Is the Chinese SKS Garbage?

[@davehunt8088]

Have had a long love affair with the SKS.Raised six children while going to college.Could not afford many of the HOT guns of the day but my SKS made me feel secure and very well protected.

[@Triangle26]

Absolutely. For many years it was truly the best option for the working man. Prices have gone up with time, but it’s still a workhorse.

[@lexus9337]

​@Triangle26 still you would be hard pressed to find anything better for 500$ Just ordered a type 56 from gotenda based on your reviews and i hope it's going to be good

[@arbuild2013]

@@lexus9337 you can get a lot better for $500 nowadays especially on the used market but I get your point. SKS’s are iconic workhorses.

[@dbriggs1689]

I have a older type 56 with the factory side mount. Is there a scope mount available on the market?​@Triangle26

[@PaintballerReviews]

You have support from Canada 🇨🇦 The sks is our national unofficial rifle

[@Triangle26]

Thanks friend! Nothing but love for my neighbors to the north - excellent taste in rifles.

[@beginnerlifter4304]

@@Triangle26 Sadly the sks is one of the only affordable semi auto firearms we have avaliable to us so not much choice XD but they are awesome none the less:)

[@evivrusXerudne]

As someone who was always attracted to the Chinese SKS, this video brought a smile to my face. Your enthusiasm for the Chinese history of the SKS is infectious and I share it. Lovely video!

[@Triangle26]

That’s great to hear. Thanks a ton for commenting.

[@evivrusXerudne]

@Triangle 26 Discovered it because I just bought one of those "1990s" SKSs. Very excited to receive it. First SKS even though I own quite a few other firearms, I'm a bit late to the game. Hopefully it won't be my last SKS so long as they aren't banned in Canada before I can build my own collection. :)

[@Triangle26]

@@evivrusXerudne Of course - best of luck with the legal situation. It’s stressful for me to watch, and I’m a few thousand miles south. Congratulations on getting one of that recent batch though. Creative marketing aside, those are absolute gems in my opinion. Some of the nicest SKS patterns ever made, Chinese or otherwise!

[@rangerup1804]

I have a type 56 SKS I bought new in the 80's and it has never failed to function. It is my SHF rifle. Stripper clips work fine. Semi-auto is fine for combat as well as home defense. I love the heavy 30 caliber bullet it shoots. Very effective on target.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for commenting 👊

[@nicholaslittlefield4424]

Mine too. It's all I got with lots of ammo besides the hand guns lol

[@marco529]

Anyone that thinks an SKS is garbage has never had one.

[@Triangle26]

Agreed.

[@bobcatethan8919]

I love my Chinese SKS. It was the first gun I ever bought. I don't ever want to sell it.

[@MaxWray111]

After being widowed for a couple of years, I decided to get back into guns and hunting in order to spend more time with my grown children. I picked up a beautiful sporterized Mauser in February to deer hunt with, but they insisted I needed a semiautomatic, preferably an AR pattern. Then in April I was at a gun show and happened upon a Chinese Type 56. Obviously an import from the early '90's, a /636\ 20M with neutered bayonet lugs and a Tapco handguard, but it was all matching and had very few handling marks and the price was reasonable at the time. The only gun I have ever enjoyed shooting more was the Mossberg .410 pump I got for Christmas when I was 17. And 25 years manufacturing experience tells me how well made and engineered it is. I absolutely love the simplicity of it. You are definitely one of the most knowledgeable people on KZbin regarding this wonderful weapon. I look forward to your next video.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks, friend. Those older Mossberg .410's are indeed truly special guns. Simple and well-made is a hard combination to beat in the firearm world.

[@anthonywithem2272]

I have a 1959 SKS norinco... All matching numbers and milled receiver, gas block, and sight.. She's a gem 💎

[@Triangle26]

Awesome!

[@michaeloppenheimer2582]

It's not a waste of your time to produce this video I absolutely loved it, it was a great video and one of the most thorough videos I've ever seen on the SKS history and that's why I love the SKS !!!

