SKS/AK dilemma

[SKSer45]

So I walked into my local FFL shop and lo and behold a LNIB Chinese SKS. He has had it for many years and bough it back off of someone back in the 90s. The owner was just cleaning it and hasn't even put on the shelf yet. Matching numbers on the bolt, carrier, rec, trigger etc...however its been bubbah a bit with the cheese grinder hand guard, and plastic stock. The owner said he is going to restore it back to its original form ie; Chu wood, hand guard, bayonet and has ordered it all the parts. He said I could have it for 350 including DROS once he is done restoring it.

However I have an AK Romanian Parts kit I got from a CGN and I planned on going to the AK Build Party however due to my busy teaching schedule its going to be impossible to attend to. Plus I still have to order the receiver, tools, etc...which is another 150 bucks.

So the question is...should I sell my Romy AK kit so I could use it to buy a Chinese SKS? I mean the barrel is glass mirror shinny, still covered in comso, and the trigger looked great. PLus the owner knows I love SKS and he did give me first dibs.....

Discuss!!!

[KaemosFiveZero]

10 round chargers or 10 round BB'd magazines? I'd say go with the SKS

[SKSer45]

10 round chargers or 10 round BB'd magazines? I'd say go with the SKS

yeah I am really leaning to the chicom...featureless, more accurate, and back to full restoration.

[BrokerB]

sks...

ak with 10 rounders is weak

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Need you even ask?

[SKSer45]

Need you even ask?

yes, and no your not buying this one

[joefrank64k]

Question: Will you be able to easily find another Romy AK kit when your money/time is right?
Answer: Yes

Question: Will you be able to easily find another LNIB, #'s matching, Chinese SKS when your money/time is right?
Answer: No

You're welcome!

[SKSer45]

Question: Will you be able to easily find another Romy AK kit when your money/time is right?
Answer: Yes

Question: Will you be able to easily find another LNIB, #'s matching, Chinese SKS when your money/time is right?
Answer: No

You're welcome!

hahah god bless you joe that just solved all my problems. Man I can't wait, it will be awesome!!! Its /306\ with the Chinese Character on it saying its a 'type 56"

[Magana559]

I just put the same sks in jail yesterday, all matching numbers with dirty but beautiful wood.

[SKSer45]

I just put the same sks in jail yesterday, all matching numbers with dirty but beautiful wood.

yea the wood he has is dirty and dry just like how it was suppose to be in the military. All the nice looking blond, shiny wood is after market. I wuv it!

[Squid]

I've heard nothing but good about ChiSKS, jump on it, make the call.

AK can be had another day.

[Cessnapilot89]

SKS my friend! You have taught me well

[Magana559]

Well congrats I can't wait to pick mine up!

[0321jarhead]

Actions speak louder than words. Buy the plucking SKS. If you don't do it soon someone else will. Opportunity waits you but, not for long.

[mosinnagantm9130]

Question: Will you be able to easily find another Romy AK kit when your money/time is right?
Answer: Yes

Question: Will you be able to easily find another LNIB, #'s matching, Chinese SKS when your money/time is right?
Answer: No

You're welcome!

Never thought I'd see SKSer have to ask us if he should buy an SKS