Mak-90 Rebuild - Opinions & Experience Needed - Page 2

Rock and Glock · December 18th, 2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob72

TDI parts have an excellent rep (as does Choate, and Arsenal's new shielded fore end). Tapco tends to have issues, working themselves loose. More $$, but I like my ACE stocks.

Rob72: Do you have a favorite or reliable source for the alternative parts you mention? I've seen Choate's in a lot of places, but the adjustable stock will fit my frame better (hopefully). I know I've seen ACE, just can't remember where.....

Thanks for the input!

AK, JT, HSU: Many thanks for the 922 compliance discussion - I'm still in the planning stage here, and any and all 922 discussion is welcome!

Ben: Is the spring/bolt dust cover three rail scope system stable, and does it retain zero for your optics?

Rob72 · December 18th, 2006, 06:56 PM

R&G, actually I was thinking of the Choate fore ends. I have those, but have not handled their stocks. Being Choate, I'm sure they are top-notch.

As far as ACE, I bought "factory seconds/returns" for just over $100 for the stock, receiver adaptor & folding mechanism. Availibility will vary, and you'll have to call them. Mine had a few scrapes that neede Rustoleum touch-up, but no functional deficits. The best "new" price I've seen is from Gabe Suarez: http://www.onesourcetactical.com/

ACE's site: www.riflestocks.com
I got the AKFX shorty stock ($55 under "Close-outs") for my Romy G build, and it is perfect!

I got my Choate fore ends for $13 from Midway.

sgtD · December 18th, 2006, 09:40 PM

I am pretty confused about all of this crap about parts, but my real question is how in the he** do the idiots who pass these laws figure that any of this insanity "makes us safer"?

What if I don't know the importation date of my AK? Pre-ban? Post-ban? who could know this crap if they bought a used AK at a gun show or something? It's crazy.

Longbow · December 18th, 2006, 11:42 PM

Don't know a hole lot about the mak, But what I can tell you is, I don't believe that butt stock will work. The Mak 90 has a slanted and curved rear part to the reciever. See this picture some place you might want to check out, This place has the best info and experts on the AK, check it out here
HTH

JT · December 19th, 2006, 12:01 AM

Depends if it is milled or stamped. And stamped can be straight or slant. Best way to tell is to take the stock off. If it's a milled MAK-90, I think you're pretty much limited to a Choate stock, or Ironwood.

I agree with AKSrule. I would go with Ironwood.

On Ironwood's web site you can see the various receiver types.

http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/2aprod/1zAKproduct.html

Ben Hennessy · December 19th, 2006, 10:15 AM

[quote=Rock and Glock;256121][b]

Ben: Is the spring/bolt dust cover three rail scope system stable, and does it retain zero for your optics?[/QUOTE

The three rail system I bought had two stablizing screws at the rear of the cover. Tighten them just till they touch metal and the give them a half turn. Tighten them too tight and your dust cover pops off while shooting. I also had to do this. While shooting these two screw would back off and the leave my Red Dot not sighted in. So I went to Home Depot and bought two nuts for the screws. Take the two scews out, run the screws through the nuts, reinstall the screws and lower the nut to the metal and tighten. This will keep the screws from backing out. I also did this, since most screws and nuts at the hardware store are silver in color and these screws are black, I bought brass nuts to give the rifle some contrast.

December 18th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#13
sgtD Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,646	I am pretty confused about all of this crap about parts, but my real question is how in the he** do the idiots who pass these laws figure that any of this insanity "makes us safer"? What if I don't know the importation date of my AK? Pre-ban? Post-ban? who could know this crap if they bought a used AK at a gun show or something? It's crazy. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

December 18th, 2006, 11:42 PM	#14
Longbow Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana, USA Posts: 266	Don't know a hole lot about the mak, But what I can tell you is, I don't believe that butt stock will work. The Mak 90 has a slanted and curved rear part to the reciever. See this picture some place you might want to check out, This place has the best info and experts on the AK, check it out here HTH __________________ "Planning to draw and chamber a round after TSHTF is like planning to fasten your seatbelt after you see the other guy run a stopsign..." Professional hand engraver. To see full picture of knife in Avatar click here

December 19th, 2006, 12:01 AM	#15
JT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,099	Depends if it is milled or stamped. And stamped can be straight or slant. Best way to tell is to take the stock off. If it's a milled MAK-90, I think you're pretty much limited to a Choate stock, or Ironwood. I agree with AKSrule. I would go with Ironwood. On Ironwood's web site you can see the various receiver types. http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/2aprod/1zAKproduct.html __________________ Blessed be the Lord my rock who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle. Psalm 144:1 Si vis pacem, para bellum Last edited by JT; December 19th, 2006 at 12:53 PM.

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December 18th, 2006, 06:56 PM	#12
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,998	R&G, actually I was thinking of the Choate fore ends. I have those, but have not handled their stocks. Being Choate, I'm sure they are top-notch. As far as ACE, I bought "factory seconds/returns" for just over $100 for the stock, receiver adaptor & folding mechanism. Availibility will vary, and you'll have to call them. Mine had a few scrapes that neede Rustoleum touch-up, but no functional deficits. The best "new" price I've seen is from Gabe Suarez: http://www.onesourcetactical.com/ ACE's site: www.riflestocks.com I got the AKFX shorty stock ($55 under "Close-outs") for my Romy G build, and it is perfect! I got my Choate fore ends for $13 from Midway.

December 19th, 2006, 10:15 AM	#16
Ben Hennessy VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. James, Missouri Posts: 2,361	[quote=Rock and Glock;256121][b] Ben: Is the spring/bolt dust cover three rail scope system stable, and does it retain zero for your optics?[/QUOTE The three rail system I bought had two stablizing screws at the rear of the cover. Tighten them just till they touch metal and the give them a half turn. Tighten them too tight and your dust cover pops off while shooting. I also had to do this. While shooting these two screw would back off and the leave my Red Dot not sighted in. So I went to Home Depot and bought two nuts for the screws. Take the two scews out, run the screws through the nuts, reinstall the screws and lower the nut to the metal and tighten. This will keep the screws from backing out. I also did this, since most screws and nuts at the hardware store are silver in color and these screws are black, I bought brass nuts to give the rifle some contrast.