SKS Magazine Swaps

Naimian · 06-20-2009, 03:29 PM

It said to post firearms questions in here, so my question is thus: The Shop has a couple Chinese SKS rifles, one has a 4? round mag and the other is either a 5 or 8 rd. Mag. Both Mags are fixed, but the manual says that the mag can be detached when you strip it. Is it legal for me to strip the rifle and replace the mag with a higher capacity one? (say 20 rd.) It would still be a top-loader, just a larger mag.

RJay · 06-20-2009, 04:27 PM

I would think it depends entirely on what your state laws read. If you live somewhere such as California or New York, then installing a Magazine larger than 10 rounds can place you facing a fine, jail time and or confiscation of your firearm. If you live in a state that has no limits on magazines capacity then have at it. It's best to check your own state laws rather than ask a bunch of strangers their opinion. Whats legal here in Arizona may not be legal in your locality

Lotsdragon · 06-20-2009, 04:47 PM

Welcome to the Forum! Check your local laws and dont depend on one source!

marcodelat · 06-20-2009, 06:51 PM

double post

marcodelat · 06-20-2009, 07:05 PM

First of all - + 1 with the above posts by Lotsdragon and RJay

Secondly -

Hello Naimian,

Well, if you are considering buying an SKS - In my opinion, a fine semi auto rifle - and have some... or many, questions may I suggest you go here:

http://datalus.montecarlohosting.net/~sksboard/smf/

Lots of knowledge and lots of fine people there willing to share it.

I've suggested there for folks to come here when they have questions to which - being that here we have experts on the particular firearm in question (e.g. Mr. Bill Goforth on the old H&R and Iver Jonson pocket revolvers) a thorough answer would be "best" found in this forum.

So here I'm giving you a site were people eat, breathe and live SKS...

I'm new here myself, so I hope this is OK with the admins here - if not please advise.

Enjoy!

06-20-2009, 03:29 PM	#1
Naimian Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	SKS Magazine Swaps It said to post firearms questions in here, so my question is thus: The Shop has a couple Chinese SKS rifles, one has a 4? round mag and the other is either a 5 or 8 rd. Mag. Both Mags are fixed, but the manual says that the mag can be detached when you strip it. Is it legal for me to strip the rifle and replace the mag with a higher capacity one? (say 20 rd.) It would still be a top-loader, just a larger mag. -->

06-20-2009, 04:27 PM	#2
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,485	Re: SKS Magazine Swaps I would think it depends entirely on what your state laws read. If you live somewhere such as California or New York, then installing a Magazine larger than 10 rounds can place you facing a fine, jail time and or confiscation of your firearm. If you live in a state that has no limits on magazines capacity then have at it. It's best to check your own state laws rather than ask a bunch of strangers their opinion. Whats legal here in Arizona may not be legal in your locality __________________ RonJames

06-20-2009, 04:47 PM	#3
Lotsdragon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Potosi, Mo Posts: 813	Re: SKS Magazine Swaps Welcome to the Forum! Check your local laws and dont depend on one source! __________________ "First comes smiles,then lies.Last is gunfire" Roland Deschain

06-20-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
marcodelat V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 128	Re: SKS Magazine Swaps double post Last edited by marcodelat; 06-20-2009 at 07:07 PM..

06-20-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
marcodelat V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 128	Re: SKS Magazine Swaps First of all - + 1 with the above posts by Lotsdragon and RJay Secondly - Hello Naimian, Well, if you are considering buying an SKS - In my opinion, a fine semi auto rifle - and have some... or many, questions may I suggest you go here: http://datalus.montecarlohosting.net/~sksboard/smf/ Lots of knowledge and lots of fine people there willing to share it. I've suggested there for folks to come here when they have questions to which - being that here we have experts on the particular firearm in question (e.g. Mr. Bill Goforth on the old H&R and Iver Jonson pocket revolvers) a thorough answer would be "best" found in this forum. So here I'm giving you a site were people eat, breathe and live SKS... I'm new here myself, so I hope this is OK with the admins here - if not please advise. Enjoy!