Spanish National Police Issued CETME Model C

[Kirk Freeman]

Police union of the National Police of Spain expresses concern that GC (Guardia Civil) will be issued CETME Model C. Model C phased out of Spanish military service in 1984.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog...il-issued-with-obsolete-rifles/#disqus_thread

CETME Model C (The C was an evolutionary product from the Gerat06, in the same family of operation as the G3):

 

[johntheplinker]

Maybe they should sell those antiques as parts kits and invest the $ raised in some newer better rifles. I'm sure Colt or H&K or any other of a myriad of manufacturers would be happy to accommodate them.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Maybe they should sell those antiques as parts kits and invest the $ raised in some newer better rifles. I'm sure Colt or H&K or any other of a myriad of manufacturers would be happy to accommodate them.

They will, just like they did with the Model L.

However, if you follow Spanish politics you know that the National Police are . . . disfavored right now. They will part out of the Model Cs in a few years and then sell to our neighbors in Richmond, Indiana maybe.

 

[Hop]

It doesn't say HK on the side but I'd still take one of those.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

It doesn't say HK on the side but I'd still take one of those.

HK? Nein, Ludwig worked for the competition, Mauser.

He was recruited by HK, but Ludwig Vorgrimler, Mr. Roller-delay, worked for the French, then the Spanish and then back to Germany in the 1950s.

 

[spencer rifle]

That looks like a cast stainless receiver.

 

[Thor]

Will a 7.62 NATO out of an old G3 class rifle kill you less than a 7.62 NATO out of a shiny new AR-10? Is the rifle too old for service if it's been well maintained? Hmmmm glance at my M1 Garand and M1 carbine...then my win 92/94. Will a 7.62 NATO fired out of my 1891 Mauser be less deadly?

The National Police just want shiny new and the union is arguing for more leverage on the treasury. Or maybe they are just lazy/weak and want to move to a more comfortable/lighter plastic platform.

 

[sig1473]

I don't think anyone is arguing the effectiveness of 7.62x51. Just more about the fact that there are way better platforms out there.

 

[Thor]

Meh, shiny new is not necessarily way better. In point of fact many times it's way not better.

 

[NKBJ]

At least it's made with wood.

 

[BigRed]

Maybe they should sell those antiques as parts kits and invest the $ raised in some newer better rifles. I'm sure Colt or H&K or any other of a myriad of manufacturers would be happy to accommodate them.

Let me think.... a nationalized and unionized police force..... why the hell would I want them to have a good firearm?

 

[Disposable Heart]

That's akin to modern, 2019 US police being issued M14s for general patrol rifle use... Kinda... foolish... Sure, sure, I'm sure the "muh M14" groups will come out to crucify me, but let's be honest: Police work, 5.56 just is a better round than .308, and the M14 is a maintenance and parts hog. Same with the HK designs. Special tools, expensive parts, armorer classes that would make you vomit from stress. People who think roller rifles are the best thing ever never had to repair one... I'm STILL finagling with my C93 after 2k rounds, the headspace went wonky...

Think about it... It's Europe... They aren't walking the streets with these. These will come out after the bomb has gone off at checkpoints kinda thing.