ak47 or sks? - Page 4

**nate_v8** · 5-23-08, 23:35

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Originally Posted by easyBob

My coworker has an sks; he likes it a lot.

I would buy a gun, but I just don't feel safe around them...you know, one mistake is all it takes kinda thing for me.

Post some pics of what you get, btw!

-Chris

Have you ever thought of taking a gun safety course? You can apply the same priciple to your car really. I'm just saying if that fear is the only thing holding you back you can shoot with an instructor so that you can become comfortable with guns.

**ugly mx6 guy** · 5-24-08, 0:05

The sks will cost a little less than a ak-47 but both guns look like hell and I don't think that I would have either one. I do think from what I know that both guns are reliable and you should get a fair amount of life from either one of them. On your ammo , there is a thought that steel case ammo( like wolf ammo ) is bad for your gun so you may want to try different kinds of ammo and not use steel case all the time.

**Turk** · 5-24-08, 1:26

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Originally Posted by nate_v8

No the conversation I'm refering to is on therangerstation.com, and is happening as we speek. I'm not sure where the guy that through out those numbers got his statistics, but he was refering to laws that have been recently put into effect.

If there are laws that are recently been put into effect, I have not heard of them so they must not be very major. Major in the eyes of a shooter whos sport has been restricted maybe, but not in the big scheme like the 1996 laws were. Either way ill repeat.

Massacres in the States, 1 every year almost.
massacres in Australia, none.

**Chrissmazdamx6** · 5-24-08, 3:20

The fact that we have so much gun related crime in the States has nothing to do with the gun laws. The key word in "gun laws" is LAW. Fact of the matter is, most criminals that own a gun and use it for crime obtained it illegally in the first place. What would changing the gun laws do? Take away the right to bear arms from mentally competent, law abiding US Citizens, while the criminals can still obtain guns any day of the week? Just because you change the gun laws, or the way that law abiding citizens can obtain guns isnt going to take away all the guns in the country. All you're doing is taking away the right for a law abiding citizen to defend themselves.

Dont blame the high crime rate in the US on our gun laws. That has nothing to do with it.

**Turk** · 5-24-08, 5:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrissmazdamx6

The fact that we have so much gun related crime in the States has nothing to do with the gun laws. The key word in "gun laws" is LAW. Fact of the matter is, most criminals that own a gun and use it for crime obtained it illegally in the first place. What would changing the gun laws do? Take away the right to bear arms from mentally competent, law abiding US Citizens, while the criminals can still obtain guns any day of the week? Just because you change the gun laws, or the way that law abiding citizens can obtain guns isnt going to take away all the guns in the country. All you're doing is taking away the right for a law abiding citizen to defend themselves.

Dont blame the high crime rate in the US on our gun laws. That has nothing to do with it.

I do not blame the high crime rate on guns, that would be stupid. I blame the high DEATH and MURDER rate on guns. Most guns that criminals have used to be legitimately owned guns because they are so easy to buy and get stolen.

Did you read anything I wrote? About keeping the guns under lock and key when not in use, about restricting the amount of guns that get bought and just sit there "just in case". Hey Chris, have any Rebel soldiers raided your house lately that you needed an assualt rifle to defend yourself?

Most shootings are in the family, not house intruders. Accidents and domestic violence. The other killings, [fizzle] heads who go crazy and buy a gun then 1 week go on a rampage at universties, because they are so easy to get your hands on. There is no point trying to say anything to you, because you obviously did not read what I wrote as you are spewing the same cliche excuses. I dont think less of you because you disagree, I think less of you because you cant come up with an excuse that hasnt been said a million times already and what an 8 year old could come up with.

