<IMHO, most SKS and AK
> accessories are junk. I've tried most of them and they are a
waste of
> money.>
-------------------------------------
I'd like to hear more about that with specifics.

My experience has been different......
but I am a careful shopper. ; )

Even to the extent of converting one AKM-47 (Rom SAR-1) into an
AKU-94 bullpup.........
not a 'drop-in' type of deal, though.............
takes time, skill and a little work to get it 'just
right'..............
but, for me, the results were worth it.

Haven't had any complaints, and mostly praises, from those who
have shot it....
(lefties need not apply)

And everyone who sees it agrees it is one nasty, badass looking
weapon.........
which is not necessarily a bad thing. <BSEG>
You can see mine here:
http://www.ultimak.com/pic10.htm


Please elaborate on what acc's are 'junk'.

TIA.


WB



> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:31:43 -0000
> From: "garymac66" <garymac66@...>
> Subject: Re: AK Vs SKS (was Digest Number 425)
>
> I have a Mini 30, 3 SKSs, 2 AK types, and about 5 AR 15s.
>
> I mostly hunt with the Mini 30 and actually shot a deer (doe)
last
> year with it using the heavy Wolf 150 something gr ammo. It
gets 4-5
> inches at 100 yards but where we hunt we rarely get a shot past
60
> yards. I've had problems on deer with the lighter weight
bullets.
>
> For economical shooting the SKS is king. I have a Chinese,
short
> barreled (paratrooper?), a regular preban Chinese and a
Russian. Ammo
> is cheap and the guns are fun to shoot. IMHO, most SKS and AK
> accessories are junk. I've tried most of them and they are a
waste of
> money. Stick with the basic configuration.
>
> The AKs are fun to shoot, ammo and 30 round mags are cheap. The
> problem is finding a range that will let you shoot them and
SKSs.
>
> ARs are the most expensive and the best quality. Ammo is a
little
> more expensive than 7.62 surplus ammo. Magazines are a lot more
> expensive. The nice thing about the AR is it's accuracy and
> versatility. You can have one lower and an almost unlimited
number of
> accessories, barrel lengths, weights and upper configurations.
>
> --- In Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com, Matt Garrick
> <charcoalburner777@y...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Wild Bill <ALLAMERICANARC@p...> wrote:
> > Most all of what JA Freeman said...........
> >
> > Plus..................the AK trigger/FCG is easier to tweak,
IMO.
> >
> > Or, if you're afraid you'll go too far and goof it up, Power
> > Custom makes a super cool, fully adjustable FCG that be
adjusted
> > to your individual preferences, and if you have gone 'too
far'
> > with one adjustment, you can dial it back.
> >
> > Highly recommended.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > WB
> >
> >
> >
> > AAAAAHHHHHH!
> >
> >
> >
> > More of what I joined this group for, information! More
> information, less porn and flaming please.
> >
> > I would like to hear more from other AK and SKS owners on the
pros
> and cons of each gun. I'm considering trading my Ruger Mini 30
in on
> another rifle. The contenders are AK47, Mini 14, or AR15.
Opinions
> are wanted from all, particularly those who can be rational and
> control their temper without blowing their top.{SNIP}.
> >
> >
> >
> > BTW, I'm trading the 30 in because of the whole surplus
ammo/must
> use commercial ammo .308 diameter deal. I like my cheap surplus
ammo,
> thank you.