sks vs ak47

I had a crazy idea or maybe a not so crazy idea. Down at my local gun shop there is a used SKS of unknown origins that they are selling for $295.00US. Is it worth picking it up and upgrading it into a Tapco Stock and 20 round clips? Would it make a good alternative to the AK or AR Platform? Or...

Im looking to add another gun that shoots the 762x39 round to my collection. Im looking at the SKS or a WASR, it will be a fun gun and used for hunting, plinking, ect

Assuming 922r was flushed down the toilet where it belongs... Would you prefer an AK47 or SKS with pistol grip and hi-cap magazine? Why?

How do you make a sks take ak-47 magazines? And how does it perform with ak-47 magazines?

I know I'm opening a LARGE can of worms here but I'm curious. I have 2 Norinco SKSs - they were available at good prices and bought 15 years apart. How does an SKS really compare to an AK47? I'm taking about off the shelf, no whistles & bells, fiberglass bedding job, etc - just a basic...

Anyone know which of these is the best for the money (reliability, accuracy, best on ammo, etc)? All are relatively cheap and seem good for a first-time owner. Thanks in advance.

Here is the hypothetical sceneario. A person owns an SKS. The kind that accepts AK mags. Is thinking of buying an AK. Is the AK that much better of a rifle to warrant twice or more the cost? Or do you think it would be better to buy another two SKS's? Or one SKS and more ammo?

Do you think an SKS would suffice as a primary SHTF weapon? Right now I have a Rugar p95 9mm pistol,a rugar 10-22 and a Maverick 88 12gauge. The price tag on the SKS is appealing at $239. Or should I hold out for an AK or m16?