SKS Paratrooper

[graycrait]

I picked up one of these the other day at my FFL. This has to be most fun and practical centerfire out there. I have an AR, have had an AK (MAK 90), even had a Remington 700 in .223 cut back to 16" with a Scout scope mounted forward. This SKS Paratrooper is more fun along with compactness, possessing a caliber with a relatively inexpensive bullet that has a bit of heft.

I would recommend to try one out if you haven't had or fire one.

Craig

[Guest DeadEye]

They are interesting guns, but there never was a Para SKS except made for US market like many others!

I have 2 of the real ones!

[graycrait]

yes, true, but the longer (normal) versions aren't quite as fun. My shooting partner today had his "normal" length SKS at the range today also. At 172.00 OTD for this "modified" or shortened SKS I am quite satisfied.

Craig

[tyguy]

I don't think I've seen one of these. Maybe post a pic? Sounds like this was ordered. Care to share your source? I'd love to have a "real one" but would rather consider one of these and a used handgun ... and some .45 bullets ...... and some powder .....and, well you get the point.

[graycrait]

Picked it up at Tn Gun Country Clarksville, Tn Should have seen the Hungarian AK and the Mak 90 they had. I like the light weight and "sleekness" of the shorty SKS though.

[wareagle]

i have been looking for one for about 15 years.

[mousegunner]

It is a beauty!

[Guest DeadEye]

i have been looking for one for about 15 years.

Wow! Looking for 15 yrs? Must not been looking hard, they are all over the place and net and fairly cheap, some folks would not wont one due to the fact they are not a real Military weapon, but a modified (Bubba) version!

[graycrait]

Hopefully Deadeye is correct, and that these shorty SKS's are around every corner at a good price. If so I recommend getting one reqardless of whether its barrel length has a distinct military pedigree. I think you will have fun with it, especially in light of its modified barrel length. I'm probably going to eliminate the cleaning rod and bayonet fixtures on mine.

Craig

[Guest Joey]

Great gun! I have a SKS paratrooper and it looks exactly like the one pictured above. I've had mine for about 15 years and during that time I've taken it deer hunting more than all my other rifles combined. At $172 I'd buy another one today!

[graycrait]

I know it is a little extreme but I am having some fun with this. Rear receiver w/scope rail with Millet Red Dot multi MOA dot with variable intensity settings. I need 2" in LOP and a better cheek weld for the red dot.

[Mad_Squirrell]

I had one several years ago briefly bought it to help a friend out that was hard up on cash. Took it to the range to try it out and my brother had cash money in hand so it left with him .Wish I'd never sold it .

[Guest BRad704]

I know it is a little extreme but I am having some fun with this. Rear receiver w/scope rail with Millet Red Dot multi MOA dot with variable intensity settings. I need 2" in LOP and a better cheek weld for the red dot.

Looks like fun to me! and I would just go with a lace-on/removable cheek piece on that... I have seen some that will hold a couple of loaded stripper clips in them also. Just a thought...

ALSO, for those that want a para, but have a full length, or would buy a full length just to cut it off... there is a guy on another SKS specific forum that machine's and sells replacement front sites. They are already the correct ID to slip over a cut barrel and either clamp or pin in place. Just recrown and BAM, you have a para... I havent done it, but I'm still considering it...