Am I A Fool For Sticking With An SKS Only?? AR-15??

[bmitchell]

I keep an SKS handy even with an AR about.
The SKS I bought because I wanted one; the AR just sort of happened.

 

[schildgen]

If you can have an AK get a couple more SKS's.

 

[esq_stu]

I have stuck with both AR and SKS. I want both calibers and decided on NOT an AK. 3 SKS' and lots of spare parts; 1 AR and lots of spares, including recievers to make another.

 

[benEzra]

No, not a fool at all.

As long as you would be content never to own an AR or AK in the event they were banned, you have absolutely no reason to get one, IMO.

 

[mljdeckard]

I have an SKS, I'm building an AR. The main difference to me is I get spoiled to the trigger and usability of the AR. But at the same time, I bought the SKS to have a rifle I'm not afraid to take out and beat up, and not be anal about keeping it clean.

If I wanted to do some improvements on the SKS, like a better trigger, a stock, and techsights, (all of which I might still do eventually,) and keep it compliant, I'll wind up spending three times more on the rifle than I paid for it in the first place.

 

[Ignatius]

The SKS is a fine rifle, it is rugged and reliable, uses a great cartridge that is pretty widely used and is as accurate as it needs to be. I have two of them and I find that I am often grabbing one whenever I go shooting because I just plain like them and they are fun to shoot. If you practice with the stripper clips you will find that you can reload pretty quickly. If I were in a situation where I needed to defend my wife and kids, and all I had was an SKS, I would feel reasonably well armed to defend, but probably not go on the offensive, esp if someone had full auto capability. If Obama gets elected, its likely that SKS's will go up in cost so why not buy an extra one and some ammo rather then an AR which uses more expensive 5.56?

More ammo and practice would probably be a better use of your time and money then adding a new black rifle. Now if you just want one and need to justify the purchase.....get an AR.

What are you concerned about using your SKS for?

 

[goatman]

I get this question all the time, especially from people who would rather spend their money on "beans instead of bullets."
As for the efficiency of the SKS: You'd have to ask the numerous number of individuals no longer sucking air because of a well-placed 7.62X39mm round.
"American Made" and "I toted an M-4 in Iraq" aside, the SKS and its round, IMHO, are actually SUPERIOR to the .223, which Col. Cooper referred to often as a "Poodle Shooter."
Besides, the weapon and ammo are cheaper.
I am, for the record, a Vietnam and Cold War Veteran of an Infantry Division.

 

[BigBuckMaster]

Springfield SOCOM I or II or an AK my friend. i got the SOCOM I and 3 AK's, as well as M14 and a AR-18. all of these guns are in 7.62mm. all are good guns. all of them, in my opinion, are beatter than a SKS.

Do I really need to get an AR-15? I have an SKS and that runs good.

no, you dont need a AR, but i would like somthing i can buy a drum mag for (ie my AK's and my SOCOM).

if obama does start a gun banning frenzy, we can restart the CSA again.

those who make a peaceful revolution impossible make a violent revolution inevitable.

JFK

 

[Prince Yamato]

What state allows AR-15's but not civilian AK's?

Connecticut, which bans the AK-47 in 7.62x39 by name. The OP could still get a Saiga or WASR in 5.45 or .223 though.

Though I have never shot an SKS, it is a rifle built for WAR. So, I think you'd be fine by it.

 

[Wes Janson]

Though I have never shot an SKS, it is a rifle built for WAR. So, I think you'd be fine by it.

So's the M1 Garand. And the M1903 Springfield. And the Springfield Model 1861. The pertinent question is, which war do you intend to go fight?

 

[yenchisks]

in 1938 no fully auto,1968 no felonys, 1996 no misdermeanor,enyone see a pattern here?

 

[jws527]

Good enough for what? The only scenario I can imagine where the SKS might fall somewhat short is in a protracted tactical engagement with a well trained and equipped military force...and if you find yourself there, you're probably as good as dead no matter what rifle you're carrying (unless you happen to have your own well trained and equipped military force alongside you). The SKS is rugged, reliable, and accurate enough to be effective in the right hands. It's also semi-auto so it can provide an acceptable rate of fire. The whole point of a gun in any "survival" situation is simply to help keep you alive; if you're routinely engaging targets more than 100 meters out, you probably have a death wish. Moreover, x39 is considerably cheaper right now so you can shoot more often on a given budget and build proficiency (never mind the extra ammo you could buy with the money saved on the purchase of the gun itself).

Look at it this way: depending upon where you live, having any gun (and more importantly, the skill to use it effectively) will make you far better off than most people.

 

[QUICK_DRAW_McGRAW]

i love my sks EBR with the tapco stock and mags its a hell of alot more fun then a AR and at alot cheaper for ammo and to keep running.

but hey if you feel the need to dump tons of money into a rifle for no reason go right ahead.

 

[RP88]

in 1938 no fully auto,1968 no felonys, 1996 no misdermeanor,enyone see a pattern here?

the pattern reversed in our favor in the past 12 years. Can we keep the ball rolling? Well, that's up to you, me, etc. I don't want another AWB, and I know that one is at least gonna hit the committees at least ten times before the next term is out. Let's do ourselves a favor and not sit around and do nothing about it this time...

 

[Tarvis]

wow show us your 1776 backbone

Amen to that, brother.

 

[Wolfgang2000]

There is nothing wrong with a SKS. IMO it's ALMOST the perfect "survival" rifle. It shoots a good hard hitting round. You don't need to spend money on magazines. Stripper clips are nice, and relatively fast, BUT not needed for the operation of the rifle.

AR's and AK's are fun. But if money is a concern, (I don't know anyone it's not a concern), get another SKS or 2, the 16"carbines are really handy, and more ammo and stripper clips.

 

[wcwhitey]

If the money is available either buy a ton of more ammo and either a AK or another SKS. Stick with one caliber to stock, makes things much easier. An SKS would be the rifle I would recommend for those with limited funds because it is hard hitting, accurate enough and very reliable. Stripper clips can be easily mastered and speed up the reloading exponentially. I love my AR's but that is my chosen go to gun, I wouldn't complicate the situation with another caliber.

 

[XD-40 Shooter]

All told, between 3000 rounds of Wolf ammo and my SKS rifle, I've got about $750 total invested. A low end AR runs about this price range, minus the ammo. You're talkin' another grand for factory .223 (3000 rds), so about $1750 total. I'll keep my SKS and keep stockpiling ammo.

 

[Merkelman]

To answer the original question. Yes!!!

 

[Funderb]

take the money you would be spending on an AR, and spend it on ammo.
Why buy a rifle and be out of money for ammo when you can just buy ammo an keep the number of calibers to feed low by enjoying what you already have.
SKS's are fantastic shooters.

 

[Jeff F]

Xd9fan, all I'm saying is there could be a time when standing there with a smoking rifle and a body count laying all over may not be in your best interest.

 

[Geno]

The simple answer is whatever you handle the best, that is your best rifle. My personal choice is the M1 Garand. I shoot is exceptionally well. I'll take 8 well-placed rounds of .30-06 Sprg, over 30 hurried rounds of 5.56mm any day. That's me. For you, choose the one that you handle exceptionally well. If that is an SKS, good for you.

 

[streakr]

Have each and each has it's good qualities. ATC, the SKS is a good option and will do whatever you need it to do.

Get a lightweight monte carlo stock and it will easier to carry.

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[SoCalShooter]

I have four ar15's and yes you need one at least one give them Russians a look at what they will never have...superb accuracy and a sexy black coat. Oh and I have two sks's too.

 

[Cmdr. Gravez0r]

The SKS is good enough. Are you?

Right on, right on.