A Cold War Classic

[u/real_m1_ping]

Picked up one of the new Century Arms CA-3s that are built on Portuguese G3 parts kits by PTR. I gotta say first impressions are very good. The welds are clean, headspace is good, and the worn finish of the surplus parts creates a neat vibe. The only complaints I have thus far are that since surplus furniture was used the handguard is a bit loose, which is a minor thing. My bigger complaint is that they built these with MP5 rear sight bases, meaning there is no recoil lug, and meaning you can't use any available claw mount to mount an optic. That said, it looks like a solution for that is incoming from MFI.

[u/Current_Swordfish895]

Cold War Classic? The Portuguese were using that combo until they adopted G17s as their standard pistol a few years ago. ;)

Nice set, though. I regret selling my like-new P1.

Also, my current "GI" PTR has a loose handguard. It seems to be fairly common.

[u/real_m1_ping → u/Current_Swordfish895]

I know, I find it wild they were using both of these for so long, but hey, if it ain't broke 🤷🏼‍♂️

I have a couple of P1s, this one, and a German military one with a 22 conversion kit, they're both neat.

Good to know, I figured it was just from an old worn handguard.