CETME L?

[CountryGent]

So, earlier last year (you know, the dumpster-fire year) we decided to supplant the AR with another rifle. I was thinking short M1A, then lost my train of thought, and 2020 happened. Anyway, a recent mailing reminded me of the semi-automatic CETME L rifles being offered.



They run on standard STANAG magazines.

Any experience with these? Thanks.

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[Flymph]

Watched for interest.

 

[Cavedweller]

Don't know about CETMEs, but I had a C-308 once and really did not like the ergonomics of the charging handle being front and left. Very awkward for me. Sold it.

 

[Gbirk]

Forgotten weapons had a youtube video on these a couple months ago.

 

[Gbirk]

Found it:

 

[Aero Denezol]

I love the look of those.. $1400 in stock at Atlantic. Kind of spendy for a range toy though.

 

[Stomper]

One thing to keep in mind.... availability (or lack thereof) of spare parts.

 

[ORhutner]

They are heavy. Didn't get past the weight and handed back to the guy behind the counter.

 

[Gbirk]

@CountryGent did you ever get one of these? I'm looking at them thinking I need one. Seems like a neat and unique rifle to have in the safe.

 

[LDmax]

Why supplant when you could supplement?

 

[micdude]

I like them I'll have to look into picking one up

 

[Gbirk]

Welp, I ordered one today. Just so pretty. I could not resist.

 

[SCARed]

I had the 308 version. Basically a HK G3. It had a pretty heavy recoil. Would throw the brass about 20-25ft to the right. It was a decent gun, but once I got my SCAR 17, it just sat. No interest in shooting it anymore, the cool factor had worn off. Sold it during the post SH crazy time for what was at the time, alot of money. A whopping $700!

 

[msgriff]

Another route is to get a demilled parts kit (Mod C "Good" 7.62 runs about $100- $150), and the CETME version of a 80% receiver flat ($70). A bit more work than a AR and not for someone particular about looks.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Just get a PTR-91 and call it good! Price might be up a bit, but they are really the best of the breed!
I have an original CETME that was done up by Century ( before they were a crap shoot) and besides the non fluted barrel, and welded muzzle device, it was spot on, and is accurate! Did a bunch of work to make it an exact replica of the late Spanish rifle, and it's now ( In my opinion) a much better rifle then the later German HK's!
They are a different shooting experience, and it takes some getting used to, the forward charging handle is kinda funky, but it's reliable, the recoil impulse is kinda sharp,, that big ol chunk of heavy steal bolt slamming back in the receiver tends to make it worse then others of the same caliber, and you really want to add a bolt buffer and a good pad if you are gonna shoot it a lot! Once you learn the inn's and out's of it, they are perfectly capable rifles and fun to shoot!

 

[Gbirk]

Wow, what a nice rifle. A bit heavy, but shoulders really well and balanced. Build quality is top notch.
Can't wait to get it to the range.





For anybody looking for one, I found what I think may be the only deal on these online. Brand new Gen2 MarColMar with a rail $1240 shipped. $200 less than everywhere else I looked. Ordered Wednesday and received at Tigard Pawn 4 More today.

No affiliation, but happy with the service and the gun. 2 more in stock. Go Get'em!

CETME L - GREEN - GEN 2

Born from the ashes of WWII, the CETME design group was established in Spain, and staffed by many Mauser employees like Dr. Ludwig Vorgrimler, who brought their research and designs with them.

www.sharkcoasttactical.com

 

[ORhutner]

Mazama's down in Eugene has had these in stock frequently. I can't recall the price but want to say they were in the $1,000 - $1,200 range.

 

[Gbirk]

Mazama's down in Eugene has had these in stock frequently. I can't recall the price but want to say they were in the $1,000 - $1,200 range.

One of their employees has a YouTube channel and he has a couple videos with the Cetme L. that I watched.

 

[CountryGent]

@CountryGent did you ever get one of these?

Nope. Pretty much lost all interest in anything firearm, with a handful of exceptions. Doubt I'll ever give a damn in the future, again, with a few exceptions.

 

[Gbirk]

Well, of you ever get up to the Tigard area and have a hankering to shoot one, hit me up. I get it, it's hard to get excited about gun stuff with how the world has been the last year.