**tnr4life02** · 5-24-08, 23:15

okay guys, sorry i haven't "chimed in" in awhile, i was doing some maint. on my computer.

back to the topic.

i'm still leaning towards the sks over the ak47. i appreciate all the "helpful" opinions you guys left. as far as it not looking good, that is easily remedied by replacing the wooden furniture with a polymer stock(which i plan on doing, as well as replacing the stock 10 round clip for a 30 rounder).

as far as being a hillbilly and not really needing the gun...thats just wrong. i'm by no means a hillbilly and yeah, criminals will find ways of having guns no matter the laws in affect, so, i want to obtain what i can before it becomes against the law. if they do outlaw these types of guns, then only criminals will have them and i'd like to be able to protect myself. this won't be the end of my collection by far. it may piss you "none gun" types off, but i'd like to have a gun store in my spare bedroom.

i'll end up with an ak47, an ar15, and just about anything else i can find for the right price.

**tnr4life02** · 5-24-08, 23:25

and sorry, not trying to be a post-whore but this is my buddies MAK90(AK variant) that has been "slightly" modified. since the picture, he's also gotten a few 40round mags, a daylight laser(yeah, the green one), and a bi-pod. this is the one i've fired and it's pretty damn sweet.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...g?t=1211685786

**Chrissmazdamx6** · 5-25-08, 6:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnr4life02

and sorry, not trying to be a post-whore but this is my buddies MAK90(AK variant) that has been "slightly" modified. since the picture, he's also gotten a few 40round mags, a daylight laser(yeah, the green one), and a bi-pod. this is the one i've fired and it's pretty damn sweet.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...g?t=1211685786

I wouldn't put the M4 stock on yours if thats what youre thinking about doing. M4 stocks on anything but an M4 style AR-15=fail. Just my opinion. You may like them, but I think theyre pointless on a weapon that is that big, and not meant to be carried with a 3 point sling.

**tnr4life02** · 5-25-08, 14:07

when i get the sks(since, i'm pretty sure i'll be getting it, just gotta find one for a decent price) i'll be putting this stock on it.

SKS Tapco T6 Adjustable Stock

**93htmx6** · 5-25-08, 14:38

Saiga Rifles

here is what i own i love it and shoots very well every time and there are plenty of options for it!

**Chrissmazdamx6** · 5-25-08, 15:01

I still want an H&K MP5. Ill never own one at $20,000 a piece, but I would love to have one. To the threadstarter: If you're thinking about buying an AR eventually, you may want to consider it before its too late. They just had an article in a magazine that stated that pretty soon, when they push for another AWB (Assault Weapons Ban) only rifles made prior to that date will be considered okay to own, much like how the ban on NFA weapons works. That will mean that any Assault Rifle made after the date of the ban will be restricted to government and law enforcement use only, which will make the price of older rifles sky rocket.

**tnr4life02** · 5-25-08, 16:40

^^^ exactly why i'm "in the market" right now.

**tnr4life02** · 6-6-08, 2:04

sorry to dig up a dead thread but i finally got my SKS. it's yugo built and covered in packing grease.

yeah, i'm happy. my birthday was today(the 5th) and i basically bought myself my present. lots of plans for it.

**mhale71** · 6-6-08, 9:12

Wow your army makes you PAY for your own guns? im sure our guys get given theirs

chunney · 6-9-08, 4:53

My mom's boyfriend has an H&K MP5. The only smg i've ever shot and I have to say, I loved ever second of it. =]

5-24-08, 3:20	#49 (permalink)
Chrissmazdamx6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Phoenix-ish, AZ, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (2)	The fact that we have so much gun related crime in the States has nothing to do with the gun laws. The key word in "gun laws" is LAW. Fact of the matter is, most criminals that own a gun and use it for crime obtained it illegally in the first place. What would changing the gun laws do? Take away the right to bear arms from mentally competent, law abiding US Citizens, while the criminals can still obtain guns any day of the week? Just because you change the gun laws, or the way that law abiding citizens can obtain guns isnt going to take away all the guns in the country. All you're doing is taking away the right for a law abiding citizen to defend themselves. Dont blame the high crime rate in the US on our gun laws. That has nothing to do with it.
	Chrissmazdamx6 is now ChrissJettaGLI

