1st semi auto rifle - SKS vs M31 Suomi

[Weg]

SKS.

[SQLGeek]

Can one find a Russian or Chinese SKS through a vendor these days? I'm under the impression a private sale or a gun show would be the place to find one.

[MadMonkey]

I've seen a few places that have them for under $300, which I would consider a reasonable deal. Cabelas has them for $350, which is what I'd consider an average to high price.

EDIT: Oops, I wasn't paying attention. I COMPLETELY missed the point of your post

[Weg]

I was at Cabelas in Buda today, they have 4 Yugo's for 399.00 I think, may be wrong on the price, but they were def. Yugos.

[n1nthw9rd]

sks is a fun little gun.

a buddy of mine has one and its a blast to shoot. ammo is cheap, easy to find spare parts.

[Weg]

Another thing about the SKS is you can pull the gas piston out and make it a straight pull bolt action if you want. I did this with my kids when they were little and it worked great.

[SQLGeek]

On another tangent...I have a budy selling a Norinco SKS. Not knowing a lot about Norincos or SKS in general, are these guns any good?

[sookandy]

I bought one years ago for $119. Been a good plinker for me.

[Gordie Howe]

It seems better to get a Suomi due to the cost of ammo.

[cheezit]

the biggist advantage is the russian 's are all crio rifles

[WolfeJager]

gogo SKS.