Norinco MAK-90 Sporter AK-47! The best Variant of AK!!!

This review is on the Norinco MAK-90 AK-47! We'll get into some of the specifications of the rifle, and why it's the best variant on the market. If your lucky enough to find one, get your hands on it!

[@paintballmagnet]

Mine hasn't been overly abused but after about 13K rounds the last 24 years, its still as solid as when I bought it new.

[@drainmonkeys385]

Mine too… when I first got it,m way back on 96… i think Whenever the new so called assault weapons ban occurred…. I blasted maybe 7 or 8 thousand rounds.. then maybe 5 years ago I put new furniture on it.. M-LOK hand guard rails and Zhukov stock … I’m still under the 11 piece limit so as to stay compliant.. it’s stupid.. but I fired another 5000 rounds after the remodel. But I got bored… now I just keep it tucked away,,,, but close enough for the zombie apocalypse if such an occurrence presents…. Looks really cool,

[@YoutubeStenographer-wf6gz]

@@drainmonkeys385 the 11 piece limit is for dealers, everyone ignores it

[@allenwrench2352]

Just bought a mak 90 Sporter in excellent condition and am floored at the quality of this rifle. I own several aks. Everything from meridian defense and arsenals to really low end aks. My mak 90 is my favorite.

[@vlogmoor]

I’m happy to hear it!!!! That Ak will serve you well for life! The Mak 90 is still my favorite! Please like and subscribe!

[@bobbyjames1714]

I've owned one for almost 20years, it's still one of my favorite rifles.

[@cliffords2315]

30 for me, i think i paid $350 for it in 1991

[@bufordshull2554]

Same here but I think I gave 300. It is my go to gun,still my favorite after all these years.

[@dannytadashi4235]

I used to own 4 AK47 made in China. Two brand new and two used. It’s actually stamp AK47 on the receivers . Unfortunately, the two brand new AK47 still in a box I sold to my friends so dame cheap. I sold both of them to him for only $700 US dollars in the 90’s and now regret it so bad that I wish didn’t sale it .

[@scottwilson1258]

Wow Man, here we are 6 years later and I guess you were right !! $1800 average price in 2023!

[@vlogmoor]

Thanks! I seen the writing on the wall. Hope you enjoyed and subscribed!

[@mitchmorgan8427]

I'm with you, I own a stamped and a milled Norinco and I love those guns. I believe they are without a doubt some of the very best AKMs out there. Jim Fuller also agrees.

[@jerrylast4461]

I have a MAK90 I bought about 1991 or so. Very accurate and eats any ammo I put in it. I did change the furniture on it but kept all the original stuff. I love this weapon.

[@garybates7021]

Great video. I just inherited one and I was thinking of selling. Glad I saw your video before I made that mistake.

[@talonvaughn6175]

My dad bought a machined receiver mac90 before I was born. So about 30 years ago. I love it. I guess the machined ones are rare.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

I have a Norinco MAK 90 Sporter I purchased new over 25 years ago (early 90's) for $275, lol. They are pretty robust. Compare it to the AK's out there today and the difference in quality is very evident. All the internals are so much beefier. It's built like a tank. I'll never let it go.

[@deerhntr98165]

These were the best quality I 100% agree. Remember when these were on sale for $225.00 locally, they push $750+ now NIB..Heind sight is 20/20

[@jimmeli5200]

Bought mine new back when they first got here. $150.00 out the door. Still have it, still a great shooter.

[@islaisland3366]

People sell them for $2000+ now! That is crazy

[@dannytadashi4235]

I used to own 4 AK47 made in China. Two brand new and two used. It’s actually stamp AK47 on the receivers . Unfortunately, the two brand new AK47 still in a box I sold to my friends so dame cheap. I sold both of them to him for only $700 US dollars in the 90’s and now regret it so bad that I wish didn’t sale it .

[@msantifort]

I love mine, had it for close to 20yrs and it has never malfunctioned after thousands of rounds. It is rough on the outside from so much carry and shooting but I trust my life to it. Love my ar's etc but my Norinco is my go to gun .

[@s1mo-RBC]

$1200 for a milled in March of 2021. I’ll never let it go.

