Although Sergei Simonov’s SKS had a relatively short service history, the tough, stripper-clip-fed infantry arm is deserving of consideration by anyone seeking a reliable semi-automatic rifle ...

SKS carbine vs. AK-47. Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau/U.S. Air Force ... The ammo is loaded either manually or with a clip. Both types obviously did not meet the requirements of new era weapons.