SKS or AK?

[Jake76]

So I'm new to the idea of AK's and wondering if to start out with I should go with an AK or an SKS.

I've heard pro's and con's of both and just looking to get some input from those with some knowledge on the matter.

What're pro's/cons of an SKS?

What're the pro's/con's of an AK?

Looking for the 7.62x39 if that helps.

[Jeff350]

To me, since these days the SKS is barely less expensive than an AK, I would go AK. You could get a 7.62 Saiga for about $400, which will be similar to the SKS as is, and can be "converted" to full AK configuration.

I don't have one of these yet, but Centerfire has VEPR rifles for $500 right now. These are supposed to be much nicer than your standard AK, and again can be converted to full AK style down the road if you wish.

If I could get and SKS for $200 I would, but I never see them for that cheap anymore.

[Gunner]

AKa are cooler

[Wulf202]

All the cool kids run ak's .

There's no advantage to an sks. And as already said the price is very close.

[Jake76]

Well shit, if the cool kids are doing AK's I'd best get an SKS....maybe even an airsoft SKS....

[Musashi]

AK all the way besides you can never have enough so just buy one of each to start and go from there...

[Goodburbon]

Ak.

Sks is milled and used to be cheaper. Other than that, what advantages does the sks have?

[Great-Kazoo]

Ak.

Sks is milled and used to be cheaper. Other than that, what advantages does the sks have?

You can buttstroke an opponent w/out the stock breaking off on you. The sks bayonet also doubles as a mono/bi-pob when in the prone position.

[bryjcom]

Get the AK. There's a reason its the most prolific firearm of all time.

[spleify]

Get both!