SKS and AK47 side by side

These two 7.62x39 rifles with USA made furniture stocks open and folded. If you like the look, either of these would be fine rifles

From the side the SKS and AK47 30 round magazines look about the same. The SKS magazine even looks like it has a magazine release. However these are quite difficult to remove usually.

The two 30 round 7.62x39 box magazines look close. The AKM removable 30 rd mag is much higher quality however. Most 30 round aftermarket SKS mags fail to work well under most conditions.

The SKS modified with a polymer folding stock set made in the USA and a scope mounted on the receiver cover. The SKS is also modified with an extended 30 round magazine. The AKM is a Yugo / USA hybrid made for Century

The action and front end of the AK47 (AKM) and SKS are close but not the same.

The charging handle on the SKS is a round knob, while on the AK47 it's a flat piece of metal

The AK47 safety is along side the receiver and also acts as a cover to keep the action of the rifle covered. TGH SKS safety is near the trigger and flips up and in the way of the trigger when activated