AK Vs. SKS

[zhyla]

AK wins hands down on ergonomics and weight. Way more important than stupid things like service life and wear resistance. So I guess my list of things that prove AK's are 100% superior to SKS's for all people in all circumstances is:

1. Weight.

2. Ergonomics.

3. Reliability.

4. Reliability.

5. Reliability.

6. Reliability.

7. Reliability.

8. Reliability.

 

[BigDeesul]

Thanks, everyone for the great opinions. I have to disagree about the optics point, though. A Choate scope mount is the best choice for an SKS. Unfortunately you have to drill and tap the receiver, but it is a solid mount that holds zero, and you can clean the weapon without removing the scope.

 

[briansmithwins]

I have to disagree about the optics point, though. A Choate scope mount is the best choice for an SKS. Unfortunately you have to drill and tap the receiver, but it is a solid mount that holds zero, and you can clean the weapon without removing the scope.

I have to disagree with your disagreement, mostly. Even the Choate mount limits your selection of scopes so the rifle can still be clip loaded and/or eject without beating the scope to death, given the SKS's ejection path. But given those limitations, the Choate or receiver plate options are the only reliable ways to mount optics on a SKS.

BSW

 

[BigDeesul]

Definitely true. You'd almost have to go with detatchable mags, and using a shell deflector is a must, unless you have a red dot or very short scope.

 

[pezo]

Just my opinion. The sks in its original military configuration hands down. Having the 10 round fixed magazine and using stripper clips at the gun range is just fun. Its a beautiful rifle.



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[TIMC]

Well I owned a Norinco SKS, Romanian SAR1 AK and a Norinco MAK 90 AK. I still have the AK's and the SKS is gone so that tells you my opinion. Nothing wrong with the SKS I just like the AK's better.