Chinese AK47 Milled or Stamped?

[fvf]

I am in the processing of getting a Chinese made AK47. I would like to inquire other than manufacturing process, what is the difference of a milled versus a stamped AK47 receiver, especially the Chinese made ones?

Is there a difference in quality, durability, accuracy, et al ?

 

[Don't Tread On Me]

They are both good. Chinese AK's are (except for finish and looks) among the best quality AK's.


Neither one will be a disadvantage, although only collectability might be in play.

 

[possum]

my mak-90 is milled.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Milled guns feel more solid.

 

[Destructo6]

My MAK-90 is stamped.

The main problem I've had is that the chinese guns are not quite the same dimensions as the Euro versions, so stock sets have to be modified to fit.

 

[dennisH87]

stamped

Chinese ak's are stamped i believe, the differnce is that the reciever will be more apt to wear more quickly with stamped parts becuase they are more ruff and pourus than milled parts

 

[c_yeager]

A stamped Chinese AK is among the most robust rifles you can find. It will take a lifetime of constant firing and neglect to shoot one of these things out. Really the only thing you get by going with a milled varient is a rifle that *feels* better and *is* a lot heavier and harder to find parts/furniture for.

 

[Coltdriver]

I have a stamped MAK 90.

An AK is a hammer, not a scalpel. The stamped unit is lighter and you will shoot out the barrel long before you wear out the receiver.

The stamped version should also cost a lot less.

 

[Drakejake]

I believe the milled and the stamped sell for about the same: c. $300-400. I have a milled
MAK-90. I paid about $300, a little below market IMO.

Drakejake

 

[Mac Attack]

My MAK90 is stamped and it has not missed a beat since I received it. I did change out the thumbhole stock and various other parts to be 922 compliant. A buddy of mine has a milled MAK90 and aside from the weight I do not see much of a difference. Both are great fun to shoot weapons which afford decent accuracy.

 

[J. Parker]

I will NEVER again get a chinese milled receiver AK. The milled ones are heavier (and you can feel the extra weight compared to stamped) and because the milled receivers have a "slant cut" at the back of the receiver getting an aftermarket stock set is almost impossible. I just went through this exercise so I will say this; NEVER get a receiver with a "slant cut" to it. You might have to take off the stock to check but believe me it's worth it. In a chinese AK I will ONLY get a "straight cut" receiver from now on. The "straight cut" receiver will have a 90 degree cut at the back of the receiver. The stamped receiver is plenty strong enough to handle the relatively mild AK round. The stamped Chinese receivers are nice and thick and very robust, no problem with strength.

Sorry if this sounded confusing but here's my humble advice; Get a Mak-90 with a "stamped" receiver and make sure the back of the receiver has a "straight cut" to it (90degree).

Best, John

 

[rangerruck]

milled or stamped, i think the main diff the chi ak has over others is the thickness of the receiver. I think it is 1.5 mils thick, as oppossed to the normal 1. mm for most stamped receivers.

 

[>SHOCK<^>WAVE<]

Iron wood designs

Large image of slant cut stock

Iron wood designs has a website that you can view for the slant cut recievers.
Matt does excellent work & reasonable pricing.

http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/2aprod/1products.html

 

[possum]

i haven't had any problems finding replacement buttstocks for my milled mak-90. i replaced the thumbhole with standard pistol grip and buttstock, i had no issues.

 

[fvf]

What is the Mak 90?

Over here they are selling select fire Chinese AKs in fixed and folding stock version. Yes the under folding stock version has the slanted receiver end while the fixed stock version has the straight cut receiver end.

I am considering the fixed stock version because the stock is more comfortable to the check than the steel folding stock. Also it has a folding bayonet under the barrel.

There is about a $100 difference between the folding stock and the fixed stock. I think the folding stock is more expensive because it is milled while the fixed stock has a stamped receiver.

 

[Mac Attack]

fvf, Are you serious!

I thought that owning firearms in the PI was difficult let alone a FA version. If you don't mind me asking what are they asking for each AK version? Also, out of curiosity, where do you purchase one? I suspect you do not go to your local sportingoods store to pick up one. Thanks.

Mac

 

[fvf]

Owning firearms in the Philippines requires that you go through the regular preparation of documents like clearances and submit them to the Firearms and Explosives office of our Philippine National Police.

I always go through the process because I want to do it the legal way always. Although there are others who do short cuts, I have never tried them and don't think violating the law is a good idea.

You can own a high power firearm, you just have to wait for the amnesty period that we regularly have. This is to entice those with unregistered firearms to legally register them.

I am getting mine from a legitimate gun store but have to wait for the amnesty period so that I can legally have one. There are guidelines that have to be followed and I checked that I would qualify to own one. If I didn't qualify I wouldn't be overly concerned about it since I already have a G19 and a Saige 12K for the HD needs.

Price is about $800 for the fixed stock and $900 for the folding stock version.

 

[fvf]

I hear about the MAK90 on the thread as the Chinese AK.

Can someone explain its difference from the type 56 Chinese AK. I think that is the type availabe here.

Thanks

 

[Destructo6]

The MAK90s were an answer to the 1989 assault weapons import ban here in the USA. It was basically a Chinese Type 56 with the bayonet mount removed and a thumbhole stock fitted in place of the standard AK stock.

There were milled and stamped steel versions. At a glance, if it has a small dimple above the magazine well, it is a stamped receiver, but if there is a long dished slot, it is milled.

 

[fvf]

Any differences in quality between the stamped and milled receivers?