[dr1911]

Hello all. Im looking for an all around good rifle that wont break the bank, and is and reliable. ive came to the conclusion that i am interested in the Norinco sks model d.
first i like the fact that its not an automatic, and that it accepts ak mags with out any conversion kits. I also like the 7.62 rounds. they are big enough to pack a pouch without having too much recoil. i also like the look and feel of the gun, especially after a few tapco parts and accessories are fitted to the gun, giving a completely tactical feel.

any advice would be great, as well as other considerations. im no firearm expert, and would appreciate any input!

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[Bob]

It is an automatic you do not have to manually cock it for each shot technically it is a semi-automatic.

I have one question, why a SKS not a AK?

[CAVU45]

dr1911, on 25 May 2011 - 03:17 AM, said:

Hello all. Im looking for an all around good rifle that wont break the bank, and is and reliable. ive came to the conclusion that i am interested in the Norinco sks model d.
first i like the fact that its not an automatic, and that it accepts ak mags with out any conversion kits. I also like the 7.62 rounds. they are big enough to pack a pouch without having too much recoil. i also like the look and feel of the gun, especially after a few tapco parts and accessories are fitted to the gun, giving a completely tactical feel.

any advice would be great, as well as other considerations. im no firearm expert, and would appreciate any input!

If and whenyou find a Norinco SKS it will be used. Chinese weapons have been banned from impot for quite some time. Finding one that has been converted to accept AK mags is another matter entirley. Yes, there are plenty available with mages greater than the stock 10 rounder, but those are usually fed via stripper clip just like the original. The conversions are pretty rare and are going for a premium whenever one is made available. As for the Tapco stock? Better than nothing I guess. Tapco is not known for high quality parts, try their magazines sometime.

[hotlead]

You'd be better off with a Russian or Yugo SKS in it's original configuration for what you want, you'll also want to practice with it as it is, and when you get real effective you can start looking for ways to make it work better for you.

Just get the rifle, a bunch of clips, a ton of ammo, a sling, and lots of range time for now. Stay away from the bench, offhand, kneeling, and prone.

Unless you find a good deal on the SKS-D, then it's your money and your decision.

[Mrknot]

Also wondering why an SKS and not an AK?
for the D in good condition, you're probably looking at spending $375-400, used.
Add on the crappy Tapco stock, ($80-120ish), and you are pushing $500.

For that money you can get a brand new AK with enough $ left over for a fair amount of cheap ammo or an inexpensive optic.

I have both; a standard SKS and a Romanian SAR-1.
love them both and shoot them as often as I can.
But faced with an choice between the two, I'd have to pick the AK; a little lighter and more flexible.

[Underdude]

I don't know where you could find a sks that takes ak mags nowadays. If you want detachable mags, get the ak.

[CAVU45]

I agree. For the money he'd be better off with an AK. But he may live in an area that's banned them.

[massacre07]

CAVU45, on 25 May 2011 - 08:11 AM, said:

Chinese weapons have been banned from import for quite some time.

The Chinese models are available in Canada and the quality is horrible. I spoke to some dealers who said they don't even buy them. Apparently the Chinese 7.62x39 ammunition is crap too. Haven't seen it personally

hotlead, on 25 May 2011 - 11:17 AM, said:

You'd be better off with a Russian or Yugo SKS in it's original configuration for what you want, you'll also want to practice with it as it is, and when you get real effective you can start looking for ways to make it work better for you.

I've got a Russian SKS and before I bought it I thought about doing the same thing, custom stock, accessories etc. After I got it I decided against doing any modifications with maybe exception to a butt stock extension (haven't decided yet). I want to get more comfortable with the rifle built the way it was meant to be, get a good feel for the action before I go changing things.

Mrknot, on 25 May 2011 - 01:51 PM, said:

for the D in good condition, you're probably looking at spending $375-400, used.
Add on the crappy Tapco stock, ($80-120ish), and you are pushing $500.

I purchased my Russian built 1952 rifle for $200CDN + 13% sales tax, all of the other models are pretty much considered inferior to the Russian one and are sometimes seen in the $175 range, again in Canada. I have seen the rifle on a major retailers site (Cabela's) for $300.
A SKS with a custom stock usually goes for about $500. Accessories typically seem to be more expensive up here.

[fg42lol]

SKS will NOT accept AK mags. They are called Duckbill magazines, or DBL if you mod your rifle (pretty much glue a duckbill into the hole where your fixed magazine once was.

Don't do it. They were viable 15 years ago, but they're too damn expensive anymore.

[dr1911]

I honestly gave no thought to buying an ak... but the price really isnt as bad as i thought it would be. and that is definatly a better gun than the sks. im not sure about gun laws in missouri but we are pretty liberal so it shouldnt be a big deal to get ahold of one reguardless.
its amazing the stuff you can find in puny little hick towns. meth guns & more meth. 417 is out of control

[fg42lol]

tweakers - God's mistake.

[mattifikation]

Being liberal will make it harder to get a gun, not easier. It's the libs that want them banned.

However... Missouri Gun Laws

It doesn't seem like it would be hard for you to get an AK47 there. Of course, this is according to the Internet so you'll want to double check with a more reliable source. Odds are the gun dealers won't steer you wrong, they have their licences to sell firearms to worry about. Cops don't know sh!t, don't bother asking them.

Edit:

For what it's worth, I might get one some day. It's worse than some things, but it's better than nothing. And if you keep the fixed magazine, that's one less thing you have to worry about losing or running out of.

[Bob]

I don't have an SKS but I have shot them.
I do have AK's.
If it was one or the other I would choose AK.
I like high cap magazines and the plethora of parts and "upgrades".
Eventually I am going to buy another Romanian AK, I am just waiting on the right deal.
I only need one because I refinished a set of wood furniture and now it is just sitting around doing nothing.

I need a reverse donkey dong for a Romanian AK if any of you have one.

[CAVU45]

fg42lol, on 25 May 2011 - 09:20 PM, said:

SKS will NOT accept AK mags. They are called Duckbill magazines, or DBL if you mod your rifle (pretty much glue a duckbill into the hole where your fixed magazine once was.

Don't do it. They were viable 15 years ago, but they're too damn expensive anymore.

There were SKS models that were modified to accept AK mags. The Chinese made them if memory serves as the D or paratrooper model. I believe there's a company here in the US that modifies the SKS to what they call the M model taht takes AK mags. But for the money you'd be better off with an AK.

[Underdude]

There's also a conversion kit (at least there was) available.
Still if that's your two choices go ak.

[detpat]

i have a standard donkey dong.

[Underdude]

Sorry, I'm built like a white man.

[CAVU45]

Underdude, on 26 May 2011 - 12:36 PM, said:

Sorry, I'm built like a white man.

OMG....We really didn't need to know aboutyour sex toys.

[Underdude]

CAVU45, on 26 May 2011 - 06:58 PM, said:

OMG....We really didn't need to know aboutyour sex toys.

Good one dad.

[fg42lol]

CAVU45, on 26 May 2011 - 05:58 AM, said:

There were SKS models that were modified to accept AK mags. The Chinese made them if memory serves as the D or paratrooper model. I believe there's a company here in the US that modifies the SKS to what they call the M model taht takes AK mags. But for the money you'd be better off with an AK.

As for the Chinese SKS's, I don't consider them to be SKS's. They are inferior. Just like the Chinese carbon copy of the AK-47, the type 56. in comparison, they are rubbish.