[@CrazyDavid69]

Picking up a milled mak from my uncle $650 with 500 rounds march '22. Gotta love family

[@katfish4052]

Bought my MAK 90 in '93 for $250. In 24 years it has never malfunctioned. Not one single time.

[@rayhanes1347]

Kat Fish Amazed that you still have it after all these years. Should have bought two. Lol

[@katfish4052]

ray hanes I wish I would have bought ten

[@MrEunderwood]

My mak-90 was one of the earlier serial numbers. It doesn't have the norinco star logo, just norinco stamped on the bottom of the receiver behind the foregrip.

[@pigsnblanket]

E Underwood same here

[@crosisofborg5524]

Same here

[@gasmaskkiller3853]

Same here too

[@MrEunderwood]

Any of you find a fix for the angle cut reciever? I wanna put regular furniture on there but the guy who used to make stocks for them has passed.

[@danielrivera2539]

These mak -90 are precious. The price of these rifles have gone way up in value. So don’t get rid of yours. Last time I heard they were selling for $2000 Up😅

[@whoopstick0923]

Just got mine for 2500 :(

[@mattlord2906]

Just inherited my father's. Never been fired. Don't know if I will fire it.

[@nickm9504]

Do it it's not a rare rifle

[@jardinero9112]

Matt Lord give it to me bro. Let me hold it. I'll let you know. Promise lol

[@frankingle1969]

I shoot em all , today at the range I shot my MAK-90 and 1916 Navy Luger, LOL

[@lucky-rowe2623]

Go shoot that bugger!!! There's millions out there..Go have fun with it!!!

[@jason127x99]

Matt Lord I've got one of them too! She cherry as can be! 7.62 and preban 5.56 I've shot the 5.56 200 to 300 rds. Still not broke in.

[@romeosgenericchannel3971]

Laughs a bit about apocalypse 3 years ago 2020 be like: XD Beautiful rifle man, Chinese are my Fav As Well!

[@jameskelly7782]

Wasn't an AK fan.....got it in a horsetrade.....made it 922r compliant. Highly recommend Chris Bonesteel folder! Retain your old parts. Best of the civilian aks'

[@jameskelly7782]

Fyi.....if you call, Chris will probably answer, and take care of you.

[@3onthebeach]

I have 5 that I bought in '92 for $100 each, along with 4 SKS's (two trad barrel length with bayonets and two paratroopers), all still in cosmoline, never fired, for $90 each. Have all the slings, Chinese oil / cleaner combo bottles, flash suppressors, and numerous magazines. Glad I held on to them...one of my better investments.

[@Salvaging-in-Az]

Scott Davis Had a Mak 90 from back then as well.... Same price... But stupid me sold it in 2003 for $335.00😡. Dumb, Dumb,and Dumb!!!

[@jonc457]

goldshieldmobile You live in olympia washington?

[@Dan1987432]

I have a milled '93 mak 90 that I'm in the process of "debanning". I agree, one of the best made akm / type 3 milled variants ever.

[@garyh7188]

My wife bought me my Mak90 for my 40th birthday, 24 years ago. (With the guidance of a good friend) it is my favorite weapon and hers also. I believe she paid $300. Score. 😜

[@disgruntledpacifist9503]

My Dad was telling how he got a ton of flak for acquiring one of these back in the day.

[@JW-ke9ed]

MAK-90 owner for over 20 years. I've put thousands of rounds through it, when you could have a case of ammo shipped to your door for ~$100, and never had a misfire, ftf, fte, etc, etc. Pull the trigger and bang. It's my shtf gun, too. If you had to bury it under some dirt and brush in a ravine, there's a high level of confidence it will function when you pull it out and need to use it. An AR15, not so much.

[@systemfile]

My Norinco star is on the underside in front of the magwell. It's a straight cut receiver. I pulled off my factory wood and stored it safely and "modified" some AKM/WASR10 wood to fit and make it look more old school.

[@cryptodeath854]

You’ve leaving out why they were stamped MAK-90. They were not originally. They were stamped MAK-90 and modified to comply with 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. This why why these rifles were modified with the thumb whole grip and threaded barrel was milled down. Muzzle brake was removed. 30 round mags were not allowed and only 5 round mags were. Why? Because the Chinese were able to still import the rifles after modifying them because it met the requirements under the sporting clause under the Act for a sporting and hunting rifle.

