really say it's love, more like the best option they had available at the time.