r/canadaguns • u/MasterScore8739 • May 21 '26

Feets / Collection / My build Throw back to fun times.

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Just about had this set up how I wanted to be. The only thing I was missing was a longer stock to increase the LOP for my long gangly self.

Seeing all these posts with SKSs in them really makes me regret trading mine off for a Mosserg 500 Mariner… that I never even shot and traded for an Axis, that I sold without shooting. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Gawd looking back I was such a schmuck of a kid. Lessons have been learned the hard way for sure.

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u/MasterScore8739 May 22 '26

I’ve never gotten to handle an AK, but outside of the factory safety selector I feel like they’d be similar enough.

I do agree though, what’s mine is mine.

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u/IcySkyDream May 22 '26

I handled one at a rental gun range on Cambodia, so I may be biased but the Type 81 feels better.

I’m not a fan of the safety on the 81, but it’s a very small gripe on an otherwise excellent 20th century milsurp that was legal.

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u/MasterScore8739 May 22 '26

That’s fair, I feel like all stamped guns would have the same “cheap” feeling to them but clearly they’re out there holding their own.

I did end up putting a 90° safety on my T81 and honestly, that fixed my single pain point. After that it was close to perfect as a guy could ask.

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u/IcySkyDream May 22 '26

I just pulled out my 81SE for some dry firing, and I wish I’d shot it more before it became a safe queen.

Mine wasn’t even fully broken in, but function was always 100%.

I was particularly impressed by the detent click adjustable rear sight, which reminded me of an M16A2 rear sight.

A very regal queen she is, though.

Pouring one out for one of the greatest Canadian NR rifles of all time. 😔