[@jason127x99]

TonyNightKing you got everything right beside the muzzle break. They either had the threads turned down or had a thread protector aka nut wielded to the front site. I've got a Polytech that had the nut wielded. I took a dermal to that. I've got one MAK90 that the barrel never was turned down or have a muzzle nut wielded to it. I took a threading tool to the barrel myself. Super easy to do.

[@Frankoliva86]

You seem upset

[@dennisbrooks6892]

Good info thanks

[@macclark4112]

All my 5 round mags were modified to 10 rounds easily.

[@TheBargainMan]

Wrong "Mr. Wannabe" @cryptodeath854, as the MAK-90 was called the "Modified AK of 1990", and the September 13, 1994 Crime Bill HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH MAK-90s that were already banned from futher import by a Clinton Executive Order on May 22, 1994 !!!😂

[@frankholcombe3425]

I purchased a MAK-90 and the stock I modified it to shoot left handed , love this AK the best ever !

[@bradymorris7721]

The best rifle one ever owned, with a 100 round drum you can't go wrong. Also mine was a mak 90 and the barrel wasn't modified and it also had the original stock and woodworking on it. Still beautiful til this day.

[@wcsdiaries]

What 100 round drums do you use?

[@bradymorris7721]

@@wcsdiaries magpul pmag's

[@TheBargainMan]

​@@wcsdiariesNorinco was the only manufacturer of 100 round drums.

[@mikeyosten603]

I bought mine in the 1990s, it has a wooden thumb hole stock ,that I don't find too be particularly comfortable but to be fair I never fired it ,it's still in new in box condition. I dont remember what I paid for it back then but I'm glad that I bought it when I did

[@keithoszmanjr4802]

True. I love my MAK 90. I'm real close to 5k rounds with 0 malfunctions.

[@JimmyHinton]

I have a SKS model M made by Norinco. I bought new back 1995. It has a thumb hole stock it also takes AK-47 magazine.

[@vlogmoor]

That is a beautiful weapon Mr. Hinton. I love the Norinco SKS almost as much as I do the MAK90s. I believe you have a real gem there.

[@davidji2030]

How do you buy a new milsurp? Aren’t they made in 1943?

[@Ghostlyoffical]

That’s a rare sks my dad had one

[@JamieHPateJr]

I inherited my grandpas sks and mak 90 i just recently looked into both guns and its pretty impressive and both have thumb holes the mak 90 and sks wooden stocks

[@TheBargainMan]

Some of the SKS-D Models would go into an uncontrollable FULL-AUTO mode as Century Arms had a recall on them & the California Attorney General (Locklear) had an SKS "BUY back" on those M model SKS Rifles!

[@tristonbiver7399]

I got one for $600 with 2 30 round magazines and 102 bullets a few months ago

[@TheBargainMan]

You stole that AK = super good deal !!!

[@jetfueljp4]

I have only put 875 rounds through mine since new. Solid performer. Mine does not have the star. It is a Norinco. But very little markings on it.

[@mattbeiter4654]

I dont own a mak90 I do own a type 56 and by far its my best gun action is smoothe like butter and never fails but I'm sure these are the same way

[@daspiper8941]

I Love my milled Arsenal AK47 a lot, but I would love to own a MAK90 and a PolyTech, but being retired and on a fixed income, I doubt if I ever will.

[@maxmaxim5635]

I'm a fan of the MAK-90 and AKs. But in all fairness, the range in the military probably didn't lube the M16s you guys shot, which explains why there were reliability problems. You implied that you have no combat experience with the M16. When lubricated (even when not cleaned), it's a reliable weapon.

[@zeme0556]

Some of the problems with the nam era ARs congress tried to cut the price by not chrome lining the barrels, also some of the ammo used caused dirty fouling!

[@TheBargainMan]

I'm prior service Army Vietnam Era and the AK has always been Far more reliable than the M-16/AR-15 unless you keep the M-16 clean ALL THE TIME. that's why SEAL TEAMS in Vietnam would ONLY USE STONER 63 Rifles, or AKs cuz M-16s weren't reliable enough for them. The only reason the M-16 was given to regular grunts was Colt Bribed Defense Secretary Robert McNamara to make the M-16 the Service Weapon, while the AR-18 was invented by the same guy (Eugene Stoner) who invented the AR-15, M-16, AR-18 & the AR-10. The AR-18 was a much more reliable rifle compared to the M-16, but the Japanese Howa Company acquired the rights to the AR-15 & wouldn't sell them to the US Army because they didn't agree with the US involvement in Vietnam.

