SKS 75 round drum?

[wally]

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=788996

My question is, do they work?

I don't want to debate if its "worth it" or how cumbersome and impractical they might be. I'd just like to hear from anyone with one, and if it worked or not.

Anyone know who makes it?

 

[MachIVshooter]

I don't know anyone who's had good luck with any type of extended SKS magazine. But's it's your money.

 

[Davek1977]

"I don't know anyone who's had good luck with any type of extended SKS magazine. But's it's your money."

In about 1992, i purchased a USA Magazine 30 rounder that has never given me a bit of trouble. I also hear good things about the Tapco mags....but I have yet to read any reports or heard anything about the 75 round drums

 

[jimmyraythomason]

"I don't know anyone who's had good luck with any type of extended SKS magazine. But's it's your money."

In about 1992, i purchased a USA Magazine 30 rounder that has never given me a bit of trouble.

I had USA mags for the SKS in 5,10,and 30 rounds and Tapco zytel mag in 20 round. All worked well. The USA mags I had for my Mini-14 and Mini-30 had to be "adjusted" but functioned great afterwards.

 

[Ohio Gun Guy]

I had a detachable mag at one point.... it took a lot of fitting to work. many problems. Once it was completely customized it would work in the one gun. BUT still, every once in a while, there was a problem. The factory box magazine is / has been re-installed. Infact, its back to 100% original, it just works better that way. IMO

Also, if your worried about 922r, you will have a box of parts that you'll have no use for if it doesnt work....

To me, an sks with a detachable magazine is why the Soviets developed the AK platform.

Mine were the old steel mags, not tapco. i dont know how those work....fyi

 

[wally]

To me, an sks with a detachable magazine is why the Soviets developed the AK platform.

I've got a couple of the SKS-D that take AK mags, they work well. I'm still interested in any actual experience with this SKS drum -- it be even cooler if it wasn't detachable and fed from stripper clips

 

[benEzra]

Do be aware that you'll have to play the parts count game to ensure 922(r) compliance, which adds to the cost (if that is an issue).

 

[Ohio Gun Guy]

Wally, That is a fine combo IMO. Without select fire to tip the scales to SKS over AK, an sks with a reliable detachable magazine is great.

I have seen them, but they are not common!

 

[BananaClip]

Man! I want one too..Yup who cares about practicality, all drums are cool.... centerfiresystems.com has them for $129....Awesome!

 

[WVleo]

75 round drum magazine

Hi, Not sure if I would want to deal with the weight of a fully loaded 75 rd. drum magazine attach to My Carbine. Doesn't have any ftf issues with any of the 4 Tapco 20rd. magazines I use . But if it functions and Your willing to carry it, I would like to hear how it works WVleo