The AK differs from the SKS in several respects, most notably the detachable, curved 30-round magazine that makes reloading quick and easy, and that it was fully automatic, combining the power of ...

There were also some disadvantages of the SKS that favoured the AK-47. First and foremost, it has a 10-round magazine. The ammo is loaded either manually or with a clip.

The AK differs from the SKS in several respects, most notably the detachable, curved 30-round magazine that makes reloading quick and easy, and that it was fully automatic, combining the power of ...

Authorities identified the suspected gunman’s alleged weapon as an AK-47-style rifle, but an expert cautioned that it appeared to instead be an SKS-type rifle.