Romanian SKS vs Norinco

[glock34]

Don't know much about the SKS rifles. What is the difference between the Romainian and the Norico rifles. Are they about the same quality?

 

[SavageEagle]

This should be interesting. I own a Norinco with a Tapco stock, never shot a Romainian. I know the Yugo has some difference in the gas port, but not sure what. I think it's basiclly the same though. I think the Romainians are the cheapos though.

Please correct me if I'm wrong...

 

[karlsgunbunker]

No real design differsnces.
From what I hear Romy's are pretty beat up.
You can still find Chicom (norinco) SKS's in Excellent condition.

 

[SavageEagle]

I remember the difference after looking at a Yugo yesterday. The yugo has a front flip-up sight used in conjuction with the rear sight (flipped up?) for long range shots. That's the only difference besides the muzzle brake that I saw.

 

[karlsgunbunker]

I remember the difference after looking at a Yugo yesterday. The yugo has a front flip-up sight used in conjuction with the rear sight (flipped up?) for long range shots. That's the only difference besides the muzzle brake that I saw.

You are talking about the Yugo's

Yugo's are a whole Different animal than Romy's or Chicom.
Yugo M59 is the standard SKS design just not a chromed Barrel.
Yugo M59/66 has a different gas system with a valve for the Grenade launcher.
Flip up night sights, Grenade Launcher sights, and Grenade launcher.

 

[SavageEagle]

Yea, yer right. I don't know where my mind was earlier. Oh yea, now I remember. I was also reading the Girls and Guns thread!