ak47 or sks?

**tnr4life02** · 5-22-08, 3:16

ok guys, so i'm in the market for an assualt rifle at the current moment. i'm considering either a mak90(ak47 variant)

or an SKS

either way, i'll be replacing the furniture(wooden pieces) on either one with more tactical polymer pieces. they both use the same 7.62x39mm rounds so ammo isn't an issue(quite cheap), i'm just kinda stuck in between at the moment. any opinions?

**gehofff** · 5-22-08, 3:29

I'd rock an AK over an SKS any day of the week. I'd rather have a Mauser 98 though. Good gun.

**Chrissmazdamx6** · 5-22-08, 4:36

*waits for all the anti-gun nuts to chime in*

How can you say 7.62 is cheap? My M4 shoots 5.56 and for CHEAP [shizzle] Wolf its around $6.00 or $7.00 for a box of 20. I know 7.62 is more expensive than 5.56...

...anyway, my friend had a Mak-90. I put a few rounds down range with it. He eventually got rid of it because he found it to be an inaccurate waste of a gun. I slightly disagree, but my experience is very minimal. The AK-47 family in general are a pretty cheap bunch of weapons, but there is a reason that they are in use by our enemy. They get the job done, and they perform pretty flawlessly. If you're looking for good craftsmanship in a weapon, DONT go for any type of AK. If Youre looking for a weapon that will perform, then go for it.

As for an SKS, never fired one, never even seen one in person. A guy I work with has one. If you want I can ask him what he thinks of it, but of course his opinion will be pretty one sided because he owns one

**BSmoothXTR** · 5-22-08, 4:44

The reason our enemy uses the AK is simple... they are super cheap and super plentiful. And will fire no matter what you do to it. Fire yes, hit anything no.

I used both AK and SKS when I was in Iraq. AK felt cheap and flimsy. The reason it will fire in any condition is because the tolerances are so out of whack. It doesn't stay together while being fired, hence the lack of accuracy.

**Evert** · 5-22-08, 7:40

I just want to ask one thing. Why?

**Turk** · 5-22-08, 7:44

See the thing about guns is blah blah blah blah whinge whinge complain complain

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Seriously though, I do find it strange how civilians can get military (or even ex military) weapons so easily in the states. I am glad it isnt like that here BUT, that doesnt mean I wouldnt jump at the opportunity to legally own any AK

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**Karaha** · 5-22-08, 8:20

SKS all the way. Much more accurate than an AK, yet is still a rock crusher like the AK. I own an SKS so feel free to ask any questions about it. I work at an ammo shop and the boss owns several AKs so I've learned quite a bit about those too.

**nate_v8** · 5-22-08, 9:13

AR-15, just the next gun I want to own.

**tnr4life02** · 5-22-08, 10:03

ok, i just bought 3 boxes of 20 rounds for $18 so the 7.62 is cheap IMO. not going for an AR15 b/c small round with not much ass behind it, and the cheapest one around here is going for $800+. i've fired my friends mak90 and it was pretty dead one up to 100yards, but i know the sks is even better. and as for why, because i can. also, i want to get something before our next election.

**SauerKraut** · 5-22-08, 10:12

I'd hit up the SKS. Greater accuracy as stated above, and much more sturdy.

Or if you have a ton of cash to blow, go with a STG44 :-)

**tnr4life02** · 5-22-08, 10:17

yeah, i'm leaning towards the SKS with the Tapco T6 stock that replaces all of the furniture. it's lite weight and has a 6 pt. adjustable stock

**SAdrmmr04** · 5-22-08, 10:20

meh, i know a friend who owns an AK (amongst a few other goodies) and he loves taking it out to the range. I haven't heard too much about the SKS, but from what i know it should also be a fun gun to just go have fun with. personally, i still prefer the good ol AR-15, easily customizable, comfortable, and very accurate

**tnr4life02** · 5-22-08, 10:24

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Originally Posted by SAdrmmr04

personally, i still prefer the good ol AR-15, easily customizable, comfortable, and very accurate

still, it's too expensive for a modified .22 round, it's an expensive gun to begin with, and the AK and SKS or as easily modified. plus, just to field strip the AR you need a special tool to take the reciever apart. i've been checking out videos on utube as far as cleaning, firing, bump firing, etc. i'm just not rich enough to go with an AR at the moment. not saying i won't end up with one before i'm done, just saying it won't be my first assualt rifle.

**SAdrmmr04** · 5-22-08, 11:04

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not saying i won't end up with one before i'm done, just saying it won't be my first assualt rifle.

touche, SKS would be my choice for first gun if i were in your position. im just jaded now from my dad's AR, which to this day i still want to mod for him, he's just too old school and likes the iron sights for some reason, the only thing i dislike about the gun

**Lambera** · 5-22-08, 13:56

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tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	ak47 or sks? ok guys, so i'm in the market for an assualt rifle at the current moment. i'm considering either a mak90(ak47 variant) or an SKS either way, i'll be replacing the furniture(wooden pieces) on either one with more tactical polymer pieces. they both use the same 7.62x39mm rounds so ammo isn't an issue(quite cheap), i'm just kinda stuck in between at the moment. any opinions? Last edited by tnr4life02 : 5-22-08 at 10:20.
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Chrissmazdamx6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Phoenix-ish, AZ, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (2)	waits for all the anti-gun nuts to chime in How can you say 7.62 is cheap? My M4 shoots 5.56 and for CHEAP [shizzle] Wolf its around $6.00 or $7.00 for a box of 20. I know 7.62 is more expensive than 5.56... ...anyway, my friend had a Mak-90. I put a few rounds down range with it. He eventually got rid of it because he found it to be an inaccurate waste of a gun. I slightly disagree, but my experience is very minimal. The AK-47 family in general are a pretty cheap bunch of weapons, but there is a reason that they are in use by our enemy. They get the job done, and they perform pretty flawlessly. If you're looking for good craftsmanship in a weapon, DONT go for any type of AK. If Youre looking for a weapon that will perform, then go for it. As for an SKS, never fired one, never even seen one in person. A guy I work with has one. If you want I can ask him what he thinks of it, but of course his opinion will be pretty one sided because he owns one
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tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	ok, i just bought 3 boxes of 20 rounds for $18 so the 7.62 is cheap IMO. not going for an AR15 b/c small round with not much ass behind it, and the cheapest one around here is going for $800+. i've fired my friends mak90 and it was pretty dead one up to 100yards, but i know the sks is even better. and as for why, because i can. also, i want to get something before our next election.
	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."

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SauerKraut Mat-su-Da Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brookfield, WI, USA Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	I'd hit up the SKS. Greater accuracy as stated above, and much more sturdy. Or if you have a ton of cash to blow, go with a STG44 :-) Last edited by SauerKraut : 5-22-08 at 10:15.

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tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	yeah, i'm leaning towards the SKS with the Tapco T6 stock that replaces all of the furniture. it's lite weight and has a 6 pt. 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."

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