Thread: SKS help

Standard AK mags will need the locking tang ground down to fit into a Saiga in addition to some sort of a feed ramp modification. I recommend modifying the magazine rather than the gun because then you get into 922r compliance. FWIW, hold a Saiga before you buy one. In its stock configuration the trigger is moved rearward and I think that makes the magwell interfere with the natural ergonomics of holding the forestock.

Well after several failed attempts to try and obtain a converted Saiga into CA I abandoned the idea all together and bought a Norinco to convert as suggested here. It came with a 30 round mag that unfortunately I will not be able to obtain, so is anyone interested in a used 30 round mag for a Norinco SKS? I'm not looking to make a profit I just want to break even for a new one that I will source for myself when it arrives, it just seems...

If it's not a Ruskie- that's a bit high IMO - even with the extras. Rifle - ~150 T6- 80 Scope - depends, but who puts a high dollar glass on an SKS? say 30 couple mags is what - bout 50$? That said, There's nothing wrong w/ the Yugo's and some people love the norinco's.

Quote: Originally Posted by AZLiberty Yeah but that was a couple months ago. The silliness is ending. AKs that were 1200 in February are back down to $600, and the SKS prices are coming down as well. THey arent coming down as quick as the AK's and AR's though. Ak's dropped like a rock, at least online, AR's are coming down a little slower, but SKS, while they came down quite a bit, are still going for 300+. I know local...

I know it is a bit more, but it is also significantly more capable and fun. KVar has AKs (converted Saigas actually) for $499 . These are quality brand new russian made rifles. http://www.k-var.com/shop/home.php?cat=353 For $130 more than what you are looking to spend you can get a brand new converted saiga. Stay away from classic as the crap they are offering is no where near as nice as these and just as expensive if not more so. EDIT:...

C&R SKS, 1000 rounds of 7.62x39, 100 strippers and you are all set for $600 FRNs. IMO, within 100 yards, a decent SKS requires neither optics nor mods, and yes, it is an ideal weapon for those who are small in stature. When I take the kids to the range, then can shoot the SKS all day.

As high as the price has gotten for them you are better off with an AK. It was one thing when then cost $100 (heck mine was 79). Spend a few more bucks and get an AK.

+1. The only thing an AK and an SKS have in common is the ammo they fire. SKS's are nice for what they are but they are no substitute or even stopgap for an AK.

russian guns were in the $400+ range last i looked

My advice is to skip the SKS and get an AK variant. As said above, the SKS is good but is a heavy and long gun. The AK is much lighter, smaller, more common, and can be cheap. There's a reason why Russia phased out the SKS almost immediately when the the AK was developed. Check out classicarms.us , they almost always have good deals on AKs. If you're in california, get a saiga.