yugo sks,are they worth it?

[whos2kno]

so what do you think?

[1 Patriot-of-many]

I'm unemployed so I vote HELL NO they're not worth it.....Makes me feel better in my mind anyway! :D

[parrothead]

Hell, I just got a fairly decent paying job after being unemployed for over 3 months, and I still wouldnt pay $300.00 for one of them!

[REDSTAR]

They are very very nice SKS's. I'd rather see them for $200 but you only live once. I think the new, mint, unissued condition warrants the extra price for a collection. For a person who only wants one SKS to shoot alot I'd say get the Romanian, they're very nice rifles too. Not a hell yes, but a well yep for sure.

[SHOOTER]

Sooner or later I will end up buying one so I guess so.

[AvtomatKalashnikova]

nahh...........CR or not......SKS is neither modern, nor classic. Just a shooter. ;)

[neilwest]

1. But then again thats because they dont sell well around here. You can get one out of a barrel at the local gundealer for around $100.00.

[zouavexx]

SOG has VG ones for $149.95 so the price is starting to drop already.

[Richard Simmons]

Mine was worth it to me. Unused, testfired only, nearly perfect wood. I wish I could have gotten it for $100 instead fo $300 but I didn't. I fully expected the I/O price to be the highest. They and Century have to be higher than the distributors or the distributors couldn't move the stuff they buy from the importers. The firearms offered by the distributors, AIM, SOG, etc., have yet to be seen as far as condition. My hope is that they will be everybit as well graded as the I/O offerings. I hoped that I/O would keep the best for themselves and that my LN from them would be the nicest available. I wasn't dissapointed.

[REDSTAR]

Actually Zouave, SOG don't have them yet and AIM is still working on getting them, they're (AIM) not sure if they will or not.

I see they (SOG) may have the M59 without launcher too. Hmmmm.

[TheBigCA2x]

Actually Zouave, SOG don't have them yet and AIM is still working on getting them, they're (AIM) not sure if they will or not.

I hope not AIM.

[REDSTAR]

Well, I called SOG this morning and their recorder says 'coming soon'.

I also called AIM and spoke to Mark and he said they 'were trying to get some but wasn't sure if they would or not'.

Note a poster on SKS forum got a VG one from I/O that has a rusted bore...hopefully that's a fluke. My bore is mint.

[TheBigCA2x]

Actually Zouave, SOG don't have them yet and AIM is still working on getting them, they're (AIM) not sure if they will or not.

I hope not, AIM. Oh well, if I end up paying a little more for my SKS, so be it.

[neilwest]

1. If I ever get my C&R license i will go to that barrel and see what they are. I'll pick up a couple and transfer them to you at the $100.00 I paid for them providing you also have that C&R license. To be honest with you I dont even know who makes them, I will check it out Sat. when I go to get my Auto-Ordnance 1911a1.;)

[neilwest]

1. I lied, the SKS's are Romanian and they run for $149.00. They have the folding bayonet.

[zouavexx]

Originally posted by REDSTAR
I also called AIM and spoke to Mark and he said they 'were trying to get some but wasn't sure if they would or not'.


I called Aim today too, the salesperson told me:

"I am going to say 3-4 more weeks"

Whatever that is worth.

[neilwest]

1. Went to that barrel I was talking about and found a Norinco SKS. I paid $149.00. What is it actually worth? I dont know much about SKS's. I figured that Norinco had to be worth more then the Romanian.

2. Tell me something good. I'll post pics tonight.

[Schuetzenman]

He who buys first pays most! :rolleyes: I'm going to wait a bit to see what they really end up costing per condition. Also, what the conditions really are.

I don't care how cool the flash hider / grenade launcher is, its just a 10 round rifle!

[Richard Simmons]

Don't forget that "He who buys first may buy best". "He who buys cheapest may get what's left." :D

[zouavexx]

Originally posted by Richard Simmons
"He who buys cheapest may get what's left." :D


That would be me (kids come first)

[Richard Simmons]

Hey, mine is in her second year of junior college. After this year I'll be too broke to afford toilet paper for the next 2-4 years. Back to corncobs and the non slick pages of the Sears catalog:D

[zouavexx]

Thanks deal a meal now I have that corn cob image in my head!


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[whos2kno]

maybe 2 of them,one of each

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[Richard Simmons]

He better clean those kernels off better than that. Looks like he's missin some teeth in front.

[REDSTAR]

Some people went out and bought CD's when they first came out, others buy the latest computers, some others buy DVD, heck someone even paid a high price for a digital watch when they first hit the scene...

