I used to have a Non-Chromed barrel 1950 sks. It had the spring loaded firing pin, but I did'nt want to Bubba it up because it was lacking a Chrome lined barrel.
My question is, If I want to make a nice SKS with a Tapco stock and all of the goodies, What is the Best Model Year to look for??
I know the 1949 and 1950 models have the spring loaded firing pin, so a slam fire is less likely, but how likely are slamfires to occur on say a 1954 russian?
To make the best, most reliable, bulletproof SKS, would it be best to get a Russian built SKS with a Chrome lined barrel, or would it be better to use a non Chrome lined barrel SKS that has a spring loaded firing pin?
Also, if a SKS is 1952 model or new, will it have a Chrome lined barrel for sure? Because I have looked at quite a few SKS's and I have a really hard time telling the difference in the barrels. Or is the Chrome lined barrel very noticeable when looking down the end of the barrel?
My question is, If I want to make a nice SKS with a Tapco stock and all of the goodies, What is the Best Model Year to look for??
I know the 1949 and 1950 models have the spring loaded firing pin, so a slam fire is less likely, but how likely are slamfires to occur on say a 1954 russian?
To make the best, most reliable, bulletproof SKS, would it be best to get a Russian built SKS with a Chrome lined barrel, or would it be better to use a non Chrome lined barrel SKS that has a spring loaded firing pin?
Also, if a SKS is 1952 model or new, will it have a Chrome lined barrel for sure? Because I have looked at quite a few SKS's and I have a really hard time telling the difference in the barrels. Or is the Chrome lined barrel very noticeable when looking down the end of the barrel?


















































