[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Replace AK74 Firing Pin

Posted: 6/23/2009 8:57:31 AM EDT

Hey all,

About 6 rounds into my 3 Gun match this weekend the firing pin on my Interarms built Polish WZ88 AK-74 broke. Luckily a squad mate was nice enough to loan me an AR, but I performed poorly with it (I missed my AK).

Anyway, I am planning on ordering a new East German firing pin from K-Var. In addition to the firing pin, they offer an entire bolt internals kit for about $36. What do you think, should I replace all the internals if I am doing the pin anyway?

Anyone have any experience/advice?

I bookmarked http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/boltdis.htm as my reference for how to do it, but comments from anyone that has any experience would be appreciated!

Posted: 6/23/2009 11:29:18 AM EDT

[#1]

I'd say probably not necessary.

Posted: 6/23/2009 11:31:16 AM EDT

[#2]

Having spare parts can't hurt "just in case".

However, the "internals" of an AK bolt are the firing pin, the extractor, extractor spring, and two round pins, one with a small cut on the end. I'm not "up" on current prices, but $36. sounds a little high.
But, K-Var sells the good stuff, usually new, so why not.

Posted: 6/23/2009 4:26:06 PM EDT

[#3]

Make sure you get the AK74 kit, the AK47 extractor is different.

I have one of those kits that goes to the range with me.

I figure since the PKM issued spares includes a extractor, firing pin, and extractor axle I might want those parts handy some day. BSW

Posted: 8/24/2009 5:53:03 PM EDT

[#4]

The chances of parts breaking inside of the bolt is so rare.. perhaps you had a well used kit before it was built? Even then it's not that common for a firing pin to break..

Posted: 8/24/2009 6:19:09 PM EDT

[#5]

Doesn't hurt in case you ever accidentally lose one of the retainer pins or your extractor spring goes TU.

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