Communistically Pimpilicious....Wholesaler offers CHROMED CZ-52s and Yugo SKS
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Combat-wombat
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Well, the SKS is CA legal.
Hmmmm....
Hmmmm....
MikeJackmin
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<i>any body else notice rock island armory 45's for 289?</i>
You bet. Got one just a few weeks ago.
Heck of a deal for that price, a much nicer gun than I expected. I put about 200 rounds of hardball through it so far without a single malfunction.
Only change I made was to replace the smooth wood grips with some milsurp panels.
You bet. Got one just a few weeks ago.
Heck of a deal for that price, a much nicer gun than I expected. I put about 200 rounds of hardball through it so far without a single malfunction.
Only change I made was to replace the smooth wood grips with some milsurp panels.
Lord Bodak
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I don't know much about Rock Island 1911s. But I have dealt with Classic Arms before, when I bought my SKS last year, and the service was excellent.
Too Many Choices!?
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Well that SKS is....
Not practical.....Not tactical.........But DAMN cool
! Only way it could be better is if you got it,"chopped", to accept detacthable mags.... 
Then I might want one
Not practical.....Not tactical.........But DAMN cool
! Only way it could be better is if you got it,"chopped", to accept detacthable mags.... Then I might want one
MilsurpShooter
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Sorry But I kind of like the look, SKS in chrome I mean. Makes me wonder what a M48 would look like lol.
Doesn't seem too expensive either, $200. As long as it's an unissued that is
Doesn't seem too expensive either, $200. As long as it's an unissued that is
jlwatts3
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They look good to me.
Then again I like most guns.
Then again I like most guns.
Godfather
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For practicalities sake, I'd like to see a Parkerized SKS.
Is there anyone that can safely chrome the inside of a barrel? Aftermarket, I mean.
Is there anyone that can safely chrome the inside of a barrel? Aftermarket, I mean.
Harry Paget Flashman
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Have had a CZ-52 for several years and don't need another one. I have been telling myself that since this thread started. After holding off and resisting the urge for almost a week I ordered the chromed CZ-52 this afternoon.
Justin
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Harry, this means we'll be expecting pictures about five minutes after you pick up your new acquisition.
Harry Paget Flashman
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Pics as soon as I get a computer literate friend of mine to show me how to download a camera disk and post it here. At 56, I am still mostly analog and low tech.
orangeninja
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Dude...can you imagine some Maks like that? Kewl.
Sven
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Hey, at least nobody can accuse you of being 'too tactical' with that 'bling' visible from 1000 yards away!
RTFM
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Awe hell, I LIKE the SKS.... It may be wrong, but I don"t want to be right on this one.
RTFM
RTFM
The_Antibubba
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What (dare I say it) are the practical reasons for this?
Oviously, a chromed surface is harder and more resistant to wear and corrosive ammo, but does chroming change in any way the way the gun functions? Do metal-to-metal contacts gall less, or move past each other more easily?
For that matter, what parts are, and aren't, part of the chroming?
I like that CZ, and yes! A Makarov would be cool.
Oviously, a chromed surface is harder and more resistant to wear and corrosive ammo, but does chroming change in any way the way the gun functions? Do metal-to-metal contacts gall less, or move past each other more easily?
For that matter, what parts are, and aren't, part of the chroming?
I like that CZ, and yes! A Makarov would be cool.
cls12vg30
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Grrr! Why did you have to post this? Now they may sell out of the chrome CZ's before I can get mine at the Raleigh gun show on Saturday.
I have purchased two pistols from classic arms, a Bulgy Mak and one of my current CZ-52's. They are a great vendor, and always the first table I head toward at any of the NC gun shows I've been to. I saw and handled a few of the chrome CZ's they did last year, they are truly stunning. Don't ask why I didn't buy one then. I had one CZ52 at that time and didn't think I needed another. Now I have two and I do think I need another.
Sorry guys. I had the exact thought last year, when Classic Arms did their first run of chromed CZ52's. I called them and talked with them about doing some Maks. A few weeks later I got a call and they said they just couldn't make it work. I don't really know why. Of course at that time they also said they doubted they were gonna do any more '52's but I found out at the Fayetteville show last month that they had reconsidered and would have a run ready about now.
As a matter of fact I called them today to make sure they would have some of the chrome 52's at the show, they said they had a run just finishing up so it should be no problem. They're also going to bring some of that sweet Polish surplus 7.62 x 25.
After the show on Saturday I'll be sure to take some pics. I know a guy at Club CZ52 who makes custom-colored CZ-52 grips, so I'll probably get some flat black from him for the chrome one and maybe some OD green for my military gray parkerized one. I already have checkered walnut grips on my blued CZ.
Maybe I'll take a nice pic of the three '52's and post it up on this thread. IF THEY DON'T SELL OUT BETWEEN NOW AND SATURDAY THANKS TO YOU PEOPLE!!
Sure is hard to keep a secret around here.......
I have purchased two pistols from classic arms, a Bulgy Mak and one of my current CZ-52's. They are a great vendor, and always the first table I head toward at any of the NC gun shows I've been to. I saw and handled a few of the chrome CZ's they did last year, they are truly stunning. Don't ask why I didn't buy one then. I had one CZ52 at that time and didn't think I needed another. Now I have two and I do think I need another.