[@macclark4112]

I paid $179. for the stamped model and $279. For the milled model.

[@gjg5789]

My polytech milled mak90 has markings quite different than what you described here. Just so folks know they aren't all the same. One of my first guns and damn do I love it.

[@talonvaughn6175]

Same as mine. I have a milled one.

[@Pug351]

I got into AKs in the mid 80s. I originally owned Maadis amd Norincos. That was all that was available at the time. (Yes, there were the rare Valmets) I've owned just about every make and model since...... Bulgarian, Romanian, Russian, East German, and a number of others. I always come back to the Chinese for durability and quality. Hands down those are my favorite and best AKs. I think a lot of the negativity towards Chinese AKs in the early 90s was due to the general low quality of other Chinese products that were being sold at the time. What many didn't realize back then, was that China and the PLA were trying to raise money quickly and selling milspec rifles based on the stock they had on hand.

[@cliffords2315]

Ive had mine for 30 years, NORINCO MAK-90, ive updated the stocks and added a rail for Red Dot/Assault Scope Love the Quality of construction, and i have the Stainless Steel Barrel and charger

[@wcsdiaries]

New to aks here but can you still buy these?

[@bradymorris7721]

I loved my Mak 90 sporter, best firearm I ever owned hands down

[@vlogmoor]

@@bradymorris7721 I still believe it’s the best AK variant hands down too!

[@realisrealite5554]

Another good video,the Russian Ak is great but it actually has a modified Ak74 bolt.The Bulgarian Slr107 is a real Akm.I've had both but kept the Russian for the value.

[@cbwelch4]

The only problem I have is mine didn't come with a siderail mount I have on my WASR. That greatly enhances accuracy and the ultimak rail on the handguard sucks in comparison. The Mak 90 is put together really well, but I have the most rounds of any rifle I own through my WASR. It has never failed once. It eats everything and asks for seconds. Pretty much all major makes of AKM's are bet your life on reliable.

[@marcuslyons9046]

Love mine added flash hider slide stock tac scope

[@mapled3135]

Paid $220 for mine and I felt robbed. Bought it at Miami police supply back in 93’.

[@TheBargainMan]

You "SCORED" getting an MAK-90 for $220, as wholesale was $169 that soon went to $200.

[@4774patrick]

Great Rifle. Superb bluing fit and finish! Double hooked with smooth take up and let off! Have the Poly Tech Legend MAK 91 and BWK chambered for 5.56x45 others...

[@chevyvet69]

I feel you I have 2 different variants of the Chinese 84S narinco chambered in 556

[@TheBargainMan]

5.56 Chinese AK Mags are next to impossible to find & when you do find them = BIG $$$$ !!!

[@TheJstringer]

phenomenal video my man! can you do another video and talk about some other types like the bulgarian and the egyptian ones?

[@TheBargainMan]

Egyptian Maadi AKs while looking like an actual Soviet AKM, we're very poorly built and I had to repair a lot of them for my AK customers.

[@ShogunTactical]

Man, I need to get my wife to buy me this for Christmas lol 😂

[@BNatoAk]

No post ban era AK was great. The 56s/84s series are pretty decent. Gotta have the muzzle brake, bayonet lug, and no butt hole stock.

[@ParasidicGeneration]

Great vid sir i just got the yugo ak47abm underfolder and love it

[@Arivmario]

Great informative video. I own a Polytech and a Norinco MAK-90....I love them. Polytech is unfired, but the MAK-90 is my SHTF rifle.

[@vlogmoor]

You my friend... Are one lucky camper. Wise decisions!

[@mixflip]

I love the bluing.

[@greasedog]

Funny! I bought mine back in 1990 for $189

[@sweetbarry]

I love mine. i think I bought it in '93 or '94 for $350. since then I changed the stock out and had the muzzle threaded. m

[@mikes1172]

I bought mine in 1995 and paid like $190 for it and yes I only wish I would have bought 10 of them. Mine hasn't been fired since then, no more than 150 rounds went through it and they do have a good trigger for an AK.

