What is your opinion on the MAK-90?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What is your opinion on the MAK-90?

Posted: 3/31/2001 3:03:38 PM EDT

I have one made by Norinco. Is this a good AK clone? I wanted an AK with a collapsable stock but the pre-bans go for about 2 G's around here. What parts will make this a better AK clone?

Thanks!

Posted: 3/31/2001 3:12:17 PM EDT

[#1]

IVE GOT A MAK90,THEY ARE ALRIGHT FOR PLINKING BUT NOT VERY ACCURATE.I COULD HAVE BOUGHT A NORINCO LAST WEEK WITH THE BOTTOM FOLDER STOCK,FRONT HAND GRIP,AND 75 ROUND DRUM W/240 ROUNDS OF AMMO FOR 400.00 BUT DIDNT HAVE THE MONEY.OH WELL STILL GOT MINE W/DRAGANOV STOCK.I LIKE IT. I CAN SHOOT CHEAP.[frag]

Posted: 3/31/2001 3:48:17 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a MAK-90 by Maadi. It is Egyptian made. The quality wasn't to bad for the price, $200.00. This is the only AK-type rifle I own, so I can not compare quality. I know it is no AR! I haven't fired it much, maybe 300rnds. I did notice that the bolt worked hard, until I "expanded" the receiver. I have added a B-square scope mount (kind that is mounted by replacing the trigger pin). I will mount an inexpensive red dot optic on it. This is my loaner rifle when a friend wants to go to the range with me. Magazines are cheap for it, I bought a dozen waffle side East German mags for $6.95 each.

OSA

Posted: 3/31/2001 4:10:57 PM EDT

[#3]

I bought the Norinco MAK 90 new years ago. Paid $300 for the gun and a case of 1200 rounds of ammo. How cost effictive is this? I have never had a problem one with it after firing over two thousand rounds throught it. I would like to convert it to the traditional pistol grip stock but am unaware where they sell these kits and also whether it is legal or not. It is not a tack driver but still I could not be more impressed with this firearm.

Posted: 3/31/2001 4:18:22 PM EDT

[#4]

Getsome go over to AK-47.net there are alot of US part kits for stamped receiver AKs. I have an ACE kit on my milled MAK90. You need hammer, trigger,sear,pistolgrip,buttstock and handguards. Six parts. RH

Posted: 3/31/2001 4:55:51 PM EDT

[#5]

I'm trying to talk my buddy into letting me buy his someday...

Posted: 3/31/2001 5:06:50 PM EDT

[#6]

I got my Norinco MAK-90 in 1994 when there was a big scare of them becoming extinct. It's been extremely reliable ever since, without even a hiccup. I'd easily trust my life to it if necessary.

Posted: 3/31/2001 5:08:29 PM EDT

[#7]

The MAK90 is a rugged, reliable, plinker. Couldn't get better than 4 MOA out of it though.

Posted: 3/31/2001 5:14:54 PM EDT

[#8]

Originally Posted By Hvy AR:
The MAK90 is a rugged, reliable, plinker. Couldn't get better than 4 MOA out of it though.

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[b] Yeah, what Hvy AR said[/b]Mine isn't the most accurate, but it goes bang when I pull the trigger. [:D] Milldude

Posted: 4/1/2001 1:13:27 AM EDT

[#9]

Got one, and have pretty much the same impression as everyone else - not terribly accurate, but sturdy, reliable, and FUN.

Posted: 4/1/2001 7:15:06 AM EDT

[#10]

Anyone have any thoughts on the Saiga103-7.62 AK rifle conversion gunsmoke has ? There's a picture in the AK complete rifles for sale forum.

Warlock

Posted: 4/1/2001 7:32:23 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Anyone have any thoughts on the Saiga103-7.62 AK rifle conversion gunsmoke has ? There's a picture in the AK complete rifles for sale forum.

Warlock

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IMHO, it's the best value there is, in an AK. Nice rifle.

Posted: 4/1/2001 9:59:58 AM EDT

[#12]

The milled reciever versions (Polytech manufacture) are an absolute steal,
and I can shoot an inch with mine.
All day.

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