Mak 90 front sight block and gas block

troopcom · April 4, 2014, 03:27 PM

Guys, I have a Mak 90 that I want to restore to its pre Clinton ban glory.

I want to put a threaded front sight block and gas block that will accept a spike bayonet and replace the alien formed thumbhole stock with a traditional ak wood stock with a wood pistol grip.

Where can I get these parts?

P.S. - Yes I know about the "922r b.s." and I will make changes elswhere to comply with it.

Thanks for your input.

TATER · April 4, 2014, 07:14 PM

That would be IronWood designs for the wood.
Mike Has some Really nice wood. And K-var for gas block I would think..
HTH
Just to add, You are getting rid of The best trigger of the AKs just to comply
with 922… Just lett'en ya know.

troopcom · April 4, 2014, 07:20 PM

I saw the ironwood stock set and it looks good, but Kvar didn't show any Mak 90 front sight block parts.

TATER · April 4, 2014, 07:29 PM

You could try giving them a call maybe, They have always been Helpful.

You may try Sarco or GunPartsCorp. (Numrich)

troopcom · April 28, 2014, 09:54 AM

Thanks Tater, I had some computer problems and just now getting back online. I will call them and see. I really want to restore this MAK 90 to its intended glory!

bamaranger · May 1, 2014, 03:06 AM

I think the threads at the muzzle for the slant brake, were cut into the barrel, ...if they were removed for importation you cannot "restore" them to correct size easily, short of a new barrel.

What you can do is add an adapter, which is clunky, but cheap and simple. That gets you the Soviet thread pattern for the correct slant brake. They clamp on with 4 hex screws and can be a pain to align. Without a spot weld, the clamp on types can shoot loose. Another option I have heard discussed is re threading the barrel/muzzle to another dimension (if there is enough tube left to start) and installing a US patterned .30 muzzle device.

The Ironwood stuff is nice, but pricey. AK parts are common, and you may be able to find a surplus buttstock or a Tapco, for a lot less. You can make up the "parts count" elsewhere on the rifle, with US handguards, mag, muzzle device, etc.

April 4, 2014, 03:27 PM	#1
troopcom Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2011 Posts: 230	Mak 90 front sight block and gas block Guys, I have a Mak 90 that I want to restore to its pre Clinton ban glory. I want to put a threaded front sight block and gas block that will accept a spike bayonet and replace the alien formed thumbhole stock with a traditional ak wood stock with a wood pistol grip. Where can I get these parts? P.S. - Yes I know about the "922r b.s." and I will make changes elswhere to comply with it. Thanks for your input.

May 1, 2014, 03:06 AM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,295	threads I think the threads at the muzzle for the slant brake, were cut into the barrel, ...if they were removed for importation you cannot "restore" them to correct size easily, short of a new barrel. What you can do is add an adapter, which is clunky, but cheap and simple. That gets you the Soviet thread pattern for the correct slant brake. They clamp on with 4 hex screws and can be a pain to align. Without a spot weld, the clamp on types can shoot loose. Another option I have heard discussed is re threading the barrel/muzzle to another dimension (if there is enough tube left to start) and installing a US patterned .30 muzzle device. The Ironwood stuff is nice, but pricey. AK parts are common, and you may be able to find a surplus buttstock or a Tapco, for a lot less. You can make up the "parts count" elsewhere on the rifle, with US handguards, mag, muzzle device, etc.

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April 4, 2014, 07:14 PM	#2
TATER Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 963	That would be IronWood designs for the wood. Mike Has some Really nice wood. And K-var for gas block I would think.. HTH Just to add, You are getting rid of The best trigger of the AKs just to comply with 922… Just lett'en ya know.

April 4, 2014, 07:20 PM	#3
troopcom Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2011 Posts: 230	I saw the ironwood stock set and it looks good, but Kvar didn't show any Mak 90 front sight block parts.

April 4, 2014, 07:29 PM	#4
TATER Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 963	You could try giving them a call maybe, They have always been Helpful. You may try Sarco or GunPartsCorp. (Numrich)

April 28, 2014, 09:54 AM	#5
troopcom Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2011 Posts: 230	Thanks Tater, I had some computer problems and just now getting back online. I will call them and see. I really want to restore this MAK 90 to its intended glory!