We issue THIS WARNING: WHILE MAK-90 RIFLES ARE USUALLY THE RIFLE WE RECOMMEND as "The Best ENTRY-LEVEL/low-priced AK-47 variant" for sale in America today... Just remember to STAY AWAY from MAK-90 rifles imported by the importer "Le Banu" of upstate New York, (but NOT ALL MAK-90 Rifles, as some will incorrectly infer), that are marked with 3 position fire-control selector markings (sometimes in Chinese characters, other times with the letters "L and D" for the 3 positions on the right side of the receiver), as the ATF classifies these as "ILLEGAL MACHINE GUN RECEIVERS" with, or without the receiver being drilled for a 3rd axis pin! Also, there are some Maadi ARM rifles out there with what the ATF terms as an 'Illegal Machinegun Receiver", as well as some of the early CLAYCO AK-47 imports, that will be marked with the words, "Modifications to this Rifle are Unsafe & Illegal", again whether or not the 3rd axis pin hole is drilled in the receiver. Remember, the ATF fully realizes that if they take your rifle, your attorney fees will easily outweigh the cost of the rifle, so BE CAREFUL when buying some of these imports, or send pictures of the rifle to sales@ak47world.com until we post some pictures of these rifles! Note: not all SAR-1 variants are bad, but far too many have problems than we've seen with Norinco type 56 stamped AK-47 variants, like the MAK-90, NHM-90, and Chinese RPK Sporter known as the NHM-91, and why U.S.N. SEAL TEAMS & the Finnish Defence Force (FDF) of FINLAND, as well as Hamas, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, the Northern Alliance, & Bill Clinton's drug-smuggling 'friends' at the Kosovo Liberation Front' also CHOSE NORINCO stamped type 56 AKM rifles! In addition, Steven (S.P.) Fjestad (of the Blue Book of Gun Values) also mistates this FAKE DRAGUNOV FALLACY, as he calls the Romanian FPK "a Dragunov with a new CNC milled Receiver...", where Fjestad also suggests that he doesn't seem to know stamped receivers from milled receivers, in the Century Arms section of his 'Blue Book of Gun Values. Fjestad's Blue Book of Gun Values, also states that a Norinco Type 86 Bullpup AK-47 somehow has a 'folding stock'??? And, there's yet another AK-47 website with pretty pictures, but some 'questionable', uneducated opinions about AK-47 variants, by a guy appropriately named 'Bubba', who claims that he has the 'The Best AK-47 website' ( OH REALLY Bubba...)!!! But 'Bubba' GOT CAUGHT 'RED-HANDED' COPYING 'WORD-FOR-WORD' what www.ak47world.com already had posted on our rifles page about MAK-90 rifles! Also, until the ATF stops trying to keep this information 'TOP SECRET' as selective enforcement - an ATF trademark & posts this information on its website... We issue THIS WARNING: WHILE MAK-90 RILFES ARE USUALLY THE RIFLE WE RECOMMEND as "The Best ENTRY-LEVEL/low-priced AK-47 variant" for sale in America today... STAY AWAY from MAK-90 rifles imported by the importer "Le Banu" of upstate New York, (but NOT ALL MAK-90 Rifles, as some will incorrectly infer), that are marked with 3 position fire-control selector markings (sometimes in Chinese characters, other times with the letters L, D, S for the 3 positions on the right side of the receiver), as the ATF classifies these as "ILLEGAL MACHINE GUN RECEIVERS" with, or without the receiver being drilled for a 3rd axis pin! Also, there are some Maadi ARM rifles out there with what the ATF terms as an 'Illegal Machinegun Receiver", as well as some of the early CLAYCO AK-47 imports, that will be marked with the words, "Modifications to this Rifle are Unsafe & Illegal", again whether or not the 3rd axis pin hole is drilled in the receiver. Finally, while many would never think that a pellet/bb gun would ever earn them a FELONY - THINK AGAIN - as