Manufacturing
Make:
JLDCountry:
United StatesMSRP:
$1140.00 Ballistics
Caliber(s):
.308 NatoCapacity:
20 rounds
The JLD PRT-91 is a U.S. manufactured semi-automatic copy of the H&K G3. The PTR 91 was developed by JLD utilizing the tooling from the H&K licensed G3 arms plant in Portugal, and retains the major design features of the G3. According to JLD, the majority of the core parts are manufactured in the US. The standard rifle model features a retarded-blow back system, and .75” dia. Match grade, 4 groove barrel with 1:12” right twist. The PRT-91 also features all black furniture and a powder coated barrel. Additionally, the standard variant retains a flash hider; earlier versions manufactured during the 1994 assault weapons ban did not have this feature.
The PTR-91 is currently available in seven variations from the manufacturer. Each variant features additional upgrades ranging from stocks, to rails systems, and bipods. Earlier versions of the PTR-91 were equipped with the standard G3 lower; however, JLD now supplies all rifles with a U.S. manufactured Navy lower. The PTR-91 accepts standard G3 magazines, including Cetme mags.
Standard Model Features:
PTR 91 C
- Standard Rifle with Muzzle Compensator
- Caliber: 7.62 NATO (.308 Winchester)
- Operation: semi-automatic, recoil operated weapon, with delayed roller-locking system.
- Overall length: 40 inches (1.016 cm)
- Weight w/o magazine: 9.17 lbs. (4.16 kg)
- Sight radius: 22.52 inches.
Other Variants:
PTR-91R
PTR-91KF
PTR-91 KFM4
PTR-91 KPF
MSG 91
PTR-91 SC
GJ Team Review
The founding team member of GunJunkie.net purchased an early PTR-91 (standard G3 lower) approximately six months ago. The rifle was new and included: trigger lock, magazine, manual, and hard case. The rifle was purchased from Sarco during an advertised special for $650.00, excluding transfer and shipping. The overall fit and finish of the firearm was good. The action is smooth and trigger pull is crisp. The front polymer forearm had a noticeable wiggle, and appeared to be cheaply made. The rear butt stock and pistol grip also appeared cheaply made; noticeably difference in quality from official H&K furniture. Based on our observations, the mold designers did not account for shrinkage which occurs in all injection molded parts. Additionally, the standard forearm does not include a heat shield which is standard on H&K variants. Consequently one of the first modifications made to the rifle was replacement of the forearm with a genuine H&K 91 forearm. Once the new forearm was fitted everything was snug and the overall appearance of the rifle improved drastically. The rear butt stock and pistol grip were tolerable; however the owner still has plans for replacement in the future.
The Range Test:
The PTR-91 shot well considering we were using South African .308 at 100 yards. We experienced no feed or ejection failures and the rifle cycled different types of ammunition without problems. Groups varied however 1" groups were achieved at 100 yards with little effort. The 1" groups were obtained at bench rest using match ammunition. Groups opened up in the standing position and the twenty rounds of .308 produced a very heavy rifle. The trigger does have a long take-up with a heavy, but crisp break.
One major issue did appear during our range test. The rifles front sight as received from Sarco appears to be too short. The rifle consistently shot high, to the point where we were aiming at the targets lower mid-section. We tried adjusting the rear sight numerous times to compensate; yet we were never able to correct the issue; due in large part to the fact we didn't have the tools to adjust the front sight on-hand.
Overall however, we were extremely pleased with the rifle considering the cost. The rifle is very solid and once the front sight is corrected it will be a great shooter.
