r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 30 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/Rocifer_ Nov 03 '22

Russian sks or Chinese? And why

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u/MLI691H Nov 04 '22

One of each. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do.

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u/Rocifer_ Nov 04 '22

The dream

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u/MLI691H Nov 04 '22

I am 50% there, waiting for a good price for a Russian.

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u/Rocifer_ Nov 04 '22

Is there any major difference or benefits from Russian to norinco? Ik Baronet changed

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u/MLI691H Nov 04 '22

Unless you are a collector, either will shoot fine.

The latest Type 56 shipment looks to be mint, and on sale for $469.99.

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u/Remote_Ad_742 Nov 04 '22

I will be down 470$ in the next few minutes because of this comment. Thanks. But also fuck, I shouldn't have come here

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u/MLI691H Nov 04 '22

You are welcome! And welcome to the SKS club.

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u/IWIKapps Nov 04 '22

Where on sale?

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u/MLI691H Nov 04 '22

Google Norinco Chinese Type 56 Canada, find retailers selling at $469.99. There are a few in Markham/Richmond Hill Ontario. One starts with T, one starts with G, one starts with S. I am sure there are others as well.

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u/[deleted] Nov 04 '22

Most Chinese SKS in Canada are not Norinco. Most Chinese SKS in Canada were manufactured before Norinco existed. Norinco SKS are much more common in USA. Our Military Surplus SKS are more correctly called Type 56, or just Chinese SKS.

Also, the Chinese SKS have super shitty sears. I recommend replacing the sear with a Murray's sear. Safer, and results in a much nicer trigger pull.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Nov 04 '22

Chinese guns can sometimes be found in new condition.

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u/Rocifer_ Nov 04 '22

I see G4c, and gotenda have new norinco sks in excellent condition for a good price