SKS N huntin, Who does it?.

[Calum]

other than blocking the trigger, does the safety do anything?

Same method is used in many modern semi auto hunting rifles.

The real issue is what type Hammer/Sear Engagement is set up in ones SKS...this IMHO is the deciding factor as to whether or not ones SKS is going to go off if dropped etc.

http://www.yooperj.com/SKS-25.htm