May 21, 2019
Problem: Russian Soldiers Are Complaining About Exploding Guns
The ammo might be the issue.
by Charlie Gao
When combined with an open bolt gun like the Shpagin submachine gun, the results are catastrophic. Because of the fixed firing pin on the bolt of the gun, the cartridge detonated before the bolt was fully locked, destroying the firearm.
Russian infantry weapons have a reputation for reliability. The AK and PKM are renowned for enduring through adverse conditions, powered by their powerful long-stroke piston actions. However, a recent report by warhead.su suggests that when these weapons do fail in Russian service, the problem is often not in their design, but rather in the Russian ammunition they fire.
This is not a new phenomenon. Russian imported ammunition to the United States has always been regarded as “budget†brands, with inconsistent quality. But apparently, the same problems apply to Russian military ammunition.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/problem-russian-soldiers-are-complaining-about-exploding-guns-58737
