I really like the look of that 'sniper rifle'.
QBB 97 Light Support Weapon
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I really like the look of that 'sniper rifle'.
This video? Nice find~
Tactical Imports brought them in at $3000 apiece, only comes with 3 mags pinned to 5 rounds and no way of buying more. If there's some way we can convince them to make one that takes STANAG and lower the price, I'm sure it'll sell like hotcakes. I heard it shoots sub MoA with match ammunition but I've never seen any videos of it in action or photos of target papers so take it with a grain of salt.
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Ah yes, I remember seeing those rifles on Tactical Imports website. A STANAG magwell would be necessary for this rifles to sell here but they look much nicer than the currently available Type 97 rifle. Drop the optic and use a 18.5" barrel and you would be good to go.
Theoretically making a STANAG variant of the QBU 88 with shorter barrel and looser tolerance to be sold at a cheaper price is possible. However, two things need to happen first: First, they would need to design an upgraded variant of the QBU 88-1 for use with their military, so safety selector on the pistol grip, bolt release behind the mag, hopefully uses the same banana mags as the QBZ assault rifles. Second, they would need to finish designing & starting production of the export variant in the form of KBU 97-1 that uses STANAG. Once that's done it's only a matter of how much of a reduction in price could we get if we didn't care about sub-MoA accuracy or the scope. Judging by the fact that they haven't even finished prototyping the QBZ 97-1, nor have they made an upgraded QBU-88 yet, I doubt it'll be possible anytime soon.
Still, the QBZ 95-1 looks mighty proper. Looks way better than the original QBZ 95 while keeping a unique silhouette. Bullpups shouldn't all look like a Kel-Tec RFB/RDB/Microtech MDR/Railed Bushmaster M17S/MSBS Radon/STK BMCR. I await the arrival of the Type 97-1 NSR.
Edit: Actually another thing that would preclude a QBU 88-1 is the accuracy of the QBB 95-1. In the US Marine Corps, the M27 IAR was found to be a great squad automatic weapon on full auto, but also a great DMR on semi-auto. If the same is true with the QBB 95-1, they might eschew the QBU platform altogether, using the QBB as a DMR and a separate bolt action for dedicated sniping. In that case, the best you could hope for would be a QBZ 97-1 in a body that mimics the QBU 88. Maybe a job for the M14.ca guys?
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I really don't think you're getting the idea of what I'm trying to say...
Your original request is to get the QBB or LSW version in 5.56/.223 which I said the RCMP would not really go for.
I suggest parts or upgrade to make it look like the QBB/LSW - which could be imported (if NS wants to chime in) - to begin with but you didn't acknowledge the idea till later
I have shot the type 88, it is not called a "sniper", when I was taught my chief says the internals are different and if it needs work it would have to be sent to a different dept.
I have shot the new type 97 NSR, it is already accurate if you practice some marksmanship.
If you want to dress it up like an AR-15, you are in a world of pain and would likely be hard-pressed to find parts
Btw, a Type 97 "Sniper" which is true to its name 九七式狙撃銃 is a Japanese rifle.
Type 88/KBU-97(import)'s action is different.
And please don't call it a "Banana mag"
- should stop assuming
-Read what a real "type 97 sniper rifle" is
Your original request is to get the QBB or LSW version in 5.56/.223 which I said the RCMP would not really go for.
I suggest parts or upgrade to make it look like the QBB/LSW - which could be imported (if NS wants to chime in) - to begin with but you didn't acknowledge the idea till later
I have shot the type 88, it is not called a "sniper", when I was taught my chief says the internals are different and if it needs work it would have to be sent to a different dept.
I have shot the new type 97 NSR, it is already accurate if you practice some marksmanship.
If you want to dress it up like an AR-15, you are in a world of pain and would likely be hard-pressed to find parts
Btw, a Type 97 "Sniper" which is true to its name 九七式狙撃銃 is a Japanese rifle.
Type 88/KBU-97(import)'s action is different.
And please don't call it a "Banana mag"
- should stop assuming
Another picture
-Read what a real "type 97 sniper rifle" is
- Should not assume
I really don't think you're getting the idea of what I'm trying to say...
