This video provides an in-depth tour of Sport Systems Dittrich (SSD), a German manufacturer specializing in high-quality reproductions of rare WWII German firearms. The review highlights SSD's capabilities in producing models like the BD-38 (MP-38), BD-44 (StG-44), and various FG-42 patterns, emphasizing their historical accuracy and machining quality. The tour also showcases the factory's advanced CNC machining and stamping processes, concluding with a test fire of the BD-44.
This video showcases the PTR-44 Sturmgewehr, a rare StG 44 reproduction, competing in a 2-gun match alongside an Arex Delta pistol. Despite its historical significance and unique design, the PTR-44 demonstrates surprisingly soft recoil due to its 8x33 Kurz cartridge and effective straight-line stock. The match highlights practical shooting challenges, including accuracy under pressure and minor reliability issues with specific ammunition.
The Sport Systeme Dittrich BD-38 is a high-quality, expensive semi-automatic reproduction of the German MP-38, manufactured in Germany. While visually accurate with a milled receiver, its open-bolt design makes it illegal in the US. Range testing revealed potential reliability issues, possibly magazine-related, though it replicates the feel of the original.
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