I don't think anyone has denied that failures can occur. All rifles can fail.
Thread Title: "AK Safety Reminder"
Failing to eject is not a problem that is unique to AKs and AKs are not any more difficult to inspect than ARs. Suggesting that an AK somehow takes more steps to inspect for...
This turned out to very good suggestion. As you will see in my photos, it could certainly be possible for someone to look and think that the rifle is clear while there is indeed a round attached to the bolt face.
Personally, I'll keep using my methods and ignore the AK folklores told by...
So, pretend the ejector does not exist or that it failed to eject the round? Depending on the lighting, one could miss it. Personally, I believe it is impossible to miss a round that is attached to an AK bolt face when the bolt/carrier is only pulled back slightly. I see no reason why it...
Kirk, if you want to make patently false statements and claim that they are true because of "safety", have at it. I have showed you exactly how you are wrong. It is plain as day. You can tell all of the fudd stories you want, but you are still wrong. Jars full of live rounds? Cool, but not...
Yep. I woke up yesterday and was like "Screw safety! I'm gonna go and fight safety today.".
You said:
"You DO need to look back to ensure nothing is stuck to the bolt face."
"As one holds the charging handle to the rear the round is not in the breech but is stuck to the bolt which is now...
It's a Solar Tactical mag funnel. Personally, I have tried them and have really tried to like them, but I can not recommend them. They are OK, but not anything other than a part that should be on a range toy for testing.
I hate it when rounds jump from out of nowhere and enter my chamber. Seriously! It is annoying.
I am guessing you are not a student of firearms function when it comes to AKs. Yes. We have established this, but perhaps, you were not following. Let me make this simple for you. The ejector...
1. We have already established this. They also easily eject if you cycle the action with the slightest amount of effort. Rounds stick to the bolt face and rechamber only if you are absolutely clueless as to how to how the rifle functions. They do not stick to the bolt face if you properly...
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If you need to "look back" at your bolt face to make sure the weapon is safe, you are CLEARLY doing something wrong. Simple as that. Sorry. This thread is the equivalent of "guns are dangerous".
OK. I am clearly missing something. You only need to pull back the bolt/carrier about 1.5-2" (if that) to see if a round is being pulled out by the bolt/extractor and you certainly do not need to "look back". Does one actually need to visualize the bullet seated in the case to realize that it...
Generally speaking, "hoarders" will be fine. It's the ones who paid $1,200 for 1,000 rounds of .223 and x39 back in 2012 and 2013 who regretted their purchases a few months later. However, if they paid that much for X amount of ammo, I highly doubt they were hoarding loads of it. Those were...
If you are worried about the paint within the letters not adhering, this is an easy problem to solve if you simply let the paint dry a bit more before removing the excess. I use Testers enamel paint. If you use a slightly abrasive rag and a small amount of acetone, the paint within the letters...
It is extremely similar to a standard AK bolt. What is the advice that you are looking to get? The bolt is not something that is easily interchangeable, if that is what you are asking. If you switch bolts, your rifle will definitely need to be headspaced.
Check out Aluma-Hyde II. It is a great finish. Some people bash it, but I am fairly sure 95+% of those who complain have poor prep methods. I have probably painted 100+ rifles with it and have had excellent results. Also, what finish do you want? Black? Matte? Gloss?
One things that...
What is the current OD where you will plan to thread and what thread pitch are you considering? I do not see that you mentioned this. Personally, I would not mess with it unless I could put it on a lathe as a hand tool would easily screw up your barrel concentricity. The barrel diameter...