Your original request is to get the QBB or LSW version in 5.56/.223 which I said the RCMP would not really go for.
I suggest parts or upgrade to make it look like the QBB/LSW - which could be imported (if NS wants to chime in) - to begin with but you didn't acknowledge the idea till later
I have shot the type 88, it is not called a "sniper", when I was taught my chief says the internals are different and if it needs work it would have to be sent to a different dept.
I have shot the new type 97 NSR, it is already accurate if you practice some marksmanship.
If you want to dress it up like an AR-15, you are in a world of pain and would likely be hard-pressed to find parts
Btw, a Type 97 "Sniper" which is true to its name 九七式狙撃銃 is a Japanese rifle.
Type 88/KBU-97(import)'s action is different.
And please don't call it a "Banana mag"
- should stop assuming
-Read what a real "type 97 sniper rifle" is
- Should not assume
SU16shooter, for someone who allegedly shot the QBU-88 in 5.8mm, and I have many friends who were invited to the military range in Guangdong and paid to shoot it, not a big deal, you seem to keep on putting forward incorrect information.
1. It's "sniper rifle", not "sniper". A pilot pilots a plane, a sniper shoots sniper rifles. A pilot does not fly his pilot anymore than a sniper shoots his sniper.
2. The Japanese, Taiwanese, and Korean "Type XX" weapons have no bearing on what the Chinese names them. The Japanese Arisaka has no relevance to this discussion.
3. The CHINESE Type 97 sniper rifle, the KBU97A in 5.56mm, is very real.
http://web.archive.org/web/20080730020521/http://www.sinodefence.com/army/small_arms/qbu88.asp Incorrectly stated the export version is called QBU 97 but still, 97.
http://defenseupdates.########.ca/2013/01/chinese-qbu-88-kbu-97-designated.html Correctly stated the export version as KBU 97
http://everything-airsoft.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rstype97sniper12.jpg Notice it says 97 on it. Even the airsoft maker, Real Sword, whose factory used to make real guns for the Chinese army called it the KBU97
So no I did not invent the term.
4. I call all curved boxed magazines banana magazines. Unlike your use of "sniper", it is actually acceptable usage.
5. He just told us he left Hong Kong prior to the 1997 handover. I'm not assuming, but I doubt you could actually comprehend what he wrote.
6. People have brought in belt fed .50 semi automatic guns based on heavy machine guns into Canada non-restricted before. Call it the Light Modern Sporting Rifle LMSR or Modern Individual Sporting Rifle MISR for all I care, it changes nothing.
Please, if you are going to spread misinformation, don't do it to hijack the thread.
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Yes that video . Thanks for helping me out. Just got my new batch T97NSR today. I read that the 10 round mags don't drop freely?? I tried 2 and both drop right out on my new gun!
Hi again,
I've tried to stay on topic. Just telling you that I got all my info from my officer at the time, can't get more accurate than that. (To my knowledge.)
We have somehow started talking about the QUB-88?? Which is now no longer on track with your original post.
to replay to your #
1: You keep calling it a "sniper rifle", but it is not the QBU-88's intended function. - sorry my grammar is bad, English is my 2nd language, I admit my mistake at calling it a "sniper" - noun which could suggest an object . Where in 廣東? An air base? The training range for the QBU-88 was in 柳州
2: To quote your poster/picture, QBU-88/(KBU-97A as you call it) is named Designated Marksman Rifle/Sniper. There was NEVER a designation for the export/import rifle named "Type 97 5.56mm Sniper rifle" nor does that picture fit with a Type 97 design as the QBU-88 action is different than the regular Type 95/97 and the only TYPE 97 SNIPER RIFLE that was even close to it was a Japanese WW2 bolt action rifle.
3: Chinese QBU-88 Variant in 5.56mm does exist, when it was exported to Cambodia it was called KBU-97(a?)
