***NEW to Canada***TYPE 81 7.62X39 SERVICE RIFLE**TAKING PREORDERS**NON-RESTRICTED

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We appreciate the support from many, and as a token of appreciation (as well as dispel claims we are just banking people's money for interest-profit) we will be offering pre-order only bonuses of a free extra spare magazine and sling. Anyone with an existing preorder will automatically get this bonus, as well as any new orders :)

Our website and listings have been updated

Oh great! I'm standing in the snow bear chested... where am I going to put a spare magazine?

Just kidding. much appreciated.
 
We appreciate the support from many, and as a token of appreciation (as well as dispel claims we are just banking people's money for interest-profit) we will be offering pre-order only bonuses of a free extra spare magazine and sling. Anyone with an existing preorder will automatically get this bonus, as well as any new orders :)

Our website and listings have been updated

I didn't expect any extras but I am still in for a folder pre order so I will gladly accept your little bonus offer. Thank you for the updates and the cherry on top. I'm sure they are going to be well worth the wait.

Polytech has a good history of quality and this platform has a good history of being rugged and well designed.

Look forward to breaking it in!
 
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Woo preorder benefit for a change!!! Wait delayed until winter? Boo!

If you have been around this board long enough you have seen your share of importation and new product success stories and disappointments.
 
We appreciate the support from many, and as a token of appreciation (as well as dispel claims we are just banking people's money for interest-profit) we will be offering pre-order only bonuses of a free extra spare magazine and sling. Anyone with an existing preorder will automatically get this bonus, as well as any new orders :)

Our website and listings have been updated

Well that is pretty awesome.
 
Hey guys we`ve finally got some news from the factory today. Unfortunately due to the relatively small size of the Canadian civilian market the Type 81 production has been pushed back in favour of larger and more immediate military orders. The new delivery is scheduled for this winter.

We understand that this is very frustrating. We`ve tried everything we can to make delivery happen on time, the exporter even visited the factory practically begging and even offered to triple our order out of their pocket to no avail. Relatively small orders for Canadian civilians are simply lower priority than large government orders, especially for a state arms factory and not a private company.

This is quite hard on us, we know many of you are very excited about this rifle, and we hate to see our customers disappointed, even feeling cheated. We`ve always based our business on doing the right thing and making our customers happy, never leaving anyone feeling upset or unsatisfied. We feel we`ve broken the trust of many existing and new customers due to these delays.

Due to the potential for situations like this we really hate doing pre-orders, but because of the immense demand for these rifles it is the only way we can ensure that anyone that wants a T81 will be able to get one when they arrive. We figure this to be better than panic buying, 2-3 year waiting lists and NIB Type 81`s selling on the equipment exchange for $2k+.

We at Tactical Imports sincerely apologise for the delay and hope we can remain in good standing with you as a company. We will continue to do everything we can to make sure delivery happens as soon as possible. Once the shipment arrives we`ll have the orders sent out promptly, anyone that placed an order online will receive an email with their tracking information as soon as it is sent out.

Well, that sucks. Given the circumstances, I can't say I all that surprised however.

Anyways people, you wanted an update... there you go.

I'll bet this thread is going to go bananas now...
 
We appreciate the support from many, and as a token of appreciation (as well as dispel claims we are just banking people's money for interest-profit) we will be offering pre-order only bonuses of a free extra spare magazine and sling. Anyone with an existing preorder will automatically get this bonus, as well as any new orders :)

Our website and listings have been updated

Great, better than nothing. Thanks.
 
We appreciate the support from many, and as a token of appreciation (as well as dispel claims we are just banking people's money for interest-profit) we will be offering pre-order only bonuses of a free extra spare magazine and sling. Anyone with an existing preorder will automatically get this bonus, as well as any new orders :)

Our website and listings have been updated

Awesome man thank you I wasnt gonna cancel my order anyways lol! Let me say this that I've dealt with nick before tactical imports ever became a full fledged business and have done pre orders with him years ago on several different firearms and everything was absolutely perfect even though it did take a little while longer sometimes it was always right! Thanks man
 
We appreciate the support from many, and as a token of appreciation (as well as dispel claims we are just banking people's money for interest-profit) we will be offering pre-order only bonuses of a free extra spare magazine and sling. Anyone with an existing preorder will automatically get this bonus, as well as any new orders :)

Our website and listings have been updated

Now that is customer service. Good on you, TI. And, I don't think too many people would get much use out these until next spring anyways, so I don't see the delay as really a big deal.



