bw200 Posted July 5, 2015 at 04:49 PM Share Posted July 5, 2015 at 04:49 PM About a month ago I bought a sks online , a surplus sale. I enjoy going to the range, a somewhat local range by where I live allows for handguns while on the rifle range. I have had a great deal of fun with it and found it to be a great introduction for me into that style of rifles. Surprisingly I spend almost a third on a box of ammo as I do with budget priced .45 rounds. I've read some here in archived posts and in other places on the Web concerning slam fires. I have spent some time cleaning it and feel I've done a good job in reducing this danger,. I at first brought it to a gunsmith for help with cleaning and safty inspection,. While they did clean it, it needed more, or maybe it was several range trips that brought more cosmoline out. .. I had movement with my firing pin while shaking it, but after breaking the bolt down and it's parts, I can hear and see a large improvement in its movement. I think most of its slam fire repretaions must come from dirty interior bolt assmemblies not maintained.anyway, for a inexpensive rifle it's a good step forward for me and I found it easy to get to know. Any other owners here? I got a 62-63(depending how it's dated) type 56 /26\ ,all numbers included except not on stock, stock has some wear and has seen use, metals and barrel I think could be rated good. Anyone into the sks,, any who own several models and how they compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercaprice1 Posted July 5, 2015 at 04:55 PM Share Posted July 5, 2015 at 04:55 PM The SKS is a lot of fun to shoot. I only own one, a Chinese type 56. It's reasonably accurate. I've heard the Russians are usually more accurate. If you're shooting corrosive ammo, make sure you clean it well after shooting. I know a guy who didn't clean his for several weeks and wound up with the gas piston rusted to the gas cylinder. We soaked it wil penetrating oil for a couple days and finally got it broke loose but it was permanently pitted afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gLockedandLoaded Posted July 5, 2015 at 05:26 PM Share Posted July 5, 2015 at 05:26 PM I used to have a Yugo. Sold it to fund my AK years ago. Slamfires are prevented by keeping the firing pin channel clean. As long as your firing pin floats free and doesn't get stuck, you are golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCroskey Posted July 5, 2015 at 11:34 PM Share Posted July 5, 2015 at 11:34 PM As above, keep the firing pin channel sparkling clean. You should actually pull the block apart and remove the pin, soak all in cleaner and run a small patch through if you can. If not, a long cotton swab and a can of air sold at computer stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigE872 Posted July 7, 2015 at 05:22 AM Share Posted July 7, 2015 at 05:22 AM Unfortunately with how the Chinese rifles were produced and imported, there's no real way to figure out the year. Sino-Soviet, Ghost, Letters, even a few Russians snuck in with the rifles by accident. Cleaning: When it comes to cosmoline, either mineral spirits or heat is your best friend. I picked up a Harbor Freight heat gun to clean mine completely. As for the firing pin, you'll have to find someone with a vie and a set of punches. A few of the bolts I've taken apart took a lot of force to break free. Soak these in some mineral spirits also to get them nice and clean. For more information on the SKS: http://www.sksboards.com/ http://sks-files.com/ http://www.yooperj.com/SKS.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sctman800 Posted July 13, 2015 at 11:37 AM Share Posted July 13, 2015 at 11:37 AM The origonal Russians had a spring loaded firing pin that prevented the "slam fire." They dropped this in favor of the current "floating" firing pin which works fine as long as it and the firing pin cavity are clean. It was probably dropped because it made it faster and cheaper to build. It is no big deal to take everything apart and clean, the above links should get you any information needed. I have a Yugo and it is great gun but I was also concerned about theslam fire" problem. www.murraysguns.com This will solve your problem, at least it gave me peace of mind. He will supply a new firing pin that is spring loaded so no more problem. It has been several years so I don't remember price but there were two options. You cqan send yoyr bold assembly to him and he will install and send your old FP back with it or just sell you a new firing pin with spring and install yourself. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedrk Posted July 18, 2015 at 03:34 PM Share Posted July 18, 2015 at 03:34 PM +1 for spring loaded firing pin from Murray's. For only $40 you get a great firing pin and peace of mind. Super easy to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGDEESUL Posted July 18, 2015 at 03:43 PM Share Posted July 18, 2015 at 03:43 PM I've had my Norinco SKS for years. Never had an issue. I prefer it over AK's. I like the milled receiver. They're very solid. I did my own trigger job on it. Wolf springs and changed the sear angle, along with some polishing. Took the creep out of it. It's a great plinker and very accurate for being over 50 years old. About the whole slam fire thing, ar's have a floating firing pin, and there's no need to spring load it. As previously stated, keep that channel clean, and you'll be fine. From what I understand the issue is caused more from dry firing and damaging the area where the firing pin contacts the bolt more than from being dirty anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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