Isn't a pinned SKS suppose to hold 5?

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I picked up a Chinese SKS from Shooters Edge the other day and after a massive de-greasing had it out for the first time today. Overall it was better than I expected for a $160 gun. Only thing that had me scratching my head was that the mag only held 4 rounds. Is this by design, mistake, or am I doing something wrong?

Thx Guys
 
I had a Russian 53 with a poorly welded block that held 5 1/2. It was a real pain because it would take 6 off the stripper clip, but leave one loose on top. I built it up with more lead solder and the problem was corrected.

I think the general consensus is that the mag modifications are poorly done by poorly qualified individuals, from other countries. You have to live with the problem or correct it yourself. A bit of grinding with a dremel tool might be in order to make the fifth round catch.
 
My dads Norinco SKS has it pinned on the little lever inside, and it will only hold 4.

Like fiddler, my Russian one will take 5 1/2, taking the 6th off the stripper.
 
It is a norinco. It's pinned to the housing not the follower...and after reading the responses, it's 4.5 rounds. Like the others said 4 lock into the mag and the 5th sits in the mag well when you remove the strip. Unfortunately when you work the action the the 4th round is picked up with the loose round...Sounds like it's time to get out the grinder
 
My Russian SKS is pinned on the follower lever and it fits the fifth round tightly. I think a combination of rifle to rifle variances and hit-and-miss workmanship make for inconsistent pinning.
 
rob350 said:
Like fiddler, my Russian one will take 5 1/2, taking the 6th off the stripper.
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Mine also takes the 6th from the clip but not into the mag ("5 1/2" I guess).

My question is, is that dangerous if you didn't notice the round lying there? Or would the bolt just not close so nothing would happen until it is cleared anyway?
 
The one I used to have was pinned to 5 but if you pressed hard you could squeeze in 7, of course after doing this a few times, you had to bend the follower as it had no spring tension left in it, so I stopped forcing it.
 
venture7004 said:
Mine also takes the 6th from the clip but not into the mag ("5 1/2" I guess).

My question is, is that dangerous if you didn't notice the round lying there? Or would the bolt just not close so nothing would happen until it is cleared anyway?
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It could be but it would be a 1 in 1000 shot. If the loose rounds firing pin was struck by the next round being chambered it could set it off with the breach still open. very unlikely though due to the way the gun feeds.
 
venture7004 said:
My question is, is that dangerous if you didn't notice the round lying there? Or would the bolt just not close so nothing would happen until it is cleared anyway?
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I don't think its dangerous as much as it is inconvenient. I soldered on a washer to take up the extra space using lead solder. Problem solved.
 
fiddler said:
I don't think its dangerous as much as it is inconvenient. I soldered on a washer to take up the extra space using lead solder. Problem solved.
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Thats pretty smart, now why didnt I think of that? ;) Ive been getting pretty good at feeling only 5 in before the 6th pops off the clip, but thats an easy fix!

Thanks for the tip!
 
I own a 1954 Russian that when loaded from stripper, loads five and the sixth pops off the clip and floats in the mag. Annoying and I have to pull it out before closing the bolt. However, I'm not going to bother modifying my gun magazine, UNLESS, and I'd like some suggestions for this, I can cut off the Frankenpin on the bottom of the magazine, and attach say a nail to the bottom of the magazine follower so it only holds 5 rounds. Is this legal? Can I do it without a workshop? Do you suggest I take it to a gunsmith?
 
My Russian has that round lump welded to the bottom of the mag shell. I have to take a bit off the top, so it will hold 5.5

Is that a solid lump I am looking at? It looks like there are several flat disks, like coins, welded on top.
 
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