the ATF has declared certain models of Russian AK-74 style Izhmash/Baikal BB/Pellet Guns as "ILLEGAL MACHINEGUN RECEIVERS" - that are marked as 'Junker' or 'Yunker' on their receivers! This silly "Once a Machinegun - ALWAYS a MACHINEGUN" ruling by the ATF ignores the fact that these former Izhmash manufactured AK-74's have had their trigger groups fully removed, and replaced with a large hole cut in bottom of the receiver, which then accepts a Baikal BB/Pellet pistol, that then sits inside the former AK-74's receiver and fires its BB's and Pellets through what is an enlarged hollow cleaning rod, as the rifle's original barrel is plugged to prevent 'projectiles' from passing through the barrel! Remember, the ATF fully realizes that if they take your rifle, your attorney fees will easily outweigh the cost of the rifle, so BE CAREFUL when buying some of these imports, or send pictures of the rifle to sales@ak47world.com until we post some pictures of these rifles! Note: not all SAR-1 variants are bad, but far too many have problems than we've seen with Norinco type 56 stamped AK-47 variants, like the MAK-90, NHM-90, and Chinese RPK Sporter known as the NHM-91, and why U.S.N. SEAL TEAMS & the Finnish Defence Force (FDF) of FINLAND, as well as Hamas, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, the Northern Alliance, & Bill Clinton's drug-smuggling 'friends' at the Kosovo Liberation Front' also CHOSE NORINCO stamped type 56 AKM rifles!This JUST IN - CASH is King Takes Over as Distributors Beg for Cash!!!
Due to the Phony Obama Recovery that 'Financial Gurus' see as Ready for a GIANT CRASH - AK-47 Prices are DROPPING Like Rocks - as Anyone Who Pays Over $600 for a new mfg. (not pre-1990 'True' pre-bans) AK-47 - like the Saiga SGL series - is Paying WAY TOO MUCH $$$ - as U.S. Economic CRASH is Coming - just see what Buffett, Trump & Celente Say !
Also, until we complete this Rifles page with pictures of the various AK-47 variants - Here's some information you might find helpful.
The best thumbhole DEALS are AK-47's like the Bulgarian SA-93, SLR-95 or SLR-96 models, or Chinese-built Norinco MAK-90, NHM-90, NHM-91 and MAK-91 AK-47 variants, and Hungarian SA-85M models - that are no longer imported.
Also, these 100% foreign military arsenal-built 'Quality' AK's CANNOT be ordered anymore by dealers from their DISTRIBUTORS - because Bill Clinton's November 1997 Executive Order ('XO') forbid the import of these better foreign-built AK's that accept standard HIGH-CAPACITY AK-47 magazines! Unless someone just wants to WASTE $$$ on a bayonet lug or flash-hider - the best Semi-Auto AK-47 variants ever imported into the U.S. are these foreign arsenal built AK-47's:
1. Bulgarian SA-93, SLR-95, and SLR-96
2. Chinese Norinco MAK-90/NHM-90/NHM-91/MAK-91
3. The Hungarian SA-85M
ALL of which represent a MUCH BETTER VALUE than a lesser-quality Romanian WASR-10, Century Arms GP-75, Century Yugo M70AB, Saiga or VEPR Russian-made AK-47 Rifles!
While you can still put folding stocks on thumbhole AK's mentioned above - if you replace the thumbhole stock - you must then add 5 U.S. made 922(r) compliant parts - like a Tapco mag & U.S. grip & forearms.
So, if you'd rather just get a GOOD $500 to $600 ak-47 - you'll have to look around for AK-47 variants that represent GOOD VALUE- as there's a lot of dealers who looking out for their PROFITS - at your expense - as they sell tons of low-quality Romanian WASR-10 or GP-75 AK's - while companies like Lancaster Consulting or Red Jacket Arms want BIG BUCKS for their better-built AK's - that OLDER - 'No Longer-Imported' Chinese MAK-90's & Bulgarian SLR-95's will usually surpass for FAR LESS $$$ - but without the 'Drugstore Commando' BAYONET LUGS - that most people WILL NEVER USE anyway!