Me: I got me a MINT Yugo. What can I say. I'm very happy with it. Personally I don't care about the grenade launcher. It's the quality of build that sets this rifle apart from the rest.

10 Rounds or not, the SKS is a great rifle to shoot, has good reliability and is simple to operate and fix if needed.

Nothing wrong with waiting for a price drop though. I truely hope you hold outs can get the same thing I got for $100 less. I'm begining to wonder if that will happen though.

[Richard Simmons]

I read the post about the rusted bores too. I wonder if it really was rust or just dried cosmo? I'm not calling anyone a liar just wondering. If these have been in storage for lets say, 20 years at least, wouldn't they be pitted if they had rust? Seems like they wouldn't clean up just by brushing. Either way if it cleaned up with no ill effect I guess you're still good to go. I was thinking about getting another at the $150 mark as a shooter but what the heck. I've got so many firearms now, not bragging, that I'll never find the time to shoot them all enough to degrade any of them. I look at the grenade launcher as just another cool feature. Something different. Just like my MAS 36/51. I like my 36 better but the 36/51 is different. Now one of the straight 59's might be nice as it would be a totally different variant.

[Gman]

Hey Whos2kno which company is that advertisement from? I would love to pick up a couple of those myself right now! I got a 59/66 from I/O and I love it! It is in great condition and well built. of course I had to pay $300. BTW what does everyone think of DC Engineering products? In particular the QDC mount and 4x32 scope. Thanks

[REDSTAR]

That ad is from southern ohio guns www.southernohiogun.com
I called yesterday and they don't have them in yet but are taking orders per their recording. i didn't wait to talk to anyone. I want to hear a report before I get one.

[Gman]

I appreciate the info! Do you know anything about DC Engineering products?

[Richard Simmons]

There is an article in the 1995 Gun Digest comparing different makes of extended SKS magazines. D.C. Engineering came out on top. Author seemed to like their stuff. I've had no personal experience with their products.

[Gman]

Interesting. I just ordered the Quick Disconnect Mount and 4x32 scope from them and the ventilated gas tube and am thinking about getting the muzzle brake as well some time. I hope they are are worth it. Have you ever heard of anyone glass bedding their barrel on a SKS? Do you have any recommendations for a trigger job? Thanks

[REDSTAR]

Can't help you on any of those other Q's gman. I seldom use scopes on military rifles and I stay away from aftermarket SKS products.

I think I've seen references to all your questions on the SKS forum though, you may want to do a search there. I know I've seen trigger job and bedding posts there.

[Gearhead222]

Dear Sir-DC engineering's ventilated SKS gastube is well worth the $ IMHO.There are no tack welds to break and the shroud is firmly screwed to a one piece gastube.You may have to do a LITTLE filing to shorten the end where the gas lever contacts ,but that should be it.I had some of their removable SKS mags awhile back and thought they were junk,but maybe they have redesigned them.My .02 worth:)-Gearhead.

[neilwest]

1. I cant say no and justfy having bought an unissued.;)

[VonFatman]

I also have to say H-LL Yes!
My first "shooter" from SOG was so bad I turned it around ASAP.
Oh, by the way folks, that was in the first week of January...asked for the refund...still waiting for my money!
Beware folks.
I have no regrets about buying my I/O $300 gun. I got mine from a great guy who cleaned off all the cosmoline, decided he did not want it in his collection...I got it delivered for $310 and he got it out of his collection...a win-win deal.
It shoots great too.
VF

[TheBigCAx]

Good for you. Cleaned up and in excellent condition, well worth the bucks.

My Yugo is Cherry!!!

[dmzx]

Mine ended up being kind of a disappointment. $165 was all I paid and its in decent condition, but the bore is really pitted up and even has some rust in it. It was so lousy with cosmoline when I picked it up that I couldn't really tell what I got. Its going to take a lot of work to spiff it up. I might just trade it in on something else, or keep it for parts or as a beater gun. The only beef I have is the shitty bore, the rest of it looks good.

Anyway, for $300 I would expect it to look better than brand new.

[Falcon 17]

Saw a nice yugo today for $199.00 Is it worth it,have 2 decent ones now.

[TinMan99]

If you forced those that laughed the question off to divulge the contents of their collections, you would find what they espouse here in no way translates to what they put in practice. From my own personal experience, if I see something at a shop or show that just hits your eye, like-a big-a pizza pie, that's-a rifle! And nothing you can reason nor price sticker shock is going to keep you from it. A really primo example of a rifle in your hands to a collector is like being a lemming and someone suggesting heading for the beach for a swim. Don't any of you DARE deny you haven't broken down and bought something you knew was too much but the fact it was there, right in front of you, in super-primo condition, maybe even some hard to find original accesories. Not some abstract ad in Shotgun News gives you that glassy eyed look that betrays how youre thinking of ways to justify it to the wife. The dealer knows he has you dead to rights the instant you don't blink while you look at the rifle and step back only to rub your chin to think it over. $300 for a Yugo SKS in perfect shape? You gotta be kidding me. If youre a collector, you'll probably tear a hole in your pocket getting your wallet out.

