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Posted: 6/27/2022 1:00:32 PM EDT
| Hey guys, I have a question. I have one of the original PSA AK47s and was having jams once I installed an ALG trigger. I sent it back for repair and they graciously updated it with a new receiver with Gen 5 components and FN barrel. They test fired it and said all was ok. However, I noticed when I pull the bolt back without a magazine, it sticks in the open position and I have to push the bolt forward past the "hump" before the spring is able to cycle. Anyone experience this issue? Thanks. |
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| Does it stick when you ease it back and lightly let go or when you pop it back and allow it to snap forward? Perhaps the hammer and bolt carrier surfaces are rough and could use some wear from shooting or polishing? |
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Originally Posted By alou: So those of you who have experienced the same problem, does it stop sticking after break in? Yes, it's hanging up on the hammer and it will "self polish" itself after a few hundred rounds.  Failed To Load Title Attached File There's a picture of the hammer in mine after about 500 rounds it's much smoother than when new. @alou |
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Originally Posted By MyakkaVice: Yes, it's hanging up on the hammer and it will "self polish" itself after a few hundred rounds.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htvodb6ankghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/86522/IMG_20220627_220634615_jpg-2433359.JPG There's a picture of the hammer in mine after about 500 rounds it's much smoother than when new. @alou Originally Posted By MyakkaVice: Originally Posted By alou: So those of you who have experienced the same problem, does it stop sticking after break in? Yes, it's hanging up on the hammer and it will "self polish" itself after a few hundred rounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htvodb6ankghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/86522/IMG_20220627_220634615_jpg-2433359.JPG There's a picture of the hammer in mine after about 500 rounds it's much smoother than when new. @alou Thank you! |
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Originally Posted By M4A1OwnsYou: My Gen 5 PSA sticks about half way back, but if I pull the charging handle all the way to the rear and quickly release it it'll go home. Haven't shot it yet as I picked it up last week. Mine after just over 1K rounds is smooth as butter and I can no longer get it to stick open like that even if I run the bolt super slow. |
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Originally Posted By D_Man: Put about 500 rounds through it and it will smooth out and that will stop. As said, it's a common thing until the bottom of the bolt and top bearing surface of the hammer wear in. Mine after just over 1K rounds is smooth as butter and I can no longer get it to stick open like that even if I run the bolt super slow. Good to know. I'm not sure I care to Dremel it. |
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