3. Chinese RPK Sporters NMH-91 (stamped) & milled MAK-91
4. Hungarian SA-85M by F.E.G.
5. Maadi ARM, RPM & RML models from Egypt, but stay away from Maadi MISR-90 & MISR-10 models...)
6. Romanian Intrac MK-1, Romak-1 or "WUM-1" models (only imported in 1997) NOT Romanian WASR-10 and some SAR-1 models - which are at their best - MARGINALLY OK' as quality varies alot with Romanian rifles!
FIRST OFF, Romanian FPK/PSL (Romak-3) rifles - which at usually under $800 & REPRESENT A GOOD BUY for a 1000 yd. affordable DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) that's MUCH CHEAPER to SHOOT than any M-14 or AR-10, etc. - as .308 AMMO is close to .75 cents a round - compared to .25 cents or lower for the LARGER Soviet 7.62 x 54R round used by PSL's & SVD (real Dragunov)!
Through the years of handling & firing AK-47 variants, we've found out quickly what AK's have problems, and what AK's do not. (like the good Maadi ARM & RPM rifles, as compared to the bad Maadi rifles, like the MISR-90 and certain batches of Romanian/U.S. modified S.A.R./WASR-10 series rifles)
The Navy Seals and the Military Defense Council of Finland, both selected Norinco of China to supply Chinese type 56 AK-47 rifles, which are virtually identical (except for select-fire components) to the Norinco MAK-90, & without the MAK-90's thumbhole stock).
THAT SHOULD TELL YOU SOMETHING, as the GALIL AK's, F.E.G.'s from Hungary, Arsenal of Bulgaria, and Russian AK's were all tested against the Chinese Norinco, and the Norinco came out on top as the most rugged, and best value DUE TO THE USE OF THICKER 1.5MM STAMPED CHINESE RECEIVERS, DOUBLE-HOOK TRIGGERS FOR SMOOTHER TRIGGER-PULL, and thicker Chinese barrels, despite the fact that it would have been easier for Finland and the U. S. Navy Seals to buy AK-47 variants from other Eastern European, or Russian sources.
Finally, Norinco of China, Zastava of Yugoslavia, and Valmet/Sako of Finland all use at least 1.5mm steel for their stamped receivers on their AK variants, thus eliminating the need for "mickey-mouse" anti-trip devices (band-aid that does not solve the problem of too thin receivers) found in the trigger groups of thinner 1mm steel receivers of Warsaw-Pact AKM's.
AKM is the Russian term of: Avtomat Kalashnikova Modernizya , which means modernized AK-47, referring to the stamped AKM versus the milled AK-47 of 1947.
Warsaw-Pact AKM's include: Soviet/Russian mfg.,F.E.G. of Hungary (SA-85's, etc.), and Romanian W.U.M.-1's, W.U.M.-2's, S.A.R.1, S.A.R.2, S.A.R. 3's, as well as Maadi AKM's, RML, RPM, and the MISR-90.
What does receiver thickness and the lack of "mickey-mouse" anti-trip device that only complicates your trigger group, mean to AKM performance???
Simple, if you only fire your thinner receiver AKM variants lightly, you usually won't have any problems.
But if you need more out of your AK, like sustained fire/rapid fire, like with 75, or 100 round drums, or with other "extreme situations", the thicker 1.5mm stamped receivers found in Norinco, Valmet/Sako, and Zastava/Serbian rifles are more durable.
This means the thicker 1.5mm receiver AK's are a lot less likely to experience malfunctions like the thinner 1mm receiver AK's do, when the thicker receiver Chinese, Yugoslavian, or Valmet's get hot under rapid fire, sustained-fire situations, because there's less "fatigue", thus "flex" & jams, in the thicker 1.5mm steel receivers, than in the thinner-walled receivers of the Warsaw-Pact AKM-type rifles.
For more info, you can call us at either phone # (786) 261-9273 or (720) 940-1458 and STAY TUNED for more info on this page to come soon!
