It does in combat, sure. But even then look how Vietnam played out. Gear isnt everything. And i think comparing the pros and cons of equipment is cool but based on the comments so far, this thread has derailed beyond that. Seriously do you guys see yourselves squaring off to defend your home against hoardes of heavily armed combatants in your lifetime? At what point does it go beyond protecting yourself and family and cross over into the "if I ever need to go to war against the sheeple" mindset?
Because it seems like some of you are almost looking forward to some sort of apocalyptic RWOL situation where everyone is out roaming the streets killing each other, just so you can proove once and for all that the AR15 was the better gun lol.. Like, I guess he shouldnt have tried to defend his toilet paper castle with an sks.. suckerrr....
I just hope if society ever does start to come apart, that people arent so quick to start shooting at folks who get too close to their stash.
Whether or not the T81 shoots "better" doesn't make it a better built rifle--it is not. The SKS was designed as a rugged war horse for use during early cold war days. But, sound like fun!
Only 2 weekends left to shoot this folks ! I hope to attempt it with this modified sks before it closes. Would love to see more Canadian submissions using Type 81sa's.
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With King Trudeau in position I stick with my sks, to pay 1000$+ for a ak looking 81 is risk bussiness, unless you have a big pocket.
Define risk.... when they are prohibited you won't be able to get one to pass down to future generations... now you still can
Risk: 1-confiscation
2-prohibited without the right to take out of the house.
Risk: 1-confiscation
2-prohibited without the right to take out of the house.
I'd say I am more of a purist in wanting to keep my milsurps as issued, but still that is a very slick looking SKS build you've put together.
I have several of both. Virtually the same in terms of shootability, accuracy etc. Type 81 wins in looks. SKS wins in price. Is Type 81 5 times more value than an SKS? No of course not, but it it cool.