FAMAE SG 543

Published on December 7, 2018
Duration: 4:02

Larry Vickers provides an in-depth review of the FAMAE SG 543, a Chilean-manufactured variant of the Swiss SG 540 series. He details its historical context, design features, and operational characteristics, comparing it to other models in the SG 540/550 lineage. The assessment highlights the rifle's unique place in firearms manufacturing history.

Quick Summary

The FAMAE SG 543 is a Chilean-manufactured assault rifle, a licensed variant of the Swiss SG 540 series. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, it features an AK-style operating mechanism, a tubular buttstock, and offers safe, semi, burst, and full-auto fire modes with a rate of fire between 650-800 RPM.

Chapters

  1. 00:19Introduction to FAMAE SG 543
  2. 00:34History and Licensing
  3. 00:52Variants and Comparison
  4. 01:19Design Features
  5. 01:45Sights and Mechanism
  6. 02:10Operation and Ammo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FAMAE SG 543?

The FAMAE SG 543 is an assault rifle manufactured in Chile as a licensed variant of the Swiss SG 540 series. It is a short-barreled version chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and features an AK-style operating mechanism.

What are the key differences between the SG 543 and the SG 550 series?

The SG 543 has a tubular buttstock, unlike the plastic stock of the SG 550. Additionally, the SG 550 series incorporates rubber curtains in its operating mechanism, which are absent on the SG 543.

What caliber and ammunition does the FAMAE SG 543 use?

The FAMAE SG 543 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The video specifically shows Magtech First Defense Tactical 5.56x45mm Ball M193 ammunition being used with the rifle.

What are the operational modes of the FAMAE SG 543?

The FAMAE SG 543 is capable of firing in safe, semi-automatic, burst, and full-automatic modes. Its rate of fire is estimated to be between 650 and 800 rounds per minute.

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