Russian SKS Availability at Your LGS (US)

[pcke2000]

I recently moved to a big city in Texas. Initially I thought it would be fairly easy to find decent Russian SKS in this area, considering the size of the city and Texas' gun friendly laws/policies. To my surprise, after I went to 3-4 well known LGS, I was able to find only one Russian in BBQ paint. Local online sites (armslist and Texas gun trader) are pretty much the same. Haven't yet got a chance to go to local gun shows though.

I wonder if availability situation is better in your areas? 

[Justin Hell]

The problem with gun friendly states is that many collectors will snatch things up when they are cheap...and keep them. I have seen two Russians for sale locally in Montana....in the last ten years. Both overpriced. Both got the asking price. Neither buyer was me.

[Larry D.]

While not rare, Russians are getting had to come by around these parts.

[echo1]

While not rare, Russians are getting had to come by around these parts.

I just returned from a seasonal gig in another gun friendly state,  Idaho. I hunt for SKS parts for 300 mile and on my wa back to Kali . I picked up some good deals, but there were only 5 SKSs for sale,  3 at one shop, but 2 were Russians for $625. One I would have bought if I could have.  PAX