I have two both at Impact Guns in Ogden, UT:
A few years ago I decided I wanted a cheap, fun plinker. I decided on a Yugo SKS and while I didn't want to pay $129 for it (my friend had purchased his SKS years before for $70) I decided it wasn't excessive.
Salesman: "This gun is rated NRA Good, which means it is fully functional buy may not have collector value."
Me: "So if it ISN'T fully functional I can return it for a different one?"
Salesman: "Sure, but it IS fully functional that's how it got the NRA Good rating."
I purchase some ammo, take it to the range, fire one shot and it fails to cycle the next shot. Break it down and find the gas valve is corroded. Find out it's a common problem and you can either purchase a new valve or make a little o-ring. I take it back to the shop and tell them it's not fully functional after all. The same salesman refuses to take it back because they don't take returns on the mil-surp guns like the Yugo SKS and claims he never said they would. All sales are final. If it has any problem take it up with the importer (Century Arms). I called Century Arms and they said I'd have to pay for shipping both ways (which was excessive). I made the homemade o-ring and now it cycles perfectly (although you have to remove the o-ring in order to switch to the integral grenade launcher, no biggie). I was pretty pissed about the whole ordeal and I won't deal with that salesman any more, nor would I ever purchase another gun imported by Century Arms.
2nd Time. About a year ago my father-in-law had some scary near break-ins at his home (people trying to kick in the door while he was home). He decides he wants a gun for protection. My brother-in-law goes to Impact with him. He picks out a generic .38 Special revolver and grabs a box of .38 special ammo. Salesman tells him he'll blow his face of if he uses THAT box of ammo in his gun. My brother-in-law asks if using .38 special ammo in a .38 special is dangerous. The salesman says "That's NOT a .38 special. That's JUST a .38" My BIL asks "A .38 what?" Salesman: "A .38 nothing, it's JUST a .38" At this point my BIL is confused, he's familiar with guns but doesn't consider himself an expert. He buys the gun but no ammo. Brings the gun to me. I can't believe the story as I pick up the gun it's obvious it's a .38 special. What gave it away? It has .38 SPECIAL engraved in large letters right on the barrel. In plain sight. Wow, just wow.
A few years ago I decided I wanted a cheap, fun plinker. I decided on a Yugo SKS and while I didn't want to pay $129 for it (my friend had purchased his SKS years before for $70) I decided it wasn't excessive.
Salesman: "This gun is rated NRA Good, which means it is fully functional buy may not have collector value."
Me: "So if it ISN'T fully functional I can return it for a different one?"
Salesman: "Sure, but it IS fully functional that's how it got the NRA Good rating."
I purchase some ammo, take it to the range, fire one shot and it fails to cycle the next shot. Break it down and find the gas valve is corroded. Find out it's a common problem and you can either purchase a new valve or make a little o-ring. I take it back to the shop and tell them it's not fully functional after all. The same salesman refuses to take it back because they don't take returns on the mil-surp guns like the Yugo SKS and claims he never said they would. All sales are final. If it has any problem take it up with the importer (Century Arms). I called Century Arms and they said I'd have to pay for shipping both ways (which was excessive). I made the homemade o-ring and now it cycles perfectly (although you have to remove the o-ring in order to switch to the integral grenade launcher, no biggie). I was pretty pissed about the whole ordeal and I won't deal with that salesman any more, nor would I ever purchase another gun imported by Century Arms.
2nd Time. About a year ago my father-in-law had some scary near break-ins at his home (people trying to kick in the door while he was home). He decides he wants a gun for protection. My brother-in-law goes to Impact with him. He picks out a generic .38 Special revolver and grabs a box of .38 special ammo. Salesman tells him he'll blow his face of if he uses THAT box of ammo in his gun. My brother-in-law asks if using .38 special ammo in a .38 special is dangerous. The salesman says "That's NOT a .38 special. That's JUST a .38" My BIL asks "A .38 what?" Salesman: "A .38 nothing, it's JUST a .38" At this point my BIL is confused, he's familiar with guns but doesn't consider himself an expert. He buys the gun but no ammo. Brings the gun to me. I can't believe the story as I pick up the gun it's obvious it's a .38 special. What gave it away? It has .38 SPECIAL engraved in large letters right on the barrel. In plain sight. Wow, just wow.
