What do yall think about an SKS?

[forbes]

translated. lay ur rifle down and count the parts that are listed above. if you have more than 10, u fail. it's not about how many us parts are in it.. its how many foreign parts


(1) Frames, receivers, receiver castings, forgings or stampings

(2) Barrels

(3) Barrel extensions

(4) Mounting blocks (trunions)

(5) Muzzle attachments

(6) Bolts

(7) Bolt carriers

(8) Operating rods

(9) Gas pistons

(10) Trigger housings

(11) Triggers

(12) Hammers

(13) Sears

(14) Disconnectors

(15) Butt stocks

(16) Pistol grips

(17) Forearms, hand guards

(18) Magazine bodies

(19) Followers

(20) Floor plates

[CJ]

It's not about the parts, its about their point of origin.

[forbes]

It's not about the parts, its about their point of origin.

u r right.. i was just trying to make it foolproof

[Baron Von Crowder]

I know the answer and am incredibly familiar with 922r, I just usually don't answer questions for people who call me a dumbass prick and then demand information.

Actually, I said "you come off as" but I guess if the shoe fits..

you come off as a dumbass prick quite frequently.

[Baron Von Crowder]

It's not about the parts, its about their point of origin.

u r right.. i was just trying to make it foolproof

appreciate it, but how can I tell the origin of any of the parts?

[Trick Pony]

appreciate it, but how can I tell the origin of any of the parts?

Assume they're all foreign and buy enough US made ones to make sure you're compliant.

[CJ]

appreciate it, but how can I tell the origin of any of the parts?

It's confusing as shit, but here is basically how it works. If a weapon is not a sporting weapon, it becomes an evil assault rifle. The moment that happens the rifle can no longer have more than 10 imported parts present on the rifle. So then it becomes a little game of "where did this part come from?" to make it 922(r) compliant. For instance, my Saiga is imported as a hunting rifle. To make it a pistol grip AK-47 style I have to add a certain amount of US made parts to it so it is no longer illegal. So, of those 20 parts listed above, no more than 10 of them can be imported (non-us) parts. A US made magazine for instance has 3 of those parts itself, so if you gun uses only US magazines (like a tapco SKS mag) you have 3 US parts right there. If you search the net you can find how to's on SKS's and what to change.

[Baron Von Crowder]

It's confusing as shit, but here is basically how it works. If a weapon is not a sporting weapon, it becomes an evil assault rifle. The moment that happens the rifle can no longer have more than 10 imported parts present on the rifle. So then it becomes a little game of "where did this part come from?" to make it 922(r) compliant. For instance, my Saiga is imported as a hunting rifle. To make it a pistol grip AK-47 style I have to add a certain amount of US made parts to it so it is no longer illegal. So, of those 20 parts listed above, no more than 10 of them can be imported (non-us) parts. A US made magazine for instance has 3 of those parts itself, so if you gun uses only US magazines (like a tapco SKS mag) you have 3 US parts right there. If you search the net you can find how to's on SKS's and what to change.

Im going to get mine out of the safe and look at it. I dont know the contry of origin of any of the parts, and Im not sure they are stamped. If it doesnt specifically say, that means it is considered import?

[CJ]

Im going to get mine out of the safe and look at it. I dont know the contry of origin of any of the parts, and Im not sure they are stamped. If it doesnt specifically say, that means it is considered import?

More than likely your entire gun is imported, which is fine. The moment you make it into a deadly assault rifle (aftermarket magazine, pistol grip, etc) is when this comes into effect.

[Jimbo]

I've used quite a few of Murray's parts and they have been of good quality. They even have the pins needed if you are unable to save your originals, although they do seem to be slightly weaker than the originals.

http://www.murraysguns.com/922r.htm

[Sleeper]

I got the best sks there is. A free one lmao.

Back in the 80's when they where cheap as fuck one of our goose pit lease guys gave us one fresh from the box.

I enjoy shooting it. Its plenty accurate.

[futant]

God this thread is golden
i still love that russian guys comments!

whatever you do , don't shorten the barrel below about 18"
I am still working out issues on mine, but it is very very close to being 100% at 16"
18" is much freaking easier
I think they are decent guns on a deal, otherwise I would direct you to an AK variant instead

[Jester]

God this thread is golden
i still love that russian guys comments!

whatever you do , don't shorten the barrel below about 18"
I am still working out issues on mine, but it is very very close to being 100% at 16"
18" is much freaking easier
I think they are decent guns on a deal, otherwise I would direct you to an AK variant instead

Well then post a link and direct me to one! lol

[Downs]

My dad came home from working security for the county at a gun show, when I was in Grade School. Had two Russian SKSes still in the box and a 1200 round case of ammo in the bed of the truck.

This was back when the Russian models were 75 bucks a copy and a case of 1200 rounds of x39 (corrosive but oh well) was 80 bucks.

One of my favorite rifles in the gun cabinet.

Edit- My advice about modding a SKS is not to. I've tried on a few of them and they are very finicky. Mine always winds up back to stock condition with the 10 round (or the 20 round Chinese) fixed mags and I just load them with stripper clips. With practice you can reload with the stripper clip faster than you can fanangle one of those duckbill mags out of the gun. Not to mention trying to find mag pouches that carry duckbill mags is an exercise in futility.

Only exception to this I would make is the SKS "D" model that the Chinese made that takes AK mags.

[CJ]

The only reason I like SKS's is for bump firing them until they start smoking. Then I throw them on the ground until they cool off.