[@yamrz500]

Great Video Wish I would have bought more back in the day for the $190.00 I paid for my MAK-90 A great weapon for the price!

[@ShogunTactical]

Man, I need to get my wife to buy me this for Christmas lol

[@dickeymoore3072]

Ok thanks I just picked up a stamped straight cut for $840 with six mags

[@wattasz6348]

Liberty First straight cut receivers are a bit more desirable.

[@rudedawg5087]

Have you looked at the prices the MAK-90 is commanding now? Check out Gunbroker and others then you will see that even though his price was absurd when compared to the '90's that's a lower price in today's market if you truly want a MAK-90. Heck, I'm trying to negotiate down from $1K on one and may even pass to save up for an Arsenal SAM7 to have access to a side mount optics rail or Vepr. I may even say screw it for these high priced AK's and just continue shooting our 2 matching # Norinco SKS's. Mine was bought nib decades ago for $129.00 & hers a few years ago for $300.00.

[@wattasz6348]

Rude Dawg There was a guy who picked a pre ban norinco underfolder up for 179 bucks back in the 90s. Aks are going up like crazy now. Im keeping my eye out for a sgl31/slr104fr and its tough to find one

[@billlai3545]

@L F he may be a dumbass, but your an asshole.

[@waqarsyed6641]

Thank you for the AWESOME video AK....... that is my choice of weapon the only........ God bless AK 47

[@jay1winner]

Awesome channel!!!

[@jacklow8590]

Wasr-10 has a chrome lined barrel.my type 56 is not as accurate as my wasr.

[@jason127x99]

Jack low you know accuracy changes from gun to gun. You can have 5 AKs of the same make and same year and accuracy can be different from each rifle.

[@veteranpatriot4474]

Personally I'm a WASR 10 fan myself after the Russians of Course, Then I put Norinco. Just My opinion.

[@ДжерретНет]

Is the wasr barrel thicker then arsenal?

[@medicsabbi3220]

Ok poor

[@lindsc6293]

@@veteranpatriot4474 I'd trade away a wasr-10 for a mak 90 any day of the week. I suppose if you're on a budget then a wasr is better than nothing but there is no way in hell it's on the same level as a mak 90.

[@KentDrumz]

good video, i own one myself... excellent firearm

[@vlogmoor]

I seriously consider you a Lucky man Kent... I honestly would choose the Chinese over the Russian even. You know you have a solid firearm with this. If you ever have any questions feel free to let me know. Thanks for the love!

[@KentDrumz]

I do have one question, can my barrel be threaded? It has those very small grooves in it...

[@vlogmoor]

Sure bud, well... Your barrel can certainly be threaded, but you'll have to take it to a gunsmith who will use a die to do so. Personally I wouldn't, but of course being able to put a suppressor or muzzle break on there would be fun. The small grooves are just a manufacturing detail. I wondered at first too if It was threaded but a real threaded barrel has prominent markings that are unmistakable. But ultimately if you're willing to pay to have a smith do it you could.

[@KentDrumz]

Thanks for your feedback sir

[@vlogmoor]

Anytime! Take care.

[@jeremysteckman9112]

Mine has thumbhole stock so I might as well change the handgaurds if I go with a minimalist and a grip

[@GunDrone]

I must correct a few things you said in this video. Not trying to be critical or anything, i am just saying. The MAk-90s were imported from 1989 until 1994 when the first assault gun ban (a ban that mainly banned imports) took affect. Most of the MAK-90s that are marked like yours "sport" were made in the later years as "sport" models, to keep the import status. Most of the "Sport" models had slightly shorter barrels again to be granted "import" status. My MAK-90 doesn't even say anywhere on it "MAK-90". It does say "NHM90", has a threaded muzzle and in the box had a muzzle break. The three 5 round magazines included in the brand new box turned out to be short 10rd magazines. It bears the Norinco star, made in China stamp, has 6 digit serial number, has CSI ONT CA, the gun ammo type (7.62x39), all on left side of rifle forward of magazine. The year designation came later in production, hence why yours serial starts with "94". My model has also a chrome lined barrel, duel hook trigger (supposed to be the smoothest), thumb hole stock (yuk) LOL and barrel that is around 2 inches longer than a standard AK-47. MAK-90s that were in the USA when the ban took affect were "grand fathered" and allowed to be sold until gone. Your is probably one of those. I bought my MAK-90 in 90 or 91. During the few years they were imported and sold, the ATF made revisions to the policy of import before the eventual ban. it seems like every 6 months there were new rules. The first to go was the AK style stocks (birth of the thumb hole stock) including folding stocks). Second was the bayonet. Third was the bayonet lug. Forth were muzzle brakes. Some were still threaded but had a piece of pipe spot welded, of which fell off after it being fired awhile. Fifth was the muzzle brake threading altogether. The MAK-90s were based on the type 56 Chinese AKs (The type 56 AKs were the first made with stamped receivers to save weight and cost, "Chinese innovation". Later was adopted by Russia). Over the few years of import, there were many slight variants (based on when they were imported, by who imported them and changes that had to be made prior to sale). Some of these variants are rare and interesting. Many of the changes made were done in china (before shipping) at the factory. However, if the rules changed while they were in transport many times they were sold as is.

