Comparison, Chinese Mak-90 and Wasr-10

CS8161

Which is the better made rifle?
Thanks

jhimco

Chineese Mak-90 is much better built.

Nwcid

I have 2 MAK-90s and really like them. For the price I paid about $325 each, one last year, it is hard to beat. I have not found anyother AK's out there in the same price range that look as good to me. The fist one I bought almost 10yrs ago and have seveal thousand rounds through it with no problems.

CS8161

Thanks for the responses.

drobs

I've never been tempted by the Mak90 but own two Romanians (Sar1 & Post Ban Wasr10) and am building two more.

The Mak90 is just too neutered for me. That * stock needs to go and I don't like the fact that there is no cleaning rod and the provision for one has been ground off. Just doesn't look right.

I guess I would take one if someone gave it to me. But I've passed on $300 ones.

www.classicarms.us is constantly advertising a $270 Wasr10 post ban in Shotgun News. I would go for that one just for the fact it's so dang cheap.

I'm thinking I might snag a G2 Wasr10. I like the fact that it comes with a bayonet, tapco g2 trigger, and muzzle brake. Lots of evil features & not a bad deal for $325.

hksrule

It is true that the MAK-90 is a bit altered but if you ever had a MAK-90 and WASR-10 side by side, you would see a world of difference as far as fit and finish are concerned. I would rather have the MAK-90 as the receiver is a bit thicker and it is not made near so cheap.

ern98

In what particular way do you mean? Fit & finish or accuracy or the way it makes your goldfish giggle? What is your definition of better?

drobs

Not sure about fit, but the Wasr's definately need a new finish. Both of my Romanians looked like they were kicked accross a gravel factory floor. My Sar1 I had Krebs Custom refinish back when they were still doing custom work. My Wasr10 came to me used, cheap, and rusty. On that one I buffed the rust off and repainted it myself.

The standard receiver thickness for stamped receivers 1.0mm. I think both the Wasr10 and Mak90 both have the same thickness of receiver. Not even mentioning the milled Bulgarians, only the Vepr and Yugo's have a heavier RPK style 1.6mm receiver.

Patriots son

I have several Macs, and all work GREAT. You can find them NIB for less than 400. I cant speak for the others.

dlrjj

The only problem I've had with the '90 is that I find the firing pin (hammer) spring to be a bit weak for hard primers. I have way too many failures with some brands, that then can be fired with no problems in an SKS. I've tried to find a stronger spring, but no luck so far. Yes, all parts have been completely cleaned of cosmoline.