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

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/DroopedSteelBean Nov 04 '22

Should I get a Type 81 or an SKS as my first gun? I looked up the Type 81, but it seems overpriced and I don’t like that for the price you pay, people are reporting that the wood stock breaks and how many customizations you have to do out of the box. SKS seems like a cool gun but I don’t want to buy a surplus one online without being able to actually see its condition in person. Also, is build quality of Chinese SKS worse than the Russian?

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u/MLI691H Nov 04 '22

You won’t be disappointed with the latest shipment of Chinese Type 56 SKS. I bought one before the sale and it is 99% mint. Small imperfect on the stock. There are a few stores in Ontario that are selling hand picked ones on sale right now.