[@jakobthomas5813]

Tapps47 on my MAK 90 all’s it says is MAK 90 you have an answer? No Sporter or hunter

[@GunDrone]

@@jakobthomas5813 , Hi. What is the serial numbers (I need the first 4 only)?

[@lenoxchew4732]

I have an Arsenal SGL 21-61 Russian manufactured AK-47 and love it to death. I have hunted with it and shoot 2 to 3" groups with routine at 100 yds using Tula Wally World ammo. If I had to choose another AK it would be a Norinco or Polytech. I remember the folding bayonet Ak's at gun shows and I also remember the awesome Chinese ak with the side folding stock that was the 1 I always wanted. remember it from when I was like 14 or 15. Anyway, I have a Russian Ak so good enough. Most prolific rifle of all time...

[@frequencysmasher3188]

I have one for sale this month ..2 bidders so far....let me [e-mail]

[@TheBargainMan]

Russian AKs are FAR MORE ACCURATE than any Chinese AK.

[@RyanPennington87]

Not every Mak90 has the star stamp.

[@semojo1]

I have a Mak 90 with original thumb hole wood furniture. I love this rifle. My Son thought it would be cool to redo the furniture to make it like a Russian AK. I think I will keep it as is, I think this weapon will only rise in value as is. What do you think?

[@vlogmoor]

I’m certainly not changing the furniture on my Mak 90!

[@SOLARWARDEN4KHDR]

By far this weapon is for the Apocalypse

[@talonvaughn6175]

I love my machined mac90

[@williamsarden890]

BIG #FACTS!

[@3RD_WRLD]

Gonna be a good birthday present to myself lmao

[@frequencysmasher3188]

I got one for sale this month...two bidders as of now...if interested email me T [e-mail]

[@bradymorris7721]

They were milled at 1.5 mm to sustain heavy fire in guerrilla warfare, they manufactured them when they expected Russia to invade them in the 80's and they wanted a tride and true weapon. They succeeded in their goal

[@vlogmoor]

@@bradymorris7721 I’ve told people time and time again. The Mak 90 has the thickest receiver of all AKs. I’ve never seen one crap the bed and I would take it over every other AK variant ever made

[@TheCountryprince]

i got a NPAP,10 mags,and 1,300-1,400 from my fiances brother as a gift when he re enlisted

[@jordangouveia1863]

Looks fierce with a 75 round drum!

[@paul42171]

Bought mine in 1992 for $250......I had NO IDEA it was worth what it is today!!! Still love my rifle! EDIT: By the way....my rifle is stamped NORINCO, but NOT with the star logo. I wonder how many variants there actually are......🤔

[@nickadkins7765]

ALOT. The MAK90s are the most common Chinese variants. Personally the MAK would be a beater, but the pre ban Chinese variants are the ones to own and drool over.

[@mattbortz10]

Nice gun, but unfortunately, you got the one without the cleaning rod, or threaded barrel. The ones with the welded lug over the threads can be cut off, so you can put a brake on it

[@vlogmoor]

My barrel isn’t threaded, but it did come with a cleaning rod. I prefer the rifle stay the way it is personally.

[@aligetts5361]

@@vlogmoor mac 90 without the break has a hell of a recoil that throws the rifle up to the right. Yours is nice but a break and a traditional stock will put you in the game and you'll thank yourself if shit his the fan..

