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Posted: 1/27/2008 10:49:13 AM EDT
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This is probably a dumb question, but I've never owned an AK before I picked up a Vector 2 days ago, so I'll just ask. Is the slant break supposed to be asymmetrical when its threaded on? I mean, the recess for the retaining pin isn't in the center of the break. It's sorta at 11 o'clock. http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5956/slantbreak1fj9.jpg So, it looks like this when it's on the rifle: http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5200/slantbreak2lu3.jpg I ask just because it looks funny to me. If this is indeed how it's meant to look, anyone know the functional reason why? Thanks. |
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Ask and ye shall receive. Thanks for the info. Another thing, I'm used to an AR, and inserting/removing the mag on this Vector is painful! The fit is really quite tight. The mag release has a rather sharp edge that rakes across your thumb as you lever out the mag. Is there anything that can be done to make mag changes easier? |
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On the tight magazine problem you can try selecting magazines to find a looser fit, or you can open up the magazine well slightly. The only down side to that is, the finish will be removed and you'll have to apply some type of coating to prevent rust. One of the epoxy paint type gun coatings will work fine. Very little metal will have to be removed, and you can do it with files or a Dremel tool. Go slow and remove metal ONLY in the areas that are rubbing the magazine. I suggest first, trying a different make of magazine to be sure you just don't have a slightly over-sized mag. For the sharp magazine release, use files, stones, or (carefully) a Dremel tool to round off the sharp edges, then apply a gun coat or even Rust-oleum oil-based paint to protect it. |
Lysander, this probably goes without saying, but if you have to go down that road, make real small strokes with the file at a time, remember you can't get it back so try the mag as you're doing it. |
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