Also - Another EXCELLENT VALUE - are the Romanian PSL (Romak-3) 7.62 x 54R Caliber Rifles - which at usually under $800 REPRESENT one of the BEST BUYS currently found for 1000 yd. affordable DMR's (Designated Marksman Rifles) that are MUCH CHEAPER to SHOOT than any .308/7.62 Nato caliber M-14, FN'FAL or AR-10, etc. - as .308 AMMO is around .75 cents a round - compared to .25 cents or lower for the LARGER Soviet 7.62 x 54R round used by PSL's & SVD (real Dragunov)!
Through the years of handling & firing AK-47 variants, we've found out quickly what AK's have problems, and what AK's do not. (like the good Maadi ARM & RPM rifles, as compared to the bad Maadi rifles, like the MISR-90 and certain batches of Romanian/U.S. modified S.A.R./WASR-10 series rifles)
The Navy Seals and the Military Defense Council of Finland, both selected Norinco of China to supply Chinese type 56 AK-47 rifles, which are virtually identical (except for select-fire components) to the Norinco MAK-90, & without the MAK-90's thumbhole stock).
THAT SHOULD TELL YOU SOMETHING, as the GALIL AK's, F.E.G.'s from Hungary, Arsenal of Bulgaria, and Russian AK's were all tested against the Chinese Norinco, and the Norinco came out on top as the most rugged, and best value DUE TO THE USE OF THICKER 1.5MM STAMPED CHINESE RECEIVERS, DOUBLE-HOOK TRIGGERS FOR SMOOTHER TRIGGER-PULL, and thicker Chinese barrels, despite the fact that it would have been easier for Finland and the U. S. Navy Seals to buy AK-47 variants from other Eastern European, or Russian sources.
Finally, Norinco of China, Zastava of Yugoslavia, and Valmet/Sako of Finland all use at least 1.5mm steel for their stamped receivers on their AK variants, thus eliminating the need for "mickey-mouse" anti-trip devices (band-aid that does not solve the problem of too thin receivers) found in the trigger groups of thinner 1mm steel receivers of Warsaw-Pact AKM's.
AKM is the Russian term of: Avtomat Kalashnikova Modernizya , which means modernized AK-47, referring to the stamped AKM versus the milled AK-47 of 1947.
Warsaw-Pact AKM's include: Soviet/Russian mfg.,F.E.G. of Hungary (SA-85's, etc.), and Romanian W.U.M.-1's, W.U.M.-2's, S.A.R.1, S.A.R.2, S.A.R. 3's, as well as Maadi AKM's, RML, RPM, and the MISR-90.
What does receiver thickness and the lack of "mickey-mouse" anti-trip device that only complicates your trigger group, mean to AKM performance???
Simple, if you only fire your thinner receiver AKM variants lightly, you usually won't have any problems.
But if you need more out of your AK, like sustained fire/rapid fire, like with 75, or 100 round drums, or with other "extreme situations", the thicker 1.5mm stamped receivers found in Norinco, Valmet/Sako, and Zastava/Serbian rifles are more durable.
This means the thicker 1.5mm receiver AK's are a lot less likely to experience malfunctions like the thinner 1mm receiver AK's do, when the thicker receiver Chinese, Yugoslavian, or Valmet's get hot under rapid fire, sustained-fire situations, because there's less "fatigue", thus "flex" & jams, in the thicker 1.5mm steel receivers, than in the thinner-walled receivers of the Warsaw-Pact AKM-type rifles.
This Just in - U.S. Troops are Dying in Afghanistan - due to their Pathetic M-4 & M-16 Rifles JAMMING in Firefights!!!
And even though the U.S. Military has No Money to replace the M-16 & M-4 - with the Heckler & Koch XM-8 or G-36 - WHY NOT Shoot the 'Bad Guys' & pick-up their better-working AK-47's & PKM's - (that would of course be too cost effective & make too much sense for U.S. Commanders)
As U.S. Troops DIE in Afghanistan Due to PATHETIC M-4 & M-16's Jamming in Firefights against AK-47's !!!