[@TheBargainMan]

​@@aligetts5361they're actually "Muzzle Brakes", not "Breaks", as a "Muzzle Brake" acts like a "brake" on the recoil.

[@appleztooranges]

Would you take this over a preban colt ar15? Both go for around same price in Massachusetts preban!

[@aligetts5361]

Think the video pretty much clarified this

[@rayslack4120]

Vlog thank you for your very informative comments on the chinese ak .I own the Norinco AK type-56 with a folding over and under stock in which I bought in 1989 and shot it 2 to 3 times and about 300 t0 400 rounds rapid fire and never jammed one time.Bought around 400.00 out the door . After I purchased it about 2 to 3 years later it when for 1000 dollars because of the President Bill Clintons gun control measures. The price of the weapon shot up to 1000 dollars and people were still buying them until thy ran out.I cant hardly wait to go and fire this gun again.I recently about 4 years ago purchased IO AK47 and have never fired it and I didnt know about all the negative reviews on it.In fact after I bought it the magazine would not fit in the receiver .I am afraid to fire it and I am not sure how to get rid of it. There life warranty is bogus and supposed to be the better model made in North Carolina and was made at there new plant in Palm Bay FL. I called there phone number about the mag. that didnt fit and there was no answer no voice mail. Please if possibile give me some advice thank you.Also I was happy to subscribe to your channel.

[@vlogmoor]

Ray Slack thanks for your support Ray!

[@omegaman400]

Great review. The receiver is .5mm thicker than all other AK's

[@vlogmoor]

Thanks! I appreciate the info because I've been looking everywhere to find how much thicker it is!

[@omegaman400]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_56_assault_riflecheck this link and all the other MAK90 videos. All have great things to say about the Norinco AK.See Norinco Type 81 videos too.

[@aligetts5361]

Which only adds to the weight

[@TheBargainMan]

​@@omegaman400type 81 AKs are WORTH BIG $$$ in the US !!!

[@KS-hj6xn]

🔫😎 I paid $250. Get an M1A Muzzlebrake with Fine Thread. It must be fine thread otherwise the taps will cut too deep and not have enough turns to hold the MB securely.. **Have your Gunsmith thread the barrel** MB will seat against the front sight post perfectly. Looks awesome and it makes that cool star fire effect when firing in low light. For functionality, the MB will reduce barrel rise by

[@brycealthoff8092]

My local AK specialty shop has one of these on the wall right now for $1200. What do these normally go for these days?

[@vlogmoor]

Wow I have forgotten how much these things have increased in value. I checked Armslist (second hand market) and I have seen them as high as $1900. I paid $350 for mine brand new 5 years ago lol

[@TheBargainMan]

$1200 is actually a good price for 2023 & you should JUMP on that price.

[@scottbuckley6578]

Wish we could own one here in canada

[@electraglideclyde]

Where is the best place to get a standard AK butt stock?? Don't care for the thumb hole and would like to change it. Thanks

[@jakehale6610]

I was wondering about adding attachments to it.i noticed you changed out the loop hole stock.Im looking to do the same.I really wonder about is adding some sights??.Love that long shooting.

[@davidsawmandave8731]

If it has the square back receiver, then u can put a Chinese stock set to get it back to its old glory , and what is the reason there is no auto pencil importer inscribed on the back of the receiver

[@davidspin5353]

The other way to identify the MAK90 is it has that but ugly pistol grip/but stock combo...

[@markmiller4376]

I sold mine years ago. It had a closed stock, not the pistol grip stock. I found it poorly made compared with the more refined Chinese Polytech made variant. My Mac 90 would sometimes fire several rounds at once, as if it was on full auto. Glad I sold it.

[@MrDARK1SHADOW]

Norinco pre ban are the best especially the under folders they're more rare with a blue Bolt

[@johnjohn6548]

i have a norinco pre ban under folder with a blue bolt, all matching....want to buy ?

[@TheBargainMan]

Blued bolts are the Military issue bolt carrier & sometimes still have the full-auto cut on the side of the bolt carrier, especially the Clayco models & the "Le Banu" marked MAK-90s from the importer in Ronkonkoma, New York.

[@pigslayer106]

My goal is to get an underfolding norinco spiker. Not even 1 out of 100aks is a spiker.

