T97 ft vs t81?

[Hittite]

in that case the Automatic Killer 47-rounds-per-second lookalike might be worth the extra dough. cheap ammo might also make up the cost difference over time.
cheers to commie goodness while we can get it

 

[DT741]

Dealership life brother. OE pads and rotors cost probably $500 to the customers, yes you can go aftermarket but when the vehicle has an unintended acceleration or a matter of interest ( MVA or thermal event) five bucks saids NAPA will run and tell you to pound sand. Where OEM will back up the repair or you under a court of law.

1000$ actually sounds right.

1.5 hr for front= $225 for labour 1.4hr for the rear. which is another $225. + your parts 130$ per rotor and 150$ for a set of pads.= 1000$

Seeing these rates makes me very happy to have some mechanical skills to avoid stealership rates and pricing... While I do understand the "rent to pay" and other fees, dealership quotes are very inflated.

But yeah, a 1000$ is nothing these days, those of us here with kids will attest

 

[diegocn]

I think a more fair comparison would be t97 with carry handle vs t81.

If I can only pick one it will be t97 without doubt.
Most importantly T97 accepts 10 round AR pistol mags (with minor hand fitting of mag well). So if I want to do action shooting competition I'm not handicapped by 5 rounds. T97 also has better sight (aperture vs open on t81), is more accurate (2-3 moa vs 4-5 moa on t81), accepts muzzle brake more easily, and way more compact for getting in/out of vehicle. 223 is also softer shooting and lighter to carry than 7.62x39. If you ever shoot at range or competition where anything sticks to magnet is not allowed, 223 is significantly cheaper. Even compare to the cheapest 7.62x39 surplus, decent quality 223 can be had for only about 15 cents more. Not to mention 223 is way cheaper to reload.

Control ergonomics is a toss between the two. T81 does have the advantage of working without fiddling from the factory. But if I want a functional rifle that spew out 7.62x39, it'll be SKS anytime. T81 does not offer anything better than SKS other than the look. Is the AK like look woth $800 to you? (especially you mention the budget only calls for one rifle).

 

[lavino]

I have a gen2 T97 but I still think T81 looks more badass. I wish there is a way to replace that extra barrel shroud in the front then it would be perfect