Where can you buy a fixed mag for the SKS?

HistoryJunky · February 19, 2017, 05:27 AM

I recently purchased a Norinco SKS on the cheap at a gun shop sale. It is outfitted with all the tacticool crap which I do not like. One of the things it came with is the aftermarket Tapco magazine.

I have heard that these magazines are fairly reliable, but I would prefer the fixed box style magazine that the gun originally has. It did not come with my gun.

I have spent a fair bit of time looking for a place online where I can buy one. I know Ebay is an option but I'm trying to avoid that. Anyone have a lead?

cptjack · February 19, 2017, 06:03 AM

to use original mag you have to change the mag release cheap on fleabay

HistoryJunky · February 19, 2017, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cptjack

to use original mag you have to change the mag release cheap on fleabay

What is different about the current magazine release?

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CarJunkieLS1 · February 19, 2017, 12:02 PM

I have an original fixed mag for a Norinco SKS. I'll have to dig around and find it, but I'm sure I've got one.

lunger · February 19, 2017, 02:50 PM

There some stocks and box mags on E Bay.

Ralph Allen · February 19, 2017, 03:02 PM

Have you tried Numrich, Gun Parts corp?
Ralph

HistoryJunky · February 19, 2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CarJunkieLS1

I have an original fixed mag for a Norinco SKS. I'll have to dig around and find it, but I'm sure I've got one.

If you do find it, PM me so we can work something out. I'd greatly appreciate
It.

And yeah, I looked on numrich about a week ago. They were sold out.

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HistoryJunky · March 1, 2017, 06:33 AM

I just picked up my SKS yesterday. I checked it out a little bit when I got home.

I don't know if I'm doing something wrong. Does it take 3 hands to load a SKS with one of the detachable mags?

If so, I don't even know why people use the things.

Right now, my technique is hold the bolt back with one hand. Insert magazine with the other while simultaneously trying to operate the mag release out of the way.

Is this pretty much how it's done?

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Texas45 · March 1, 2017, 07:14 AM

Pretty easy with mine.
Lock bolt back
Insert stripper and strip rounds in to mag.
If I need to unload just release the catch and they all dump out
10 rd original mag.
Have the 20 for it but never have installed it.
I dis like SKS modded to accept AR style mags.

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HistoryJunky · March 1, 2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas45

Pretty easy with mine.
Lock bolt back
Insert stripper and strip rounds in to mag.
If I need to unload just release the catch and they all dump out
10 rd original mag.
Have the 20 for it but never have installed it.
I dis like SKS modded to accept AR style mags.

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Yeah that does sound pretty easy. I am still trying to locate an original magazine.

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ttarp · March 2, 2017, 03:01 PM

http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/sksmagazinecomplete.aspx

Ran across this the other day, they claim to be in stock.

Pahoo · March 2, 2017, 08:37 PM

When I had an SKS, I could shoot faster, sustained fire with the use of stripper clips. While my buddy's were changing mags, I was still shooting. I really did not see any advantage to using magazines. ......

What am I missing or not considering ??? .....

Be Safe !!!

FrankenMauser · March 2, 2017, 08:58 PM

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I don't know if I'm doing something wrong. Does it take 3 hands to load a SKS with one of the detachable mags?

More often than not.
They weren't designed for it.

Quote:

What am I missing or not considering ???

"Cool factor"

We stripper-clip guys just aren't cool.

But, they can have their 'cool'. I'll take my reliability, compact pocket ammo, painless reloads, and no need to chase dropped magazines.
Load, place empty clip in pocket, drop bolt, and keep on trucking.

(I no longer own my SKS, either. I miss it, as it was a good Russian example with unshakable reliability, but that's about the only reason.)

Cheapshooter · March 2, 2017, 09:14 PM

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I don't even know why people use the things.

Because they really wanted an AK47 but didn't want to pay for it.

Many changed just to the hi-cap detachable mag without changing the other parts required to be US made to be legal under 922r Federal law as well.
http://www.tapco.com/section922r/

HistoryJunky · March 4, 2017, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ttarp

http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/sksmagazinecomplete.aspx

Ran across this the other day, they claim to be in stock.

I ordered one from them shortly before you commented. I'll be glad to get the fixed magazine back.

I already have an AK too so no desire to make my SKS into one. Now I have to figure out what to do about the aftermarket stock I have on it.

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HistoryJunky · March 4, 2017, 12:36 PM

Also, does anyone know where to locate decent stripper clips? I have heard some are better than others.

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FrankenMauser · March 4, 2017, 05:18 PM

The best ones that I used all came with "surplus" Com-Bloc ammo.
The commercial clips never seemed to be worth the trouble.

They show up on eBay regularly.

Rich_357 · March 9, 2017, 11:15 PM

I love these guys for SKS parts but they are out of OEM mags at the moment.

http://www.desertfoxsales.com/

HistoryJunky · March 10, 2017, 02:42 PM

I ended up picking up a fixed magazine from SarcoINC for about 40 bucks. They just shipped it the other day, so hopefully soon I can begin the task of finding a surplus wood stock for it.

Buckeye! · March 19, 2017, 08:57 PM

I really like SKS carbines ... I just really never was able to get close to the accuracy with AK variants .... And I to prefer the fixed box magazines and striper clips ...

