MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 I have searched and searched without too much luck on my made in Chine Norinco MAK-90 Sporter 7.62x39 question. Would I still need to replace the FCG if I wanted to go with a folding stock instead of the thumb-hole? I have a fiberforce thumb-hole now but would like either a side-folder or something from Ironwood Designs ( http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/ ) if possible, what do you all think or suggest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 If you remove it from it's 'sporting configuration', it has to conform to 922r. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john762 0 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 If you remove it from it's 'sporting configuration', it has to conform to 922r. Any imported thumbhole changed to "pistol grip" configeration must take 922r into consideration.Several excellent quality double-hook trigger assemblies in the chinese thumbhole imports were/are removed in the 922r.considerations. Understand the count & research your choices---perhaps, if the mechanism must be removed, it's replacement will be "prettly posed in pink". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 perhaps, if the mechanism must be removed, it's replacement will be "prettly posed in pink". HUH?......pink? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Ironwood has some really nice furniture. If you go with a US made PG and stock set, fixed or folding, you will have three of your compliance parts there (including replacing the HGs). Or you can leave the nice looking Chinese HGs and try and match the color with a US PG and wood stock or folder. You need 5 US parts all together (from the list). I would definitely replace the FCG with a US made one from Tapco, FSE, or RSA. That will give you three parts toward your count. Then all you need is two more which you can get with a stock and PG. OR if you would like to keep with foreign furniture, replace the gas piston like I did and only use mags with US parts. I don't like to rely on mags for parts count but in this case I do because I wanted to use foreign wood furniture. I also threaded my barrel and put on a US made slant brake. Having 6 US parts (3 in the G-2 double hook FCG, gas piston, followers, and floor plates) allows me to have it like this. I don't care about having to use a set of dedicated US modded or complete mags because I've got other AKs I can use regular mags in. The main thing to consider first is your stock selection. If yours has the angle cut receiver like mine you will need to either get a stock from Ironwood made for that or modify another wood stock to fit it like I did. I'm not sure if ACE made an adapter block for angle cut receivers On mine I knocked out the plate covering the rear of the receiver (It was originally designed to be an underfolder or pistol) and modified a Romy stock to fit the angle while inserted. Here's a few pics of my very first PG conversion that got me into this mess.... "Hi, I'm Cobra and I'm an AK-holic"..lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 WHAT kind of mag is that? Is it made that way, or did you modify it? If it's made that way, please tell me it's preban (per my stupid NY gun laws). I WANT ONE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I think it's a Ultra Cool Cobra Custom!! I want one!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Oh why oh why did I not buy a MAK-90 at the last fun show when I was allowed.... still kicking myself in the ass over that one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pymts 0 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Where can I find out a lot more about these MAK-90s? I just bought 1 that came with a Chinese drum magazine yesrerday. I'd like to know more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Where can I find out a lot more about these MAK-90s? I just bought 1 that came with a Chinese drum magazine yesrerday. I'd like to know more. These links should give you some info. http://www.ak-47.us/JAFreeman/Chinese_AK47_Rifles.php http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=4&f=78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 ak forum is also a good link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mob 8 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 sorry to bring up an old thread but its interesting info and i was lucky enough to find a barely fired safe queen of a mak90 for $300 from a friend of mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 sorry to bring up an old thread but its interesting info and i was lucky enough to find a barely fired safe queen of a mak90 for $300 from a friend of mine GREAT DEAL!! Just a P.I.T.A. to convert over to pistol grip configuration. Parts and wood will eat that $300 up in no time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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