Suomi KP31

[swcw]

Hello

I was wondering what experiences people have had out there with the Canadian dumbed down version of the KP31. I am thinking about getting one just for some fun, and beacuse of the history behind them.

 

[BR427]

Mine works fine.

 

[Claven2]

the one I had worked well, though the stock was ratty. I replaced it with a better surplus one. It was heavy as hell for what it was, and after having some fun I sold it along.

 

[swcw]

Okay, that sounds promising. I have just heard whispers on the wind of people saying it was their worst purchase they've ever made, though I haven't really been able to find anyone who carries that opinion

 

[tenringbound]

Okay, that sounds promising. I have just heard whispers on the wind of people saying it was their worst purchase they've ever made, though I haven't really been able to find anyone who carries that opinion

I was having issues with mine chambering rounds but polished the feed ramp and seems to have resolved the problem. I use only 124 gr round nose and they seem to feed ok, even from the drum. I tend to look at mine as a project gun to tinker with, one Ive debated selling many times but then can’t seem to go through with it.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Okay, that sounds promising. I have just heard whispers on the wind of people saying it was their worst purchase they've ever made, though I haven't really been able to find anyone who carries that opinion

Relying on memory, there were reports of poor welding posted here, didn't sound to be a very well done conversion. Check it out.

Grizz

 

[Sunchild2071]

No issues with mine. Heavy as noted, you won't feel any recoil. I managed to get a pile of extra mags for mine, but that. it seems, may be a issue.

 

[howard2]

It is novelty purchase for sure. Mine had a terrible trigger pull until I fully disassembled it and carefully polished some of the surfaces. Seems they coated everything in the rebuilding process at the US factory. I use lead reloads in mine and it is a fun firearm to shoot

 

[JasonGTA]

Mine is great, I sandblasted and refinished the whole thing to get rid of the parkerizing job and it looks 10x better

 

[577/450]

Sorry to hijack but what would a fair value be for a used suomi Appears gently used but used nonetheless, c/w one stick mag

 

[howard2]

some may not consider them worth big money but I haven't seen them recently under $700

 

[Curtton]

There seems to be a shortage of stick mags so expect to pay more if you want extra.

 

[Stigmata]

Sloppy barrel fit is common. I fabricated .012" of shims for mine and it tightened up but still can be removed easily. Shoots accurately enough at 20 yards.