Any reason I shouldn't buy a K31 from SOG?

daNattyFatty · Apr 7, 2014

After reading several threads here, it seems that the consensus is that SOG is good people and mostly sends out decent conditioned firearms.

Their K31s are currently $289, with a $10 option for handpick. I currently have one sitting in my cart, ready to checkout. The only reason I'm hesitating is because of their description, which is:

"M1931 K31 rifle. 26’ barrel, 6rd detachable box magazine, straight pull bolt action, very good condition. Sling included with rifle."

That's it. Compared to the descriptions that Simpson has on his site, this leaves a lot to the imagination.

What do you guys think?

endsjustifymeans · Apr 7, 2014

SOG has earned my trust several times over, usually fairly significantly underselling the quality of the firearms. If you want one, I see no reason not to buy from them.

05dodgedaytona · Apr 7, 2014

I wouldn't hesitate to buy one.

nobis1 · Apr 7, 2014

I was in the same position recently. Ended up buying two from Simpson Ltd because I could pick out the rifle I wanted, and I knew the muzzle reading.

The upside with SOG is that you could pay 300 plus shipping and the 3% credit card fee and get a rifle that is $350 plus through Simpson Ltd. For me, I went with the safer buy, but SOG was real tempting. One other thing to consider, to get walnut, you have to pay an extra $20 fee. If I did not want walnut, I may have bought from SOG.

I ended up with a nice K-31 from 1942 with a muzzle reading of 7.52. The stock had a few dings, but it was the light walnut and it had some tiger striping. Price was $325. I also bought a cherry K-31 that was about 90% blue, had a really nice light tiger striped stock with very little marks for $495. Stock was considered "very good." The muzzle measures 7.54. Shipping was $35 for both.

Boom Boom · Apr 7, 2014

nobis1 summed it well. With SOG, it's still luck of the draw, but with better chances than other online C&R dealers. With Simpson, you're paying a premium for a very good description and photos. I would personally go the Simpson route. It depends on each person's budget and priorities.

MacGuns · Apr 7, 2014

nobis1 said:
... I also bought a cherry K-31 that was about 90% blue, had a really nice light tiger striped stock with very little marks for $495. Stock was considered "very good." The muzzle measures 7.54. ...

Wait What! They made cherry stocks for the K31? I thought I had them covered with both a walnut and a beech stock K31. Now you are saying I need to look for a cherry stock to complete my Swiss collection. Are there any additional issued wood stocks I should be looking for?

Any pics of the cherry.

Alphabrew · Apr 7, 2014

SOG is good to go. They are one of the few vendors where hand pick is taken seriously. That's a great deal on a K31 to boot.

Alphabrew · Apr 7, 2014

MacMoov said:
Wait What! They made cherry stocks for the K31? I thought I had them covered with both a walnut and a beech stock K31. Now you are saying I need to look for a cherry stock to complete my Swiss collection. Are there any additional issued wood stocks I should be looking for?

Any pics of the cherry.

I think he meant cherry as is "really good condition" not wood made from a cherry tree.

Boom Boom · Apr 7, 2014

MacMoov said:
Wait What! They made cherry stocks for the K31? I thought I had them covered with both a walnut and a beech stock K31. Now you are saying I need to look for a cherry stock to complete my Swiss collection. Are there any additional issued wood stocks I should be looking for?

Any pics of the cherry.

Where I grew up, "cherry" is slang for "like new". I assume that's what he means.

daNattyFatty · Apr 7, 2014

Alright guys, thank you very much for the responses. I decided to go the handpick route with SOG. Fingers crossed!

Of course, I'll certainly post pics when it arrives!

MacGuns · Apr 7, 2014

Boom Boom said:
Where I grew up, "cherry" is slang for "like new". I assume that's what he means.

Alphabrew said:
I think he meant cherry as is "really good condition" not wood made from a cherry tree.

Good, now I can keep saving my pennies up so I can add a ZfK55 sniper to my swiss collection

nobis1 · Apr 7, 2014

Boom Boom said:
Where I grew up, "cherry" is slang for "like new". I assume that's what he means.

Exactly right. The stock was better than most I have seen for a K-31. Light color, tiger striping and not beat to hell. Rifle also has a tight muzzle, strong rifling and most of the bluing is intact.

Basically, I paid a premium to insure a really nice rifle.

Catch-10-22 · Apr 7, 2014

There's also a K31 for sale in the classifieds (shameless plug)

Alphabrew · Apr 7, 2014

KYFHO said:
There's also a K31 for sale in the classifieds (shameless plug)

Good deal, too. The ammo alone is worth $250.

http://www.mdshooters.com/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=20178

rseymorejr · Apr 7, 2014

daNattyFatty said:
"M1931 K31 rifle. 26’ barrel, 6rd detachable box magazine, straight pull bolt action, very good condition. Sling included with rifle."

I've always had good luck dealing with SOG. I can understand your concern though. 26 feet is an awfully long barrel!
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