Tag: 5.45

I love the price of 5.45x39mm ammunition. I love my S&W 5.45x39mm upper because it lets me shoot cheap ammunition that has recoil and blast characteristics similar to that of 5.56x45mm ammunition. I'm glad to see that many people have caught on to this same idea. However, I'm a little puzzled by the folks who are put off by the fact that surplus 5.45 is mildly corrosive. Hey, these aren't match uppers. They're meant for plinking and training. S&W was smart and made theirs with chrome lined barrels, which helps… Read More