1st link http://web.archive.org/web/20080730020521/http://www.sinodefence.com/army/small_arms/qbu88.aspThere's no "QBU 97" you're right, [do you really trust a source that couldn't get the basic model name right but not trust another random internet source on CGN] and it is not a (Type) 97 due to specification differences
http://defenseupdates.########.ca/2013/01/chinese-qbu-88-kbu-97-designated.html2nd Link... I know for a fact is INCORRECT because my officer told me that the QBU-88 share the same caliber but NOT, and I stress, QBU-88 DOES NOT SHARE THE SAME AMMUNITION as the QBZ-95. Again, you're trusting your info base on research done by some other sources rather than hearing it straight from someone who's handled it and have had training on it.
and the 3rd link http://everything-airsoft.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rstype97sniper12.jpg had me laughing my ass off. You know that it is Japanese writing right? If you don't know, then doesn't that make your claim of being "Chinese" but not being able to read "Chinese" a little... umm... yeah.
And for the love of... I don't know... have you done your research into this "Real Sword" Company? This AirSoft company have NEVER made a "real/functional" firearm, EVER! RealSword is a Japanese expensive hobby company that have establish a factory in China with a Warehouse/store in Hong Kong. That's where they ship their stuff from.
4. Curved magazine... yes you can call them Banana mags, much like how others call it a clip. It's your personal preference that's for sure. sorry, my English is not my strongest selling point.
5. Yes I escaped communism which could have gotten me a bullet to my head. I think that's logical.
6. Yes, people have purchased belt-fed .50 semi automatic guns to be classified as non-restricted, but you want it at the price range within the $1000 zone. Last I heard from someone, a re-make(?) of the browning M1919 belt-fed .30-06 and /.308 in semi configuration could be had in Canada as well but I know for a fact that it is not within the $1000 range.
In one of your previous post, you mentioned a M27 IAR then some bullpup type design rifles along with kel-tec and prototype designs from bushmaster... you either just google some bullpup design rifle then slapped it together with some video game logic or you just compared some really unrealistic info with some more unrealistic info.
Have you shot from and HKMR223? a $5000 rifle? the MR223 is the civi version of the HK416 (military), nobody calls it the M27 IAR unless you're sitting behind a desk with the Navy Seal's seal of approval. - If you do have the Navy Seal's Seal of Approval, then Sir I salute you.
I'm really just trying to give you the info. Sorry to force feed it into you.
Buy a Type 97, dress it up, work on your marksmanship, and you can have the same bragging rights as everyone else who's committed the time to a certain firearm.
I've tried to stay on topic. Just telling you that I got all my info from my officer at the time, can't get more accurate than that. (To my knowledge.)
We have somehow started talking about the QUB-88?? Which is now no longer on track with your original post.
to replay to your #
1: You keep calling it a "sniper rifle", but it is not the QBU-88's intended function. - sorry my grammar is bad, English is my 2nd language, I admit my mistake at calling it a "sniper" - noun which could suggest an object . Where in 廣東? An air base? The training range for the QBU-88 was in 柳州
2: To quote your poster/picture, QBU-88/(KBU-97A as you call it) is named Designated Marksman Rifle/Sniper. There was NEVER a designation for the export/import rifle named "Type 97 5.56mm Sniper rifle" nor does that picture fit with a Type 97 design as the QBU-88 action is different than the regular Type 95/97 and the only TYPE 97 SNIPER RIFLE that was even close to it was a Japanese WW2 bolt action rifle.
3: Chinese QBU-88 Variant in 5.56mm does exist, when it was exported to Cambodia it was called KBU-97(a?)
1st link http://web.archive.org/web/20080730020521/http://www.sinodefence.com/army/small_arms/qbu88.aspThere's no "QBU 97" you're right, [do you really trust a source that couldn't get the basic model name right but not trust another random internet source on CGN] and it is not a (Type) 97 due to specification differences
http://defenseupdates.########.ca/2013/01/chinese-qbu-88-kbu-97-designated.html2nd Link... I know for a fact is INCORRECT because my officer told me that the QBU-88 share the same caliber but NOT, and I stress, QBU-88 DOES NOT SHARE THE SAME AMMUNITION as the QBZ-95. Again, you're trusting your info base on research done by some other sources rather than hearing it straight from someone who's handled it and have had training on it.
and the 3rd link http://everything-airsoft.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rstype97sniper12.jpg had me laughing my ass off. You know that it is Japanese writing right? If you don't know, then doesn't that make your claim of being "Chinese" but not being able to read "Chinese" a little... umm... yeah.
