Extremely rare AK-47?

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I just recently bought an AK-47. I think it is an extremely rare AK-47. In about 40 rounds, I had about 10 failure to eject, feed, or the battery to fully close. It is a new AK-47. Anyone want to buy my million dollar one of a kind unreliable AK-47*?

* j/k, I want to know how to fix it.
 
doobie said:
I just recently bought an AK-47. I think it is an extremely rare AK-47. In about 40 rounds, I had about 10 failure to eject, feed, or the battery to fully close. It is a new AK-47. Anyone want to buy my million dollar one of a kind unreliable AK-47*?

* j/k, I want to know how to fix it.
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Which variant ? What ammo ? New mags or used ?

Iniquiring minds want to know !
 
MrTwigg said:
Which variant ? What ammo ? New mags or used ?

Iniquiring minds want to know !
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Romanian WASR-10
New Mags (One mag had a mag release problem, but both mags were invovlved in the FTE,FTF, jamomaticness)
Golden Dragon ammo
 
You may have a canted gas block, I've heard this is something the WASR-10s have but I cant find any links right now. I think it is fixable if you drive out the pins and correct it.
 
this may sound dumb for a AK, but how clean is it?
when i bought my WASR-10 from zero hour, it was so dirty i had to use a rubber mallet to get the reciver cover off it. it was filled with all sorts of rediculous things, gunking and jamming everything up
 
I'm no expert, but I'll chime in with some suggestions...

If you haven't done so already, I'd start by taking it down and thoroughly cleaning it. There could be enough grit or filings to cause some resistance for the bolt carrier or piston.

Try different ammo. Probably not the cause, but if it is, it's the easiest component to replace.

This THR thread has some good tips for inspecting for flaws. Some of them (weak recoil spring, or imperfections which require filing) are fairly easy to fix. Others (misaligned gas port) may require a trip to the gunsmith.

You could try adding a recoil buffer. I don't think they're necessary in most cases, but I've read of them being used to help with improperly-cut upper rails... it doesn't sound like that's your problem (unless the bolt carrier is getting jammed up to the rear end of its travel) but it's a fairly cheap test.

I hate to even mention it, but the only major FTF problem I've personally seen in an AKM was the result of a poorly-assembled kit build. My buddy had welded his rails on too low in the receiver and had constant feeding and cycling problems. In his case, he had to drill out the rails and mount a new set. If yours is a commercially-built WASR, I'm guessing this probably isn't the case, but it's worth mentioning in case yours happens to be a home-built Romy sold as a WASR.
 
First you need to detail strip it, and clean the crap out of it like you should when you buy a new gun if you haven't already just to get that variable out of the way. Then I'd buy an extra power wolf recoil spring and see if that helps the FTF or Failure for the action to close problem.
 
Canted block would be a point of aim vs impact issue and would not affect feeding or extraction. Definatly do a thorough strip & clean, paying special attention to the chamber. Just cause its "New" dosen't mean its not dirty or clogged whith who-knows-what.

Read that THR thread, that's a good one.

Good luck, keep us posted.
 
MrTwigg said:
Canted block would be a point of aim vs impact issue and would not affect feeding or extraction. Definatly do a thorough strip & clean, paying special attention to the chamber. Just cause its "New" dosen't mean its not dirty or clogged whith who-knows-what.

Read that THR thread, that's a good one.

Good luck, keep us posted.
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Canted sight would affect aim but if you have a canted block you wouldn't get enough gas to cycle the weapon.
 
vellnueve said:
Aren't WASRs built by Century? That's probably worse than a home build.
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Well, it depends on the monkey at CAI who built it... if you get the happy monkey you get a good rifle.. if you get the upset one, then you get that....


-Mike
 
I had cleaned it a bit before I took it out, maybe I didn't do the best job. I'll take a look at it again tomorrow after work and maybe try to manually cycle through a mag or two.
 
I had an issue w/ a Wasr2 when I bought it. Not in Firing, but stupid stuff that could have created issues. String in the Trigger group, tons of crude in the gas tube, action and spring along w/ the mags. The crude was a thick red preservitive of some sort. She runs great. I bet I would have had the same issues, mine was tough to cycle manually before cleaning. If you need a front sight adjustment, bring her over or lets go shooting. I'll be happy to help you out any way I can. JP
 
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You may have to check for machining burs and poor fit on parts.
True that CAI guns are often cobbled up by anyone.[laugh]



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Seems plenty on the AK forums have had issues with the first few hundred of rounds through a WASR. Lookid it up for a bit and seems to be a combination of cleaning (some cleaned multiple times during the first few mags worth and sometimes a canted gas block. Most seem to be cleaning related as the insides of some seem to be full of gunk and metal filings along with the odd burrs and rough milling needing to be worn in.

Good luck

Did you run the gun wet or relatively dry during firing?
 
01SVTvert said:
Seems plenty on the AK forums have had issues with the first few hundred of rounds through a WASR. Lookid it up for a bit and seems to be a combination of cleaning (some cleaned multiple times during the first few mags worth and sometimes a canted gas block. Most seem to be cleaning related as the insides of some seem to be full of gunk and metal filings along with the odd burrs and rough milling needing to be worn in.

Good luck

Did you run the gun wet or relatively dry during firing?
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Started dry, then at the suggestion of the range officer dumped it into the lake and let it sit at the bottom for 25 minutes and ran it wet for a while.

I took a few wipes and CLP to the innards today. It feels much better than it did the other day.
 
Dumping them in the lake ALWAYS helps! Cmon, read any AK form and you are SUPPOSED to fill it full of sand, cement, depleted uranium and any other garbage you have around the house and it should still function properly. You can then throw it into the lake and fire it underwater for effect.

Good luck with it on your next trip.
 

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