[C-4]

I'm trying to figure out what spares I should have. :smile:

 

[ak_nut]

Firing pins

 

[Robpiat]

I have gone through this a few times. You end up buying a whole parts kit as spare parts and then you build it into a rifle and you are back at square one.

 

[Turbothis]

I'm trying to figure out what spares I should have. :smile:

paint

 

[SaigaNoobie]

The bolt and bolt carrier are alot heavier and sturdier than they need to be.

Firing pins are the only spare I can ever see you needing. But even that is not likely.

 

[C-4]

I have gone through this a few times. You end up buying a whole parts kit as spare parts and then you build it into a rifle and you are back at square one.

Yeah, I kind of want to avoid that. :grin:

It sounds like extra firing pins are the way to go. :smile:

 

[s70fan]

Extractor spring is the weakest link.

 

[KMFDM]

Extra firing pins
Extra firing pin retaining pins (especially for Polish and Chinese variants)
Extra extractor springs

 

[surf99]

I agree, the pins, and springs, along with an extra firing pin. Almost any spring on an AK is not a bad idea.

 

[Donka]

Do all combloc extractors, firing pin retaining pins, and extractor springs fit the Bulgarian Spring loaded bolts?

 

[Trueno]

With as much steel-cased ammo as we shoot, seems the extractor would get the most wear. Can somebody school me on this?

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[heartbreakridge01]

have gone through this a few times. You end up buying a whole parts kit as spare parts and then you build it into a rifle and you are back at square one.

LOL

 

[davehal9000]

Stupid question, but are 74 and AKM extractors and firing pins interchangable?

 

[Trotsky]

"are 74 and AKM extractors and firing pins interchangable?"

No - different extractors, generally different pins.

Advice on '47 bolt spares - I would just pick up a Bolt, complete. You're likely to find that it's only a LITTLE more than separate parts... and it gives you a new bolt body as a first line defense against excessive HS issues.

 

[SVORay]

The only thing I worry about is Magazines...it's hard keeping loaded magazines around an AK47 :animak:

 

[Cabhammer]

extractors, (the claws get burrs), extractor springs, and firing pins.

recoil springs wear out eventually to....

_Cabby

 

[C-4]

"are 74 and AKM extractors and firing pins interchangable?"

No - different extractors, generally different pins.

Advice on '47 bolt spares - I would just pick up a Bolt, complete. You're likely to find that it's only a LITTLE more than separate parts... and it gives you a new bolt body as a first line defense against excessive HS issues.

<sigh> That's kind of what I'm thinking as well. K-Var sells complete East German AK 7.62 bolt for $67.99 and a rebuild kit (includes firing pin, firing pin retainer, extractor, extractor pin, and extractor spring) for $30.89.

I don't want to sound like I'm obsessing over this, but you guys know how surplus is: one day you are drowning in guns/parts/ammo, the next day you can't buy it for any amount of money. I think I'll do a combination of extra bolts and parts.

Thanks for all the replies!

 

[Robpiat]

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b ... 3&t=573804

If your quick, Bolt and carrier for $50

 

[Donka]

Advice on '47 bolt spares - I would just pick up a Bolt, complete. You're likely to find that it's only a LITTLE more than separate parts... and it gives you a new bolt body as a first line defense against excessive HS issues.

This place has complete Hungarian Bolts in Excellent Condition for a good price. I haven't ordered so I can't confirm conditon.

http://www.tickbitesupply.com/ak.html

(Scroll about 1/3 down page...no pic for it only text description...)