Type-81 pictures, range reports, and modifications thread

[JeffMan]

Fixed stock

 

[Tactical Imports]

So I posted a photoshopped image of a type 81 a while back as a sort of concept photo of some mods I wanted to make to my type 81. Summer kept me busy so the project went to the back burner but I was finally able to make some leaps and bounds.







Plan is to drill and tap a hole on the underside of the front sight block for a set screw, take it to the range and get it on paper before setting it in with Loctite and drilling new holes for the cross pins. Once that's done ill thread the muzzle on and use a crush washer to keep it in place. I took the rifle out and put about 50 rounds through it after I removed the FSB since the gas block is now open on the front but had no issues and the brass seemed to fall in the same place.


The ak-74 stock fit in no problem with some rasp and file work, the simulated tang on the top side was just some sheet metal filed and blued and a screw from the original T81 butt plate.


For the safety im thinking I really like the original so I modified it for a 90 degree throw like an ar. I don't think a real ak safety would work with the short throw and the fact the receiver side isn't flat, so if it finds a home on the rifle it will likely just be for looks and screwed, pinned or tack welded in place.

Beautiful!

 

[Murray 3-D]

I got mine too. It’s got a 2-3mm bend.

I also found a quick and accurate way to check for a bend: remove the receiver cover, bolt group, and recoilspring. Then sight down the front of the barrel. At the back of the receiver is a round hole that you can see the wood stock thru (or folder thru). Voila!

What are guys doing with their misaligned rifles?

I like it for what it is. I’d rather have a straight one.

I contacted TI thru email yesterday. Haven’t heard back yet.

Tactical Imports offered me a refund for mine... it was bent twice as bad as urs. They told me they could not guarantee a straight rifle for a replacement. So i opted to keep mine.... its been working great ever since!

 

[ChillyWizzy]

Any idea if one of these could be modified to work? http://ultimak.com/m1-b.htm

 

[Curtton]

Any idea if one of these could be modified to work? http://ultimak.com/m1-b.htm

no, cos replacing the top HG requires something that will hold gas reg from moving besides by the time it gets to canada it may cost $150 so you might as well buy the polytech.

 

[EthanW]

Removed

 

[ChillyWizzy]

I wish the polytech rial wasn't so big and bulky. I'm dying for a low profile means of mounting an optic that doesn't involve permanently modifying the rifle. It's a shame we can't just mount to the rear sight like an AK.

 

[Curtton]

i never had much luck with mounting to rear sight. hard to adjust and it didnt hold zero.

 

[TheCyaba]

Has anyone tried an AK bayonet on these yet the lug looks similar

 

[SKS45]

Very nice.... this is the only mod that I actually think looks good. Great job!

Still keeping my 81 stock, but really like what you did there.

 

[SKS45]

You should try, I drove the two FSB cross pins out with a punch and a bench vise. I couldn't get the FSB to move forward until i got a shop press and shimmed it to push off straight, but i didnt want to apply too much heat to the barrel or FSB.

We all bought T81's because of their AK features. Dont waste your money on a Type 81 that nobody heard of until last year. Make the clone and it will be worth more (in canada) than the $600 T81 will be in a few years.

You should clone because you enjoy it. If your cloning/modding to add value your not! The value is only personal to you which is great, but the resale value is gone! If you never plan to sell mod away, if you plan to sell leave it stock.

 

[Murray 3-D]

You should clone because you enjoy it. If your cloning/modding to add value your not! The value is only personal to you which is great, but the resale value is gone! If you never plan to sell mod away, if you plan to sell leave it stock.

Lol depends on the clone job..... people pay more for a Galil Valmet clone, people pay more for my SVT 40 Dragunov clone, people pay more for my VZ 58 styled like a AKM, and I can guarantee u people would pay more for TheGrandGarand's type 81 .

 

[Fordtrucks]

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[Travis Bickle]

Recieved my folder on tuesday. Went over it good today has a loose rivet holding the bolt carrier rails. You can push it in and out and spin it. This rivet is smaller than the pthers too so im guessing they used a defective rivet. Going to send back for an exchange or refund

Yeah that's one of those areas you don't want to be second guessing on tolerance/proper assembly
Good call on returning it.
I really liked mine. I had to sell it because of a desperate cash requirement situation which killed me because they are awesome rifles

 

[Curtton]

Went over it good today has a loose rivet holding the bolt carrier rails. You can push it in and out and spin it. This rivet is smaller than the pthers too so im guessing they used a defective rivet. Going to send back for an exchange or refund

yeah, best to return it. none of those rivets on the receiver should move let alone spin it.

 

[Curtton]

Lol depends on the clone job..... people pay more for a Galil Valmet clone, people pay more for my SVT 40 Dragunov clone, people pay more for my VZ 58 styled like a AKM, and I can guarantee u people would pay more for TheGrandGarand's type 81 .

i once paid $300 for a fab defense galil stock (just the stock) for my VZ, it was sweet folder.

 

[Fordtrucks]

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[Curtton]

its the ejector rivet. mine is solid.

 

[Fordtrucks]

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[Bonjour43ma]

Alright finally done with the "black out" parts:

- ATI SKS top handguard
- Magpul Zhukov-U lower handguard
- DLC/PVD refinish on BCG
- Magpul AK grip