Sorry guys. I had the exact thought last year, when Classic Arms did their first run of chromed CZ52's. I called them and talked with them about doing some Maks. A few weeks later I got a call and they said they just couldn't make it work. I don't really know why. Of course at that time they also said they doubted they were gonna do any more '52's but I found out at the Fayetteville show last month that they had reconsidered and would have a run ready about now.
As a matter of fact I called them today to make sure they would have some of the chrome 52's at the show, they said they had a run just finishing up so it should be no problem. They're also going to bring some of that sweet Polish surplus 7.62 x 25.
After the show on Saturday I'll be sure to take some pics. I know a guy at Club CZ52 who makes custom-colored CZ-52 grips, so I'll probably get some flat black from him for the chrome one and maybe some OD green for my military gray parkerized one. I already have checkered walnut grips on my blued CZ.
Maybe I'll take a nice pic of the three '52's and post it up on this thread. IF THEY DON'T SELL OUT BETWEEN NOW AND SATURDAY THANKS TO YOU PEOPLE!!
Sure is hard to keep a secret around here.......
heypete
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The bluing on my SKS is in absolutely pristine shape. A thin coat of CLP on it, and it gleams. The only gun that I have that looks better is my Remington 700 BDL -- the smooth exterior surface of the barrel is like a black mirror, and the jeweled (or whatever you call them) bolt is incredible.
That said, the actual SKS drill/ceremonial rifles look a lot better than this. I would love to have a drill SKS hanging on my wall, but I suspect they're still being used by the various countries that made them.
That said, the actual SKS drill/ceremonial rifles look a lot better than this. I would love to have a drill SKS hanging on my wall, but I suspect they're still being used by the various countries that made them.
cls12vg30
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I managed to get my hands on the LAST chrome CZ52 that they had at the Raleigh show on Saturday. (I didn't end up getting there till after 11.) Pics will follow soon.
FYI, I also broached the subject of the chromed Maks with one of they guys from Classic Arms, he didn't see any reason why they couldn't do it, other than the fact that they are totally out of Bulgarian Makarovs at the present time.
When I talked to them last year they were not too keen on the re-finishing projects, because they didn't think anyone would pay more than the $60 extra they were charging for the chrome CZ's over the normal ones, and they were basically making no money since it cost them that to do the refinishing, and it's time-consuming and costly to fire up the plating tanks.
However, this year seemed to be different, although the price of the chrome CZ's was only $10 higher than last year (and the normal CZ's were also $10 higher), they actually did a second emergency run last week after the first run sold out so fast. I don't know if they'll do anymore this year but if they're having success I expect that they will.
If enough people send them comments or call and inquire about some refinished Maks, it would probably get done.
FYI, I also broached the subject of the chromed Maks with one of they guys from Classic Arms, he didn't see any reason why they couldn't do it, other than the fact that they are totally out of Bulgarian Makarovs at the present time.
When I talked to them last year they were not too keen on the re-finishing projects, because they didn't think anyone would pay more than the $60 extra they were charging for the chrome CZ's over the normal ones, and they were basically making no money since it cost them that to do the refinishing, and it's time-consuming and costly to fire up the plating tanks.
However, this year seemed to be different, although the price of the chrome CZ's was only $10 higher than last year (and the normal CZ's were also $10 higher), they actually did a second emergency run last week after the first run sold out so fast. I don't know if they'll do anymore this year but if they're having success I expect that they will.
If enough people send them comments or call and inquire about some refinished Maks, it would probably get done.
cls12vg30
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Okay, here's a couple pics of the chrome 52 I picked up at the Raleigh gunshow on Saturday from Classic Arms:
And a few pics of the "family", the blued 1953 with the checkered wood grips was my first, then the gray park 1953, and of course the chromed 1954.
And a few pics of the "family", the blued 1953 with the checkered wood grips was my first, then the gray park 1953, and of course the chromed 1954.
Harry Paget Flashman
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Stylin'
My hard chrome CZ-52 came in yesterday and I put on a set of blond wood grips from my other gun. Mighty fine. Will provide pictures once I work out the technology.
My hard chrome CZ-52 came in yesterday and I put on a set of blond wood grips from my other gun. Mighty fine. Will provide pictures once I work out the technology.
Daniel T
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Tinker,
The CZ52 is chambered for 7.62x25 Tokarev. The pistols are generally very reliable, but can have fragile firing pins. No dry firing without snap caps on these.
The 7.62x25 Tok round is very high velocity as well, and these pistols are very loud.
Definitely a good buy right now.
The CZ52 is chambered for 7.62x25 Tokarev. The pistols are generally very reliable, but can have fragile firing pins. No dry firing without snap caps on these.
The 7.62x25 Tok round is very high velocity as well, and these pistols are very loud.
Definitely a good buy right now.
mdsteele
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I've seen quite a few of those chromed sks's at the local shows.
These wore black synth furniture and were about 300 bucks.
I really like the looks of the sks's in black and chrome.
These wore black synth furniture and were about 300 bucks.
I really like the looks of the sks's in black and chrome.
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Wow this website is great, Mosin Nagants for 70$ !!
SKS's for 120$!! WOW great prices, and from what yall say their stuff is of good quality.... I know where my money for my next toy is going
I think im gonna save up and get one of their AK's.... Not sure which one though.. decisions decisions......
SKS's for 120$!! WOW great prices, and from what yall say their stuff is of good quality.... I know where my money for my next toy is going
I think im gonna save up and get one of their AK's.... Not sure which one though.. decisions decisions......
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