ATI Monte Carlo SKS Stock Q

[djmay71]

Yo- so it would seem I've finally been bit by the red rifle craze.
Although I don't have the SKS yet, I do have some questions.

I'm planning on getting rid of the wood stock, and inserting my action into a traditional looking synthetic stock, ATI's Monte Carlo stock.
My questions surround the stock:

1) Anybody use/ have used ATI's Monte Carlo stock? Good? Not good?
2) Can the bayonet still be kept with this Monte Carlo stock?

 

[pash1977]

1) Adds to the OAL...its a little heavier than the any birch or laminate stock (but i like that). you'll have to remove the retaining pin to get the wood handguard off your gas tube assembly <--good luck!
Very minor modifications required. I like the black rifle look, doesn't feel 'cheap' like other after market stocks.

2) no, you'll have to remove the bayonet or cut a groove in the front of the stock for it to slide into when folded.

 

[hunterinthewoods]

2) Can the bayonet still be kept with this Monte Carlo stock?

Yes if you are using a Chinese sks with the spike bayo it will fold flat, Russian blade will not.

I do like my Monte Carlo stock , it is heavier , thicker in the wrist and shoulders a bit better, just my opinion.