It seems Type 81 is coming

[Hermid]

If it's a variant of anything (highly debateable) it's a variant of the SKS-D. Believe it or not, it was designed to be more reliable than the AK, it has the SKS carrier with a distinct, rotary bolt. It uses no AK parts.

Type-81's are not a direct variant of the SKS-D. It has similar features as a SKS, but still A different rifle.

It has a rotating Bolt for one and different trigger group, gas system is differnt as well.

 

[Ohno]

What kind of mags does this take and does it have a last round bolt hold open?
Interesting rifle.

 

[ShawnC6]

Type-81's are not a direct variant of the SKS-D. It has similar features as a SKS, but still A different rifle.

It has a rotating Bolt for one and different trigger group, gas system is differnt as well.

Ya that's why it needs an frt

 

[Mark-II]

almost 3 years to determine whether or not it's a converted auto?

or am I missing some fundamental insight...

 

[ShawnC6]

almost 3 years to determine whether or not it's a converted auto?

or am I missing some fundamental insight...

Frt lab is lacking on many firearms at this point

 

[870P]

What kind of mags does this take and does it have a last round bolt hold open?
Interesting rifle.

Pretty sure its standard AK, the originals used a very similar proprietary mag but I believe pretty much all of them can take an AK mag at this point.

Anyway, I think the Type 81 looks better than the nonrestricted VZ58 just off the fact that the extra barrel length to make nonrestricted is almost unnoticeable.

 

[Canada tail]

Love the t81. But I doubt the lab will ever clear it as ns or r

 

[870P]

Why can't you guys be happy with the SKS? Best beer can shooter on the market.

They're a great value but probably the most vanilla firearm available.

There's also a certain allure to a gun that's hardly available on the U.S. market.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Someday, over the rainbow!!!

Me likey!!

 

[fenceline]

They're a great value but probably the most vanilla firearm available.

There's also a certain allure to a gun that's hardly available on the U.S. market.

It is a unicorn in the US. As in less than 10 made it into that country.

 

[fenceline]

What kind of mags does this take and does it have a last round bolt hold open?
Interesting rifle.

It takes proprietary mags that do have a last round bolt hold open. Apparently it will take AK mags, but the bolt hold open won't function with them.

 

[fenceline]

almost 3 years to determine whether or not it's a converted auto?

or am I missing some fundamental insight...

To determine if it is an variant of a named prohib (ie the AK47), if it is a converted auto, or if it will easily accept full auto parts.

The last one might actually be the challenge. The lab won't approve a design unless they are satisfied that full auto parts won't fit. If they can't get the parts, or compare it to a full auto version, they won't classify it as NR or R, they will tag it as "Prohib, pending further information or comparison".

 

[larrysmith]

lame Chinese junk anyway.

 

[fenceline]

lame Chinese junk anyway.

Chinese have a record of making the finest AK rifles out there, and their SKS military grade rifles are quite accurate too. Ask any Murican. I'm sure this would be just fine.

 

[MACH]

I want that CT-9 from TIs website. Really wish the redcoats would hurry up!

 

[bfiles]

lame Chinese junk anyway.

Lol, more wise words for thee larrysmith!!!!!!

 

[Dsiwy]

Chinese have a record of making the finest AK rifles out there, and their SKS military grade rifles are quite accurate too. Ask any Murican. I'm sure this would be just fine.

I agree the Chinese make good quality military guns

 

[bfiles]

Tactical Imports have it as ''New Product for May Coming Soon''

http://www.tacticalimports.ca/coming-soon-c-5.html

Clink on the T81 page, it takes you no where. I did see a 3rd Q of 2013 (eyeroll)

 

[daniel_250r]

Like I said....

 

[fenceline]

Like I said....

Which part. The dirt part, or the part where you said you are right in all your predictions?

I actually just learned that "dirt shooter" is a term defined on Urban Dictionary.

A Valmet, a RPD and a Type 81 LMG would make for a nice range day. While I like the fact they have lengthened the carbine barrel for our NR market, the standard LMG specs have a 20 or 22 inch long barrel already.

I'd get one of each.