Rarity over Need/Practicality.

[Resistor170]

Are you just undecided between the two? Maybe best to go back and have a handle of them again. My vote is still definitely the type 97, but I would only advise you buy it if you share lots of pictures on here after ?

 

[Asomodai]

Are you just undecided between the two? Maybe best to go back and have a handle of them again. My vote is still definitely the type 97, but I would only advise you buy it if you share lots of pictures on here after ?

The real question is if I did go for the T97, do I go for the 97 or the 97B

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

The real question is if I did go for the T97, do I go for the 97 or the 97B

The B

 

[Resistor170]

The real question is if I did go for the T97, do I go for the 97 or the 97B

If it was me then B purely because I prefer compact weapons. That said, having the rifle of the PRC Army would be cool. A quick look on Wikipedia tells me the B is issued to their Navy and maybe SF units so that would satisfy me enough and I'd still take the B. 

 

[Sniper780]

97 or the 97B

If you can then I would get both. 

 

[Resistor170]

If you can then I would get both. 

I think the budget means it would have to be buy one get one free ?

 

[Sniper780]

I think the budget means it would have to be buy one get one free

Well if the OP could get enough people then Real Sword offer discounts for direct group purchases currently US members of the Far East tactical FB are doing a group order. 

But in all seriousness, I personly favour the Type 97.  

 

[Asomodai]

The B

If it was me then B purely because I prefer compact weapons. That said, having the rifle of the PRC Army would be cool. A quick look on Wikipedia tells me the B is issued to their Navy and maybe SF units so that would satisfy me enough and I'd still take the B. 

From an aesthetic point of view I prefer the standard Type 97, which also has the ability to mount side rails through the vent holes without modification. 

However the B version does have the built in foregrip which I do use quite often on my FAMAS and AUG. 

So as my original question, practicality over aesthetics... Hmm! The B is slightly cheaper at 420 quid. I am also 6,3 so the B might look a bit small on me.

I think the budget means it would have to be buy one get one free ?

True. Though I did pick up the Real Sword Picatinny Scope rail for £7 for when I eventually get a T97.

View attachment 44586

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

The b with a chunky suppressor looks very nice.

Get a grey dust spray job on it and then it's perfect.

EDIT: Not my gun just a random net pic.

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[Asomodai]

The b with a chunky suppressor looks very nice.

Get a grey dust spray job on it and then it's perfect.

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How did you attach the PEQ box might I ask?

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

How did you attach the PEQ box might I ask?

Not one of mine buddy just a representational pic off the internet.

I don't do pics of anything I build as feels as weird as selfies to me.

EDIT: Also wouldn't use that horrible little reflex, type 97 looks better with a T1 style sight.

 

[Resistor170]

I'm getting the feeling you are urring towards the standard rifle. You have already got a rail and as you say you can attach side rails without drilling holes into the gun. Practicality wise maybe you should get this. I'd happily use the B with iron sights and fill a dump pouch with carrots to knaw on if I'm playing in the dark. 

 

[Asomodai]

I'm getting the feeling you are urring towards the standard rifle. You have already got a rail and as you say you can attach side rails without drilling holes into the gun. Practicality wise maybe you should get this. I'd happily use the B with iron sights and fill a dump pouch with carrots to knaw on if I'm playing in the dark. 

I could potentially put a 45 degree rail adapter on the scope rail and put a torch on it. 

If I could get a foregrip on the T97 then i'd be all over it. 

 

[Sniper780]

foregrip on the T97

Serika Arms company do a grip mod for  RS type 97 that gives the appearance similar to of the QBZ-95 might be of interest to you.

https://www.facebook.com/SerikaArms/?__tn__=%2CdkCH-R-R&eid=ARCGQNgGUsZSD1ShnuuVZs7lw1N_-AuUVtrLfd4uDZhtu3P60dV2F3seGdZwia-BTl-XjN9-whqMs_yH&hc_ref=ART37NtwH_aQwmIzz174x-Mo3ga9x6nromZcNDtPfTFHSTmEpSSsomOYXvBDKQVNWJM&fref=nf&hc_location=group

 

[Asomodai]

Serika Arms company do a grip mod for  RS type 97 that gives the appearance similar to of the QBZ-95 might be of interest to you.

https://www.facebook.com/SerikaArms/?__tn__=%2CdkCH-R-R&eid=ARCGQNgGUsZSD1ShnuuVZs7lw1N_-AuUVtrLfd4uDZhtu3P60dV2F3seGdZwia-BTl-XjN9-whqMs_yH&hc_ref=ART37NtwH_aQwmIzz174x-Mo3ga9x6nromZcNDtPfTFHSTmEpSSsomOYXvBDKQVNWJM&fref=nf&hc_location=group

I have emailed them, but no reply so far! 

I have just picked up an A&K M60 to scratch my LMG itch. I couldn't say no to 238 euros. Its almost double the price in the UK! 

 

[kasaran]

I have emailed them, but no reply so far! 

I have just picked up an A&K M60 to scratch my LMG itch. I couldn't say no to 238 euros. Its almost double the price in the UK! 

Where from?

 

[Asomodai]

Where from?

Softairgames

https://www.softairgames.net/en/machine-guns/516-m60-mk43-seal-type-ak-codmk43.html?search_query=M60&results=120

 

[kasaran]

Softairgames

https://www.softairgames.net/en/machine-guns/516-m60-mk43-seal-type-ak-codmk43.html?search_query=M60&results=120

Damn. Pkm and pkp both out of stock and not much cheaper

 

[Dentonboy]

Damn. Pkm and pkp both out of stock and not much cheaper

@Asomodai are these legit?!

 

[Asomodai]

@Asomodai are these legit?!

Seems to be. The other San Marino stores had similar prices but they sold out. 

I have bought from the store before and have no reason to disbelieve them.