(and, yup... just read through this thread and of course some people seem to be losing their minds and are posting all kinds of nonsense. what a shock... )
 
Well whatever, it'll show up next year. I'm not going to pretend I was going to shoot it much anyway. Plus it will be easier to explain to the wife I paid for it months and months ago, and I'll just buy something else in the meantime. Glass half full I guess.
 
Q3 2017 guys... Maybe You should get your money back and make some interest in it instead of TI

Yeah... that's what's going on here [rolls eyes]. TI wants production delayed so they can make a few bucks in interest. They are losing more in refunds due to the delay then they would make in interest...

Then why has tactical capital started takei g payments o a gun i have financed ....and was told no payments till it was shipped ?

That would be a Tactical Capital issue, instead of a Tactical Imports issue, wouldn't it?

I totally understand. How about refund us some preorder money? I am not asking too much, 50% back is good enough for me, and we will be very happy.

Why? Do you think the cost or price of the rifle will somehow go down by 50%?

I can only assume they are sitting on several thousands of dollars out of pocket and looking to start recouping some of that lost revenue.

TC know full well there are delays of this kind in this business and they are prepared for them. Besides, they make their money off the interest.

Lets hope these dont get banned by the liberals before they land.

We are all hoping (and praying) that won't happen. But if that were to happen, that wouldn't TI's fault. The little weasel trading off his father's name would be the one to blame...

How can you take pre-orders for some guns that doesn't even exists(available) yet?

That's what pre-orders are all about. Orders for "pre"- production. If they were already made and sitting on a shelf ready to go, then you'd just be "ordering" them...

Glad I went for an 858 instead, was able to use it during Q3 :p

Wow. Way to thumb your nose at your fellow firearm enthusiasts. Kick any small puppies lately? What an awesome guy you are...

Yes I brought that up in my post (#880). What I'm asking is if they have a new production start date. Pretty disappointed I even have to ask that considering I was expecting them to be on a boat by now or soon. Since they were told production has been bumped, they must have asked for, or was given an estimate on the new production start date. I would be shocked if they didn't request such information.

They were. "This winter".

Just called and asked for a refund, and to cancel my order. Employee was helpful and processed my request, saying I should receive an email and have the funds credited shortly. Im done waiting around, my itch for a new toy is too great to endure the wait.

Or, was that update not needed?

Meh... someone else will buy it, and at the pre-order price, instead of 2 or 2.5 times that down the road (used). Your loss...
 
Well whatever, it'll show up next year. I'm not going to pretend I was going to shoot it much anyway. Plus it will be easier to explain to the wife I paid for it months and months ago, and I'll just buy something else in the meantime. Glass half full I guess.

Good for you man, make some lemonade...
 
Think the problem here is TI thinks an update is only when positive news is available. There has been many updates they could have given but chose to simply say they had no info. They find out their production start doesn't happen, that's an update. They are told the rifles will not go into production on schedule, hey that's another update. They don't visit the factory as they said they would, once again that is an update. This whole production has been done in a very shady way, I asked a few months ago about their intention to visit production once it began and it was ignored. There is no way they haven't been given a new date for production to begin, if they haven't it definitely isn't going to happen this year.

Here's some business advice, stop pretending you are the victim TI and start telling people the truth. You know the date they have given to you for production, if you don't and have given them a deposit you need to hire better people. People who gave you money will appreciate the truth rather then another runaround(winter really now your just saying a season?)

I think everyone here would appreciate to know what is going on even if it isn't good news, this mean every time you call for an update which should be everyday if you really already paid for the rifles.

A simple called today they are saying the production queue will be caught up by the end of the month would work. Give actual dates, let us know who you talked to not by name but by title(owner,manager,production manager, couldn't get past reception)

I have done and still do business with china and have never been left in the dark in fact they provided me with too many updates.

I find it hard to believe the firearm business is so different.

Tell me what date they gave you to catch up on this order? If they didn't give you a date get on the phone or email and get one. When did you give the deposit? If it hasn't happened, when will you give it to them? There is so much info you can give to us and for some reason choose not to.

