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Sks
Awaiting my PAL/RPAL but I'm getting a head start on buying firearms. I have a 10/22 awaiting pick-up when I get my card, but I've had a couple of people suggest getting an old Russian SKS (with sling/bayonet). I've seen a few sites offering, and I'm not sure whether the low price is a reason to get excited or cast aside the idea as more of a novelty buy rather than a good starter gun. Thoughts?
Great guns, only so cheap due to massive surplus from Russia / China. Buy one, buy a bunch of the cheap ammo, and enjoy.
Won't find a cheaper semi auto center fire anywhere. Just look for the one in the best condition that's not too expensive.
They are a lot of fun to shoot, and about 18cents a round to feed. You can't beat them for that.
Thanks! Will likely get one when my card comes in.
SKS are not a novelty. They were designed for defending Russia from invasion.
They are cheap because:
- only moderate accuracy
- millions made, were "technically obsolete" to militaries before even fielded.
- most who want one, and licensed to own guns, already have one. Or two.
- a bit nose heavy, handling isn't the most awesome
They are worth more than they sell for because:
- seriously overbuilt tough
- last forever and a decade
- if using original factory magazine, VERY reliable
- decent useable shorter range accuracy... pie plate at 200m
- mild recoil for new shooters
In a country where KelTec Sub2000 goes for $600, to buy SKS's for $170-300 for a serious carbine that's been battle proven in at least 50 wars and lasted the test of time, its a bargain. Its not a sniper rifle though!
The way .22 ammo is going it might become cheaper to shoot the sks! But seriously, they are super fun and a great gun to become comfortable with shooting at a low cost.
The SKS is great rifle because it's cheap and so is the ammo you feed it. It has limitations, all firearms do, so its "value" will depend on your goal/purpose.
I believe no gun has a better quality/price value.
It's only cheap because it's been bulk produced for the red counties military and has now no military use. Also, I believe they can't be imported in the USA anymore.
Very good to start shooting centerfire. But don't expect moa accuracy. Very reliable too.
Fact: in 100% of the fake guns related shootings the victims is always the one with the fake gun
Every gun collection has to have an SKS; simple, reliable and tough as hell.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Originally Posted by uthred
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