AK-47 Discussion Thread

[BravoOneFour]

No all I've run in it has been tula. Each time requiring more gas

 

[Angrysauce]

No all I've run in it has been tula. Each time requiring more gas

Have you tried refrence marking it to be sure it's not moving?

 

[BravoOneFour]

Have you tried refrence marking it to be sure it's not moving?I mean

No but I keep track of how many clicks it needs set at and it's definitely not moving.

 

[Angrysauce]

No but I keep track of how many clicks it needs set at and it's definitely not moving.

Thats odd. I've absolutely heard of KNS pistons making guns not cycle after install, but the need for constant adjustment is new.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

I had a similar experience with beretta 92s in the military , they were clapped out and pretty crappy. Kept telling myself not to let it ruin my opinion of them. Sure enough I got to shoot a new production 92 a couple years ago and loved it

Felt pretty lukewarm on kalashnikovs until I did a range day in 0 degree weather. Strange because using the AK in heavy clothing and snow really changed how it felt to me. Liked it a lot more. Bet if I found the right one with furniture I liked, might end up buying it.

I did get to shoot a first gen Galil ace and found it to be pretty good. Hope you enjoy it.

Oh I do.
Had it out to the range the other day to zero the Romeo 5.
I ended up having the adjustable gas piston set too low on my first guess.
I had gave it a couple extra cranks to make sure it wasn't overgassed... ended up being a bit undergassed.
However, with the can on it, she ran perfect.
So smooth and I wasn't getting a face full... I never did crank it back up.
I figure if I ever need to run it without the can, I can adjust it at a later time.

 

[BravoOneFour]

Kalashnicon this weekend was an absolute blast. Extremely physically demanding but a lot of fun.

 

[GasTube138]

I had to cancel going, too many things came up and KBash just a month ago really n made it tough. I'm hoping to go again in the Winter it's usually my favorite match to do.

 

[krvincen]

That does look like an awesome weekend!!! I bet Rob Ski is a hoot to be around. With all the mags and ammo etc I have invested in the Galil I’m chomping at the bit to get back to work and try to pick up an AK as well.

 

[BravoOneFour]

That does look like an awesome weekend!!! I bet Rob Ski is a hoot to be around. With all the mags and ammo etc I have invested in the Galil I’m chomping at the bit to get back to work and try to pick up an AK as well.

It's funny you say that, we had 2 guys in our squad run Galil Ace's. One 556 and one 762. Both of them had failures all 6 stages. The charging handles kept hitting cover and getting caught on their slings.

 

[maceace]

No all I've run in it has been tula. Each time requiring more gas

Tula is probably the worst ammo in regards to consistency, so it may be the ammo and not the piston ...

Also try cleaning the gas port make sure its not getting gunked up...

 

[Expat]

Since I am jumping into the suppressor game, I obviously need one for the AK. I have heard good things about the Dead Air Wolverine because of some of the bad threading on barrels. Any other thoughts? Best AKs to look at? I have a couple Arsenals, is their threading going to be consistently good? The Beryls?

 

[GasTube138]

Since I am jumping into the suppressor game, I obviously need one for the AK. I have heard good things about the Dead Air Wolverine because of some of the bad threading on barrels. Any other thoughts? Best AKs to look at? I have a couple Arsenals, is their threading going to be consistently good? The Beryls?

I'm a big fan of the new-ish Resilient Putnik. It's flow through so that's great. Size is big, though.

My Arsenal AKs are all fine with it, and my Draco. The Beryl has different threading, but you can use a jam nut and a JMac brake to get it on.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

It's funny you say that, we had 2 guys in our squad run Galil Ace's. One 556 and one 762. Both of them had failures all 6 stages. The charging handles kept hitting cover and getting caught on their slings.

Thanks for heads up. Will test that out this weekend.