QBB 97 Light Support Weapon
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Umm... correct me if I am wrong...
This "LSW" version is a Type 97 with an extended heavy barrel...
plus it would be nearly impossible to find ammo for the 5.8x42mm chinese round
Even if someone decided to make a request for import, I don't think they will be calling it "Light Support Weapon" because classing system would take 1 look and said: "It's Auto"
Just spend the $1000+ on a Type 97 NSR and buy the upgrades. It will definitely not cost over $3000
This "LSW" version is a Type 97 with an extended heavy barrel...
plus it would be nearly impossible to find ammo for the 5.8x42mm chinese round
Even if someone decided to make a request for import, I don't think they will be calling it "Light Support Weapon" because classing system would take 1 look and said: "It's Auto"
Just spend the $1000+ on a Type 97 NSR and buy the upgrades. It will definitely not cost over $3000
Sorry, but you're incorrect.
QBZ means Assault Rifle
QBB means Light Machine Gun
95 means 1995, when they started producing the 5.8mm weapon family for use by the Chinese Armed Forces
97 means 1997, when they started producing the 5.56mm weapon family based on the 1995 family for foreign buyers
QBB 97 LSW therefore uses the 5.56mm
Second, QBB has a different lower handguard, upper handguard, fire selector, and also barrel assembly+bipod compared to the QBZ. It's not just "an extended heavy barrel" as you claim.
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I d echo that . A 5.56 t88 is nothing compared to the real thing.
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Would be definately interested if it came with a pinned drum and cost closer to the T97 price range rather than the QBU 88 price
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In all honesty, I can almost guarantee that NS will not bring this in. It is kind of redundent, and very few would actually buy one if it did land.
In my opinion the only way you are going to get one in canada is take the T97NSR and to the "necessary" mods to make it a clone much the same as people do with HK SL8's and USC's.
In my opinion the only way you are going to get one in canada is take the T97NSR and to the "necessary" mods to make it a clone much the same as people do with HK SL8's and USC's.
My opinion as well. It's just not "unique" enough, and would probably struggle to gain a hold in the market, especially if introduced at a price higher than the T97.
Depending on how the barrel is pinned to the body, perhaps they could bring in conversion kits as a compromise. Barrel, bipod, the handguards, fire selector, and the pinned drums. No FRT required, no need to bring in huge shipments. Fitting them at request if they have the tools, again, depending how it's pinned onto the body, I know a few people who'd definitely buy it. Bringing in just kits might be good for testing the water, and if there is actually enough demand for the kits, they could consider bringing in the LSW as a standalone unit later.
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Hi.
我也是中國人...
But seriously...
I don't think you know what LSW and QBB implies with the RCMP
5.8 family was developed in the 80s not 95. 95 is when they first commissioned it to show off for the reclaiming of Hong Kong in 97. Which is why I'm here in this lovely country of Canada.
I have had first hand experience** with both the type 97 and QBU-88 in 5.8mm.
If you want it to look like a support weapon, buy a type 97 and dress it up like I said before.
Not sure how you'll be able to find the barrel for it. Last I check, the heavy barrel is only sold to Cambodia military groups.
我也是中國人...
But seriously...
I don't think you know what LSW and QBB implies with the RCMP
5.8 family was developed in the 80s not 95. 95 is when they first commissioned it to show off for the reclaiming of Hong Kong in 97. Which is why I'm here in this lovely country of Canada.
I have had first hand experience** with both the type 97 and QBU-88 in 5.8mm.
If you want it to look like a support weapon, buy a type 97 and dress it up like I said before.
Not sure how you'll be able to find the barrel for it. Last I check, the heavy barrel is only sold to Cambodia military groups.
Ah, so you're one of those Hong Kongers who came to Canada prior to the handover. My parents came for different reasons. Anyways, you are correct, they developed the 5.8mm first, using the Type 87. 1995 is when they started producing the 5.8mm weapon family for use by the Chinese Armed Forces, but they have been using it in Type 88 before, designed with Israeli help.
As for how I'll be able to find the barrel, handguards, fire selector, and bipod for it, it all depends on whether North Sylva is willing to import them.
