The myth of ‘modest gun control’

Advocates of ever more restrictive infringements on that which shall not be infringed almost universally refer to the current infringement du jour as a “modest” “gun control” measure.

AR-15 Maintenance

Maintaining your weapon properly is extremely important when it comes to operational safety of said weapon. Military, law enforcement and paramilitary professionals know this well, since a badly maintained weapon can spell the difference between success and failure in a life and death situation.

A clean and well maintained weapon is a reliable weapon. For the AR-15 cleaning there are four basic steps to follow. Read More

SKS stands for Samozaryadnyj Karabin sistemy Simonova or Simonov System Self-loading carbine which is designed in 1943. The SKS carbine is known for its qualities that are friendly for inexperienced shooters. It is relatively cheap and easy to handle and its ammunition is also inexpensive. It was offered in two barrel lengths. One in 20” and the other is 16”.

The SKS carbine was produced in different variations across Europe and Asia and these can be categorized into three. The standard fixed magazine SKS carbines, Chinese SKS-D and SKS-M and the Yugoslavian Type 59/66 rifles. Though there are many variations, SKS accessories that are sold in the market are made to fit them. These accessories are sold in firearms shops and even online. SKS accessories are used to customize the features of the rifle.

Gun owners tend to adjust their rifle according to their preferences to cater to their activities such as buying accessories fit for hunting if they are engaged in small-game hunting. Listed below are some of the common accessories that are installed in SKS rifles for the sake of modification.

• Shooters may want to install a scope to their rifle but then, the SKS carbine is not designed for such. As a solution, shooters replace the receiver cover with a mount and put the scope on top. These mounts are available in varying sizes.
• Placed on the mounts are the scopes. There are some scopes that are installed with laser.
• There are also a variety of magazines for SKS. Those that are sold in the market are five rounds, ten rounds, thirty and forty rounds.
• Another accessory SKS rifles are bayonets. Though SKS are already built with either blade or spike bayonets, some prefer to replace the original.
• An essential accessory for an SKS carbine owner is the sling. This is for easier handling purposes.
• Firearms shops also sell SKS maintenance kits. For the gun to last longer in its optimal state, it should regularly be cleaned and checked for any damages in the parts.
• Also for the purposes of maintenance are gun cases. These accommodate the gun and the additional parts that may come with it.
• Some shooters also prefer to buy a pistol grip because SKS rifles’ design does not have a built-in one.
• There are also tactical laser and flashlight combination.
• The original layout of SKS is made of wooden SKS stock. Stocks that are made of different materials such as rubber can also be bought to replace the original one.

These replacements may be deemed necessary for shooters who are more particular with what they use their rifles for, whether they use it more for target shooting or for long-range uses in hunting. The purpose of the rifle will dictate what accessories should be installed and what are not needed. Some may not find the need for a scope while some may need scopes that are built in with lasers. Customization of the SKS carbine relies on its use as well as the aesthetic preferences of the owner.