IMHO, as an owner of both weapons, I can see advantages/disadvantages for each. The SKS dressed with a fixed 20 rd. box magazine is quite sufficient for me. However, due to its versatility and much lighter weight, I think I would prefer the M1 carbine over the SKS. Especially since I have a fairly even mix of 15 rd. & 30 rd. magazines for it (26 magazines total).
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