Norinco Type 81 Semi-Auto Rifle - 7.62x39mm, 18.6", Wood Stock Under Folding Metal Stock, 2x5/30rds

Norinco Type 81 Semi-Auto Rifle - 7.62x39mm, 18.6", Wood Stock Under Folding Metal Stock, 2x5/30rds

Manufacturer: Poly Technologies
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Effective Range: 500m
Method of Operation: Gas Operated; Rotating Bolt
Length Stock Extended: 984mm (38.75")
Length Stock Folded: 730mm (28.75")
Length of Pull: 343mm (13.5")
Muzzle Thread: M16x1 RH
Barrel Length: 475mm (18.7")
Weight, Empty: 3700g (8.1 lbs)

The Type 81M is a modernized version of the Type 81 rifle, with a number of changes to improve the performance of the platform.

Starting with the sights, the front sight is moved out to the end of the barrel, providing a longer sight picture. This added sight picture makes the rifle more forgiving and easier to shoot. The sights themselves have had a major change, with the removal of the top bar on the rear sight and top quarter of the front sight hood, completely opening up the sight picture for superior target acquisition and situational awareness. The end of the barrel is threaded, allowing for a wide array of optionally available muzzle accessories.

The magazine release has been widened into a paddle type shape, allowing for exceptional ergonomics and faster magazine changes. The bolt has been blackened for a monotone look, with the receiver finished in a black sandblasted finish. The handguard has had palm swell integration for better comfort, control and handling of the platform. The stock is available in a fixed or, for the first time, an underfolding option. The underfolding stock uses a side button to lock the stock either open or closed. The stock can be folded or extended with a magazine in place.

These changes result in a platform that is flatter shooting, more ergonomic, easier to use, and more modular. More than simply the sum of its parts, the Type 81M is simply the best performing and most accomplished Type 81 ever made.