[@paulwolf8409]

Love my triangle sks. An early Chinese norinco paratrooper with some customization by myself. I really enjoy your knowledge and presentation. Keep up the great work!!

[@clarkdavid5085]

Type 56 was improved version of SKS, used different metal for bolt to improve the malfunction, plated in the inner barrel instead of pure steel as SKS, shoots more accurate and less recoil, even moman and 12 years old children after few hours training could use this and hit target within 100yr. My grandma had one when she was 18 beginning her careers in factory and also became part time militia

[@johnscreekmark]

Excellent analysis and case for the Chinese Type 56 SKS!!

[@kevindutton3676]

Such a good story teller. Your passion is compelling. I’ve owned several AKs and my first SKS, which is a Chinese Norinco is superior.

[@Brook2400]

Thank u so so much for your videos! U rock! Very informative, articulate and keeps a persons attention! Your the best youtuber out there to explain details abt sks weapons. Keep em coming! 😎

[@omardevonlittle3817]

what a great channel this is... you write really well. these are like college lectures.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks a ton, that’s great to hear!

[@franciscodiaz951]

Stumbled upon your video, loved it. Just subscribed!

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrRugercat45]

Awesome video! You really captured the pride of ownership that you have (and seems we all should) of owning a Chinese type 56. I kick myself for selling it. Mine was probably a late commercial version, but it worked well. Wow the points you brought up about why they are such good asymmetrical warfare rifles is amazing. Perfect. I’m a subscriber. Thank you.

[@Triangle26]

I really appreciate that feedback. Thanks so much for subscribing, more Chinese Type 56 content coming soon!

[@landrecce]

That was an extremely impressive presentation!!

[@Triangle26]

I appreciate that a lot. Thanks for watching and commenting 👊

[@timsimmons9995]

Love the SKS platform. Picked up many starting early 2000s with my C&R and at gun shows, through classifieds, etc. I just got another good condition type 56 for about $150. I love the rich history plus very serviceable defensive firearm! Plus if the corrupt government doesn't want us to own them, it means we must!

[@Triangle26]

That's a great deal! I've gotten a few good SKS deals in my time, but none recently unfortunately. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@osiris654]

Great vid man, was locked in the whole time

[@Wizwiz2112]

I picked up my first type 56 sks last year. It was one of those that sat in Albania for decades. Think the date is 1968. Once cleaned up it was a true diamond in the rough. Not only a cool piece of history but runs flawless. Haven’t brought it out in a while. Think I need to do some shooting tomorrow!!

[@midwestfisherman2992]

SKS was the first real gun I shot, still my most favorite one because it is light weight, accurate, and easy to take care.

[@ricklesonis1864]

Dude! You ARE the man… keep pumping out videos 🙏

[@Triangle26]

I really appreciate that, thank you!

[@jgc111able]

Thank you for the video. I love my sks. After hearing the Chinese method of use for the sks, I am even more in love with the rifles. Thanks for the time, effort and research. I have watches hours of videos on the sks and you are the first person to provide new historic information.

[@Triangle26]

Thank you, I really appreciate that feedback.

[@larrybodyfelt9380]

Love all this SKS stuff. Get it up and keep it up.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for the support!

[@trevor_s65]

Love your enthusiasm bro. Just recently got a type 56 sks and people keep telling me they’re shit. Will show them this video. Thanks man.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks man. People are silly - at the end of the day the rifles speak for themselves. Simple, accurate, and extremely reliable - every time. Hard for me to see a problem with that!

