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Big Dog · 03-23-2006, 05:50 PM

My experience is that converted subguns (to semi-auto only) make poor carbines in general. Too heavy, poor sights, poor comfort and ergonomics.

For instance, a Thompson weighs in around 12 pounds, compared to the SKS at 8 pounds. Which would you rather hump in the bush . . . ?

03-23-2006, 05:50 PM	#13
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 9,844	My experience is that converted subguns (to semi-auto only) make poor carbines in general. Too heavy, poor sights, poor comfort and ergonomics. For instance, a Thompson weighs in around 12 pounds, compared to the SKS at 8 pounds. Which would you rather hump in the bush . . . ? __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.