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Posted: 2/21/2021 10:13:46 AM EDT
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The new made Croatian mags have a history of not fitting certain AK's. You have to custom fit them by filing the locking tab on the magazine.
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Posted: 2/21/2021 11:35:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The new made Croatian mags have a history of not fitting certain AK's. You have to custom fit them by filing the locking tab on the magazine. This. The problem is not your rifle, it’s that Croatian mags require a modest amount of “fitting” |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 3:47:47 PM EDT
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Yep, they require fitting. I've had best luck with Bulgarian and Xtech mags in my Gf3.
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Posted: 2/21/2021 4:30:08 PM EDT
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Same, I bought a half dozen and half fit in my WASR-10, the other half needed filing to fit.
I think the ones needing filing could be forced in my AK63DS but they didn’t come out without a fight. Otherwise, no complaints on the Croats, although the steel Bulgarians get better reviews. I will say that although the KCI mags are thin steel, they seem to fit everything without filing. Wasn’t PSA supposed to be rolling out their own steel AK mag? FWIW I’ve had no problems with my PMAGs, everyone loves a good surplus steel mag but for an all poly mag, the PMAG has good feed geometry and fits everything without filing. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 8:34:07 PM EDT
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Thanks for the info guys. So before I go through the hassle of possibly sending these back, can any of you post a pic of where and what to file down for an AK noob like me?
 I wouldn't mind tinkering them to work and keeping them if its a simple shave. Much appreciated gang. Thanks! |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 8:53:02 PM EDT
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same issue i had with my psa gf3 with some mags. i think the opening is a tad small on the ak and if you wan you can open it on the gun or tailor the mags to fit. i took mine and kinda jammed them a few times to mark the mags where to file and mostly its the back lug that needs a little taken off. go slowly and consistently check but all mine now fit and have no wobble in the gun.
mine are all just above the tang needed a little shaved down to allow it to swing into latch. this one i also had to bevel the top edge to not hit into a pin. 
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Posted: 2/21/2021 11:13:17 PM EDT
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Good to go in mine. Just get a decent metal file and shave the c-hair where you need too. Enjoy the rifle!
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Posted: 2/22/2021 7:14:59 AM EDT
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Thanks guys! Illl give one a try and see. If not, maybe Ill hold on to them for my next ak !
 
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Posted: 2/22/2021 12:15:31 PM EDT
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Filing the mag is a standard AK fitting thing.
Better to be able to adjust for the proper fit than have them come too loose and not be able to add material. |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 1:48:56 AM EDT
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"customization" of your mags
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Posted: 2/26/2021 5:02:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: same issue i had with my psa gf3 with some mags. i think the opening is a tad small on the ak and if you wan you can open it on the gun or tailor the mags to fit. i took mine and kinda jammed them a few times to mark the mags where to file and mostly its the back lug that needs a little taken off. go slowly and consistently check but all mine now fit and have no wobble in the gun. mine are all just above the tang needed a little shaved down to allow it to swing into latch. this one i also had to bevel the top edge to not hit into a pin. https://i.imgur.com/UZoEEsw.jpg Is that what the new Croatians look like? Mine were blued. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 6:25:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is that what the new Croatians look like? Mine were blued. that is a Korean 20 rounder in that pic. after fitting i did color the area it with a sharpie. the 2 Croatian 30 rounders i have actually fit fine in my psa ak47 |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 7:00:14 PM EDT
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What are you guys using to remove material?
What is the best tool for that job? |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 8:20:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What are you guys using to remove material? What is the best tool for that job? a bastard file is what i used. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Nicholson-12-in-Bastard-Cut-Mill-File-21842N/203140641 
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Posted: 2/27/2021 2:05:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What are you guys using to remove material? What is the best tool for that job? Dremel. Took about 2 minutes to sand and test fit. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 12:06:26 PM EDT
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Every Ak I have had, there was always a magazine or two that needed fitting or filing. Nature of the beast.
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