Type-81 pictures, range reports, and modifications thread
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Yah see that is totally un feasible from a business stand point.
I would suggest naming a price that actually covers your material, time, and a reasonable profit, and then see if there is interest at that price, rather then listening to random commentators who have no idea what Canadian woodworking prices are. Give a finished and unfinished price as well, please.
A nice matching stock/pistol grip/lower handguard set I'd be willing to pay a few hundred and ^ depending on style/wood/finisj
It was offered for CZ-858 and VZ-58. Anything wood related is very expensive and does not draw enough customers to be profitable. Plastic stuff on the other hand, ...
Yeah, but with VZ furniture if you were really desperate for wood there was always asking American retailers/custom shops if they could help you out. With the 81 we're kinda SOL in that department thanks to the import ban down there.
The trouble with working with American retailers is that they have no frame of reference for what a type 81 handguard or stock is without having one around, which is why I'm looking for one everywhere I can think of, so I can get my American contact a template to base it on, and if I get him one I can refer other T81 friends to the same guy.
If a library is open in your area, you should be able to scan a copy of the part, and either print a plastic replica to send, or send the 3d scan design/CAD file to the American carpenter, along with a photo for colour/ grain reference.
The same place charges 118ish USD for a unfinished new production laminate dong lower. It still blows my mind that luckyshot stocks is able to offer wood SKS stocks for less then 200usd. Slave labor must be involved lol ...jokes
Yeah I called this morning but was a bit too early then went to bed, (night shift in wainwright moment) I'm calling again tomorrow.
Beautiful guns!
I hope this isn't a thread highjack, but I am (somewhat) thinking of buying a type 81.
I have noticed a lot of the LMG versions for sale on EE. Does anyone know why so many people are deciding to sell theirs, are there problems with them?
Also, is there a big difference between the standard versions and the LMG version? Would I be best to try and get a standard version off EE or is the LMG version good?
I hope this isn't a thread highjack, but I am (somewhat) thinking of buying a type 81.
I have noticed a lot of the LMG versions for sale on EE. Does anyone know why so many people are deciding to sell theirs, are there problems with them?
Also, is there a big difference between the standard versions and the LMG version? Would I be best to try and get a standard version off EE or is the LMG version good?
Lmg version just shipments in, the standard has not been in for a while, that's why. Buy while you can.
Not sure why the LMG being sold so much on EE, especially when you can still get new rifles at some retailers. The standard version comes in either a folder or a regular fixed stock, with a grenade launching sleeve and a shorter, lighter barrel then the LMG. The LMG has a thicker, longer barrel, a removable bipod, a carrying handle that can be removed permanently if desired, and a "club foot" thicker stock. The LMG is heavier, and its accessories may be a plus or minus, depending on your point of view. The LMG may also be more accurate, with its heavier barrel. Also, a few of the rifles were "bent", where the receiver was askew from the barrel, though you could compensate for this. This issue is not present in LMG production.
I recommend it to people who understand and accept it's limitations.
From a practical perspective it will do everything you need for a reliable, fun, cool rifle for range time, competition, and hunting inside of 200m
But for the current prices there are better alternatives in terms of accuracy, legal magazine capacity, optics mounting and calibre.
From a cool/fun/interest side of things it's a really interesting rifle to have as it is a rifle of it's own. I love the history and cool factor of it.
My general view is that these are good reliable rifles with a very interesting history which will likely not be being produced a year from now and will never be made again.
From that perspective you'll have to try hard to lose the money you put into it.
