Thoughts on SKS's

[Dmoore]

I have had an SKS for about 16 years now. It was one of my first rifles. I don't think I would ever sell it but I am thinking it might be fun to modify it. All the parts have the same serial numbers and it was built in a unknown factory in China. It shoots well and I have taken a few deer with it. Should I leave it alone and start to build an AR or play with it and see how much "gun" I can get out of it.

 

[kawtech87]

I like a standard SKS myself.

 

[nipprdog]

Should I leave it alone and start to build an AR

Yes.

 

[straight-shooter]

My preference is to keep it unmodified. Especially if it's a all number matching rifle BUT I've never been to fond of bubba anyhow.

 

[pudly]

Altering an SKS is a personal choice. Like those above, I prefer the original wood, especially if it is in good condition. If you do change it, keep the original parts in case you decide to switch back. You might want to do some reading over at: Survivor's SKS Boards. They can answer any SKS-specific questions.

 

[remauto1187]

I have a yugo and a chinese one myself and Ive kept them in original condition. Build an AR anyway! I have 2 of those also. .223 & .300blk

 

[Harleyrider_50]

......hard ta beat fer whut they are.....or whut they cost......not ta mention .30 cal ta boot.....

 

[Slawburger]

I would leave it alone. It seems a shame when someone irreversibly alters a firearm with collector potential. If you had one that was already a hodge-podge of different serial numbers then that might be different. However, your firearm, your choice.

 

[87iroc]

I have a SKS. It is my favorite plinker. I have never liked Bubba'd guns and prefer wood. Do what you want....but I would strongly urge you to do nothing that can't be revversed.

 

[Bottlefed]

Leave it stock

 

[K_W]

The only thing I did to mine was replace the free floating firing pin with a spring-loaded Murray's Firing pin to prevent slam-fires.

 

[Bearclaw]

I have mine is a SGworks bullpup kit and love it! A buddy of mine did the exact thing after shooting mine and now a local shop keeps building them after seeing ours. Add a great second life to an old rifle and a the beast way to add optics.

 

[vwoodrum11]

Leave it alone and build an AR.

 

[CarnageRush]

I have three. I'm a traditionalist so I would never modify mine. At the end of the day, it's your rifle, do as you please. My personal advice is to let it be and start an AR.

 

[davedolli]

Leave it alone, and either spend your money buying ammo or save for another gun.

Dave

 

[87iroc]

The only thing I did to mine was replace the free floating firing pin with a spring-loaded Murray's Firing pin to prevent slam-fires.

I haven't done it yet...haven't had issues on mine but I know thats a popular modification.

 

[wtfd661]

The only thing I did to mine was replace the free floating firing pin with a spring-loaded Murray's Firing pin to prevent slam-fires.

Did the same for my son's SKS.

Another vote to leave it alone

 

[Dmoore]

Thanks guys! Very helpful. I may go ahead with the firing pin but that will be it. So on to an ar! Where do I start? All suggestions would be helpful.

 

[tradertator]

^ Good choice I've yet to see a bubba'd SKS I liked better than a standard configured one. I don't mind subtle changes like the firing pin already mentioned or the old Chi-Com fixed 20 round mags, but that's about it.

 

[maverick18]

TechSights rear sight upgrade and a whole mess of stripper clips!