Help me with my new MAK 90

[Guest Rugerman]

So, picked up a new (to me and unfired) MAK 90 sporter rifle today, with thumbhole stock, 2 30-rd mags, 1 10-rd mags, and a 75 round drum, and box, sling, cleaning kit.

I am looking for replacement stock options for this gun, as well as any other accessories. Also, what are the best mags for it? Any other suggestions. Can't wait to use my newest fun addition to my collection.

[jtluttrell]

Go to the Shriners did we?

[Westwindmike]

You might want to check into 922r compliance before you start changing stocks. This link might help.

Gunwiki: 922® Worksheet for AK-47 Builds

Or this article:

http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=472

Hope this helps.

Mike

[141FE]

Ironwood designs

http://www.ironwooddesigns.com

[graycrait]

AK-47 Accessories, AK-47 Mini-14, Mini-30, M1 .30 Carbine Scout Scope Mount from UltiMAK

I put one of these on my MAK 90 and then added a Trijicon Reflex sight. Very nice setup.

Craig

[mousegunner]

Any (German, Romanian, Chinese, Yugoslavian, Hungarian, etc) ordinary mil-surplus mag will work, and they are the best, and cheapest. You can pick up Chinese mags on gunbroker.com, and elsewhere, if you look. You can also get extra 5-round Chinese mags. I stuck with Chinese mags.

If you want to stay 922r compliant, for shooting, just leave it alone. I like mine "as is."

But if you are determined to change the stock, you should remove the stock to see if the rear of the receiver goes at a slant, or if it is "squared away." The slant-cut receiver needs the Ironwood replacement. If your receiver looks cut at a 90 degree angle, you have more options.

Congrats on getting the MAK-90. It is a superior AK to most other brands.

You will find a lot of info and links to info here:

Norinco MAK-90 Model of the Kalashnikov AK-47

Edited November 8, 2009 by mousegunner

[Guest 70below]

Ironwood designs

http://www.ironwooddesigns.com

+1

I had a MAK90 that put IWdesigns furniture on then I used RIT dye to stain Russian red then used Tung oil on, it came out awesome. I used a Tapco G2 double hook trigger set. The Tapco G2's have a really nice feel to them.

edit to add:

http://thegunwiki.com/Gunwiki/BuildAkVerifyCompliance

Edited November 8, 2009 by 70below

[K191145]

The Choate Dragonov polymer stock is compliant with the Mak-90.

[Guest 5Legion]

Nice - the Maks are some of the best ever imported. I'd go with a new stock, surplus mags (cheaper than dirt has them), a sling, and plenty of 7.62x39. All of my efforts to scope an AK have been fruitless. It's a great gun, best with iron sights I think. The MAK-90s are great AKs.

5L

[Guest Rugerman]

Thanks for all of this information everyone. I picked up plenty of ammo yesterday to get started with, some extra mags, etc. I have a feeling that this is going to be one fun gun to shoot.

[K191145]

Thanks for all of this information everyone. I picked up plenty of ammo yesterday to get started with, some extra mags, etc. I have a feeling that this is going to be one fun gun to shoot.

They are fun to shoot, I've shot probably 5K rounds out of mine and not had one single malfunction. It's decently accurate at it's range and not much recoil.

[Guest Tusculum]

One of the very few things the Chineese build that is reliable! But previous posts are correct. Monkey with the stock and you have to start replacing 4 or 5 parts with US. That is the dumbest law Ive have ever seen! G Bush 1 is the daddy of that. Thanks, Jack