The T97 Thread!

Can anyone tell me if the newer models being sold are still having mag issues? I have some pmags gen2 and gen3, some metal lar-15 mags, as well as some alberta tactical pistol mags and so curious. Also how would folks that have the ftu and lhg now compare the T97 head to head verus the Tavor?
 
Crashed said:
Can anyone tell me if the newer models being sold are still having mag issues? I have some pmags gen2 and gen3, some metal lar-15 mags, as well as some alberta tactical pistol mags and so curious. Also how would folks that have the ftu and lhg now compare the T97 head to head verus the Tavor?
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My 13xx and 14xx serial numbers are the same magwell size. I found a quick grind to the sides of the spine and any mag has worked well. Only one I've had issues with is c products metal beo mag. Lots of wobble, lots of fail to feed.

My lar mags worked good. First batch with no modification. Second batch of mags was tight. Gen2 p mags should work. Gen 3 will be super tight. Apparently atrs mags are also super tight, though I haven't tried them.
I don't have a Tavor, I'd say it's only advantage would be the mag release.
 
tight is good with the t97 tbh. no chance of feeding failures, and dropping free isnt even necessary because of the way you have to hit the mag release.
 
ShawnC6 said:
My 13xx and 14xx serial numbers are the same magwell size. I found a quick grind to the sides of the spine and any mag has worked well. Only one I've had issues with is c products metal beo mag. Lots of wobble, lots of fail to feed.

My lar mags worked good. First batch with no modification. Second batch of mags was tight. Gen2 p mags should work. Gen 3 will be super tight. Apparently atrs mags are also super tight, though I haven't tried them.
I don't have a Tavor, I'd say it's only advantage would be the mag release.
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after shimming, my cpd beos fit and feed perfectly.
 
I just took out my new T97 FTU today and put 100 rounds of Remington UMC 55gr FMJ through it. I want to start getting into reloading, and the brass I collected has me a tad worried. There is a small dent on every case about half way down the case. Is this normal? Is it still re-loadable?

Also, I found that there were constant failures to feed with the standard 5/30 metal mag it came with. The C-Products LAR mag was nearly impossible to get out, so I stopped using it. Any advice?
 
LinkXx said:
I just took out my new T97 FTU today and put 100 rounds of Remington UMC 55gr FMJ through it. I want to start getting into reloading, and the brass I collected has me a tad worried. There is a small dent on every case about half way down the case. Is this normal? Is it still re-loadable?

Also, I found that there were constant failures to feed with the standard 5/30 metal mag it came with. The C-Products LAR mag was nearly impossible to get out, so I stopped using it. Any advice?
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The dent is normal. It can be reloaded still, it's just not ideal.

Dremel the sides of the spine slightly on the right mag. Should work fine after
 
Anyone care to share first hand opinions on this rifles performance and function after a relatively high round count <5000 rounds.

Accuracy, function, wear and tear?
 
Markit said:
Anyone care to share first hand opinions on this rifles performance and function after a relatively high round count <5000 rounds.

Accuracy, function, wear and tear?
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im at about 2-3k rounds of mine. Its as accurate as me mate's tavor and really comfy. Out of the box, the trigger is better than a tavor (but still not great). Its picky with mags, some are too tight to even fit (some gen 1 and gen 3 pmags, tapco ar magazines, PCV beos to name a few) and some (CPD beos, colt 5/20, stock mag) fit so loosely that they cause failure to feeds (solved with shimming material). Once I found/shimmed decent mags to work, I have had zero failures to feed or extract. Only wear I have noticed is some finish wear on the striker assembly. It flings the brass way the **** out front and to the right, when at the range, I get some brass out to the 15 yard line. If you're a reloader, it puts a big dent on the side of the case, which may be detrimental, bu i dont reload so im not sure.
 
Accuracy has had no change, my best groups were with the LHG after 2000 rounds
I haven't had any actual wear to be concerned about. Rails were missing paint inside lol.
Function is identical to new.

I'm actually curious where it would finally break
 
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I'm hoping I can get a brass catcher figured out. Working on a longer aluminum rail to go here.
 
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