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A few more images of modernization kits for the Type 79 submachine gun.

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CrazyHorse

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Larger mouth = faster loading/reloading. It's basically the equivalent of a flared mag well.
It still needs to fit into a well that is the same size of the mag to provide support, now you just can’t see where you’re supposed to put it exactly.
 

Aniah

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It still needs to fit into a well that is the same size of the mag to provide support, now you just can’t see where you’re supposed to put it exactly.
Maybe it has a funnel at the end to help with easier insertion.
 

Iron Man

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It still needs to fit into a well that is the same size of the mag to provide support, now you just can’t see where you’re supposed to put it exactly.
The whole point of a flared mag well is that you don't have to see anything. The flare itself is like a funnel that directs your mag into the correct insertion point so that you can rapid reload much more easily.
 

Saru

Junior Member
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I'm more curious about the AR style charging handle.
There's really no purpose for it, the video showing it in action does not show them pulling the AR charging handle.

Possibly a design flaw they probably used the MCX as reference sheet to model it, you can clearly see it does not have the long AR pin.

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Nevermind it seems to have the AR pin connected to the AK Charging handle.
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I assume since it's lightweight it's easier to reach it from the back instead of the side, or it could be for the sake of versatility.
 
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