Which is heavier, the SKS or the AK?

[fistful]

Which is heavier, the SKS or the AK?

 

[AK47TIM]

Just a guess but i think the sks is heavier .

 

[Doug S]

Sorry I don't have exact numbers, but I think the SKS goes about 8lbs. Heavier than the average stamped AK I believe.

 

[Carlos]

Yup, SKS is a bit heavier

 

[TXBera]

I'd say the SKS as well. And it makes a difference with the felt recoil. My friend has a WASR10 and his has a healthy kick but I'd compare my Yugo SKS to the AR-15 on felt recoil. It's a great little shooter. Get ya one!

 

[fistful]

Got one. Anybody want to trade an SKS with a wood stock for a Norinco with a bayonet and a heavy, Advanced Technology sporter stock?

 

[benEzra]

SKS is definitely heavier than a SAR-1 (stamped-receiver AK lookalike). The weight is also further forward, which makes the SKS rest a little heavier on your supporting arm than the SAR-1 does.

 

[RavenVT100]

The SKS is unquestionably heavier. Especially the Yugo.

 

[Hkmp5sd]

About the same...

Depending on the manufacturer, both range from 8.0-9.5 pounds. The Chinese SKS is 8 lbs 8 oz and the Chinese AK-47 is 8 lbs 6 oz. The Russian AK-47 is a whopping 9 lbs 8 oz. while the Russian SKS is 8 lbs 8 oz.

 

[Akurat]

I'd say that fully loaded, they feel about the same. ie 30rd AK, 10rd SKS