[@duranbailiff5337]

Because of ignorance, laziness, or a combination, some of these rifles have been problematic. I recently picked up a very nice Yugo at a local gun shop. All matching serial numbers, and only $500. Yesterday I spent hours cleaning out the cosmoline. The firing pin was gummed up and the previous owner surely had issues with it. Lubed it lightly, cleaned the bore and took it to the range. I fired about 50 rounds through it with zero malfunctions. Accuracy was decent and the recoil was mild. The only limitations are the trigger has a lot of take up and my 61 year old eyes. 😂 I was getting used to the trigger function, but my vision hasn’t liked iron sights for decades- even when wearing glasses…😅

[@nevawoke5148]

You got some killer examples ! The SKS is my favourite ole school battle rifle, love how its built the mechanics behind it just an amazing little rifle all variants !

[@MaxMinXX]

Good synthesis on the Chinese SKS - a perspective that's been shoved in my face by a group member (due to my criticism on a post). I've often chuckled at various Chinese firearms, including the SKS, but your insights on their SKS optimization hit the mark. Really cool.

[@Triangle26]

I appreciate you giving it a watch! I'm right on board with criticizing Chinese manufacturing every chance I get (and often they make it pretty easy), but I've always been impressed with their SKS production. It's also important to remember that even from the start of Chinese production, they had a huge advantage over the Soviets. The Russians spent nearly a decade ironing the biggest kinks out of the design and manufacturing process. By the time the Chinese started, they were given a much more refined starting point, and optimization became a much simpler task.

[@dougstirk6954]

Really enjoy your explanations and heart felt admiration for the sks, thank you for your time and knowledge.

[@rb368370]

Thanks, Great history lesson. I loved my 2 Chicom SKSs when living in California. Semi is needed for fire discipline. Hold em' and squeeze em'.

[@Sleeperdude]

Great information thank you for sharing

[@ziggyz2958]

One third kilogram empty? There's no way I would want to carry a bunch of magazines fitting that description if I were moving any distance at all. BTW that 1979 French Tickler version is a thing of absolute beauty!

[@Eyedubya1001]

I just got an SKS and I go straight to you for all of the details, keep up the good work Buddy

[@Triangle26]

Thanks a ton friend!

[@mphil3051]

Nice informative video. Big fan of Cicom AKM stuff and finally got a SKS-M which takes regular Chinese 30 rounders and impressed with how accurate this thing is. Came with a Chinese Chrome follower mag which is pretty cool and functions flawless.

[@gravelrhoads]

The KZbin algorithm must be slipping because it recommended a gun channel to someone that is interested in guns. 😉 I want to buy my first 7.62x39 gun and the SKS has always looked better to me than an AK. Plus, I already own a Mosin-Nagant and I absolutely love that rifle! I also appreciate that you aren't yelling at me like some other gun channels like to do lately. You've earned a subscription from me.

[@Triangle26]

KZbin recommending gun content?? Someone will lose their job over this, for certain. In all seriousness, thank you, glad to have you on the channel. I highly recommend the SKS platform as an introduction to the 7.62x39. Simplicity, ruggedness, accuracy, and fun - all in a cost effective and historically fascinating package. Hard to beat.

[@BronsonJM]

Totally changed my opinion on the Chinese vs russian sks. Well said!

[@Triangle26]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@richardcormier4561]

Good presentation I enjoyed the content very much and I also have a soft spot in my heart for the Norinco type 56 SKS.

[@jeffnelson1672]

Excellent video - keep up the good work! I like your videos a lot. Your integrity is going to serve you well. And my Norinco Type 56 'mystery rifle' is an excellent weapon indeed.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad to have you watching!

[@michaelstirling7026]

That was great. I'm in the process of purchasing my first restoration project rifle (Chinese type 56). Thanks for the history and the confidence in the firearm I'm purchasing.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for watching, and enjoy your project! You won’t be disappointed.

[@brenttesterman3171]

Dude! Your videos are incredible, way above average information and entertaining. Thank you kindly.

[@Triangle26]

Thank you man, I sincerely appreciate that

[@shaneworden1325]

I know this is a old video. But its amazing! Your history knowledge is off the chain. I subbed. I have a Chinese that has Tapco stock and Tech View sights. The fit and finish of these parts is amazing together. I know it's not a factory one but I got it cheap when you couldn't find a sks to save your life. So I'll roll with it Bubbad up. And with Tapco now gone and there mags gone. It makes me feel it might have a little collector value from when people were on the sks polymer stock kick. Thanks again.

