Sure, every now and again someone posts the bargain they got for less.I'll put it this way: I bought $200 MAK90's, paid like $235 for a milled instead of a stamped. Thanks.this first AK purchase has got me pumped! How about accuracy? It is pretty much a rule that the 223 is a more accurate round than the 7.62x39.are the 223 AKs more accurate? It would seem to me that the 223 AK is the best of both worlds - the reliability of the AK platform with the long range accuracy and low recoil of the M-16's round.
So, I would say, Yes, but that's just me.įor 350 bucks.is this a good deal? Are they as reliable as the 7.62mm AKs? It probably was in the same condition, etc., as the one you're looking at, but with about $50.00 worth of pre-ban wood on it. Most had much longer barrels and were fitted for bipods, but some had rehular length stocks, as well.Įarlier this year, I sold an NHM-91 with a pistol grip and straight stock to a guy for $650.00 cash out the door. I have had several NHM-90s and 91s, and they are basically indistinguisgable from MAK-90s. No, in those post-89-Import-Ban days there was lots of stuff coming in from elsewhere that were given names without much thought. Whatever it is.it is well put together and in excellent shape.
So.is this NOT a Mak-90? What does the NHM-90 mean? I thought all of these Norincos with the thumbhole stocks were Mak-90s, but it does NOT say Mak-90 on it anywhere. Yes, I would say, but wait until after September 14th! Its not a suppressor, but just a solid cylinder. The muzzle is definately threaded, as I was able to unscrew the sleeve on the end that is maybe 1 -1 1/2" long. Is it still in thumbhole stock configuration? Or has someone previously put a pistol grip and straight stock on it? It's not a 'MAK-90', but that's no big deal. the bluing is really s not parked like some AKs it is definately a nice hot bluing.Īll NHM-90s and NHM-91s were made by Norinco. it also has what I think is a walnut stock, though very light and it has a black buttplate that says "Bishop" on it. The rifle says NHM-90 on the receiver but was made by Norinco. You shouldn't! This stuff is very confusing at times, let me assure you! Looks like a fun play-around rifle and better built than the questionable SAR and WASR AK variants I have looked at letely. Thanks in advance for the input - this wil be my first AK variant (maybe) if the input is good. Soo.is this worth it? Are the 223 AKs good shooters? Reliable? Troublesome? Is the 223 caliber rare? I have never seen one in 223 before? Is it considerd "not cool" to have an AK that is not in the 7.62 caliber? Are mags for the 223 hard to find or expensive? I really wanted an AK variant in 7.62x39, but this one looks SO much better than the Romanian ones for similar prices and I thought the Norinco AKs were good quality. I was thinking about picking this one up, if I hear good things about them. I did not get any markings from it, when I was at the shop (I wouldn't know what to look for, anyways). Blonde wood and a new-looking green Chinese sling. OK guys, I know SKS rifles, but nothing about AK variants, but stumbled across a nice Mak-90 in 223 in nearly new condition in a pawn shop for 375 bucks with 1 30rd mag.Īgain, it is in excellent shape, actually, it looks like it has never been fired.