To those T97NSR owners with a barrel "gouge"

[Kewl]

Wow, sure glad I didn't buy one. That sucks. My condolences to those who did buy them.

[bcbravo2zero]

While I imagine some people will not be happy with that response, I am satisfied with the rifle, it's price, performance, and you guys for following up.

Thank you for the update.

Same here...

I love my T97. It, and my SKS and Ruger SR22 are my favourite guns.

I did some filing to create a bit of a "feed ramp", and modified my grey LAR15 mags and it shoots/functions really well.
I don't have the gouge in my barrel (as far as I can see), but if it shows up, I really don't care. I'll shoot the hell out of it and buy a new one when it wears out. I'd still only be in for 2/3 the price of a Tavor.

[BreakFreeCLP]

Glad i didnt buy one. That answer is BS.
This is clearly a defect.

Scratched paint on a brand new car does not affect its operation and function. Its a defect nonetheless...

North Silva, you should assume your obligations and stop talking what your subcontractor does or think.

BULL EYE !!!!!!

Full BS analysis.... North Silva don't care about us.

I have a defective rifle, corrosion will attack chrome lined barrel.

[Rick911]

I'll keep in mind the ''as-is'' policy on North Silva products.

I'll surely go elsewhere.

[Kewl]

I'll keep in mind the ''as-is'' policy on North Silva products.

I'll surely go elsewhere.

I don't think they will mind as they don't sell to the public.

[daniel_250r]

Well not buying an ns imported products ever again

[Kewl]

Good luck with that.

[fenceline]

BULL EYE !!!!!!

Full BS analysis.... North Silva don't care about us.

I have a defective rifle, corrosion will attack chrome lined barrel.

You mean the same way it will attack the gas ports on ARs and Type 97s and SKS, and ak47 and ag42 and etc etc? Many guns have a hole in the barrel, through the chrome lining.

Gonna keep shooting mine. Doesn't change anything.

[fenceline]

I'll keep in mind the ''as-is'' policy on North Silva products.

I'll surely go elsewhere.

Well seeing as they distribute to many of the dealers on here, and many dealers who aren't, you may never know when you are buying something that came from them.

[airtruck63chev]

Cause
• A small percentage of rifles are affected by this issue. (ok i'll buy it, rookie on the drill)
• The factory has not been aware of a potential problem and has always used the same machine to drill the gas ports. The machine is working properly, but it’s a manually operated machine.(again ok i'll buy it, rookie on the drill)
• The cause is because the drill bit will sometimes break inside while drilling. The operator has to push the broken drill head out of the port by insert another drill into the hole; the broken drill bit can then cause a slight impression in the rifling. (nope dont buy it.. they had no drill stop or set wrong and screwed up)

lies... cant stand it when somebody lies... this was a screwup by a employee plain and simple . nobody wants to take responsibility that plain to see as the costs would be too much for all involved

still going to use it but really hate getting the blow off . hey NS go talk to a machinist or gun smith... and ask them or better yet lets ask CGN experts..