WASHINGTON – In the chaos of an early morning assault on a remote U.S. outpost in eastern Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Erich Phillips' M4 carbine quit firing as militant forces surrounded the base. The machine gun he grabbed after tossing the rifle aside didn't work either.
When the battle in the small village of Wanat ended, nine U.S. soldiers lay dead and 27 more were wounded. A detailed study of the attack by a military historian found that weapons failed repeatedly at a "critical moment" during the firefight on July 13, 2008, putting the outnumbered American troops at risk of being overrun by nearly 200 insurgents.
Which raises the question: Eight years into the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, do U.S. armed forces have the best guns money can buy?
Despite the military's insistence that they do, a small but vocal number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq has complained that the standard-issue M4 rifles need too much maintenance and jam at the worst possible times.
A week ago, eight U.S. troops were killed at a base near Kamdesh, a town near Wanat. There's no immediate evidence of weapons failures at Kamdesh, but the circumstances were eerily similar to the Wanat battle: insurgents stormed an isolated stronghold manned by American forces stretched thin by the demands of war.
Army Col. Wayne Shanks, a military spokesman in Afghanistan, said a review of the battle at Kamdesh is under way. "It is too early to make any assumptions regarding what did or didn't work correctly," he said.
Complaints about the weapons the troops carry, especially the M4, aren't new. Army officials say that when properly cleaned and maintained, the M4 is a quality weapon that can pump out more than 3,000 rounds before any failures occur.
The M4 is a shorter, lighter version of the M16, which made its debut during the Vietnam war. Roughly 500,000 M4s are in service, making it the rifle troops on the front lines trust with their lives.
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., a leading critic of the M4, said Thursday the Army needs to move quickly to acquire a combat rifle suited for the extreme conditions U.S. troops are fighting in.
U.S. special operations forces, with their own acquisition budget and the latitude to buy gear the other military branches can't, already are replacing their M4s with a new rifle.
"The M4 has served us well but it's not as good as it needs to be," Coburn said.
Battlefield surveys show that nearly 90 percent of soldiers are satisfied with their M4s, according to Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, head of the Army office that buys soldier gear. Still, the rifle is continually being improved to make it even more reliable and lethal.
Fuller said he's received no official reports of flawed weapons performance at Wanat. "Until it showed up in the news, I was surprised to hear about all this," he said.
The study by Douglas Cubbison of the Army Combat Studies Institute at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., hasn't been publicly released. Copies of the study have been leaked to news organizations and are circulating on the Internet.
Cubbison's study is based on an earlier Army investigation and interviews with soldiers who survived the attack at Wanat. He describes a well-coordinated attack by a highly skilled enemy that unleashed a withering barrage with AK-47 automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades.
The soldiers said their weapons were meticulously cared for and routinely inspected by commanders. But still the weapons had breakdowns, especially when the rifles were on full automatic, which allows hundreds of bullets to be fired a minute.
The platoon-sized unit of U.S. soldiers and about two dozen Afghan troops was shooting back with such intensity the barrels on their weapons turned white hot. The high rate of fire appears to have put a number of weapons out of commission, even though the guns are tested and built to operate in extreme conditions.
Cpl. Jonathan Ayers and Spc. Chris McKaig were firing their M4s from a position the soldiers called the "Crow's Nest." The pair would pop up together from cover, fire half a dozen rounds and then drop back down.
On one of these trips up, Ayers was killed instantly by an enemy round. McKaig soon had problems with his M4, which carries a 30-round magazine.
"My weapon was overheating," McKaig said, according to Cubbison's report. "I had shot about 12 magazines by this point already and it had only been about a half hour or so into the fight. I couldn't charge my weapon and put another round in because it was too hot, so I got mad and threw my weapon down."
The soldiers also had trouble with their M249 machine guns, a larger weapon than the M4 that can shoot up to 750 rounds per minute.
Cpl. Jason Bogar fired approximately 600 rounds from his M-249 before the weapon overheated and jammed the weapon.
Bogar was killed during the firefight, but no one saw how he died, according to the report.
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