Hypothetical gun choice: SKS vs M1 Carbine

Vile Shadow · Jan 10, 2018

SKS, definitely.

outrider58 · Jan 10, 2018

I think we have a quorum and an agreement...SKS FTW

noddaz · Jan 10, 2018

My opinion counts for not much. But I would take the SKS. My theory is the SKS could put up with more abuse long term. Just a theory.

Jim12 · Jan 10, 2018

I don't have an M1 carbine, but it's on my list of wants. You can all send me those unloved M1 carbines you don't want or need.

j_h_smith · Jan 10, 2018

Major03 said:
SKS is a rifle, the M1 Carbine was designed as a defensive weapon that would be easier to train soldiers and Marines to shoot than the 1911. I'd take the SKS. No question.

My dad was a mortarman in WWII. He was issued an M1 Carbine because of the weight he'd be required to carry. He picked up a Garand at his earliest opportunity and carried that throughout Europe. He thought less of the M1 Carbine as he did the officers carrying a 1911 pistol. He said when the SHTF, everyone needs as much firepower as they can get.

Beancounter · Jan 10, 2018

Although not listed as an option, my good bag includes a .22. I can carry a LOT of .22 rounds.

iH8DemLibz · Jan 10, 2018

SKS vs. M1 Carbine isn't even a fair fight.

SKS

Chazp89 · Jan 10, 2018

Given that the only guarantee in a shtf scenario is uncertainty, I would grab the sks for reasons everyone already discussed. The only way I would choose the m1 is if I had a secure location I could get to in a reasonable amount of time where I already have other weapons/more amo and supplies. The carbine would be more pleasant to carry and you could have more ammunition for the same weight but I just don’t think it would be wise to rely on a gun with limited ammo availability when you run a good chance of finding 7.62x39 even in a shtf situation

Brickman301 · Jan 10, 2018

j_h_smith said:
My dad was a mortarman in WWII. He was issued an M1 Carbine because of the weight he'd be required to carry. He picked up a Garand at his earliest opportunity and carried that throughout Europe. He thought less of the M1 Carbine as he did the officers carrying a 1911 pistol. He said when the SHTF, everyone needs as much firepower as they can get.

Lol, I posted earlier about my dad, he was the opposite of yours. He traded his M-14 for a M2 in Vietnam. I kinda agree with your dad though, if I was in that situation I’d want something with more power as well. My dad saw combat, and said he liked the small size,and light weight of the M2. When I asked him about the M-16, he acted as that wasn’t an option, as he didn’t like “those things”

Mark75H · Jan 10, 2018

I own both. For unknown the SKS definitely has the power advantage over the carbine and it would be my choice for unknown trail carry. If it came to known combat, I'd carry my carbine because its smaller and lighter making it easier to shoot offhand and easier to maneuver in close spaces.

WeaponsCollector · Jan 11, 2018

The M1 carbine shoots pistol ammo, it took no less than 5 shots to go through a windshield on an old car in the woods.
There's just no comparison, not to mention ammo cost, availability, and accuracy. SKS all the way, folding bayonet FTW.

Sirex · Jan 11, 2018

Vetted84 · Jan 11, 2018

I would be running out the door with my M1, mostly because I don't have an SKS.

Major03 · Jan 11, 2018

Well if the choice was an M1 or SKS, definitely the M1...but the choice was a M1 Carbine.

dreadpirate · Jan 15, 2018

I am going to be the contrarian and say get the M1 carbine. M1 carbine is light and handy. An SKS is bulky. That being said, they are like apples and oranges and each has its place.

TheOriginalMexicanBob · Jan 15, 2018

As much as I hate to say it...the SKS being a ComBloc weapon...I'd choose it due to the more effective caliber. I really wouldn't hesitate to choose either if they were the only choices but effectiveness makes the difference.

My uncle who landed in the first wave on Omaha Beach told me some years ago he dumped his M1 Carbine as soon as he could after hitting a German solider three times and didn't stop him...he said he picked up an '03 and carried that until be was seriously wounded outside of St. Lo when a mortar round landed next to him and in his words "Said hello". My uncle's thoughts about the German soldier were "I hit that sumbitch three times and I know he must still be running!"

Markp · Jan 17, 2018

SKS, without a doubt, much more powerful round and has the benefit of being available in many configurations that lend itself to a variety of situations. The short 16"barreled cowboy companion version is very handy and quick to point, it isn't really any bigger than the M1 Carbine. It can also be converted into one hell of a little bullpup rifle which is very SHTF friendly or it fly under the radar in its standard configuration. The SKS's that accept the AK mags are another excellent option for SHTF and using a 10 round mag is a good way to stay under the radar, with a bunch of 30 round mags ready to go (for those in free states or lucky enough to still have them). The fact that they take stripper clips is also a positive aspect to consider. I don't recall a fast reloading mechanism for the M1 Carbine.

rooster · Jan 17, 2018

The one that takes the more commonly available ammo. That would be the SKS.

jhcrab · Jan 17, 2018

SKS mainly due to ammo availability from other sources.

Straightbolt · Jan 17, 2018

Hypothetical SHTF scenario.

So I have to be able to defend myself at all ranges and maybe even hunt game to survive.
I would pass on the pistol cartridge M1 carbine.

SKS is the best choice hands down.

Hypothetical gun choice: SKS vs M1 Carbine

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