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Stamped - The
stamped receiver is produced by
the use of stamped sheet metal which is bent into a
"U" shape. Then a front & rear trunnion are
riveted in place to hold the stock and the barrel assembly.
Stamped receivers are easily distinguishable due to the bump
like rivets that hold them together, and their light weight.
Stamped receivers also feature a indentation on each side of
the receiver (near the magazine well) which measures almost
an inch long. Currently the only U.S. made stamped
receiver is made by Krinks, however many people have had
problems with the receivers dimensions.
Milled - The
Milled receiver is produced from a 4 lb block of steel,
which is machined to create a one piece receiver. The milled
receiver contains no rivets and is generally much heavier
than the stamped version. Milled receivers have also
been known to shoot more accurately, due to the increased
weight and one piece design.
The milled receiver does not incorporate the use of a separate
trunnion. Instead the trunnion is machined into the
receiver and the barrel is threaded into the trunnion. A
milled receiver can be identified by the lack of rivets and
the two rectangle like indentations on each side of the
receiver, usually two inches long. We are currently
unaware of a major U.S. manufacture of a milled receiver.
 Manufacturers:
Poly Technologies - Are of Chinese origin, and are
considered prized AK's by many collectors. Poly Technologies
produced both milled and stamped versions of their guns. The
milled version was called the Poly Tech Legend series
designated AK-47/S, and was produced to compete on the
American market. The stamped receiver was designated with
AKS-762 marking.
Norinco - Are of Chinese origin, and are manufactured
by the Northern Industries Corporation. Contrary to popular
belief, these weapons were heat treated perfectly and both
Poly Tech and Norinco weapons will last many years. Norinco
manufactured both milled and stamped receivers typically in a
blued finish. Their stamped receiver
had a number of different designations, most common being AKM
47/S. We believe that only stamped receivers made it into the
country as pre-bans. All milled Norinco receivers that
we have encountered have been post ban MAK-91's.
B-West -
American made, B-West imported AKs as well as manufactured AKs
from parts kits. Their imported AKs are perfectly made as are
Norinco or other Chinese arsenal weapons. Their receivers are
the ones to avoid. They didn't heat treat the guide rails in
the receiver, causing dramatic deformation after as little as
2000 rounds. Be sure you're looking at a B-West import and not
B-West manufactured gun before you buy.
Cugir Arsenal - Are of Romanian origin, these receivers
are well made. The receivers have many proof marks
and, resemble a soviet AKM with the Arrow-in-star marking.
This marking is similar, but should not be confused with the
Russian Izhevsk arsenal marking
Sadu Arsenal - Also of Romanian origin, these weapons
are simply from a different arsenal in Romania. We have
seem some poorly finished receivers and poor barrels in Sadu
weapons, but overall, they're nice guns.
Hungarian Arsenal - Are of Hungarian origin, these
weapons are some of the nicest stamped receiver AKs available
on the market today. Not many pre-ban weapons were
imported, and are considered highly prized by both shooters
and collectors. It is believed that only stamped
versions were ever imported, and were typically finished in
black paint. Imported by Kassnar Arms for pre-ban
weapons and KBI for post-ban weapons.
Bulgarian Arsenal - Are of Bulgarian origin, and are
extremely well made by Arsenal of Bulgaria. Only milled
versions were imported in to the U.S. most of which are
post-bans such as the SA-93, SLR-95 & SLR-101. Very
few pre-bans ever made it into the country, those that did got
snatched up by collectors. The guns that were imported
into the U.S. were stamped with the proof mark of the
"Circle 10" Arsenal. The proof mark of Arsenal
includes the number 10 in a circle, stamped on the outside of
the gun. These are some of the best AKs available on the
market, and we would highly suggest purchasing one.
Source: China Sports
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