The MAK 90 or “Modified AK, 1990”, is a semi-automatic Type 56 assault rifle, chambered in 7.62×39, and produced by Norinco beginning in the year 1990. Generally, these guns were imported with 3, 5-round magazines and wood furniture including a thumbhole stock.

Dec 8, 2024 · Yes, the Norinco Mak90 AK-47 is generally considered a very good rifle. Despite being subject to import bans in the United States, the Mak90 has earned a reputation for reliability, durability, and accuracy comparable to, and …

Sep 2, 2019 · Chinese AKs used a 1.5 mm-thick sheet metal receiver as opposed to the 1.0 mm that is used in Europe. Right off the bat, this gives you a sturdier base — it makes the heart of your rifle tougher and more accurate. Chinese AKs …

The MAK-90 is a Chinese factory built AK model exported to the USA from China from 1990 through 1994 by two Chinese export companies: Norinco and PolyTech. Following the import ban in 1989, the Chinese developed an AK which met the "sporting purposes" clause.

Apr 1, 2025 · The Mak 90, or “Modified AK, 1990,” is a semi-automatic, Type 56 assault rifle. It was released in (you’ve guessed it!) 1990. This ultra-reliable weapon is chambered in 7.62×39, and in most cases, they were imported/shipped with 3 x 5-round magazines.

Jul 17, 2020 · US AK .223/5.56mm Rifle and Pistol Imports. 1980. Type 87S or Type 86-7 long barrel “match” rifles imported in 1988, had unique flash hider and bipod combination and both 5.56 and 7.62x39 observed, most examples appear to be PolyTech made but some are purported to have Norinco markings.

Dec 18, 2021 · Is the fire control group original, as the Chinese AKs had arguably the best feel of any factory produced commercial grade AK variant. Do the numbers on the front trunion, match the four digit numbers on the receiver cover, rear locking part …

Oct 13, 2017 · Back in the day - Early 90's, the only post-ban AK rifles I got to handle were MAK-90 (Chinese), SA85m (Hungarian) and Maddi (Egyptian). I liked the SA85m weight, fit and finish out of all of them. I thought the MAK-90s were rough, heavy, wood was fugly and bluing rusted easily. They do run great and will serve you well.

Aug 10, 2019 · AKs have definitely risen in price with the China ban in the 90s and Obama’s sanctions on Russian imports. With new players coming to the market (Zastava and later FEG) prices might drop a bit or at least hold steady going forward.

Feb 8, 2006 · Stamped steel MAK-90s have a spring-loaded firing pin and double-hook triggers (like milled AKs). The triggers seem to be a bit better than your average Euro-AK and the spring-loaded firing pin should prevent any chance of a slam fire.