TinMan99

[VonFatman]

TimMan99,
I'm currently looking for pocketless pants!
:D :D :D

[whos2kno]

Originally posted by TinMan99
If you forced those that laughed the question off to divulge the contents of their collections, you would find what they espouse here in no way translates to what they put in practice. From my own personal experience, if I see something at a shop or show that just hits your eye, like-a big-a pizza pie, that's-a rifle! And nothing you can reason nor price sticker shock is going to keep you from it. A really primo example of a rifle in your hands to a collector is like being a lemming and someone suggesting heading for the beach for a swim. Don't any of you DARE deny you haven't broken down and bought something you knew was too much but the fact it was there, right in front of you, in super-primo condition, maybe even some hard to find original accesories. Not some abstract ad in Shotgun News gives you that glassy eyed look that betrays how youre thinking of ways to justify it to the wife. The dealer knows he has you dead to rights the instant you don't blink while you look at the rifle and step back only to rub your chin to think it over. $300 for a Yugo SKS in perfect shape? You gotta be kidding me. If youre a collector, you'll probably tear a hole in your pocket getting your wallet out.

TinMan99
you do have a point there
whos2kno

[gun freak00]

there are still a boat load of yugo's to still come in .How long it will take who knows, but thr price of the excellent condition ones will come down and shame on the price gougers. preying on us poor freaks who don't wan't to miss out because of the lack honest info by dealers.AIM is supose to get some excellent and unissued ones in for around$200.For the extra $50 i'll wait

[AKWARRIOR]

Im waiting to.I sent my order in Tuesday for the Excellent cond 59/66 from AIM.I hope I get a looker and I hope they come in soon.:D

Regards,

[Original-SSR]

The first ones our shop ordered were the good condition grade (no, I did not place the order). I was not impressed:( It was not the overall quality that was the problem, they are very nicely made, but these things were pretty beat up. The next order, (which I placed), were the unissued grade. With these I was more than impressed! So much so that I purchased one and took it home. After many hours of degreasing and light oiling, I find a true unissued weapon:) At first I thought that 300 bucks was too much (I actually paid $200 for mine). Now I believe that I would definetly have paid the $300 for this condition, and would not feel raped for doing so. I say this because they really are worth it, and then some (IMO):) Lets be real here, what modern gun can you buy today that is made to these standards at this price. How much is the run of the mill Ruger 10/22? How much for a crooked sight rough looking SAR-1? How about a Ruger Mini-14? Sure the Mini will accept detachable mags, but is no where near the quality of these rifles. A degreased "unissued" Yugo m59/66 must be seen to really understand where I'm coming from. To be totally honest, I actually believe the unissued versions are a bargain at 300 bucks:) I know for a fact that the distributor we get these from always runs out of the "unissued" versions days after receiving them. P.S. get the Inter Ordnance "unissued" imports, they seem to be the best bet for true unissued condition :)

[Gonzotwp]

Didn't have $300 to spend on one rifle so I took a chance on the Exc from AIM for $199. The only thing that makes this rifle not unissued are 2 minor dents in the stock. 99-100% blue, mirror bore, all matching numbers, sling and cleaning kit! For $199 I couldn't be happier plus it allowed me to also add an Albanian as well.

Gonzo

[Original-SSR]

sounds like they picked you out a nice gun:)

[AKWARRIOR]

Originally posted by Gonzotwp
Didn't have $300 to spend on one rifle so I took a chance on the Exc from AIM for $199. The only thing that makes this rifle not unissued are 2 minor dents in the stock. 99-100% blue, mirror bore, all matching numbers, sling and cleaning kit! For $199 I couldn't be happier plus it allowed me to also add an Albanian as well.

Gonzo

MUST BE FREAKIN NICE!My crap ass SKS from AIM rated at excellent for same price dont even compare.:mad: :mad: :mad:

[BlackBore]

there are still a boat load of yugo's to still come in .How long it will take who knows, but thr price of the excellent condition ones will come down and shame on the price gougers. preying on us poor freaks who don't wan't to miss out because of the lack honest info by dealers.

