Thread: Which is "better" Norinco NHM90 or Saiga AK47

Title says it all. What is the quality and accuracy like between a Norinco NHM90 or Saiga AK47? (Both 7.62x39)

Originally Posted by Square22

Title says it all. What is the quality and accuracy like between a Norinco NHM90 or Saiga AK47? (Both 7.62x39)

Both about the same. Maybe saiga is slightly nicer finish but the nhm90 takes the standard (and cheaper) magazines, the saigas lack a feed guide and have a specialized mag. Accuracy... they both throw bullets at something

Saiga, hands down

Originally Posted by Beavis

Saiga, hands down

In what way @Beavis ? Can Saigas be modified to take normal double stack AK mags?

if you wanted to keep in 7.62x39 then the sks is far more accurate (and you can fit 30 rounders or larger in) if required

Originally Posted by Square22

Can Saigas be modified to take normal double stack AK mags?

Yes, with the simple installation of a ~USD 15 bullet guide.

NHM90 with a Tapco trigger , good to go
Plenty of bits available to pimp it out

Originally Posted by gonetropo

if you wanted to keep in 7.62x39 then the sks is far more accurate (and you can fit 30 rounders or larger in) if required

is this tongue in cheek or what?

no Bill999, the sks is more accurate than the ak clones and mini30. there are mod kits for big mags including drum mags

I agree with gonetroppo. For the half the money in a new SKS you can get a semi 7.62x39 that actually does a better job than an AK.

If I recall correctly Saigas are stamped while NHM90s are milled if that means anything to you. Some people seem to prefer milled AKs and think they are more reliable and stuff.

Originally Posted by gonetropo

there are mod kits for big mags including drum mags

For the low low price of $800 (from Gun City).