Type 81

They are trying to make a quick buck. But you will also notice no one is paying the ridiculous prices. They are up to $2800 asking price for a used rifle that was $1000 new
 
tactical imports has them in stock now for 1499+tax... thats why nobody is buying the t81s they thought they could flip for almost double... not so limited edition
 
Tarrantula said:
Not sure what you are talking about, I think the days of quick flipping T81 LMG's are over. I haven't seen one listed for over $2k in a while.

The regular T81 seems to fetch more now.
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The LMG is still available at Tactical imports. Once those sell out they will be listed for over $2000 again. I was talking about the regular rifle
 
Thanks! Rn im waiting on various components to arrive so i can start converting my LMG into a Tabuk Sniper styled rifle. Also waiting to see what TI rolls out for a scope mount. I read they are first going to release a 1913 rail version, then " eventually " a railed version that accommodates side mount optics. The problem being I want this thing done by Spring, so i dont have time to wait for eventually to arrive. And theres also a chance TIs side rail setup may not be designed to my liking. So i may start drafting up my own version soon, get it CNCed and possibly sell versions of it on the market.
 
Murray 3-D said:
Thanks! Rn im waiting on various components to arrive so i can start converting my LMG into a Tabuk Sniper styled rifle. Also waiting to see what TI rolls out for a scope mount. I read they are first going to release a 1913 rail version, then " eventually " a railed version that accommodates side mount optics. The problem being I want this thing done by Spring, so i dont have time to wait for eventually to arrive. And theres also a chance TIs side rail setup may not be designed to my liking. So i may start drafting up my own version soon, get it CNCed and possibly sell versions of it on the market.
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I'd be interested but I saw some of your vids and how much work you put into it. Price is always an issue.

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Tarrantula said:
I think the days of quick flipping T81 LMG's are over. I haven't seen one listed for over $2k in a while.

The regular T81 seems to fetch more now.
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That's because TI still has the lmg in stock. Once they are sold out they will be 2000+ again
And thats why the regular ones are over 2000, can't buy anywhere else other than the used market
 
Curtis264 said:
On EE there is a pile of Type 81 for sale, are people having problems with them, don't like them or just trying to make money?
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I’ve got a T81 fixed stock and I love it and have never had an issue. Always wanted an AK and while this isn’t, it definitely scratches that itch for me. Yes, sellers are trying to make money, just look at the used prices for a G36 or an SKS-D. Again, love my 81, but it is definitely NOT worth 2K plus, If supply was plentiful maybe 6 or 700 max used.
 
tenringbound said:
I’ve got a T81 fixed stock and I love it and have never had an issue. Always wanted an AK and while this isn’t, it definitely scratches that itch for me. Yes, sellers are trying to make money, just look at the used prices for a G36 or an SKS-D. Again, love my 81, but it is definitely NOT worth 2K plus, If supply was plentiful maybe 6 or 700 max used.
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The standard type 81 is a fine gun, the LMG looks ugly (clubfoot stock, barrel compared to the type 81 and bipod), is heavy, more of a collector piece. I can't see myself dragging it to the range. The phosphate version started the hype, so I bought a few and sold them. I had a few blued versions, they look nicer. Maybe I should buy a few more blued ones and spray paint them and resell. Seems to add a couple hundreds. I have seen phosphate finished guns and they didn't look like a BBQ paint job. Just my 2 cents.

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