And for the love of... I don't know... have you done your research into this "Real Sword" Company? This AirSoft company have NEVER made a "real/functional" firearm, EVER! RealSword is a Japanese expensive hobby company that have establish a factory in China with a Warehouse/store in Hong Kong. That's where they ship their stuff from.
4. Curved magazine... yes you can call them Banana mags, much like how others call it a clip. It's your personal preference that's for sure. sorry, my English is not my strongest selling point.
5. Yes I escaped communism which could have gotten me a bullet to my head. I think that's logical.
6. Yes, people have purchased belt-fed .50 semi automatic guns to be classified as non-restricted, but you want it at the price range within the $1000 zone. Last I heard from someone, a re-make(?) of the browning M1919 belt-fed .30-06 and /.308 in semi configuration could be had in Canada as well but I know for a fact that it is not within the $1000 range.
In one of your previous post, you mentioned a M27 IAR then some bullpup type design rifles along with kel-tec and prototype designs from bushmaster... you either just google some bullpup design rifle then slapped it together with some video game logic or you just compared some really unrealistic info with some more unrealistic info.
Have you shot from and HKMR223? a $5000 rifle? the MR223 is the civi version of the HK416 (military), nobody calls it the M27 IAR unless you're sitting behind a desk with the Navy Seal's seal of approval. - If you do have the Navy Seal's Seal of Approval, then Sir I salute you.
I'm really just trying to give you the info. Sorry to force feed it into you.
Buy a Type 97, dress it up, work on your marksmanship, and you can have the same bragging rights as everyone else who's committed the time to a certain firearm.
I think this is where half your misunderstanding comes from. See, I was raised and schooled in Hong Kong, but I actually paid attention during English classes. So I'll try to clear some things up for you.
1. The Russian and Chinese armies didn't make a distinction between snipers and designated marksmen until very recently. Until very recently they called both roles by the same name.
2.
I'm not sure why you're contradicting yourself... QBZ 95 is also known as the Type 95. The QBZ 56C carbine based on the AK47 is also called the Type 56C. So colloquially it would have been known as a Type 97 sniper rifle. So which is it? Never a Type 97 Sniper Rifle? Or there WAS a Type 97 sniper rifle called KBU-97A? You can't choose both.
3. The QBU-88 can chamber and fire the QBZ 95 ammunition. The only difference between the two rounds is weight, and how much steel is inside of it. The QBU-88 have tighter rifling required to stabilize the heavier 5.8mm, whereas the QBZ 95 does not. You could still shoot the QBU-88, QJY-88, or QBB-95 ammunition out of the QBZ 95, but this is considered unsafe and will yield poor performance. This all changed when the QBZ 95-1 came out, as both could fire the "heavy" 5.8mm.
3a. Real Sword is actually a Hong Kong company who bought the Chinese factory that used to make real firearms for the Chinese army. Don't believe me? email them yourself and ask.
service@realsword.com.hk
4. No, you can't call it a clip. A clip is used to charge a magazine. Banana refers to the shape of the magazine, and people call the AR15 STANAG as a "straight magazine" vs the AK47's "banana magazine".
5. I won't ask you what you did there you had to escape the country to avoid a bullet to the head. I stayed in Hong Kong past the 1997 handover and everybody I know there are perfectly fine.
6. When did I say I wanted it under $1000?
7. Ok I don't even know what you are trying to get at here. I think your lack of English comprehension is the cause of your misunderstanding.
I'm really just trying to give you the info. Sorry to force feed it into you. But I know you don't speak English very well, so depending on where you are in Canada, I may be able to recommend some English tutors to you.
Cheers!
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Wait a minute...
It all makes sense now!Here's a picture of SU16Shooter...
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(Sorry, couldn't resist
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And right here my friend you turned an informative discussion into something showing your ignorance. You could have easily made your point without making fun of his English but you did so and for that shame on you.
No, I genuinely do not understand what he was trying to say. He started accusing me of, well, it seems like he's saying I play video games, and that's... bad? If you understand what he was trying to say by all means, let me know what he was trying to say. At any rate, I know a few English tutors in Ottawa and the GTA, and that's how I got to where I am today. I'd appreciate it if you don't assume everything I say involves me making fun of him.
