Maadi Crutch Folder Question
I figured I'd make a fool of myself here first before going onto the AK boards.
I got one of those Maadi kits that came through recently since I didn't have a crutch side folder. It came looking nice and the folder assembly was covered in grease so I left it alone.
I just finished assembling it with a Romy barrel and it all went together well. I then degreased the side folder and put it on and discovered I can't get it to work. It came with metal insert that goes inside the receiver to tighten it and with the pistol grip and this holds a spring to tension the release - if it did anything.
I'm familiar with the Romy and Tantal side folders. The release pushes down and a cylinder in the middle of the base of the folder comes down and releases it. This one had something like that but it seems solid with the base. It even seems hammered in.
I let it marinate in penetrant and it seems like a solid part of the base. I hope I'm missing something. When I got most of the grease off I see something strange. The folder has a real heavy coat of black paint and no sign that it ever swung closed. The part of the folder that would swing into the mount sticks out a bit on the right and that has paint rubbed off like it was carried but areas that should have been worn by being folded are thick pristine paint.
A side folder that doesn't fold seems pretty silly. Any suggestions? I suspect it is an issue with that round piece in the bottom of the base but wanted to check before I did anything dumber than usual.
Steve
