Mark_from_Iowa
Member
My birthday is coming up, and I have been toying with the idea of adding a K31 to my collection. Right now I am shooting Mosins almost exclusively (M44, M91/30, M39), with a few handguns for good measure. My gut tells me it is time to branch out a bit, and the K31 seems like a good way to go while still maintaining a milsurp angle.
Anyway, I contacted the only gun shop around here that carries milsurp in any great quantity, and was told that he will not be carrying the K31 any longer. According to him, all of the good ones are gone, and what remain are in poor condition. He also said that he could order one in, but couldn't stand behind it as far as quality is concerned.
I don't particularly care about wood condition, since I'm really only interested in the bore/bolt mechanics being clean. If he was basing his opinion on cosmetic appeal, then I may still have him snag one for me before too long.
I was wondering if this is a well-founded rumor or not? Should I spend the next few months trolling gun shows and inspecting bores, or will I have a good chance of success with the various distributors?
Thanks
Mark
Anyway, I contacted the only gun shop around here that carries milsurp in any great quantity, and was told that he will not be carrying the K31 any longer. According to him, all of the good ones are gone, and what remain are in poor condition. He also said that he could order one in, but couldn't stand behind it as far as quality is concerned.
I don't particularly care about wood condition, since I'm really only interested in the bore/bolt mechanics being clean. If he was basing his opinion on cosmetic appeal, then I may still have him snag one for me before too long.
I was wondering if this is a well-founded rumor or not? Should I spend the next few months trolling gun shows and inspecting bores, or will I have a good chance of success with the various distributors?
Thanks
Mark