Russian SF in Syria

[cfortune]

Guys see those cans on the end. You can't suppress 5.45 very well. That is the only reason for 7.62x39.

Appears one guy has a 5.45 rifle with a can on it in the 3rd picture. That or whatever muzzle device he is using goes half-way up his front sight. I was also pleasantly surprised how well my SLR104 ran suppressed. Much quieter than I expected it to be, especially with a 30 cal suppressor.

[beast556]

Guys see those cans on the end. You can't suppress 5.45 very well. That is the only reason for 7.62x39.

Personally I would choose x39 it hits way harder and penetrates barriers way better. Imho from what I have seen x39 suppresses just fine.

[CS1983]

Would it not also be a consideration of local ammo availability, in case they had need? Not sure how much 5.45 proliferation is in Syria, but 7.62x39 is a known attainable.

[wctriumph]

Looking at the pic's I get the impression, with the wide variety of gear and guns that the photos are from some sort of advertising campaign catalog.

[Great-Kazoo]

Looking at the pic's I get the impression, with the wide variety of gear and guns that the photos are from some sort of advertising campaign catalog.

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[osok-308]

Would it not also be a consideration of local ammo availability, in case they had need? Not sure how much 5.45 proliferation is in Syria, but 7.62x39 is a known attainable.

It could just be weapons choice (if they're given a choice). Kinda like how a lot of spec op guys will opt for the .45 even though 9mm is the caliber of choice of the military. Just a thought. I'm sure it's a multifaceted answer. Maybe it's that, plus suppression, plus ammo availability, etc.