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Posted: 7/12/2011 6:54:17 PM EDT
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I have a MAK 90, it's all China equipment except the Choat stock.
My question is, Can I cut off my stock like this and still be legal? Ok, I have a couple of more questions. Does anyone know if this would affect the stock in anyway by the stock beganing to twist or turn? Last one, Whats a good sling for this? Borrowed this from Team Member Crowcreek I would PM him but I don't know the protocol on PM's. Stock |
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I believe that would be converting it to a pistol grip configuration, which would require the 922r compliance parts.
No idea if cutting the Choate would hurt it, but I suspect it wouldn't. For under $200 you can install either Ironwood or Timbersmith stock set, and on the low end a G2 FCG, although I would suggest springing for the Red Star Arms forged FCG ($70 from copes). As for a sling, I like the East German grey. |
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you should also check if its an angle cut receiver, most stamped chinese MAK-90s were angle cut which limits what stocks you can put on that properly fit if you dont want a gap between the stock and receiver. Currently there are 3 options, ATI, Choat, and ironwood designs. I have an ironwood designs stock and its top notch.
http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWDNEWAKMA_2.html |
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you should also check if its an angle cut receiver, most stamped chinese MAK-90s were angle cut which limits what stocks you can put on that properly fit if you dont want a gap between the stock and receiver. Currently there are 3 options, ATI, Choat, and ironwood designs. I have an ironwood designs stock and its top notch. http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWDNEWAKMA_2.html That's incorrect. MOST stamped MAK-90's were straight cut, though many milled ones (if not all) were angle cut as you refer to. I've had about 10 stamped ones through the years and not a single one was the angled cut receiver, however both my milled ones are angle cut. It's a good idea to check though, as it will limit your options for changing the stock if so. ETA: If you keep the butt-stock one piece then your golden, it's when you make it into 2 separate pieces that you'll have to start dealing with compliance parts. |
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Thanks everyone
I thought it might need the new parts but wanted to make sure. I've had this since the early 90's. I bought it from a dispatcher where I worked at the time for $100. Came with 3 10rd and 4 30 rd. mags and oil bottle. Had the original MAK90 wood stock. I purchased the stock Choate right after. I'm giving this to my son, and also building a couple of new AR's from a couple of Palmetto lowers I bought on sale, so not wanting to spend much on the AK right now. I do want to get a good sling for him though. |
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Just caught this a moment ago, haven't seen that Bruce Lee poster for a while! The stock is still on the NHM, tho.
With a Choate stock, grip, and front furniture, all you have to do is buy a US made magazine to be legal. I'm fairly sure you won't need an ATF letter for that. The stock seems to have a little give to it, but not anything noticable. The black plastic pipe 'cheekrest' is also a great addition. I did all this with my trusty bandsaw and touched it up with a sander and file. (I have to say I like the Choate in the original Dragonuv style also, and have one on my Saiga 308. ) Please don't remove that good chinese trigger group in order to chop the Choate! |
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