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41er · August 31, 2009, 09:58 AM

P99AS9, look at Cheaper than Dirt, Natchez Shooters Supply, or any other company that sells military surplus. When I had my FFL, I sold dozens of SKSs. They are a good gun, they shoot good, and won't break the bank on ammo. I've had pinned and threaded barrels and I never saw any difference in accuracy between the two. I suppose after a while the pinned barrel may tend to loosen up but one I have, with a pinned barrel, has had probably 5k rounds shot thru it and it's just as good as the day I got it. Removing those "removable" mags is a hassle but you can make it work pretty fast once you get used to it. Always be SURE that the firing pin/bolt stays clean because there is no return spring on the firing pin and if the firing pin gets stuck in the out position, the gun could slam fire and unload the clip with a full auto burst when you drop the bolt. I've never had this happen but I know of people who have. Normal cleaning will ensure this doesn't happen to you. Hope this helps.

August 31, 2009, 09:58 AM	#11
41er Junior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Location: Northwest Louisiana Posts: 8	P99AS9, look at Cheaper than Dirt, Natchez Shooters Supply, or any other company that sells military surplus. When I had my FFL, I sold dozens of SKSs. They are a good gun, they shoot good, and won't break the bank on ammo. I've had pinned and threaded barrels and I never saw any difference in accuracy between the two. I suppose after a while the pinned barrel may tend to loosen up but one I have, with a pinned barrel, has had probably 5k rounds shot thru it and it's just as good as the day I got it. Removing those "removable" mags is a hassle but you can make it work pretty fast once you get used to it. Always be SURE that the firing pin/bolt stays clean because there is no return spring on the firing pin and if the firing pin gets stuck in the out position, the gun could slam fire and unload the clip with a full auto burst when you drop the bolt. I've never had this happen but I know of people who have. Normal cleaning will ensure this doesn't happen to you. Hope this helps.