MAK-90, new furniture - Page 2

Rock and Glock · June 9th, 2007, 12:08 AM

You need seven US made parts since you have a muzzle brake. The forend counts as one, pistol grip one, buttstock one, muzzle brake one, for four total so far (that I can see). A US compliant trigger group would be three more, or you could use US made mags (three parts). So if you go the mag route, you'll need to send all of your foreign mags to me.

Daddy Warcrimes · June 9th, 2007, 03:12 AM

Quote:

(r) It shall be unlawful for any person to assemble from imported
parts any semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun which is identical to
any rifle or shotgun prohibited from importation under section
925(d)(3) of this chapter as not being particularly suitable for or
readily adaptable to sporting purposes except that this subsection
shall not apply to -

I'm not certain of that interpretation although I've heard it many times. The rifle is bought with 100% foreign parts, that would mean every time I broke it down for cleaning I would be violating federal law.

IANAL and there's probably more to this. The point is moot as the rifle is now in compliance.

JT · June 9th, 2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

It shall be unlawful for any person to assemble from imported
parts any semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun which is identical to
any rifle or shotgun prohibited from importation under section
925(d)(3) of this chapter as not being particularly suitable for or
readily adaptable to sporting purposes except that this subsection
shall not apply to -

Note the prohibited part. Your rifle as imported, was not prohibited. If it had a pistol grip, it would have been prohibited. So when you add a pistol grip, you turn it into a rifle prohibited from importation. By adding the correct number of US parts, it is no longer an imported rifle, according to BATF regulations.

Miggy · June 9th, 2007, 12:11 PM

Here you go.

Quote:

(c) For purposes of this section, the term imported parts are:

(1) Frames, receivers, receiver castings, forgings or stampings
(2) Barrels
(3) Barrel extensions
(4) Mounting blocks (trunions)
(5) Muzzle attachments
(6) Bolts
(7) Bolt carriers
(8) Operating rods
(9) Gas pistons
(10) Trigger housings
(11) Triggers
(12) Hammers
(13) Sears
(14) Disconnectors
(15) Butt stocks
(16) Pistol grips
(17) Forearms, hand guards
(18) Magazine bodies
(19) Followers
(20) Floor plates

[T.D. ATF-346, 58 FR

sgtD · June 9th, 2007, 06:34 PM

Never mind. Nice looking MAk though

Daddy Warcrimes · June 10th, 2007, 01:32 AM

I think I got it now. Dumb law if I ever heard of one.

Notes on trigger group replacement:
1. Perform a functions check after assembly.
2. Don't install the hammer backwards (it will not cock if you do).
3. The kit comes with a small tube/spacer for the trigger and disconnecter; this was not present in the stock parts. It is not optional; the trigger will not reset properly if this isn't used.
4. The kit comes with instructions, read them.

I still haven't been to the range, but I already have observed the following:
Much lighter.
More comfortable to hold (that old stock was nasty).
Significantly reduced movement of the trigger while cycling (had a problem with trigger slap before)

Daddy Warcrimes · August 6th, 2007, 01:58 PM

2 months late but she's been to the range now. 120 rounds at steel plates (no grouping, sorry)

Tons more comfortable than the thumbhole.

The trigger is a huge difference. First, there is no slap. I don't have to save it for the end of the range session and I can fire more than 2 magazines without aching.
The trigger is a lot lighter too. Substantial creep but a crisp break. I have no way to measure, but a lighter pull than an M-16.

The heat has me a little worried with that plastic forearm, but it seemed ok after 120 rounds. These things definitely don't cool like an AR.

I've discovered a great dislike for the open sights. I'll want to replace it with a peep sight next.

GotSig? · August 8th, 2007, 02:36 PM

must fight the urge to Tapcoize your ak.

joleary223 · August 8th, 2007, 02:48 PM

Nice job. I like it.
I've been looking for this stock for my RPK. Has anyone seen one?

MD_Willington · August 8th, 2007, 08:02 PM

Well that is a Valmet... I'm not sure who's making US Valmet stocks...

June 9th, 2007, 12:08 AM	#11
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 3,907	You need seven US made parts since you have a muzzle brake. The forend counts as one, pistol grip one, buttstock one, muzzle brake one, for four total so far (that I can see). A US compliant trigger group would be three more, or you could use US made mags (three parts). So if you go the mag route, you'll need to send all of your foreign mags to me. __________________ Richard NRA Life Member "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." Michelangelo Buonarroti

June 9th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#15
sgtD Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,711	Never mind. Nice looking MAk though __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

June 10th, 2007, 01:32 AM	#16
Daddy Warcrimes Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 474	I think I got it now. Dumb law if I ever heard of one. Notes on trigger group replacement: 1. Perform a functions check after assembly. 2. Don't install the hammer backwards (it will not cock if you do). 3. The kit comes with a small tube/spacer for the trigger and disconnecter; this was not present in the stock parts. It is not optional; the trigger will not reset properly if this isn't used. 4. The kit comes with instructions, read them. I still haven't been to the range, but I already have observed the following: Much lighter. More comfortable to hold (that old stock was nasty). Significantly reduced movement of the trigger while cycling (had a problem with trigger slap before) __________________ "and suddenly I can not hold back my sword hand's anger" DW blog

August 6th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#17
Daddy Warcrimes Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 474	2 months late but she's been to the range now. 120 rounds at steel plates (no grouping, sorry) Tons more comfortable than the thumbhole. The trigger is a huge difference. First, there is no slap. I don't have to save it for the end of the range session and I can fire more than 2 magazines without aching. The trigger is a lot lighter too. Substantial creep but a crisp break. I have no way to measure, but a lighter pull than an M-16. The heat has me a little worried with that plastic forearm, but it seemed ok after 120 rounds. These things definitely don't cool like an AR. I've discovered a great dislike for the open sights. I'll want to replace it with a peep sight next. __________________ "and suddenly I can not hold back my sword hand's anger" DW blog

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August 8th, 2007, 08:02 PM	#20
MD_Willington Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE WA State Posts: 482	Well that is a Valmet... I'm not sure who's making US Valmet stocks...