HistoryJunky · March 20, 2017, 12:30 AM

I like the stripper clips on the SKS as well. Just gotta find some decent ones.

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cptjack · March 20, 2017, 05:23 AM

Not a fan of SPRAY AND PRAY

kozak6 · March 20, 2017, 05:37 AM

I've read that all of the military ones are good to go.

The Chinese ones are supposed to be hit or miss, but they are the absolute cheapest by far. Russian and East German clips are hilariously expensive. Yugo clips are really only available with corrosive ammo on them. Czechoslovakian clips are apparently the cheapest actual milsurp.

I bought a pack of Czechoslovakian clips, but I haven't tried them out yet.

Texas45 · March 20, 2017, 06:15 AM

Picked up my stripper clips at a local gun show.
Like 5$ for a 10 pack.
Bought 4 packs all work great.
Some are need a little more wiggling to insert but all work.

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HankC1 · March 20, 2017, 05:31 PM

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Not a fan of SPRAY AND PRAY

You have no clue! I have 4 SKSs, the 2 good ones shoot as well as my FAL, not as good as my M14 but not far away. SKS can be a decent shooter.

February 19, 2017, 05:27 AM	#1
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	Where can you buy a fixed mag for the SKS? I recently purchased a Norinco SKS on the cheap at a gun shop sale. It is outfitted with all the tacticool crap which I do not like. One of the things it came with is the aftermarket Tapco magazine. I have heard that these magazines are fairly reliable, but I would prefer the fixed box style magazine that the gun originally has. It did not come with my gun. I have spent a fair bit of time looking for a place online where I can buy one. I know Ebay is an option but I'm trying to avoid that. Anyone have a lead?

March 2, 2017, 08:37 PM	#12
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	A related side question for SKS fans. When I had an SKS, I could shoot faster, sustained fire with the use of stripper clips. While my buddy's were changing mags, I was still shooting. I really did not see any advantage to using magazines. ...... What am I missing or not considering ??? ..... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

March 4, 2017, 05:18 PM	#17
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	The best ones that I used all came with "surplus" Com-Bloc ammo. The commercial clips never seemed to be worth the trouble. They show up on eBay regularly. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

February 19, 2017, 06:03 AM	#2
cptjack Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2014 Posts: 314	to use original mag you have to change the mag release cheap on fleabay

February 19, 2017, 12:02 PM	#4
CarJunkieLS1 Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2013 Posts: 686	I have an original fixed mag for a Norinco SKS. I'll have to dig around and find it, but I'm sure I've got one.

February 19, 2017, 02:50 PM	#5
lunger Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2007 Posts: 443	There some stocks and box mags on E Bay.

February 19, 2017, 03:02 PM	#6
Ralph Allen Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Posts: 436	Have you tried Numrich, Gun Parts corp? Ralph

March 1, 2017, 06:33 AM	#8
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	I just picked up my SKS yesterday. I checked it out a little bit when I got home. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong. Does it take 3 hands to load a SKS with one of the detachable mags? If so, I don't even know why people use the things. Right now, my technique is hold the bolt back with one hand. Insert magazine with the other while simultaneously trying to operate the mag release out of the way. Is this pretty much how it's done? Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

March 1, 2017, 07:14 AM	#9
Texas45 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2016 Posts: 223	Pretty easy with mine. Lock bolt back Insert stripper and strip rounds in to mag. If I need to unload just release the catch and they all dump out 10 rd original mag. Have the 20 for it but never have installed it. I dis like SKS modded to accept AR style mags. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

March 2, 2017, 03:01 PM	#11
ttarp Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2013 Posts: 888	http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/sksmagazinecomplete.aspx Ran across this the other day, they claim to be in stock.

March 4, 2017, 12:36 PM	#16
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	Also, does anyone know where to locate decent stripper clips? I have heard some are better than others. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

March 9, 2017, 11:15 PM	#18
Rich_357 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2016 Posts: 268	I love these guys for SKS parts but they are out of OEM mags at the moment. http://www.desertfoxsales.com/

March 10, 2017, 02:42 PM	#19
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	I ended up picking up a fixed magazine from SarcoINC for about 40 bucks. They just shipped it the other day, so hopefully soon I can begin the task of finding a surplus wood stock for it.

March 19, 2017, 08:57 PM	#20
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	I really like SKS carbines ... I just really never was able to get close to the accuracy with AK variants .... And I to prefer the fixed box magazines and striper clips ...

March 20, 2017, 12:30 AM	#21
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	I like the stripper clips on the SKS as well. Just gotta find some decent ones. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

March 20, 2017, 05:23 AM	#22
cptjack Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2014 Posts: 314	Not a fan of SPRAY AND PRAY

March 20, 2017, 05:37 AM	#23
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	I've read that all of the military ones are good to go. The Chinese ones are supposed to be hit or miss, but they are the absolute cheapest by far. Russian and East German clips are hilariously expensive. Yugo clips are really only available with corrosive ammo on them. Czechoslovakian clips are apparently the cheapest actual milsurp. I bought a pack of Czechoslovakian clips, but I haven't tried them out yet.

March 20, 2017, 06:15 AM	#24
Texas45 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2016 Posts: 223	Picked up my stripper clips at a local gun show. Like 5$ for a 10 pack. Bought 4 packs all work great. Some are need a little more wiggling to insert but all work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk