I agree with you Hondaracer. There are a lot of guys I know who I won't go shooting with. I love those bros, but don't trust them around high powered weapons. Everyone needs to be cogniscant of the rules because with guns there are few second chances.
Also, why did a recreational shooter thread turn into 2 pages about home defense. We don't live in Manila people, and unless you have a massive grow op in your basement chances are no one is going to kick down your door for your crappy LCD tv.
I was able to find stats on crime in BC in 2012, and it was down to 77 incidents per 1000 people. That's equal to what crime was in the 70's. The truth is that you're more likely to shoot someone you love by accident, than a robber in your home. That is a fact, and been proven numerous times in the US and South Africa (cough -Pistoriuous- cough). So let's get this thread back on topic.
Anyway.....
I took out my T97 for some recreation shooting the other day, and had a pretty good time.
Brought my new target out.
It's AR500 steel plate mounted to a stand with high grade steel wire. I thought it should be strong enough to take some 5.56 rounds at 75 yards.
Then my buddy shot it with his 30-06.
I was able to get it back up and running and spent the rest of the day plinking the 6" target from a good distance. I love an audible target that is self resetting. Especially when you're looking at 25-30 minutes between green lights at the range on a busy day.
The iron sights are raw. Good for close range, but past 75 or so yards you better get a proper optic.
Had a couple issues with my feed ramp too.
It happened with the stock mag and the crappy Remington ammo. The chinese stuff worked well, and the high end American and Czech ammo was awesome. I loved the 10 round LAR mag too.
All in all, I'm happy with the T97. It's cheap to feed, didn't even put a dent in my budget, and is a lot of fun to shoot.
But it's a paper puncher at best. I definately wouldn't grab this as my only gun if I was in Grizzly territory.