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A few years ago I was a forward air observer for the USAF. I trained extensively with the M-16 A2 and M-4. I was severely dissatisfied with both weapons. On almost every occasion where I had to fire my weapon there was some sort of malfunction. There was one particular incident in which I had a gas feed problem that turned into an absolute horror show. I fired the first round fine and found after my second squeeze of the trigger I got nothing. I applied SPORTS and was able to fire another round. I quickly figured out that I wasn't getting a round in the chamber unless I fed it through manually. So every time I wanted to squeeze off a round I needed to yank back the charging handle and tap another round in. Never Again, I won't go anywhere near one EVER!!!

So I have been looking everywhere for an SKS. I am fairly particular about picking up a Russian or Chinese one. I tried at the local Gander Mountain where the guy threw his hands up in the air and said, "We don't have those, they are extremely dangerous. You need a class III FFL for that." Several other gunshops told me the exact same thing. Almost every time they tried to push the AR-15 onto me.

Finally today I got a hold of a guy who has 3 Norinco SKS rifles "left." He didn't say "in stock" he said "left." I told him I was going to run over and pick up my purchase permit and I would be in tomorrow. All 3 of them are between $150-$300. The $300 weapon had a collapsible stock and he felt more comfortable having me get the purchase permit even though he said it usually isn't needed. He would feel safer if I got it first though.

After filling out the purchase permit the receptionist at the police desk told me it could be up to 3 weeks to get my permit!!!! Great now I have to sit on pins and needles hoping these things stay in stock.

What do you guys think about $150 for a wood finished Norinco SKS.... sounds like a steal at this point.

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good choice, chrome bore. stock was always a bit short for my liking, easy to put a recoil pad on to lenghten tho. clean cosmoline out thoroughly, stock up on some stripper clips and ammmo. good lightweight weapons.

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At this point,

ANY - SKS rifle under $200 is a steal. :ok:

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Sounds like a good deal. My SKS is Chinese, all original, matching numbers etc. I keep it as a back-up 7.62x39 behind my Mini-30.

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Take a copy of your paperwork down to the dealer and see if you can put it on lay away :biggrin: you never know

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Many of the last Norinco SKSs brought into this country had barrels that were pinned into the receiver (cheaper) instead of threaded with either a long or short barrel nut.

The threaded, long barrel-nut receivers are the most desireable, IMO, because they maximize barrel rigidity and therefore improve accuracy.

Also look for an arsenal "26" proofmark inside a triangle on the receiver, as these were some of the best of the Chinese imports...

I also recommend the Yugoslavian SKS. They are very solidly built. No chrome-lined barrel, but that is not any problem if you are willing to clean them once in a while.

Good luck, SC

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Looks nice.........

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NORINCO ~ Full Tactical :ok:

http://customsks.com/images/Picture%20017.jpg

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The last Norinco SKS I bought was about $190 and that was a few years ago. I was at a local Big sporting goods store yesterday. They had Yugo SKS's for $399!!!! :confused_ma:

<$200 for a SKS, get it!

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I have a Chinese Norinco SKS Factory 26 that I've dated to 1966 by the SN. I took it out last week for the first time and I absolutely love it. Some complain about the shorter stock but it works great for us shorter people. :s1:

The price on yours sounds great. I would grab it as soon as you can. And stock up on the ammo while you're at it.

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I love my Norinco SKS. I find myself shooting it far more often than my AR. 190 is a steal in this day and age!

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Give him the money for lay away. You don't get your paperwork, he has the money AND the rifle. He should be fine with that and you lock down what you want where you can find it NOW.

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"tatcicool" SKS's just scream white trash imo. For under 200 if the numbers match and its in decent condition thats a steal.

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Yep go get it now before someone else does.

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You know what they say about opinions............hehehe :biggrin:

Hey, if a mod makes a rifle 'lighter' or more useful or enables one to add 'needed' accessories then I view it as 'upgrades'.

If you're into it for looks ~ then your white trash comment is appropriate although I prefer 'Mall Ninja'.

:bear_tongue:

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Or, chairborne ranger (my daughter's boyfriend)! :banghead:
Doesn't own anything bigger than an air rifle, yet he is an expert on firearms! I've told him 100 times, "Sonny, you want to play with guns, then join Uncle Scam's army and go play in the sandbox".

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what state are you in that you need paper work before you get a gun ?

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The WRONG state I'd say.

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Minnesota.:36_1_63: I don't think it's normal to get a permit before a rifle purchase. I think this guy might just be a little paranoid about covering himself.

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I can't stand mine Norinco SKS rifle.

I have never traded it or sold it though.

Local gun dealer I do believe told me it was a good one and he wanted it.

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Good suggestion.

