AK question

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03-23-2008, 16:02
sniper7

AK question

I only have 1 AK and never took the time to learn a ton about them.

I bought mine from AIM surplus. the rommy WASR. works for what i need so don't dog on the cheap-o AK!

My question is:

I pull the bolt back and this can be with a full mag, empty mag, or no mag inserted. If I start to release the bolt slowly forward, it will catch a little bit and stay open without me holding it. Is this normal, or do i have some binding or catching going on somewhere?
03-23-2008, 16:13
Marlin

Mine will do that from time to time, never has done it while fireing, so I don't worry about it that much. I'm sure it may be catching on something I just haven't figured out what it is.
03-23-2008, 18:21
Great-Kazoo

never release the bolt slowly. **** it and let er slam home.
WARNING
DO NOT DO THIS ANY PLACE ELSE OTHER THAT POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AT A RANGE ,OR OTHER SHOOTING AREA, WHERE YOU KNOW YOUR BACKSTOP!!!!!!

doing so anywhere else can be deadly. especially when you have a round chambered and the momentum of the bolt allows the firing pin to be exposed striking the primer setting off the round, AND OR possibly going into slamfire. emptying the whole mag in the shortest amount of time.
occurs in most comblock or us mfg Ak or SKS varients where a floating firing pin is used
03-23-2008, 19:00
PhL0aTeR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

Mine will do that from time to time, never has done it while fireing, so I don't worry about it that much. I'm sure it may be catching on something I just haven't figured out what it is.

Mine too
03-23-2008, 19:13
Wulf202

It catches on the hammer. It's normal. Rack the bolt for real and you won't have a problem with it.
03-23-2008, 20:06
micah360

Don't rely on it as a BHO (bolt hold open) and go sticking your finger in there.[ROFL1]
03-23-2008, 21:49
PhL0aTeR

Quote:

Originally Posted by micah360

Don't rely on it as a BHO (bolt hold open) and go sticking your finger in there.[ROFL1]

truer words have never been spoken.... lol
03-28-2008, 20:24
westy1970

OK, really dumb question...
I found a Romanian in pretty decent shape for $350. Is this a good price? and are high cap mags single stack on them? The mag that comes with the rifle is a single stack 10 rounder...
03-28-2008, 21:03
Wulf202

If it's a single stack that's a rip off. they should go for ~$250

You can get a non neutered ak for $350 pretty easy.

You can convert it, but for that money it's not worth it. Unless it comes with a case of ammo or some other goodies
03-29-2008, 06:39
westy1970

Glad I asked. I will pass. It's at a pawn shop so what you see is what you get.