Ak-47 input

[Magiccarpetrides]

Can the thumbhole stock models (norinco) be converted to a regular stock?

[Smith]

Can the thumbhole stock models (norinco) be converted to a regular stock?

Generally yes. Some have an angled backplate that normal gear won't fit, but I believe there are adapters that can be used.

[10Kilr]

Can the thumbhole stock models (norinco) be converted to a regular stock?

Yes, just did a Mak 90. It did take some attention with a dremel and file for correct fit though.

Just for the record, a WASR is a great gun if your picky when buying. There are decent rifles out there that can be found for a good price. That being said, the deal on the Arsenals are about the best going right now. Arsenal builds a great rifle from my experience.

Edited December 8, 2009 by 10Kilr

[Guest TwoLaneBlackTop]

On the MAK-90 replacing the butt-stock to go with a more traditional AK style in not very hard. On the stamped receiver rifles there are 2 types of receivers. 1 Has a straight cut at the rear of the receiver, the other has an angle cut. The angle cut receiver have the bottom corner edge cut. If you have a straight cut you can fit any stamped AK style buttstock, if you have an angle cut there will be a gap, and if the gap bothers you the only stock option is buying from ironwood designs. In short, you want a straight cut reciever.

[Magiccarpetrides]

I found a pretty good deal on a Norinco NHM91(?) with the 20" barrel and thumbhole stock....i got out of 7.62x39 but thought about maybe jumpin back in. Anyone have experience with these longer barrel'd models?

[Guest sculpinyakker]

How 'bout input on zastava pap, imported by EAA I believe??

Too cheap?

[mhm2a]

The biggest thing in my opinion is to handle the weapon and hand pick it if possible. Even the best importers have bad days that end in canted sights and gas blocks. I have a century yugo on a DCI reciever and I would put it up against any other AK even though some bash century builds.

[Guest TwoLaneBlackTop]

How 'bout input on zastava pap, imported by EAA I believe??

Too cheap?

Are they currently importing the Zastava rifles? About a year ago there were "rumors on the Internets" regarding the importation of these rifle. So, did they actually make it happen, I was not going to hold my breath in anticipation of it. If it has that is great and I would like to see and perhaps purchase one of these rifles.

As for the stock, I am not sure as I have not inspected on in person yet.

[Guest no_masters]

great information. has answered a lot of questions since I will be in the market soon as well.

[sigmtnman]

These have gone up $150 in the last month?

K-VAR Corporation :: Rifles & Shotguns :: SGL21 Series – 7.62x39 Caliber Russian Stamped Receiver AK-47 Variant Rifles :: SGL21-61

[iyaoyas98]

These have gone up $150 in the last month?

K-VAR Corporation :: Rifles & Shotguns :: SGL21 Series – 7.62x39 Caliber Russian Stamped Receiver AK-47 Variant Rifles :: SGL21-61

To be fair, they did warn it was a Temporary sale. They bottomed out at $499 back in Oct. Ask me how I know.