Imagine if you could change the Type 81 and SKS, what would you do?
- Thread starter Bratwurst
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The SKS mags with the stripper clips are actually great. I can't see why an AK mag would be of any advantage. I am glad I kept all my stripper clips which were standard on the Russian surplus ammo. Most people threw them into the garbage. Now they are $2 each but probably still worth that to make loading fast and easy. Unfortunately they only work if you don't have a rail mounted. I guess that's what bothers many people.
- Location
- Steel Town
Not so much a change, but I would love to source a 20-round Chinese SKS fixed mag... of course in a perfect world where mags aren't limited!! The SKS is excellent in factory form and most will grow to appreciate them as time moves on. Yes, I hang on to all my stripper clips.
- Location
- Blaster land, Okanagan BC
For the Sks I’d say the two biggest improvements I’d make would be tighter stock/receiver fit and smooth out the trigger, both of these things would improve accuracy. A factory optic mount would be a nice option as well, a small solid rail to run a red dot or smaller low power optic.
I wish they could have brought in an underfolder t81. Also i wish i could change the fact people say its derived from an sks. The freaking charging handle knob is the only thing sks about it. Look at a dragunov svd dissasembled and an ak and you see mom and dad
That is a respectable viewpoint however we are talking a situation where new models are being made.
I only find gritty triggers on my Russian SKS, the Chinese triggers are better. Same for the stocks, yes I know the wood is higher quality on the Russian SKS but the Chinese have a tighter fit.
For both: slap an AK side rail on. Optic needs to be center to the bore and low profile, without impeding disassembly.
For SKS: detachable box mag without the duckbill
For T81: more ergonomic safety (hint: the SKS safety is good enough)
For SKS: detachable box mag without the duckbill
For T81: more ergonomic safety (hint: the SKS safety is good enough)
Tyle 81 folder changes:
- Galil-type rear sight at the rear of a more solid receiver cover (front sight can stay where it is)
- Galil-type folding stock
- Galil-style charging handle
- Threaded barrel with an effective flash hide
- 90-degree ambi safety instead of the existing 180-degree safety
Can anyone guess that I like the Galil platform
- Galil-type rear sight at the rear of a more solid receiver cover (front sight can stay where it is)
- Galil-type folding stock
- Galil-style charging handle
- Threaded barrel with an effective flash hide
- 90-degree ambi safety instead of the existing 180-degree safety
Can anyone guess that I like the Galil platform
My chinese triggers are awful. I think the refurb russians had better triggers. But in the millions of rifles made your mileage may vary.
Tyle 81 folder changes:
- Galil-type rear sight at the rear of a more solid receiver cover (front sight can stay where it is)
- Galil-type folding stock
- Galil-style charging handle
- Threaded barrel with an effective flash hide
- 90-degree ambi safety instead of the existing 180-degree safety
Can anyone guess that I like the Galil platform
The first two would require significant tooling set up and testing.
I can't see any benefits with the galil charging handle over what there is
flash hider sounds good
90 degree sounds good
A thicker barrel profile in general could bring some accuracy improvements, I'm not sure if the grenade launcher helps the barrel act as a thicker barrel
SKS- true hammer block safety. Im ok with stock trigger pull. cz858 style piston rod gas system. Easy detach rear ladder leaf sight to rail option for red dot. the rest i love.
Type 81- for our market id change it to a sks p.s. i dont own a type81
Type 81- for our market id change it to a sks
p.s. i dont own a type81