Hi Cifyra,
Let's entertain the notion that my English is as horrible as it sounds and I don't have a good grasp on it. Point has been established, but I am not sure how good your Chinese is to grasp my understanding to reflect your ideals.
to reply again to this next post of #s
1: I don't know about Russians, I can only speak for what I know to be facts.
Chinese military's translation of "Sniper Rifle" - 狙擊槍 - Used by specialized units for missions of recce
"Designated Marksman Rifle" - 半/自動/狙擊步槍 - Used by infantry soldiers with regular units to fill the role of matching longer than usual engagement range.
2: What I'm trying to say is, it was/is NEVER a "SNIPER RIFLE" - it was never designated as a "SNIPER RIFLE" or when my Chinese mind string together the words: it was never designated as the "Type 97 5.56mm [sniper rifle]". You can still call it a "Type" rifle or "KBU-97(a/b/-1)"
3: I was taught to avoid the use of regular infantry ammunition as it could damage or affect the QBU-88 rifle. Similar to how infantry gets specialized long range match ammo for the DMR, and regular ball rounds for the regular rifles. - So you agree with me but still against it?? - Now I do not understand... I have said before, it shares the same caliber but not the same ammo.
Same caliber, NOT same ammo. By the way, the powder charge in the ammo for QBU-88 is completely different. I don't imagine they disclose information like that to the public.
3a: "Real Sword" is indeed a Hong Kong hobby company. I agree. They are owned by Japanese backers. Manufacturing plant for parts are NOT in Hong Kong, but mainland China. Given the current crisis with Japan right now, do you think they can stand to lose your business in the airsoft industry?
4: Call it what you want, still, a mag is a mag, calling it a banana mag sounds so gangster! (Gangsta!) "Hey Bro, I'm out, pass me that Banana mag so I can reload my AK!" vs. "I'm OUT! NEED SOME FRESH MAGS!"
5: Congrats and it's great to hear that no one you know has been prosecuted due to selective religion/belief. Good for you and you can live happily in your understanding of the Hong Kong Administration. Unfortunately for those that lived close to the border or have family members in mainland China that practice selective religion/belief, have been sent to re-education camps, 5 generations re-education program, or ultimately death for disobedience.
6: You asked in the 1st post for bringing the QBB-97, with pictures, mag descriptions, and all that fun jazz for less than $3000
7: If you are referring to the P.S. notes about the M27 IAR, I was merely trying to make a joke that the M27 IAR is not really popular with soldiers. It is still an AR-15 but with Gas Piston. I know soldiers who've dreaded with the constant upkeep of the AR-15 platform, the care and maintenance, oiling and cleaning the gunk out, debris binding stuff up... just not a pretty picture. Plus that M27 IAR hasn't even fielded out in the States so how can they receive feedback on its function? End of the day, the M27 IAR is a glorified Gas Piston AR-15/16/M4/M-whatever/C7/C8.
And yes, you may make fun of me for fleeing Hong Kong/China, I'm glad my time there has served many and saved many.
It makes sense to stand up to what I believe in, I like my freedom, I like to have my choice to help others rather enslave them under a rule made convenient to some.
If you are still so inclined to make fun of me for fleeing the oh-so-scary China/Hong Kong, just remember. You are here now, you are free to purchase functional firearms and are free to discharge those firearms in a safe manner at your leisure. China/Hong Kong has anti-gun-ownership laws, unless you are military, police, or border/coast guards you can only play with your toy AirSoft.
Let's entertain the notion that my English is as horrible as it sounds and I don't have a good grasp on it. Point has been established, but I am not sure how good your Chinese is to grasp my understanding to reflect your ideals.
to reply again to this next post of #s
1: I don't know about Russians, I can only speak for what I know to be facts.
Chinese military's translation of "Sniper Rifle" - 狙擊槍 - Used by specialized units for missions of recce
"Designated Marksman Rifle" - 半/自動/狙擊步槍 - Used by infantry soldiers with regular units to fill the role of matching longer than usual engagement range.
