The T97 Thread!

[cerebral_bore]

Why have the supply of these dried up at dealers? Were not named by OIC if I’m correct

Should be bringing them in by the boat load

 

[Deadbeat]

There was a post advertising a case that looked like it was for tennis rackets or something, and it was the perfect dimensions for the T97. Anyone know what case that was?

edit: found it.

https://www.saviorequipment.com/collections/rifle-bags/products/pro-touring-icon-variant

 

[Nerwy]

Why have the supply of these dried up at dealers? Were not named by OIC if I’m correct

Should be bringing them in by the boat load

True, I’m also wondering why these stopped being imported.

 

[mrsmitty]

True, I’m also wondering why these stopped being imported.

Because importers don’t want to get stuck with millions of dollars of inventory at the wim of our loser pm.

 

[nosman]

T97 is dated, bring in the QBC 191

 

[commissar_lubi]

T97 is dated, bring in the QBC 191

That'd be cool to have but I'm not sure the Chinese military would export them while they're still equipping their own troops. That said, I do think the T97 platform still has a lot of potential. We saw how much the T97.ca upgrades can make a difference

 

[jacotsmith]

Why everyone in Canada doesn’t have a T97 with a LHG and FTU is beyond me.

 

[SinoSparo]

Is it just me or does the Type 97 Gen 3 have no cleaning kit in the pistol grip?

 

[nosman]

I heard they do, sold my lower without checking to confirm though.

 

[Baconsandwichez]

I actually did this with mine. It's very sturdy and I like the feel a lot better.

 

[Baconsandwichez]

I actually did this with mine. It's very sturdy and I like the feel a lot better.

I'm stupid. I didn't quote the comment I wanted to.

 

[Baconsandwichez]

Since it looks like the T97 LHG is sold out and no indication it'll come back, anyone have thoughts on something like this, or tried anything similar?

Seems reasonably easy and the polymer is probably strong enough, despite the fact that I like the look & functionality over stock there's something I can't put my finger on that makes me skeptical.

I did this with mine. It's very sturdy, and I like the feel a lot better

 

[medvedqc]

Is it just me or does the Type 97 Gen 3 have no cleaning kit in the pistol grip?

cant tell for all but the 2 ones we had were fitted with.

 

[DVX]

I'm still waiting for a video of someone taking the actual bolt apart, including removing the firing pin. I think this is the only rifle I've ever seen with so much hype, but so little in terms of repair resources. I get that it's best to get a 2nd T97 for parts being Norinco and all, but still.

 

[Jarvy]

I'm still waiting for a video of someone taking the actual bolt apart, including removing the firing pin. I think this is the only rifle I've ever seen with so much hype, but so little in terms of repair resources. I get that it's best to get a 2nd T97 for parts being Norinco and all, but still.

The cleaning kit in the pistol grip actually comes with punches for knocking out the rollpins in the bolt. The firing pin is just an AK firing pin but a bit shorter. I bought an AK firing pin from the US and VERY VERY CAREFULLY cut it down to size.

 

[jobbass]

Anyone knows if they are coming with a T97 gen 4

 

[HawkWei]

True, I’m also wondering why these stopped being imported.

Most likely all factories in China are ramping up for QBZ191 production for domestics troops

 

[MisterJ]

Is it just me or does the Type 97 Gen 3 have no cleaning kit in the pistol grip?

Mine did. Not that I've used it though.

 

[DVX]

The cleaning kit in the pistol grip actually comes with punches for knocking out the rollpins in the bolt. The firing pin is just an AK firing pin but a bit shorter. I bought an AK firing pin from the US and VERY VERY CAREFULLY cut it down to size.

Yeah I need to figure it out. My T97 (Gen1) with about 8000 rounds through it now began slam firing. I tried my best to clean the bolt without removing the firing pin, but it's apparently not enough, and the T97 firing pin doesn't have a firing pin spring like my Tavor does.

 

[SustainingGopher]

Anyone happen to know the thread pattern on the original mag catch?