Considering today's anti-gun climate , I wouldn't bank on it:mad:
I'll git my while the gittin's good:D

I voted " hell yes ":cool:

I got 2 of the I/O unissueds and 4 of the ex.-ln. with matching bolts from WG&A:) :)

BlackBore:)

[whos2kno]

Originally posted by BlackBore


Considering today's anti-gun climate , I wouldn't bank on it:mad:
I'll git my while the gittin's good:D

I voted " hell yes ":cool:

I got 2 of the I/O unissueds and 4 of the ex.-ln. with matching bolts from WG&A:) :)

BlackBore:)
how do the 2 compare with each other (I/O and WG&A)

[Scoupe]

My original post has been edited (by me) for stupidity :rolleyes:

BTW, did you know that if you edit your post immediately after posting, the little line at the bottom saying that the post was last edited by XXX on XXXX doesn't show up? So, if you catch your mistake(s) quickly enough, no one else has to know what a bone-head you really are. ;)

And no, I never thought that 59/66s were worth $300 bucks, but I'd buy them all day at $189 if I could afford it.

[BlackBore]

how do the 2 compare with each other (I/O and WG&A)

whos2kno , they look almost the same to me , but then again I really haven't looked at each one in fine detail (they're still in cosmo). From what I understand , the 300.00 I/O SKS's haven't ever been fired (other than proof-firing).

Redstar will probably know more about the difference in the 2 grades of SKS.

Blackbore:)

[FLASH-HIDR]

Hell No!!! Wholesale Guns & Ammo has Cond. Ex. W/ Mint Bores
and all acessories for $189.00 !!! (The only reason Im' telling you
guys this is because I ordered mine yesterday)!!!:) :) :)

[thecarbonman]

I hate to tell all you guys & gals that are into these Eastern Bloc SKS's that most if not all are refurbs.sometime back a plant was set up in Romania to refurb Eastern Bloc SKS's Remember all the Romanian SKS's on the market last year? Romania never built an SKS. A friend of mine got an Eastern Bloc SKS, after close inpection we found Russian marks, and a few others. I haven't seen these so called Yugos, but my guess is they come from the same plant. You notice Chineese SKS's are getting harder to find except through privite parties, I find the Chineese SKS's to be a better value for your money.

[VonFatman]

thecarbonman,
I think once you look over a "Yugo" you will certainly see some differences in this gun. It's for certain that we all hear lots of interesting thoughts regarding East Bloc guns in general. The very nature of the Soviet system will keep these stories alive for many years to come. I agree Chinese SKS's can be had at good prices if you take time to look, however, the prices on "Yugos" these days seem pretty hard to beat!
VF

[nhsks]

Flame disclaimer: This is NOT a flame! :D

thecarbonman, you state that "Romania never built an SKS." Do you know this to be fact, or is it a conclusion you've drawn based on something else? This is not a flame, but when you make such an authoritative statement I like to know why and how you came to that conclusion. The other reason I ask is that in the book "The SKS Carbine" by Steve Kehaya and Joe Poyer they list 7 countries as having manufactured the SKS - Soviet Union (SKS45), East Germany (Karabiner-S), People's Republic of China (Type 56), North Korea (Type 63), North Vietnam (SKS), Yugoslavia (M59/66), and Romania (M56). (We now know that Albania also made their own variant, and I should see mine in about 2 weeks - wait - I've been waiting for 3 months for those 2 weeks to go by!) :) There is also a table in the book that explains the markings that identify the country of origin. For Romania it says that the "Battle sight is marked "I"; serial number includes the last two digits of years between 1957 and 1962. Type 4 firing pin and Chinese-style gas piston tube guard, serial number on receiver cover." I would hope that the authors of this book thoroughly researched their findings and discovered irrefutable proof that Romania did, in fact, manufacture their own SKS variant as opposed to just stating it as fact.

Can you offer any more specifics about the Romanian refurb plant (location, name, years of operation, which specific country's weapons they refurbed, etc.) or was it a story that someone else related to you as fact? I have seen many times on this and other message boards statements that are made as fact that are not always accurate. Just because someone says something does not necessarily make it true. We have to take into account how much research was done to verify whether the statement is in fact true or it's just a story that's been repeated so many times that people believe it. East Germany and Yugoslavia could manufacture their own SKS's but they couldn't refurbish them? It sounds a bit hokey to me.

Again, this is not a flame. I just want to make sure that plenty of research was done prior to making statements of fact. Please prove me wrong as I always enjoy learning new things. :D

[doyle]

but I should not have I don't think I would pay 300 bucks for one I did pay 300 for two and I am very happy with both

[BRL]

Great deal for around $150.00, even when they were $300 it wasn't a bad deal.