Good choice BTW. I have a Norinco and I like it. I prefer it to AK and AR. Rugged machine. It came with a collapsible stock but I am replacing it with this. Should be in next week.

http://www.rifletech.com/m4sks/m4sks-unit3.jpg
http://www.rifletech.com/m4sks/m4sks-unit3s.jpg
http://www.rifletech.com/m4sks/m4_sks_rings.jpg
http://www.rifletech.com/m4sks/m4_sks_mag.jpg

It will end up looking something like this... without the muzzle brake.

http://www.rifletech.com/m4sks/m4_sks_bipod.jpg

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That' no more valid a statement than saying sks purists are ignorant and obstinate and have no clue about design improvement. Both broad brush statements and non-factual.

This is the part that counts. After that it's all personal preference.
http://www.rifletech.com/images/sks_mag01.jpg

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In Mao-esota,you need the permit for all handguns ,AND "SEMI_AUTOMATIC MILITARY STYLE rifles" which IMHO, is BS Commie sh*t and am glad i live in MI.bancha

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QUESTION! that mag adapter in your pic,is that for just hi-tech mags or for all ak mags?

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Good question. It doesn't really specify. I have it on order and will let you know next week.

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Thanks! PM me if you would, or post it on this thread please.

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Having owned and shot many ARs, AKs and SKS, I much prefer the AK as compared to the SKS for several reasons... Just preronal pref, not trying to start a SKS bashing thread at all..

However, with rifles like these getting harder and harder to come by and the prices going though the roof, I would not mind picking up an two or three SKSs 150 ea...

Makes me miss the days when I could get them at the gun shows packed in cosmoline for like 70 bucks...

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I'll bet the cheaper ones have pinned barrels, or perhaps all of them do. The prices are spectacular. Look at the barrel lug. Is it long, short, or non-existant. The long lug is the best, and represents the oldest. Also, look at the serial number. 6-digits, and it is the oldest (1956). If it is seven digits add the first digit to the year 1956 to get the year of manufacture. The older ones are built better than the newer. If any of them have 16" barrels instead of 20", by ALL means pick them up. They are Norinco Paratroopers and are quite collectible.

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Started out as a semi-auto 4 shot WWII 40 pound anti-tank rifle fireing a round with about 40% more "gusto" than a 50 caliber Browning. Might be why the still overbuilt scaled down versions of the Simonoff design have a following.

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I'll do that.

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Just an opinion, don't go getting all bent outta shape.

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I'm not. Just showing you the fallacy of your statement. You could have stated your preference without being insulting.

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from the Urban Dictionary :

Tacticool

A gun that has been unnecessarily modified to include such things as vertical foregrips, laser systems, flashlight systems, hair triggers, replacing wooden stocks with lightweight black plastic ones... and these expensive modifications are done to a rifle or shotgun to make it "cool."

"Tacticool" is generally used as an insult; when guns like the M4 or MP5 are modified in such ways for real uses like house-to-house combat or counter-terrorist operations, it is not usually used.

Dude 1: Dude, check out my SKS!
Dude 2: That doesn't look like an SKS to me...
Dude 1: Well yeah, I modified it a bit!
Dude 2: What the **** did you do to it!?
Dude 1: Well I replaced the original wooden stock with a black one and I added a laser sight and also a rail system so I could put a flashlight on it and...
Dude 2: Now why would go and tacticool a perfectly good rifle?

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Ahem.

Tactics are between your ears.

Not bolted on to your rifle.


The mind is the ultimate weapon. All else is supplemental.

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Do you have a link to where this adapter can be purchased? Does it require machining to install?

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No machining or gunsmithing. Not cheap however.

http://www.rifletech.com/2direct.htm

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This is true.

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+400000000000000


Rules for a Gunfight

Anonymous

1. Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns.

2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap - life is expensive.

3. Only hits count. The only thing worse than a miss is a slow miss.

4. If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough or using cover correctly.

5. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movement are preferred.)

6. If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun.

7. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.

8. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running.

9. Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun. Use a gun that works EVERY TIME. "All skill is in vain when an Angel blows the powder from the flintlock of your musket."

10. Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.

11. Always cheat, always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.

12. Have a plan.

13. Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work.

14. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.

15. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.

16. Don't drop your guard.

17. Always tactical load and threat scan 360 degrees.

18. Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them.)

19. Decide to be aggressive ENOUGH, quickly ENOUGH.

20. The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get.

21. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

22. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.

23. Your number one option for personal security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.

24. Do not attend a gun fight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with anything smaller than "4".

25. You can't miss fast enough to win.

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weapons training today at the mike sevens compound. Loveflower learned to load, unload, and become familiar with the yugo sks. stripper clip loading, charging of magazine, safety location/use. she liked the tritium sights, and rubber butt plate. heavy, she says. also did ammo inventory, bugout planning. fun afternoon so far

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I'm hitting this thread late, but a dealer told me he's getting $400. on SKS rifles and sold out. The last gun show I went to about a month ago, all SKS rifles were priced at $700. AR rifles were $1700.

I know nothing about SKS, but at those prices, I'd buy them all.

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Please give us a report once you install it and test it out.

Thanks!