I wonder if there are any semi-auto only Chinese Type 85 or type 79 SMGs
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Type 79's system is Gas-operated, rotating bolt action with short-stoke piston, fired from close bolt, while the Type 85 is just simple blowback fired from open bolt......
If I have to choose between those two I'd pick Type 79, as it is a more interesting design.....
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Sorry, I had the HMG T85 in mind. I have never seen a civie version of the SMG even advertised, let alone in Canada.
It would be pretty easy thing to make the T79 as a SA. But I don't believe they are still made. And with all the changes in Chinas small arms industry, getting it started again, especially for a small order would be next to impossible.
THe other issue is I can see the FRT boys saying it is a "variant" of the AK. (cough)
It would be pretty easy thing to make the T79 as a SA. But I don't believe they are still made. And with all the changes in Chinas small arms industry, getting it started again, especially for a small order would be next to impossible.
THe other issue is I can see the FRT boys saying it is a "variant" of the AK. (cough)
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The type 85 is also somewhat interesting as well..
I've nicknamed it the "Chinese MP40", both due to its appearance and operation (open bolt, recoil operated).