5-24-08, 23:15	#51 (permalink)
tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	okay guys, sorry i haven't "chimed in" in awhile, i was doing some maint. on my computer. back to the topic. i'm still leaning towards the sks over the ak47. i appreciate all the "helpful" opinions you guys left. as far as it not looking good, that is easily remedied by replacing the wooden furniture with a polymer stock(which i plan on doing, as well as replacing the stock 10 round clip for a 30 rounder). as far as being a hillbilly and not really needing the gun...thats just wrong. i'm by no means a hillbilly and yeah, criminals will find ways of having guns no matter the laws in affect, so, i want to obtain what i can before it becomes against the law. if they do outlaw these types of guns, then only criminals will have them and i'd like to be able to protect myself. this won't be the end of my collection by far. it may piss you "none gun" types off, but i'd like to have a gun store in my spare bedroom. i'll end up with an ak47, an ar15, and just about anything else i can find for the right price.
	the lack of a cupholder just makes it that much more like a Ferrari "If you haven't seen the future, you haven't gone FAST enough."

5-24-08, 23:25	#52 (permalink)
tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	and sorry, not trying to be a post-whore but this is my buddies MAK90(AK variant) that has been "slightly" modified. since the picture, he's also gotten a few 40round mags, a daylight laser(yeah, the green one), and a bi-pod. this is the one i've fired and it's pretty damn sweet. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...g?t=1211685786
	the lack of a cupholder just makes it that much more like a Ferrari "If you haven't seen the future, you haven't gone FAST enough."

5-25-08, 14:07	#54 (permalink)
tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	when i get the sks(since, i'm pretty sure i'll be getting it, just gotta find one for a decent price) i'll be putting this stock on it. SKS Tapco T6 Adjustable Stock
	the lack of a cupholder just makes it that much more like a Ferrari "If you haven't seen the future, you haven't gone FAST enough."

5-25-08, 15:01	#56 (permalink)
Chrissmazdamx6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Phoenix-ish, AZ, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (2)	I still want an H&K MP5. Ill never own one at $20,000 a piece, but I would love to have one. To the threadstarter: If you're thinking about buying an AR eventually, you may want to consider it before its too late. They just had an article in a magazine that stated that pretty soon, when they push for another AWB (Assault Weapons Ban) only rifles made prior to that date will be considered okay to own, much like how the ban on NFA weapons works. That will mean that any Assault Rifle made after the date of the ban will be restricted to government and law enforcement use only, which will make the price of older rifles sky rocket.
	Chrissmazdamx6 is now ChrissJettaGLI

5-24-08, 0:05	#47 (permalink)
ugly mx6 guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Age: 44 iTrader: (3)	The sks will cost a little less than a ak-47 but both guns look like hell and I don't think that I would have either one. I do think from what I know that both guns are reliable and you should get a fair amount of life from either one of them. On your ammo , there is a thought that steel case ammo( like wolf ammo ) is bad for your gun so you may want to try different kinds of ammo and not use steel case all the time.

5-25-08, 14:38	#55 (permalink)
93htmx6 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	Saiga Rifles here is what i own i love it and shoots very well every time and there are plenty of options for it!

5-25-08, 16:40	#57 (permalink)
tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	^^^ exactly why i'm "in the market" right now.
	the lack of a cupholder just makes it that much more like a Ferrari "If you haven't seen the future, you haven't gone FAST enough."

6-6-08, 2:04	#58 (permalink)
tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	sorry to dig up a dead thread but i finally got my SKS. it's yugo built and covered in packing grease. yeah, i'm happy. my birthday was today(the 5th) and i basically bought myself my present. lots of plans for it.
	the lack of a cupholder just makes it that much more like a Ferrari "If you haven't seen the future, you haven't gone FAST enough."

6-9-08, 4:53	#60 (permalink)
chunney Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Effingham, IL, USA iTrader: (0)	My mom's boyfriend has an H&K MP5. The only smg i've ever shot and I have to say, I loved ever second of it. =]