My mods on SKS rifles.

[PAX]

I was just giving some examples for stock rear sight replacement. I've been on the hunt for a laminated HG forever. Either wrong color or wrong price, PAX

I have explored various options for adjustable rear sights, including the ones you recommended.

I thought I saw somewhere that there was a peep replacement for the stock ladder, PAX

[monaderio]

Today is a wonderful day. The rear sight from Evike.com is in stock, and I purchased it.

https://www.evike.com/products/106066/

[monaderio]

After a thorough adjustment, the 75-round drum magazine is now securely installed and ready for use. It wasn't a plug-and-play piece.

[monaderio]

I have two Russian SKS trigger groups, and both were missing the lever spring. Initially, I thought the springs were broken, so I installed a safety lever spring on one of the trigger groups. Eventually, I began to think it wasn't a coincidence, so I searched for answers online.
I quickly found that the Russians use two different trigger groups: one designed without a spring and the other that includes one.

https://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=119108.0

[Greatguns]

The early 1st gen FCGs did not incorporate the flat spring for the safety lever. It was added in the 2nd gen FCGs.

[monaderio]

The early 1st gen FCGs did not incorporate the flat spring for the safety lever. It was added in the 2nd gen FCGs.

So, I have modified the fire control group from the first to the second generation while leaving another trigger group unchanged.

[monaderio]

I removed the barrel from the chopped receiver by soaking it in a mixture of ATF and acetone for about 10 hours. After that, I turned the barrel counterclockwise, and it came off easily.

[monaderio]

I received the RPK rear sight from Evike.com. Secured with two set screws. It looks great and is compatible with the AK-47 front sight.

[PAX]

The aperture I mentioned was a direct replacement for the SKS ladder like the one you displayed but was only the slider. It was a decade ago at least. PAX

[monaderio]

If you often change the handguard, here is a simple modification you can make. I tapped the existing hole with an M3 tap and secured the ferrule using an M3 x 12 mm set screw. Since the screw is a bit long, I used a Dremel to trim it to the appropriate length.

[PAX]

You can also use a trimmed finishing nail, PAX

[monaderio]

You can also use a trimmed finishing nail, PAX

The installation process is simple, but removal can be difficult. I can still insert a pin, nail, or rivet into the gas tube instead of a set screw.

[monaderio]

I swapped a standard chrome-plated bayonet for a polished one on my Russian SKS build.

[monaderio]

This DIY project involves creating SKS tabs using genuine leather strips to replace the worn vintage tabs on one of my slings. I used an oil-based wood stain to color them.

[cvasqu03]

Nice!  I particularly like the second hole to keep the leather from continuing to split.   Are you going to round off the corners?