2: What I'm trying to say is, it was/is NEVER a "SNIPER RIFLE" - it was never designated as a "SNIPER RIFLE" or when my Chinese mind string together the words: it was never designated as the "Type 97 5.56mm [sniper rifle]". You can still call it a "Type" rifle or "KBU-97(a/b/-1)"
3: I was taught to avoid the use of regular infantry ammunition as it could damage or affect the QBU-88 rifle. Similar to how infantry gets specialized long range match ammo for the DMR, and regular ball rounds for the regular rifles. - So you agree with me but still against it?? - Now I do not understand... I have said before, it shares the same caliber but not the same ammo.
Same caliber, NOT same ammo. By the way, the powder charge in the ammo for QBU-88 is completely different. I don't imagine they disclose information like that to the public.
3a: "Real Sword" is indeed a Hong Kong hobby company. I agree. They are owned by Japanese backers. Manufacturing plant for parts are NOT in Hong Kong, but mainland China. Given the current crisis with Japan right now, do you think they can stand to lose your business in the airsoft industry?
4: Call it what you want, still, a mag is a mag, calling it a banana mag sounds so gangster! (Gangsta!) "Hey Bro, I'm out, pass me that Banana mag so I can reload my AK!" vs. "I'm OUT! NEED SOME FRESH MAGS!"
5: Congrats and it's great to hear that no one you know has been prosecuted due to selective religion/belief. Good for you and you can live happily in your understanding of the Hong Kong Administration. Unfortunately for those that lived close to the border or have family members in mainland China that practice selective religion/belief, have been sent to re-education camps, 5 generations re-education program, or ultimately death for disobedience.
6: You asked in the 1st post for bringing the QBB-97, with pictures, mag descriptions, and all that fun jazz for less than $3000
7: If you are referring to the P.S. notes about the M27 IAR, I was merely trying to make a joke that the M27 IAR is not really popular with soldiers. It is still an AR-15 but with Gas Piston. I know soldiers who've dreaded with the constant upkeep of the AR-15 platform, the care and maintenance, oiling and cleaning the gunk out, debris binding stuff up... just not a pretty picture. Plus that M27 IAR hasn't even fielded out in the States so how can they receive feedback on its function? End of the day, the M27 IAR is a glorified Gas Piston AR-15/16/M4/M-whatever/C7/C8.
And yes, you may make fun of me for fleeing Hong Kong/China, I'm glad my time there has served many and saved many.
It makes sense to stand up to what I believe in, I like my freedom, I like to have my choice to help others rather enslave them under a rule made convenient to some.
If you are still so inclined to make fun of me for fleeing the oh-so-scary China/Hong Kong, just remember. You are here now, you are free to purchase functional firearms and are free to discharge those firearms in a safe manner at your leisure. China/Hong Kong has anti-gun-ownership laws, unless you are military, police, or border/coast guards you can only play with your toy AirSoft.
I think this is where half your misunderstanding comes from. See, I was raised and schooled in Hong Kong, but I actually paid attention during English classes. So I'll try to clear some things up for you.
1. The Russian and Chinese armies didn't make a distinction between snipers and designated marksmen until very recently. Until very recently they called both roles by the same name.
2.
I'm not sure why you're contradicting yourself... QBZ 95 is also known as the Type 95. The QBZ 56C carbine based on the AK47 is also called the Type 56C. So colloquially it would have been known as a Type 97 sniper rifle. So which is it? Never a Type 97 Sniper Rifle? Or there WAS a Type 97 sniper rifle called KBU-97A? You can't choose both.
3. The QBU-88 can chamber and fire the QBZ 95 ammunition. The only difference between the two rounds is weight, and how much steel is inside of it. The QBU-88 have tighter rifling required to stabilize the heavier 5.8mm, whereas the QBZ 95 does not. You could still shoot the QBU-88, QJY-88, or QBB-95 ammunition out of the QBZ 95, but this is considered unsafe and will yield poor performance. This all changed when the QBZ 95-1 came out, as both could fire the "heavy" 5.8mm.
3a. Real Sword is actually a Hong Kong company who bought the Chinese factory that used to make real firearms for the Chinese army. Don't believe me? email them yourself and ask.
service@realsword.com.hk
4. No, you can't call it a clip. A clip is used to charge a magazine. Banana refers to the shape of the magazine, and people call the AR15 STANAG as a "straight magazine" vs the AK47's "banana magazine".