[@fredwilley3886]

I agree with your presentation and I feel we could hang out and throw some led down range. Good job.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks friend

[@tycho7006]

I’ve had an M21 0296 SKS with the Bakelite upper handguard since 2016 and I absolutely adore it. The craftsmanship is immaculate, and it was completely full of cosmoline when he’d gotten it for me and all part serials match. My dad didn’t realize how rare they are until he’d bought me one as a gift for my 17th birthday for $500 or so. It was my first rifle.

[@Triangle26]

Awesome. I completely agree, the craftsmanship on those 0296 M21’s is about as good as it gets.

[@paulvincent3825]

I’m a new subscriber and absolutely love your channel. I’ve owned many variants of this rifle and always had a soft spot for the Chinese version. Looking forward to future reviews.

[@Triangle26]

Awesome. I really appreciate the positive feedback, and thank you for checking out my channel!

[@Raven_of_Doom]

you are well spoken beyond your years (unless you just look young). thanks for the knowledge (new to SKSs here). Great informational vids.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks very much for watching, and for the kind words.

[@Calvinjames44]

Was hoping to find more info about my naval arms cowboy companion rifle and came across your video. Have watched many sks videos today and although not as slickly produced, this one is by far the most informative and interesting

[@Triangle26]

Thanks a ton. I try to make up for my potato-grade production quality with substantive research and content 🤘

[@gaidin58]

Excellent video! I appreciate your passion and especially your research.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@VOYTEyttv]

awesome. for sure this is going to be one of my first guns. thanks for the story about this SKS rifle. Love it.

[@gunlover6627]

The best rifle of all time, I wish I had your collection.

[@bigwavvy9154]

I was doubting my trade of my Glock 23 for a full matching serial Sks but the more I research it the more I’m glad I did

[@Triangle26]

Oh yeah, you made the right choice for certain 👍

[@louiss.w1944]

Legendary video. I’m convinced to respect the sks even more than I did before

[@Triangle26]

Awesome. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@fringeminority150]

Fantastic vid my man thanks, Im a canadian living in Alaska now but I do spend around 4 months a year in Canada still and one good thing left in canada is you can buy norinco and other chi-com goodies, Bought a type-81 recently, also a shipment of unissued old stock 1980's final run 26 branded sks's came in literally mint the same as you have with ribbed top hand guard for your pleasure so bought a couple since were on sale , if converting currency around $350usd. Great guns ran flawless .

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I will say, I have always been envious of that particular aspect of Canadian gun culture - that’s super cool. I heard about that shipment of “French ticklers”, that’s awesome, and a phenomenal value.

[@fringeminority150]

@@Triangle26 Your very welcome brother !

[@algoneby]

Good video as you might guess, I have a type 56 Chinese SKS. When I got it, it was determined to be Unshot. I really like it. Didn't seem like a big deal when I got it, but I really like it.

[@Triangle26]

That was my experience as well. I wasn’t expecting much the first time I took one to the range. A decade later - I still cant shut up about how great they are 🤷‍♂️

[@nicolasargy7230]

Enjoyed your exceptional knowledge and passion for the rifle

[@Triangle26]

Much obliged - thank you for watching and commenting!

[@birdworldist]

Love the plo sks… would love to own that! I’m about to buy a nice Chinese sks for probably too much $$ but oh well, I’m excited for it. Glad I found your channel!