[@TheBargainMan]

Spiker AKs are usually Poly-Tech AKs in the US.

[@richardespinoza6243]

Anything Norinco are a collectors item. Norinco makes thier guns out of train tracks. There 1911’s are also great. The only issue is the magazine but you can use a Wilson Combat and it works like a champ.

[@vlogmoor]

Exactly! Not sure if you knew but the pardoner protector pump are also made by Norinco! Great shotguns!

[@richardespinoza6243]

@@vlogmoor I have herd. Norinco also makes the Hawk Shotgun which is a Remington 870 Clone. And they make a way cool double barrel shotgun. The only thing I don’t like about the Norinco double barrel shotgun is the ridiculous tang safety . But either then that it brings about the old west of the 19th century.

[@vlogmoor]

@@richardespinoza6243 absolutely! I agree about the double barreled shotgun. However overall great products. Please like and subscribe!

[@jonijahshan1984]

I bought one 20 years ago for $150 and six 30 round clips

[@OmegaSnake94]

It's nice really. It's a hell of a lot steadier and sturdy than my romanian wasr 10 63

[@hensonrobert5547]

What scope do you you recommend a and where do you mount it?

[@egodoesitall6300]

I've owned three mak-90's. Only one had the norinco name and star. Also, i would say my Vepr 7.62x39 is probably a slightly better rifle.

[@johnnytoobad2979]

I have two Veprs and will back up every word you typed.

[@TheBargainMan]

Russian AKs are definitely MORE ACCURATE than Chinese AKs.

[@WilliamSaverino]

You never mention BULGARIAN SLR 95's great rifle imported around the same time as the chicoms. Tough as nails and a better finish.

[@rudedawg5087]

Thanks for the great info. I have a chance to get a MAK90 from a dealer that got in a few months ago, however they are asking $1K for it with the crapola thumb hole stock. Would you pay that much with all the other variants out there? Also if I do get it where is the best place to get replacement butt stocks and higher capacity mags for it? Thanks.

[@vlogmoor]

Thats a tough one. If its 1k, then I would buy if for collecting purposes because they are the best! However, if you're getting it for SHTF then I'd try to find one for cheaper or even for a wasr 10

[@rudedawg5087]

Thank you very much for responding. The wife told me to get anyway and don't mod it, yeah she's a keeper after 33 yrs. The dealer also has a Wasr 10, my son really likes his, so I may get both just for the heck of it if they will deal on the pair. Thanks again, RP.

[@vlogmoor]

No Problem!!! You're lucky that your better half helped you to make the decision! Glad I could of be of assistance.

[@hardset-vi3ze]

good advice but when the SHTF i want the best weapon money can buy or I can afford....You might not get a chance to sell or appreciate your valuable collection. What's more important a chinese made rifle or your life?

[@williamalexander2599]

@@vlogmoor I FOUND ONE LAST WEEK, HAD JUST WATCHED YOUR VIDEO!! I JUMPED DEAD ON IT. THE BEST QUALITY...WOW...

[@raymondruiz5188]

I regret selling my mak90 thats one the best ak style rifles ever

[@cbwelch4]

Here's a better question. My Mak 90 is in beatiful shape. I am loath to have a gunsmith mod it because I would kick myself if he screwed it up. I don't like the mounts above the gas tube. If you wanted a red dot on it, what would you do? I want to keep it as pristine as possible.

[@vlogmoor]

This is a great question. My personal belief is AKs should be iron only lol but I do have an answer for you if you really have to have an optic. Sun Optics USA has a scope/optics piece that should be easy to add to your Mak. Little to no tampering. Maybe try this out and red dot away

[@Illusions-bo5zt]

Nice video. thanks for your thoughts on the mak90. I really would like to have one. I have two Norinco weapons and they preform great. I shoot them often. I wish that they still imported Norinco. If you have one hold on to it cause it will eventually become worth alot in the future as we can already see the price increase on these weapons.

[@frequencysmasher3188]

I have one for sale brother...email [e-mail]

[@LarryCrane-m8d]

Have a new MAK 90 . Never been chambered. ID says Norinco with the star. Thumb hole stock

[@vlogmoor]

@@LarryCrane-m8d lucky you!

[@hwood220]

Where can I find that stock or a similar one