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If you have been watching the gun websites you have seen how few AK-47's are for sale. Lots of AR's but relatively few AK's. 7.62X39 ammo is cheaper to buy than 5.56/223 and the AK platform is almost indestructible. I have an older under folder Norinco AK-47 that has been my go-to rifle for 15+ years and although I also have AR's the old AK is still my rifle of choice. This one is in above-average condition and based on its overall condition has seen little use over the years.
In case you are not familiar with the Norinco AK's I have added some web information and a Youtube video.
So what makes the Chinese AK so great?
Attention to detail. They did not follow the eastern-European standards for Kalashnikovs. Chinese AKs used a 1.5 mm-thick sheet metal receiver as opposed to the 1.0 mm that is used in Europe. Right off the bat, this gives you a sturdier base — it makes the heart of your rifle tougher and more accurate.
Chinese AKs also came with much thicker barrels than most imported AKs. The barrels were pressed a lot tighter into the trunnions or milled receivers than any other AK out there. Having that super-tight fit and a thicker barrel, without a doubt, is one of the reasons the guns are so accurate. Their actions are smooth and their triggers are fantastic. Chinese AKs make a lot of other Kalashnikov-style guns look like and feel like pieces of crap.
The first Chinese AK was called the Type 56 assault rifle. It was created in 1956 and is still in service today. A rough estimate of 10-15 million of these was produced. Countless numbers were exported to countries all over the world, including many African, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian nations. These guns, unfortunately, were the ones primarily used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. They ended up having a stigma for Vietnam War veterans that continues to this day.
Although a lot of the imported Chinese guns might look similar, their quality is a completely different story. Some might call the Polytech Legend the finest AK-platform gun that was ever imported to the States, while the B-West is a “hit or miss” purchase. All Chinese AKs are collectible, but not all are as valuable as others. Here are some of the companies who have exported or imported Chinese AKs into the United States, along with some info about their models:Poly Technologies (PolyTech)
These had the finest quality parts that were meticulously built into guns and brought into the States — the Holy Grail of Chinese AKs:
The most collectible of all the Chinese AKs.
$2200-$5000 price range based on 2016 prices. Each day that passes the prices just increase.
Imported from 1988-1989.
Poly Tech Models
Legend- Milled receiver. They also had a national match that featured longer hand-selected and air-gauged barrels.
AKS-762-stamped receiver (7.62×39 mm).
AKS-223-stamped receiver (.223 Rem 5.56×45 mm).Norinco
They brought in more guns and more models than any other company.
The Mak 90 is the most common Norinco AK. They came in multiple calibers. A milled receiver and two different styles of stamped receivers were available.
“Angle Cut” and “Straight Cut” describes how the rear of the stamped receivers was cut. The straight cut is the more desired of the two because it can be retrofitted to more standard AK accessories.
NHM91 was the model that was available during the 1994-2004 ban.
They had thumb-hole stocks, non-threaded barrels, and bayonet lugs removed.
Some had bi-pods attached and longer barrels similar to the RPK-style Russian guns.
Type 86S Bullpup-style gun.
Standard AK parts, like the bolt and bolt carrier, can interchange with this platform.
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