[@Triangle26]

The PLO is definitely one of the gems of my collection. Honestly I think that even at today’s prices, Type 56’s are still a good deal. Surplus prices are always relative. Guys who payed $199 felt like they over payed, because their Dad payed $79. Guys who payed $450 feel like they overpaid because their older brother paid $275. And on it goes. But what do comparable weapon systems cost on the commercial market? It’s functionally pretty similar to the Ruger Mini-30, which for $1,000 includes a cast receiver, MIM internals, and a non-chromed bore. Does anybody make an auto loading .30 cal with a milled steel receiver and a chrome lined bore for less than $1700? I can’t think of any. From that perspective, Type 56’s don’t cost too much, they are just a slightly less awesome deal than they used to be. That’s my take anyway 🤷‍♂️

[@zacharygirgenti3790]

@@Triangle26 I appreciate you putting the prices these days into perspective. It really resonated with me because I've been considering the Ruger Mini 30, or even saving up $2,000 for a Garand at my local pawn shop.

[@runwayray]

You did an excellent job relating the history of SKS👍

[@TheLocknLoadChannel]

Great Video! I really enjoyed this!

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@ob1kenobi748]

great video, thank you for the great info on these rifles, im Canadian and hoping to get a final production type 56 that was unissued and still greasy, cant wait to enjoy a piece of history

[@Triangle26]

Awesome, good luck! You won’t be disappointed.

[@randomusername8801]

Loving your videos. My favorite and most shot gun is a really rough chinese /26\ form the most recent import batch. It can ring steel silhouettes all day at 300 yards, and it is equally as accurate as my Russian, Romanian, or Yugo SKS'. This video makes me want to go buy another (if only they were still cheap)

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for watching and commenting. That’s pretty much what I love about the Type 56 Carbine. Whether they are brand new or look like they were dragged behind a truck for 30 miles - they run great, they shoot straight, and very few owners wouldn’t be happy to have another!

[@ericc.7000]

Bought my first SKS about 20 yrs ago. Then another, then another. Didnt realise l had "a problem" until l was hiding one in a great spot l thought of in the house....and there was already one there! Dailed back the buying when prices ran away, and other life demands took precedence. Been enhoying this channel for a quite a while now. It's making me think it's time to put them all in the same room and start researching serial numbers and such. Love these last wooden furniture war rifles, before full auto and magazines took over!

[@patbrown463]

Thank you for your presentation Sir!

[@Triangle26]

Thank you for watching!

[@jacobleb420]

I have a factory 26 "14 2xxxxx" Based on your video about figuring out the manufacture date, I assume it was made around 1969 or 1970. It was unfired when I bought it, saturated in cosmoline. All matching serial numbers. I feel very lucky to have it!

[@mikesabota2570]

I have an old well used triangle 26 ..all numbers match..milled reciever and guard..and yes,the stock has character..and it fires like a charm!!👍👍

[@ErickGarcia-fw6jl]

I bought three of them one for myself and one for each of my brothers ,it feels awesome in my hands.

[@kde439]

Solid information! Good video. Thanks for posting.

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for watching!

[@cartermorey8647]

best sks info out there brother!

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for watching 🙏 Should have some great SKS heat and accuracy tests coming in the next month or two!

[@michaeloppenheimer2582]

I would love to see you do a review on the Yugoslavian SKS !!!

[@Triangle26]

It’s coming 👍

[@ung427]

I had a Chinese SKS, and it had a pinned on barrel. It shot fine. Strung rounds to the left when it heated up.. but I just didn't like the pinned on barrel. I like the screwed in barrel better on a rifle, if there is an option between the two methods.

[@Triangle26]

That’s fair. If given the choice, I would choose a thread mounted barrel as well - even if I can’t point to a clear reason why. Jianshe /26\ never produced pinned Type 56 Carbines, even when the rest of the country had switched over, which I find interesting. All that said, I have no complaints regarding my pinned examples. I have a 1973 /416\ pinned barrel which is my designated “beater”, and it is a tack driver - even after demanding firing schedules.

[@marubahoppie]

You rocked it, good job.

[@humansvd3269]

The only mod needed for the SKS is a removable steel mag. I think 20 round is plenty enough with clippers reloading them. Mine is a 26 I think, 65 in the 10 mil series. Spotless bore.

