Chinese SKS - sanity check, please - Page 2

Gunnutty · October 21st, 2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sjones

I'll have to add also,I took a deer at about 125 yards with one shot from my norinco.I used a soft point and he went down and never twitched.I aimed right at the shoulder and it broke both shoulders. sj

My son was using soft points as well. These guns will give a 30-30 a run for its money.

gunthorp · October 21st, 2009, 06:42 PM

The sub doesn't really have much advantage over the handgun, esp in close qtrs. However the SKS might compliment the Ruger. Two defenders at 50 yds are better than one. I'll bet the SKS will outrun the mini. The offset sights aren't as bad as the AK. I actually like the SKS design better than the AK. The trigger has a long stroke, but I was able to smooth it out.

The KT would fit in nicely to a niche, but I think it'd be more fun outdoors. The SKS is even more fun outdoors. I put a red dot on my SKS, and from 50-100yds it's great.

I see where this is leading. You want me to tell you to get both, right?
OK

DaiUy · October 21st, 2009, 07:11 PM

Love the SKS (hate the AK-47s). Used both in Vietnam 1972-75 and while they are both reliable, the SKS is more accurate. My SKS is my best home SD weapon along with my 1911A1 - it is scary with the bayonet extended! Never used the mini-14 or those others, so no comments.
D/U

gumaro · October 21st, 2009, 08:18 PM

I have 2 Yugo SKS rifles, both are all matching numbers, one is excellent condition, the other is very good condition. I bought them both for $100 each. Now they are going for $250-300 range. I think you should get the SKS, it might be worth more in the future.

nedrgr21 · October 21st, 2009, 10:22 PM

I'll vote for the SKS as well. Your pistol will do anything the Kel-tec will do. A person with a handgun at 100 yds can definitely kill you just as dead as at 10 ft. Know more than a few people that can hit steel offhand at that distance. The SKS will turn cover into just concealment at ranges where the 9mm won't.

Katana · October 21st, 2009, 10:51 PM

I'll throw in another vote for the SKS. One of my local stores has about 7-8 in stock, I believe they're starting at around $325.

sjones · October 21st, 2009, 10:54 PM

Dai uy: Haven't heard that word captain in a long time.A good day to you. sj

gunthorp · October 22nd, 2009, 01:04 AM

When my three boys each turned 18, I gave them shotties. When they turned 21, I gave them 1911's and SKS's. If you can find the paratroop version (16") great. If you can find the DM (accepts AK mags) better. Gun broker.com has a bunch of eye candy.

joshe · October 22nd, 2009, 01:16 AM

I love my SKS and normally recommend them to everyone but it sounds like the other guy might better meet your needs/wants since you have the mini-14 I also have a mini-30 and like it a lot and if I had to keep one I would keep the SKS. so if that's not muddled enough for you ;)

AutoFan · October 22nd, 2009, 01:18 AM

I'd go with the sub, particularly if your wife is small in stature.

Here's why: Handgun caliber carbines are easier to shoot than handguns. They are also easier to shoot than rifle caliber carbines. You get a little extra fps out of the longer barrel over a handgun. It's easier to find a place to shoot. Even if an SKS is more accurate than an AK 47, it is still not very accurate, less accurate than the Kel-tec. Quick mag changes, and hi-cap mags with the Kel-tec, not so much with the SKS. If something goes wrong, Kel-tec has very good CS.

October 21st, 2009, 06:42 PM	#12
gunthorp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Superior Posts: 1,019	The sub doesn't really have much advantage over the handgun, esp in close qtrs. However the SKS might compliment the Ruger. Two defenders at 50 yds are better than one. I'll bet the SKS will outrun the mini. The offset sights aren't as bad as the AK. I actually like the SKS design better than the AK. The trigger has a long stroke, but I was able to smooth it out. The KT would fit in nicely to a niche, but I think it'd be more fun outdoors. The SKS is even more fun outdoors. I put a red dot on my SKS, and from 50-100yds it's great. I see where this is leading. You want me to tell you to get both, right? OK __________________ Don't dither. The nick of time comes just before the moment lost.

October 21st, 2009, 07:11 PM	#13
DaiUy New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: florida Posts: 9	SKS Love the SKS (hate the AK-47s). Used both in Vietnam 1972-75 and while they are both reliable, the SKS is more accurate. My SKS is my best home SD weapon along with my 1911A1 - it is scary with the bayonet extended! Never used the mini-14 or those others, so no comments. D/U

October 21st, 2009, 10:51 PM	#16
Katana Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clarksville,TN Posts: 476	I'll throw in another vote for the SKS. One of my local stores has about 7-8 in stock, I believe they're starting at around $325. __________________ "Stand your ground, don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here!" - John Parker April 19th, 1775 Lexington, MA

October 22nd, 2009, 01:04 AM	#18
gunthorp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Superior Posts: 1,019	When my three boys each turned 18, I gave them shotties. When they turned 21, I gave them 1911's and SKS's. If you can find the paratroop version (16") great. If you can find the DM (accepts AK mags) better. Gun broker.com has a bunch of eye candy. __________________ Don't dither. The nick of time comes just before the moment lost.

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October 21st, 2009, 08:18 PM	#14
gumaro Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alvin, TX Posts: 175	I have 2 Yugo SKS rifles, both are all matching numbers, one is excellent condition, the other is very good condition. I bought them both for $100 each. Now they are going for $250-300 range. I think you should get the SKS, it might be worth more in the future.

October 21st, 2009, 10:22 PM	#15
nedrgr21 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 556	I'll vote for the SKS as well. Your pistol will do anything the Kel-tec will do. A person with a handgun at 100 yds can definitely kill you just as dead as at 10 ft. Know more than a few people that can hit steel offhand at that distance. The SKS will turn cover into just concealment at ranges where the 9mm won't.

October 21st, 2009, 10:54 PM	#17
sjones Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waxahachie,texas Posts: 382	Dai uy: Haven't heard that word captain in a long time.A good day to you. sj

October 22nd, 2009, 01:16 AM	#19
joshe Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 73	I love my SKS and normally recommend them to everyone but it sounds like the other guy might better meet your needs/wants since you have the mini-14 I also have a mini-30 and like it a lot and if I had to keep one I would keep the SKS. so if that's not muddled enough for you ;)

October 22nd, 2009, 01:18 AM	#20
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 1,143	I'd go with the sub, particularly if your wife is small in stature. Here's why: Handgun caliber carbines are easier to shoot than handguns. They are also easier to shoot than rifle caliber carbines. You get a little extra fps out of the longer barrel over a handgun. It's easier to find a place to shoot. Even if an SKS is more accurate than an AK 47, it is still not very accurate, less accurate than the Kel-tec. Quick mag changes, and hi-cap mags with the Kel-tec, not so much with the SKS. If something goes wrong, Kel-tec has very good CS.