r/canadaguns • u/Ok-Atmosphere4900 • 3d ago

Misc sks rant

I just need to rant for a second. I bought an SKS with an ATI stock from Bass Pro because it was on sale. I didn’t get a chance to shoot it for about a month. When I finally sat down to clean it, I realized it was missing both the gas piston extension and the spring.

Essentially, I bought a bolt-action SKS.

I emailed Bass Pro customer service, and their response was incredibly disappointing. They told me that next time, I should completely strip the gun down at the retail counter. They basically said, "Too bad, so sad." It really sucks because now I am out almost $1,000, but I guess that’s life. and cant find the parts online

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u/Dickastigmatism 3d ago

Might be worth asking the manager at the store you bought it from but I wouldn't be surprised if Bass Pro has an "as-is" policy on surplus firearms. You can definitely find the gas system parts you need online, this is one of the most popular firearms in the country, we have spare parts.

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u/Ok-Atmosphere4900 2d ago

I've emailed pretty much every gun store from nfld to alberta 4 weeks ago and never heard back. Honestly, I've had a hard time finding the parts. I am new to the firearm world, though.