[@NCrdwlf]

Save one yugo that was a damaged gun smith special, all of my SKS collection is Chinese, from several different arsenals . They all work with boring reliability. Even the ones that were built up from stray receivers with mismatched parts . My 11 million series /26\ are my nicest . Clean milling and accurate . I’m enjoying catching up on all your videos . Sad I didn’t find you sooner.

[@Triangle26]

Glad you found me at all! I also have a soft spot for the mid '60's /26\ rifles. Absolute tanks.

[@frankmango6594]

Informative and entertaining. Makes me want to take my SKS out to the range!

[@douglasblaydes7801]

Very nice video! I have a non-military Chinese SKS that I bought in the early 90's and it is a joy to shoot.

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Hey Man thank you for a great presentation on the SKS. I remember the 90's when Der-Clinton was in power and was going to ban the importation of cheap Chinese SKSs! You did a great job of bringing us all up to speed on the history of this strange looking rifle. I remember seeing it in gun magazine articles of Vietnam vets bringing them home as war souvenirs. Got a new sub, look forward to more!

[@Triangle26]

Thank you very much sir, glad to have you!

[@hawtenslaton4307]

@@Triangle26 You are welcome, great to be on board with you!

[@JW-fq1pp]

Norinco SKS is probably one of the most underrated surplus iron sight rifles out there. I would have to seriously think about giving mine up at any price.

[@bigdogbrown8106]

I feel in love with the SKS when i was around 12 years old.Use to go to gun shows with my Dad where they would sell SKS's for 75 to 100.He bought several, one he put a synthetic stock on,scope,and deer hunted with it.

[@sidviscous5959]

Cool video. Keep up the good work.

[@michaeloppenheimer2582]

Notice that he said it was in 1959 that the Soviet production lines for the SKS ground to a halt in favor of producing AKs but the KS story does not end there and Yugoslavia they were still producing SKS until the mid 1980s. I think the last SKS were produced in about 1984 in Yugoslavia very good rifles !!!

[@sirboomsalot4902]

The Chinese were making SKSs into the early 2000s iirc

[@claytonlewis8799]

I agree 100% my type 56 SKS's are really accurate

[@swampfoxx61]

Disregard criticisms…they are all obvious ad hominem … Excellant video and well delivered

[@tigeryfeng]

I am a new follower for your channel. I honestly enjoy your presentations. You are very truthful about everything SKS, I feel I have learned sooo much from you. I have a Chinese name, but I am not a Chinese communist person. I used to hate SKS to the bone until I met you. Do please keep up the great works. I cannot wait to watch ALL your programs.

[@Triangle26]

Thank you friend! I'm glad you are enjoying the presentations, and appreciating the SKS in a new light.

[@frankbencivenni7038]

Great video thank you for the knowledge

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for watching!

[@HalfmoonForge]

It makes me happy I found a Chinese SKS that is in the very low 90k serial number range that means it was a very early gun. I'll never get rid of it. I love this thing

[@Triangle26]

Awesome. My early Chinese example is also one of my favorite pieces, I can’t imagine letting it go. They are gems!

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

6:55 I think SKS's are fun carbines/rifles with a lot of utility and can be pressed into a home defense role. However, unless you're fighting a hit and run style guerilla war in jungles or thick woods (we're speaking hypothetically of course) I would NOT advise relying on one in urban warfare or close proximity firefights. The overwhelming amount of magazine fed weapons are a superior choice. More rounds in the magazine and quicker to reload. -some guy on the internet who may or may not have experience in modern combat.

[@Triangle26]

I couldn’t agree more - and to be clear I am definitely not advocating for the SKS as an intelligent choice for urban warfare, home defense, or really any practical application relevant to our current era.

[@Ak-47wizard]

i think any rifle in the right hands can be good in combat they fought in the jungle with muskets and bayonets back then for christ sakes

[@javierpalomo8559]

Loved the video, picked up my Type 56 in the 90s for $125, still packed full of cosmoline...wouldn't part with it for anything!!

