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>>Just as good? As a general thing, probably not. History shows that one rose and the other fell<<
Pretty much sums it up. Each has its purpose, and I like 'em both.
Pretty much sums it up. Each has its purpose, and I like 'em both.
Thats a good point. As stated the sks is heavier and longer. Both attributes I do not want while shooting long periods of time or lugging around... but if I was in the market for a heavy, long, internal mag gun, why not 30-06 with block clips (much easier to load). And I agree with others the sks is what it is, a target gun (due to the weight and longer barrel). Why take an sks and make it look like an ak or somewhat function like an ak? I don't know, the same reason people tacticool up garands and 1903 springfield bolt actions probably; they want something they do not have or at the time could not get for different reasons and want to change what they already have to save $$$. I understand that concept, Ive been there (and vowed to never do it again) and in the end I have found it is best to keep the traditional gun traditional and buy the tactical to stay tactical. in the end it will still be a heavier and longer rifle which are the reasons for having the ak.I choose the AK because it's more ergonomic, easier to use, easier to clean and maintain, easier to load and make safe, and every bit as accurate.
Nothing wrong with an SKS per se, but for a "traditional" pattern milsurp semi-auto with a limited capacity internal magazine, I'll stick to my Garand. It'll will out-shoot any SKS all day long.
You can load/unload/reload the gun quickly, safely, and without fumbling. Something not said for the SKS. I can pop a mag in an AK without chambering a round, and lock the selector, and the gun is "safe".
Firepower is the name of the game, these rifles are built for fighting, not sitting in perfect field positions, punching paper at 500m. Why ANYONE would say that firepower is the "only" advantage, as if it isn't THE only advantage is beyond me.Onmilo said:Yep.
One might say I like the SKS over the AKM for the same reasons I prefer the M1 Garand over the M14.
The only real advantage the newer designs offer is firepower.
Have you? That 30-round mag makes an excellent rest, but I don't know why you would assume that they couldn't just put a 5 or 10 round mag in if they wantedOnmilo said:Of course, the fan boys will tell you an M14 is more accurate than the M1 Garand at longer ranges, which it really isn't and AKM fan boys will tell you the AK is more accurate than the SKS at longer ranges to which I say HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I wonder if the fan boys have ever shot an AK or M14 in steady prone position at 500 meter targets because if they have, they will want for a five or ten shot magazine after the fact.
I understand what youre doing, but its not the same as I was describing. Once the SKS is loaded, you cant "unload" it like an AK. The SKS is still cumbersome to reload compared to the AK, and again, it has to be done three times to match just one AK mag, and thats assuming you get 10 rounds in the gun each time.Actually it is possible to load an SKS the way you say it can't be done. You just have to know how. I keep mine stored just that way (loaded mag, no round in the chamber). It's not as easy as an AK but it isn't something you'll likely be doing under stress. If the heat was on I'd want to go ahead and chamber a round anyway.
Ive learned its best to buy what you cant afford, right off. Its usually cheaper in the long run. Only a rich man can afford cheap stuff.Also it's been said that we buy what we "can afford".
Scoped said:First off, I really want an AK-47.. a bit out of my price range atm though. I have a /26\ Norinco sks 1982 production with a steel 30 round mag for it and it works pretty much flawlessly. I have heard that these types of mags are pretty useless, but from my experience i disagree. This makes it pretty similar in function to the ak47 in terms of round capacity and firepower. So, what should be my incentive for purchasing or trading in my sks for an ak 47?
That's the second time that's been said and I'm still confused as to what you mean.I understand what youre doing, but its not the same as I was describing. Once the SKS is loaded, you cant "unload" it like an AK.
So the consensus is that an SKS with detachable mag would be far and away the superior breed?
I understand what youre doing, but its not the same as I was describing. Once the SKS is loaded, you cant "unload" it like an AK. The SKS is still cumbersome to reload compared to the AK, and again, it has to be done three times to match just one AK mag, and thats assuming you get 10 rounds in the gun each time.