5. I won't ask you what you did there you had to escape the country to avoid a bullet to the head. I stayed in Hong Kong past the 1997 handover and everybody I know there are perfectly fine.
6. When did I say I wanted it under $1000?
7. Ok I don't even know what you are trying to get at here. I think your lack of English comprehension is the cause of your misunderstanding.
I'm really just trying to give you the info. Sorry to force feed it into you. But I know you don't speak English very well, so depending on where you are in Canada, I may be able to recommend some English tutors to you.
Cheers!
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Wait a minute...
It all makes sense now!
(Sorry, couldn't resist
Thanks for the quick reply, now let's get on to business.
I am perfectly fluent in Chinese, so I'll discuss the names first. 狙擊槍 is directly translated as sniper gun, 狙擊步槍 is sniper rifle. Both confer the same meaning, although in recent years they may have put new meanings to the same terms. Before the FY-JS and other "sniper rifles", there were no distinctions between a sniper rifle or a designated marksmen rifle. Snipers and marksmen used the same rifles, and that is either the Type 79, Type 85, or the Type 88. Any change to the usage of the two terms must come have come in the last decade or so. This also renders 2. moot.
3. I never said they used the same ammo, what I tried to say is that they are indeed interchangeable in emergencies.
3a. It was a Hong Kong company started by citizens of Hong Kong. Now whether some Japanese are shareholders of the company, and whether they are the majority shareholder (I have reasons to believe this is not the case) is irrelevant to the topic at hand.
4. Self explanatory
5. Never said nobody were arrested. I'm not going to explore the politics involved with both sides of the story here.
6. Yeah, I'd rather have it under $3000 if possible. Is that not reasonable?
7. http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/art...09/IAR-wins-over-skeptical-Marine-infantrymen These guys certainly love the IAR.
If your life was truly in danger due to injustice, then I'm glad you made it over. However, there are always two sides to every story, not everybody who fled China are innocent. Still, I'll assume you're not a criminal, and as this is not a political forum, I'll just leave the issue as it is.
I am perfectly fluent in Chinese, so I'll discuss the names first. 狙擊槍 is directly translated as sniper gun, 狙擊步槍 is sniper rifle. Both confer the same meaning, although in recent years they may have put new meanings to the same terms. Before the FY-JS and other "sniper rifles", there were no distinctions between a sniper rifle or a designated marksmen rifle. Snipers and marksmen used the same rifles, and that is either the Type 79, Type 85, or the Type 88. Any change to the usage of the two terms must come have come in the last decade or so. This also renders 2. moot.
3. I never said they used the same ammo, what I tried to say is that they are indeed interchangeable in emergencies.
3a. It was a Hong Kong company started by citizens of Hong Kong. Now whether some Japanese are shareholders of the company, and whether they are the majority shareholder (I have reasons to believe this is not the case) is irrelevant to the topic at hand.
4. Self explanatory
5. Never said nobody were arrested. I'm not going to explore the politics involved with both sides of the story here.
6. Yeah, I'd rather have it under $3000 if possible. Is that not reasonable?
7. http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/art...09/IAR-wins-over-skeptical-Marine-infantrymen These guys certainly love the IAR.
If your life was truly in danger due to injustice, then I'm glad you made it over. However, there are always two sides to every story, not everybody who fled China are innocent. Still, I'll assume you're not a criminal, and as this is not a political forum, I'll just leave the issue as it is.
What we need is for someone to import the 95 versions, along with a good supply of magazines, and Chinese calibre ammunition. The Chinese like money, if the firearms satisfy the RCMP there should be no reason why not. It would be kind of cool! OK, not as convenient as 5.56/stanag, but probably work a hell of a lot better. On my type 97 all the problems relate to the magazines and feeding -- exactly the thing that is different between the 97's and the 95's. Surprise surprise. I bet the 95's are absolutely flawless.
I don't see it that way. I see good natured banter between gun enthusiastes!!! Lots of info between both of them! Maybe if they both have contacts back on the mainland they can team up and turn it into a T97 go to source for scopers, slings, bipods , drum mags?? All the stuff we are looking for??? All original PLA issue of course. No knock off stuff!!!
