Norinco SKS or Russian SKS?

[trekstor]

Hey,

Which one should I get? Marstar one or the Russian ones?


Thanks!

 

[Mtechnik2]

I'd get a Russian, they can be had for the same price as a Marstar one. My local gun store has real nice Russian ones (not frankenpinned) going for $179.99

 

[CanadianAR]

I love my russian sks but the norinco military (marstar) are top notch>
I love the chrome lined barrel. Shot corrosive, forgot to clean for 2 weeks, no corrosion at all.
So that are both quality pieces.

Russian has nicer wood though, but metal work and bluing seems equal

 

[johnone]

MARSTAR SKS RIFLES;
Please read our ad, they are4 NOT Norinco, they ARE military issue Chinese and are brand new....
John

 

[CanadianAR]

What is the difference between the two john?

And what would the REG CERT list as manufacturer?

 

[CanadianAR]

So my reg cert says norinco but mine is a Chinese military rifle, serial number, factory etc all check out.

If youre going to shoot it alot, go with the marstar, chrome lined ftw

 

[Nester]

MARSTAR SKS RIFLES;
Please read our ad, they are4 NOT Norinco, they ARE military issue Chinese and are brand new....
John

http://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/CHINESE-MILITARY-SKS.shtm

You should really add a link to actually buy these on the webpage. Every link I follow just takes me to a picture or away from what I want

 

[RMXC51]

So my reg cert says norinco but mine is a Chinese military rifle, serial number, factory etc all check out.

If youre going to shoot it alot, go with the marstar, chrome lined ftw

Except for 1949 and some early 50 models, Russian SKSs are chrome lined as well. You can get essentially new non refurbed Russians here for $169. So it depends on whether you want a gun with potential history, or a new one. Hell, get one of each, they're cheap!

 

[CanadianAR]

My russian is 1951 tula and is not
chrome lined.

 

[fiddler]

I think the Russian ones are much better looking but if all your after is a shooter, go with the Chinese mil issue

 

[supernova]

My Factory 306 military SKS was one nice rifle. The wood wasnt the greatest but everything else was. It was very tight, just a fine rifle all around...except the wood...

 

[fiddler]

I don't know what kind of Asian wood they used for these rifles? Its nothin really special to look at and its surface and cuts are quite rough, but it serves the purpose and is strong and durable.

 

[super7]

I'd say get the cheapest one you can find and shoot the hell out of it!

 

[Red Herring]

My russian is 1951 tula and is not
chrome lined.

You have an early 51. My 51 Tula is a late model, and is chrome lined.

 

[Curtton]

I don't know what kind of Asian wood they used for these rifles? Its nothin really special to look at and its surface and cuts are quite rough, but it serves the purpose and is strong and durable.

the wood is called "catalpa" and it doesnt split at the grip.

 

[Cammy7s]

I'd say get the cheapest one you can find and shoot the hell out of it!

+1

 

[bobsonofbob]

I would support Russia before I purchased one from that other country, that must go un-named so as to not hurt any ones feelings.........so sad

 

[CanadianAR]

I would support Russia before I purchased one from that other country, that must go un-named so as to not hurt any ones feelings.........so sad

Why would you support russia before china?
They have commited just as many attocities over the years.

 

[Nybez]

How can you tell if the barrel is chrome lined? I'm not sure about my 51

 

[CanadianAR]

looking at my unchromed 51, the bore is black metal, chrome lined is literally shiny and silver.