I picked up an MAK-90 12 or 14 years ago. With the old assault weapons ban having expired, is there any reason I can't get rid of the thumb hole stock and install a better looking grip and stock?
MAK-90 Question
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Well, that's a big debate since 922r only applies to NFA firearms if you follow the convoluted references in the statutes.
So, I say if you did not have to go through the NFA process to purchase or manufacture it then 922r does not apply.
Please do not take my word for it - look it up yourself.
Others will be along to refute me shortly.
So, I say if you did not have to go through the NFA process to purchase or manufacture it then 922r does not apply.
Please do not take my word for it - look it up yourself.
Others will be along to refute me shortly.
- Oct 8, 2007
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yes, as long as you play the 922r "BATFE browney points" game.. 16 parts of which 10 or less are foreign, US FCG = 3, US piston = 1, US Buttstock = 1, US pistol grip = 1, US foregrip = 1, US muzzle device = 1, US magazine floor plate = 1, US magazine follower = 1... those are the most available US parts.
Piece of cake, but follow 922r. swap out the entire trigger group (Tapco G2), handguard, handgrip, and the stock. That's more than enough parts (6 swapped, only needed 5), and you can swap others if you'd prefer (gas pistol, magazine parts). As for the stock, not every Norinco has a slant-cut receiver. Mine did not, so a regular stock fit just fine. It was two screws; one on the top of the tang, one on the handgrip.
Piece of cake, but follow 922r. swap out the entire trigger group (Tapco G2), handguard, handgrip, and the stock. That's more than enough parts (6 swapped, only needed 5), and you can swap others if you'd prefer (gas pistol, magazine parts). As for the stock, not every Norinco has a slant-cut receiver. Mine did not, so a regular stock fit just fine. It was two screws; one on the top of the tang, one on the handgrip.
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Yeah, Sweet Lemonade.
So approximately how much did it cost to "play the 922r "BATFE browney points" game" and make your MAK-90 look like a standard Ak-47?
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Also, check out your MAK90. Some imports from awhile ago were classified as machineguns by the BATFE. See if you have a rivet right above the mag catch. This used to be where the autosear was fitted.
If you have this... Its bad juju
If you have this... Its bad juju
Good thing is AK's don't have a lot of parts so you only need 5 parts for an AK without a muzzle device to meet 922r. If you have a threaded barrel then a muzzle brake or flash hider rolls the number to 6.
You can start easy w/ 3 US made parts that will take 10 minutes to swap on. A US made handguard, pistol grip, and buttstock.
You would then need 2 or 3 more US made parts. Some of the cheaper ways to go are US made mag followers and floor plates (922r considers an inserted magazine to be part of the firearm). If you have a muzzle brake you can swap it out for a cheap US one. The only drawback is you would need to always use the mags with US parts to be in compliance.
This would all cost you under $75 if you shopped around on the web for prices. Some other things you could do would be to swap out the trigger group (3 parts), though usually Chinese rifles have nice triggers so I would hate to do that if it were me. You can also swap out the gas piston for a US one though that is a bit of a PITA.
Also, check out your MAK90. Some imports from awhile ago were classified as machineguns by the BATFE. See if you have a rivet right above the mag catch. This used to be where the autosear was fitted.
If you have this... Its bad juju
Ok, there is a rivet (3/4" to the centerline of the rivet) above the mag catch. The gun is a Norinco with a very low serial number.
If you have this... Its bad juju
Ok, there is a rivet (3/4" to the centerline of the rivet) above the mag catch. The gun is a Norinco with a very low serial number.
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You should be OK. The auto sear hole is about 1/4" up from the bottom of the receiver. I am recalling this from memory so if I am wrong someone please correct me.
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third pin
heres a picture for ref.
If your mak has the third hole= Felony / needs to be torch cut
heres a picture for ref.
If your mak has the third hole= Felony / needs to be torch cut
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Nope, my receiver doesn't have that 3rd pin hole. However, the selector does have 3 positions. Just kidding.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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You should be okay then, replace the Fire Control group, use US made mags and US made stock . Should make your MAK 922R compliant
Sometimes under that ugly thumbhole stock, the back of receiver has been cut at an angle, its referred to as a slant cut. If thats the case, your butt stock options are limited and more costly.
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plus G2 or RSA fire control group.
6 parts, use whatever magazines/muzzle devices you want.
plus G2 or RSA fire control group.
6 parts, use whatever magazines/muzzle devices you want.
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Do you have pics of the slant cut?
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