A lot of harsh and poorly conceived words. It's one thing to be disappointed, (or even a little upset - depending on just how emotionally invested you are in this rifle), but this is basically misdirected. TI said they just found out today, so unless you're calling them liars as well, then what are you going on about? The order is in the production queue, it's been pushed back due to circumstances completely beyond their control. Or do you somehow believe that a small Canadian firearms vendor has enough sway over the entire communist Chinese government that they could trump their own military? (apparently only you have that kind of pull over there...) I don't see how TI is obligated to provide you "exact names and dates" and other details from their business interactions. What are you gonna do? Call the plant manager and confirm TI's info? Sheesh... relax.

You wanted an update and you got it. When there is another one to give, I'm sure you'll get it as well.

- "I find it hard to believe the firearm business is so different."

That is a mistake on your part.
 
Have you guys ever pre-ordered anything before? I have received ZERO of my firearm related pre-orders to date. Your just lucky the T81 is coming and wasn't completely scrapped like the CZ 859 was.
 
Yeah... that's what's going on here [rolls eyes]. TI wants production delayed so they can make a few bucks in interest. They are losing more in refunds due to the delay then they would make in interest...



That would be a Tactical Capital issue, instead of a Tactical Imports issue, wouldn't it?



Why? Do you think the cost or price of the rifle will somehow go down by 50%?



TC know full well there are delays of this kind in this business and they are prepared for them. Besides, they make their money off the interest.



We are all hoping (and praying) that won't happen. But if that were to happen, that wouldn't TI's fault. The little weasel trading off his father's name would be the one to blame...



That's what pre-orders are all about. Orders for "pre"- production. If they were already made and sitting on a shelf ready to go, then you'd just be "ordering" them...



Wow. Way to thumb your nose at your fellow firearm enthusiasts. Kick any small puppies lately? What an awesome guy you are...



They were. "This winter".



Meh... someone else will buy it, and at the pre-order price, instead of 2 or 2.5 times that down the road (used). Your loss...

Seriously, How did you find time to quote all this??
 
I don't understand the whole thing about "oh well, I guess I'll buy something else instead..." thing...like TI gives a flying #### what you do with your money...sounds like childish reverse psychology, unless you actually have some actual need to buy expensive guns constantly. I know I'm not in any hurry to fill a void, I have lots of other guns to shoot, like any gun nut, and like a normal member of society, I have lots of other things to occupy my time, and money...I want a type 81, I'm not just looking for any "new toy" for this year...I'll wait...I already bought a sling, but I'll take the extra mag...thanks TI.
 
^^^^^ Ya man exactly......what does that even mean?....."ill just buy something else"....ill buy the type 81 along with another 5k worth of firearms before 2016 is up......it's like someone's horrible wife is limiting him to 1 gun a year lol
 
...Or do you somehow believe that a small Canadian firearms vendor has enough sway over the entire communist Chinese government that they could trump their own military? (apparently only you have that kind of pull over there...) [/I]"

It's sad to see people still think Chinese Government control the production. NOPE NOPE NOPE. In MODERN DAY CHINA that stared 40 years ago, the firearm manufacture EMEI (the civilian firearm division under Jianshe Corp) controls the production and they have their own production schedule that has nothing to do with Chinese government. They are on their own providing production to various clients (including Norinco) just like any other normal firearm manufactures. And EMEI that makes type 81 for Canada is not even the major supplier of Chinese military firearm in the first place. So if TI want to rush the production or meet the claimed delivery date, they DO NOT NEED TO SWAY the entire Chinese government, this is ridiculous.

If the gun did not arrive at the end of Q3, the first batch of T81 for Canada is simply in production queue, as EMEI have multiple clients and different orders, they will arrange their production accordingly. whether the T81 can be delivery on time depends on the pressure and communication between TI and EMEI. But since we have such small number of orders, it is hard for TI to pressure a giant factory with multiple giant clients.
 
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Don't be naive. They'll say it was misclassified. They've done it before.

Yes I know they have (believe me I know!) but this classification was concluded with the Liberals already in power! If the RCMP wanted this prohib they had plenty of time and the perfect political atmosphere with which to prohibit this rifle and I think they would have if they could have!

Not that a change won't ever happen but just that they already had the perfect opportunity to prohibit this rifle! So why didn't they?
 
im disappointed, but not surprised, nothing i have pre ordered, ever, from anyone, has ever been on time. but it will be here eventually. guess ill find something else to buy in the meantime :cool:
 
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