Sold OUT: TYPE 81 LMG
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Not even sure it's shipped yet or if they can cancel it. I'm waiting to hear from them.
We also got an update from the factory, they made more phosphate versions then they originally said. There will be a small number on next shipment for those that missed their chance
small number would put a small dent on the over inflated price at ee.
Is this a diversion because before he released the batch last time he sounded as if it will take some time, and then booom? As I mentioned before, I got offered rifles from the next batch form some "friends". Wonder how they could secure them when there is no reservation?
not likely to arrive much sooner than dec cos on sep 24, TI announce the wheels will be here with the next shipment so that means the shipment hasnt left so calculate how long it would take to haul the cargo to the coast of china, at sea to vancouver, at customs then truck to calgary.
Not sure I can trust his word. I know that some guys already have their hands on part of the next shipment, not that it is my business. Just saying. I speculate that a lot more will come into Canada anyways, both type 81 and LMG. Look at the prices. Did I say Chinese?
But does it really matter?
A SKS will soon be $1,000. so either stock up or not.
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If the factory indeed just received an order that will allow them to keep the Type 81 tooling for a while longer, the factory has every interest no to let it sit idle. If they see a good demand in Canada, they'll be happy to help Tactical Imports to fill it. The fact they were willing to create an alternate version of the drum magazine deactivation to fit the Canadian market's demand in a relatively quick manner shows they are paying attention and responsive.
As to the shipping, I wouldn't assume these are coming in on the slow boat from China. Air China Cargo started flying a Shanghai-Edmonton-Dallas route back in 2015. Assuming this route is still running, and given the premium these non-restricted firearms fetch in Canada, Tactical Imports may have elected to have their shipment come in by air to Edmonton, and then have them trucked out to their Strathmore location. They may already have the second shipment in hand, or be near to having it delivered, but they would certainly not sell it until they are finished shipping out the first shipment. Ironically, the shipping from China component could be the least part of the time to get the rifle out to the hands of customers.
As to the shipping, I wouldn't assume these are coming in on the slow boat from China. Air China Cargo started flying a Shanghai-Edmonton-Dallas route back in 2015. Assuming this route is still running, and given the premium these non-restricted firearms fetch in Canada, Tactical Imports may have elected to have their shipment come in by air to Edmonton, and then have them trucked out to their Strathmore location. They may already have the second shipment in hand, or be near to having it delivered, but they would certainly not sell it until they are finished shipping out the first shipment. Ironically, the shipping from China component could be the least part of the time to get the rifle out to the hands of customers.
The price was the same
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