Norinco Type 97 FAQ (small update 01/04/09)

[CanAm]

I think the one Canada Ammo has is not the one they show on their site. The one they show is the restricted version. They one they are selling is the one that has the mini-pistol grip ahead of the trigger, like the shorty has but its the full-sized battleweapon.

Personally I prefer the looks of the full sized over the restricted version so this is a plus imo.

DAMN looking at all those photos.....I feel like a 14 year old virgin at a nudie bar.

I can look but I cant have / touch!



PS: If I recal the full sized type 97, the non restricted version, has a 10,000 rd expected life.

The shorty is the 97B, AFAIK. Ours is the "full-sized", but with a little longer barrel:

 

[twyeh]

The shorty is the 97B, AFAIK. Ours is the "full-sized", but with a little longer barrel:

I noticed, there is no bayonet lug? And the furniture is the older style? (3 holes instead of the newer 6 holes)

 

[Guill]

Hi there, i just want to know if someone have receive this rifle and try it ? Seem to be always out of stock. Thanks.

 

[shootemup]

Go back to the beginning of the thread...the Type 97 is currently the victim of Gunbanners'R'Us, also known as the RCMP firearms technicians...

 

[MKb42]

so that it? why does this thread exist then?

 

[anark]

*sigh* available for 'pre-order' but the guns are essentially stuck with the RCMP being permanently 'inspected'

CanAm is doing all he can to get them released but they're stalled for the consumer.

 

[shootemup]

Again, newbs, tons of info here on gunnutz about the Type 97 issue...just do your research instead of asking silly questions...the issue is beat to death...

 

[CanAm]

I noticed, there is no bayonet lug? And the furniture is the older style? (3 holes instead of the newer 6 holes)

I don't know about the 3 vs 6 hole. We get what we get. Those pics are over a year old.

 

[twyeh]

I don't know about the 3 vs 6 hole. We get what we get. Those pics are over a year old.

Canam, does that mean you have never seen any on hand? Or this is what was sent to you a year ago which are on hold?

 

[CanAm]

I have never seen our first hand, just the restricted ones.

 

[Shazam]

I am willing to accept one as a RESTRICTED at this point. Even with a 18.5" bbl

 

[enefgee]

I have never seen our first hand, just the restricted ones.

That would be my definition of hell, a sea can full of rifles that you've paid for and legally own, but can't even look at. The bureaucrats should be ashamed, but then they have no idea what shame is.

 

[Glock Clock]

Tell me how is it differ from Tavor or FS2000.

 

[Fremen]

Tell me how is it differ from Tavor or FS2000.

Cost

 

[MosinNagantM44]

^ and it looks cool.

 

[Glock Clock]

I know that, but why the hold up with classification.

RCMP is not trying to ban bullpup.

 

[MosinNagantM44]

I am guessing they just don't want an affordable non res black rifle out on the market.

 

[Glock Clock]

Norinco has a M4 for $900.00, similar price range.

Considered the AK14 with stamped sheet metal cost around $150.00.
The T97 is expensive.

 

[squig808]

I know that, but why the hold up with classification.

I think you'll find no one really knows the answer to all of this.

More Q's than A's around here. Along with a lot of people feeling F'ed in the A. My sadness continues...

 

[grox6]

Wasn't there supposed to be some sort of meeting in Ottawa this month between a few dealers and some political or bureaucratic people? I recall a number of people looking forward to this "sit down" as a potential opportunity to get the T97 and other messes cleaned up.

Am I mistaken?