Ak47 issues.

KP Shooter · May 9, 2010

My family recently purchased an WASR 10 AK 47 and because I go to college, I have not been able to shoot it. I noticed the other day when I was cleaning it that when I rack the bolt back a few times, two pins start to come loose. I believe that they are the hammer/trigger pins.

If you do not know what i am talking about, a picture is found on the attached website, about half way down the page under Ak47 Fire Control Parts.

My question is, what can I do about this?

http://www.ak-47.us/AK47_Parts.php#42

Inigoes · May 9, 2010

Sounds like you need a pin retainer

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=685437

Inigoes · May 9, 2010

If you clean your Ak, you'll probably notice this retaining spring not doing anything

wilcam47 · May 9, 2010

Inigoes said:
If you clean your Ak, you'll probably notice this retaining spring not doing anything

agreed...its most likely not in the detents one for each pin...as the spring clip should pop into place...some are trickier than others as they require some pressure to put them in sometimes...i have a few different makes of aks and they are all similar but different...

Inigoes · May 9, 2010

wilcam47 said:
some are trickier than others as they require some pressure to put them in sometimes...

The Krebs Custom Guns Hammer and Trigger Pin Retainer Plate is super easy to install, great for someone just getting acquainted with an AK.

KP Shooter · May 9, 2010

Okay, Thanks alot guys!

Ill try and fix it next time im home

smores · May 9, 2010

KP Shooter said:
Okay, Thanks alot guys!

Ill try and fix it next time im home

Should have done research. WASR stands for "What A Sh***y Rifle" :innocent0

On a serious note, good catch. Don't want parts like that walking loose... The WASRs can be decent, but there are some problems you may have to fix even out of the box.

Jimbob2.0 · May 9, 2010

I would have somone like Chad (Clandestine) check it out. I have had alot of AKs and the pins are usually a bi^ch to get out. Shouldnt be walking out on their own. now an AR they practically slide out.

04RWon · May 9, 2010

I'd buy a WSAR 10, rifle for 300 roughly that I can beat the crap out of, sounds like a winner.

Numidian · May 9, 2010

Jimbob2.0 said:
I would have somone like Chad (Clandestine) check it out. I have had alot of AKs and the pins are usually a bi^ch to get out. Shouldnt be walking out on their own. now an AR they practically slide out.

Actually it's quite easy for the pins to come out if they aren't retained.

I personally use E-clips and/or cotter pins for mine though. Much easier and more secure then the spring and cheaper then the plate.

Take the pin out and take it to Home Depot with you and look through the hardware section until you find the right size e-clips and or cotter pins to fit around it

rob-cubed · May 10, 2010

Yup, sounds like your shepherd's crook was not installed properly, or was bent during re-installation (even a small bend can be enough to bugger it up). This little piece of wire is what holds the two pins, and all the internals, in place. It's not an uncommon problem, and not isolated to WASRs.

I always put a retainer plate in when I take my AKs apart, it's so much easier and more secure than fooling with the shepherd's crook or even e-clips (though both work fine if installed correctly).

Slimjim · May 10, 2010

I've seen very tiny R-clips used to hold those in, their alot easier to install also.

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