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Posted: 9/6/2005 4:17:28 PM EDT
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if its less tehn 200$ then its probably the single stack version, meaning it only takes 10rnd mags. this can be fixed with a dremel. check www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/index.shtml for more info.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 4:20:55 PM EDT
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There are quite a few differences between the two....
Romanian versus Chinese. The Romanian "WASR" is originally a low capacity receiver/magwell that has been opened up to accept higher capacity mags. It's also been "922r'd" to meet all import restrictions. The Chinese MAK-90 was still a high capacity receiver/magwell weapon that had a thumbhole stock and all evil features removed. I'd take the Chinese AK hands down. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 5:54:41 PM EDT
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I just bought a mak-90 and was very impressed with the finish and smoother operation over my wasr. The trigger is worlds better than the wasr and is comparable to a tapco G2.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 6:07:12 PM EDT
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+1 I wouldn't even have to think about it. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 6:41:58 PM EDT
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MAK-90
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Posted: 9/6/2005 6:46:04 PM EDT
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+2 h/w, the converted WASRs run just find but they have crappier finish and furniture-WTF?  rommy beat by chicom??!!?
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:14:31 PM EDT
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Dude, the Romanian's are lucky that the Chinese can't export semi-auto AK's to the U.S. Otherwise you'd see brand new ChiCom underfolders at Walmart for $250 including a case of steel-core ammo. 
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:42:42 PM EDT
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Thought that was a two year ban and it was over? WTF? I thought we were about to see a flood of 1911s and AKs? |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 7:43:50 PM EDT
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MAK-90
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:02:01 PM EDT
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from wat i uderstand the chinese ban was after 1994. so no more guns imported after 1994. tis why some dealers want a premium for MAKs.
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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:29:48 PM EDT
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Well, i went against the trend and sold a great looking MAK-90 then picked up a SAR-1. Why?
1) The SAR has an optics rail 2) The SAR is already in a pistol grip configuration, with US parts (namely the gas piston, which is hardest to sawp) 3) The SAR holds a cleaning rod 4) The SAR has a front sight block that can accept a detent pin (for threading the barrel and adding a slant brake) The same applies to a WASR, as they are very close to a SAR. Depending upon what you want your AK to be, a MAK-90 could be a very expensive way to go, but they are fine weapons. |
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Posted: 9/6/2005 10:55:20 PM EDT
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When I bought my mak90 in 96 everyone was like oh thats chinese those norincos are cheap but I held on to her becuase I was young and she was mine now look shes almost at the top of the food chain......Go with the mak I have never had any problem with mine,
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Posted: 9/7/2005 6:44:06 AM EDT
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I have a MAK, but I wanted another.
I was thinking I could get the WASR and put the thumbhole stock on, and have the same thing. Now I see that the WASR doesn't take the same magazines, so ... screw that. |
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Posted: 9/7/2005 8:30:18 AM EDT
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The WASR thumbhole is useful only as a placeholder for a real stock. |
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Posted: 9/7/2005 10:57:38 AM EDT
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No, chinese "ban" started in 89 and was "finalized" in 94. MAK 90 has a better trigger, thicker receiver and is designed to take full cap mags. Only drawback is having to make it 922r compliant after purchase if you want a pistol grip, normal stock or muzzle device. |
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Posted: 9/7/2005 6:32:38 PM EDT
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i kid u not i have seen MAK90s try to sell for *GULP* $799.99, high end. most are selling them for $400-500. pick 'em up while u still can.
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Posted: 9/7/2005 8:19:46 PM EDT
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As an FFL earlier in my life, I sold a shitload of MAK90's in the mid '90's. I condidered them to be cheap sheet metal concoctions from red chinese meant to take all of our american dollars. The Chinese never invented anything- just copied everybody else's inventions cheaply.
Now they're treasured posessions? The most I charged for them was $240 and the least was $190. Wish I could have all of those back now.... FWIW Bulgi stuff beats Chicom any day IMO. |
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Posted: 9/7/2005 8:24:56 PM EDT
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NO! The Chinese rifle is far superior to the Romanian. |
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Posted: 9/8/2005 5:57:26 AM EDT
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The Romys are a trunk (or back of pickup bed) gun. They look rough, feel rough (until you do some polishing). The FCG from Century sucks and I ened up replacing it (even after I tried polishing it up).
I droped my SAR1 on the concrete at a range one day, and could not tell any damage done to the weapon. My SAR1 is a beast, and it is great for abuse and I love it. The MAK90's I have seen are much nicer and have much better triggers. They only physical issue I have seen on them is where someone ground off the bayonet lug and or welded on the FSB and it looked like crap. This is only with a very few. Fit and finish are much better. You can sometimes find ones with the under folder receiver cutouts blanked off. My SAR 1 goes bang everytime and feeds wolf ammo like candy. It all depends on what you are after. A guy I know has a MAK90 and really loves it and he says it shoots great. I would expect the MAK to be a more accurate shooter. You can always add the side scope mount. |
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Posted: 9/8/2005 8:12:18 AM EDT
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Bought My MAK90 in '93. Great bang for buck! Have added Tapco trigger group & black polymer stock, PG, & HG's. What an improvement! Plus it looks cooler now. Bump-Fire Heaven. (Hang on for dear life & lean into it!!!)
The Ol' Crew Chief |
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Posted: 9/8/2005 5:23:04 PM EDT
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So the WASR don't take regular AK mag.? |
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Posted: 9/8/2005 6:03:38 PM EDT
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If it's a single stack AK , it takes single stack mags and if it takes double stack mags , then they take double !!! |
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Posted: 9/8/2005 6:35:10 PM EDT
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Okay... so where do I find another new MAK-90?
Or what do other people prefer, and where do you get them? |
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Posted: 9/8/2005 8:23:08 PM EDT
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Cruise pawnshops and M&P G-shops who sell evil guns cheap because they are just evil. If you are real lucky you will find an early Mak 90 with a threaded muzzle and cleaning rod. 
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