My new AK-47 help

[blindndead]

Just got my AK and all the parts are soaking in WD-40 to clean it up. I have followed the instruction manual for disassembly to get all the gunk out. This seems to easy. Is there something I need to know? I might be making this harder than it really is. The manual is so basic so I checked out http://www.surplusrifle.com/ak47/index.aspout it tells me the same thing.

 

[OnTheRoad]

My 2 cents is yes, it's really that easy. Stripping an AK is quicker and easier than making a pot of coffee.

 

[Mikey]

It's an AK man! No worries!

This should also be the last time you ever have to clean it, unless of course you want it to look pretty.

 

[kenpoprofessor]

http://www.guerrillagunsmith.com/ak47.htm

This has a basic and advanced breakdown of the AK, plus some other stuff.

Here's a pretty cool video as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIs7H7-g29Q&feature=related


Have a great gun carryin' Kenpo day

Clyde

 

[drumenigma]

The only pain in the ass thing you may encounter when taking it apart is the retention spring that helps keep in the trigger and hammer pins. I had a heck of a time getting it out and putting it back in when I installed a G2 trigger in my ak.

 

[doobie]

My 2 cents is yes, it's really that easy. Stripping an AK is quicker and easier than making a pot of coffee.

But what if you want to use a pot of coffee to clean your AK...

 

[LoginName]

The only pain in the ass thing you may encounter when taking it apart is the retention spring that helps keep in the trigger and hammer pins. I had a heck of a time getting it out and putting it back in when I installed a G2 trigger in my ak.

Replace it with a couple of 'E clips' or a retaining plate

 

[blindndead]

I

Took one look at that spring and said to my self Self, dont fix what is not broken. That looks like it can be a real pain.

 

[Twigg]

Took one look at that spring and said to my self Self, dont fix what is not broken. That looks like it can be a real pain.

You need one of these.
AK-47 Shepherd's Crook Replacement

 

[Yelena]

Congratulations on your new AK-47!!!
That was the first real gun I had ever fired

 

[madmarc0]

What is this cleaning thing you speak of? I have never heard of anyone actually cleaning an AK-47.

 

[SKS Ray]

What is this cleaning thing you speak of? I have never heard of anyone actually cleaning an AK-47.

I ran mine for a year and half full of cosmolene before I learned howto take it apart.

There are lots of parts you can replace for improved comfort and accuracy, but thats only if you feel the need to. It'll shoot just fine out of the box. Don't forget, its a rugged military rifle ready for dirt, fouling, and mud, not a new AR.

 

[blindndead]

What is this cleaning thing you speak of? I have never heard of anyone actually cleaning an AK-47.

You guys are bad. Come on now you know I am still New to this game cut me some slack

 

[OnTheRoad]

You guys are bad. Come on now you know I am still New to this game cut me some slack

Just remember that an AK is like a hot country girl - you can roll them in mud or dress them for a banquet and they're still sexy.

 

[Dench]

Just remember that an AK is like a hot country girl - you can roll them in mud or dress them for a banquet and they're still sexy.

haha! nice one

 

[SKS Ray]

I have plenty of 7.62x39 ammo if you have hot country girls for trade.

 

[Big Daddy 45acp]

Just make sure you get all that goop off. When it heats up during firing, it gets as hard as a diamond and is a b!tch to remove.

Don't ask me how I know!

 

[SKS Ray]

Just make sure you get all that goop off. When it heats up during firing, it gets as hard as a diamond and is a b!tch to remove.

Don't ask me how I know!

I always figured on leaving it on mine in case of SHTF and a need to seal wounds should arise.
Ahhh nevermind, I was thinking of looking up Red Dawn on free On Demand before I went to bed.

 

[Pilgrim]

If/when you decide to clean it and finally get it to the range, remember that you aren't really shooting an AK until the upper handguard starts smoking.

 

[Big Daddy 45acp]

If/when you decide to clean it and finally get it to the range, remember that you aren't really shooting an AK until the upper handguard starts smoking.

My kid did that to my Garand once! But he yelled at me when I started to smoke his AK.

 

[SKS Ray]

And be careful of the gas tube. They get so hot I've seen them remove skin after firing many rounds and someone grabs that part of the rifle.