[@markus_r_realiest]

I just got a 1978. All matching serials and in excellent condition.

[@OasisTypeZaku]

I want to say the Chinese SKS is what I started on when I was a kid. I think they're fine rifles that do the very same job just as well as the others. I was 12 at the time. Guns went bang and you shot stuff with them. That's what I knew about them beforehand.

[@evanswinford7165]

I really dig my 56. I get it out just to look at. I’m thinking about buffing the bolt carrier just for kicks. Great video 👍

[@newedgegt305]

Don't buff history away

[@royslade5693]

Garbage? I used to think so when I never knew any better. Then last year my son gave me a Sino Soviet letter SKS. And that's when I found out how wrong I was and how much I've been missing for all these years. Since then I bought one of the latest to come in, a 23 million french tickler. And a second is arriving tomorrow. So, better late than never to the world of the SKS. Thank you for all your work and sharing your knowledge👍

[@markoickle9066]

I have owned and shot a handful of SKS rifle, the only SKS I had trouble with was a Chinese Norinco with a removable 30 round mag. Not often you would get through a 30 round clip without a jam or two! Every other SKS I have had the pleasure to shoot, worked as expected.

[@Triangle26]

That makes sense. All SKS pattern feed systems other than the fixed 10-round magazine are commercial novelties. Replacing the milspec magazine is pretty much the most efficient way to ruin an otherwise excellent rifle. That’s my opinion anyway.

[@chrissauer7401]

Sounds more like a magazine issue than the rifle.

[@nicholaslittlefield4424]

Those all your guns? Damn man. I got a.chicom myself. Gorgeous rifle owned by an old ex marine. Best looking one I've seen. I'm proud to own it and it is my shtf rifle. It has never let me down.

[@vincepearce1]

Thank You for the great information

[@pedromiguel3227]

Nice job! Thank you.

[@Triangle26]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@marubahoppie]

Chromed bore , you forgot to mention the chromed bore , most Soviet SKSs don't have a chromed bore , maybe some of the refurbished ones do , but I don't think they did from the factory, the Chicom ones are, this was a great advantage for jungle warfare, it also makes for easier cleaning when using corrosive ammo. And I've heard that chromed bores help with accuracy, something about the bore being tighter .

[@Triangle26]

Thanks for watching and commenting! So my understanding is that the USSR started chrome lining all SKS-45s in mid 1951, meaning that non-chrome lined examples, while not necessarily rare, are a fairly small minority of overall Soviet production. That said, I do believe that Chicom chrome lined bores are of outstanding quality, and I have personally experienced better accuracy out of my Chinese CL bores than out of my Soviet CL bores. I definitely could have expanded on that in the video, thanks again!

[@robertblack8334]

Thanks , l have one and l love it, it works flawlessly.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

The Chinese type 56 are solid weapons before 1972 when the pin barrels attached began appearing. Whoever said that the Chinese SKS model 56 are garbage, they are simply imbeciles. Do not confuse the Type 56 with the civilian Norinco built of the 1970s and 80, the quality is different differing on each rifles.

[@garyh1449]

I have one with all the type 56 markings and the triangle 26 stamp. It also is import marked as being a Norinco. According to the serial number it was made in 1979 and doesn't have a pinned barrel. Also most web sites on the SKS says that Norinco didn't actually make the firearms but instead was an import/export company. Go figure.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

@@garyh1449 Mine has matching numbers and has a triangle with a number 2

[@erikmckaygunsmithing6470]

Great video sir very informative

[@FrancisSullivan-j7t]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@spuriusfurious]

Great video. Thanks

[@lintlicker4178]

Great video, great points, I like not having to have magazines for SHTF guns, I have a beautiful SKS a pump riot gun a tube fed 22 and a couple revolvers, yes I have strippers clips and speed loaders, but they aren't a have to have, and I have mag guns too, but less sh!t to have to keep and carry is nice