Taiwanese T91 upper by Wolf

Published on March 4, 2019
Duration: 31:43

This guide details the disassembly of the Wolf T91 Upper Receiver, a Taiwanese service rifle variant. It covers removing handguards and accessing the short-stroke gas piston system. The video also highlights accuracy testing and potential reliability issues related to magazines, presented with high authority by firearms expert Tim.

Quick Summary

The Wolf T91 Upper Receiver, the standard service rifle of the Taiwanese military, features a short-stroke gas piston system with a tapered bolt carrier to mitigate tilt. In testing, it achieved 0.80" groups (1.53 MOA) at 50 yards with Federal M193 ammo, performing comparably to other AR-15 operating systems.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to T91 Upper
  2. 01:49Front Sight and Optics Mounting
  3. 03:38Internal Design and Carrier Tilt
  4. 06:07Accuracy Comparison Test
  5. 11:12Disassembly and Gas System
  6. 15:12Reliability and Malfunctions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wolf T91 Upper Receiver?

The Wolf T91 Upper Receiver is a variant of the standard service rifle used by the Taiwanese military. It utilizes a short-stroke gas piston system, differentiating it from traditional direct impingement AR-15s, and was imported by Wolf and sold by Classic Firearms.

How accurate is the Wolf T91 Upper Receiver?

In an informal test using Federal M193 ammunition at 50 yards, the Wolf T91 Upper Receiver achieved a group size of 0.80 inches, which translates to approximately 1.53 MOA. This performance was comparable to other AR-15 platforms tested.

What are the key design features of the T91 Upper?

The T91 Upper features a short-stroke gas piston system designed to reduce carrier tilt, a common issue in piston ARs, thanks to a tapered bolt carrier. It notably lacks a forward assist, which the presenter considers an unnecessary addition.

What issues were encountered during testing of the T91 Upper?

During rapid fire, a failure to feed occurred where the bullet was pushed back into the casing. This malfunction was attributed to an out-of-spec SureFeed magazine, as other magazines functioned without issue.

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