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Posted: 8/3/2015 6:09:41 PM EDT
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I'm fed up stabbing myself with the bolt handle on my AK. So I have been looking at getting an add on oversized model. I see these on Amazon, but does anyone have an recommendations? http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Arms-Gear-Extended-Extension/dp/B00NUJIRJO/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1438639479&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=ak+bolt+catch http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Arms-Gear-Oversized-Extended/dp/B00NUJIQG8/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438639479&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=ak+bolt+catch |
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I would go with the Tromix charging handle. Bought one from carolinashootersupply.com You can get it in textured or smooth style
http://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/Tromix_Saiga_Ak47_extended_charging_handle_p/trx-extch.htm http://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/Tromix_Saiga_Ak47_extended_charging_handle_p/trx-smooth.htm |
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Let me tell you sonething. There is Tromix and then there is the other ones.
The Tromix on two of my guns fit great. CSS was OOS a couple of weeks ago so I got an Amazon one. Like one of the ones in those links. Mobile it finally went on, it didn't fit right and even with fiddling it's still a tiny tiny but crooked. Just buy the Tromix. |
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I'm fed up stabbing myself with the bolt handle on my AK. So I have been looking at getting an add on oversized model. I see these on Amazon, but does anyone have an recommendations? http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Arms-Gear-Extended-Extension/dp/B00NUJIRJO/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1438639479&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=ak+bolt+catch http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Arms-Gear-Oversized-Extended/dp/B00NUJIQG8/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438639479&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=ak+bolt+catch i have a knurled tromix charging handle sitting in a toolbox. send me a pm with your address and its yours. |
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Quoted: i have a knurled tromix charging handle sitting in a toolbox. send me a pm with your address and its yours. Quoted: Quoted: I'm fed up stabbing myself with the bolt handle on my AK. So I have been looking at getting an add on oversized model. i have a knurled tromix charging handle sitting in a toolbox. send me a pm with your address and its yours. What a very kind offer, thank you very much, PM inbound. |
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Quoted: I would go with the Tromix charging handle. Bought one from carolinashootersupply.com You can get it in textured or smooth style http://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/Tromix_Saiga_Ak47_extended_charging_handle_p/trx-extch.htm http://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/Tromix_Saiga_Ak47_extended_charging_handle_p/trx-smooth.htm I have these on almost all my AKs. I like them. |
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in Africa, they use spent brass as an extended charging handle http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200601/r68957_191398.jpg OP is in NC, not Africa. |
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What a very kind offer, thank you very much, PM inbound. Quoted:
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I'm fed up stabbing myself with the bolt handle on my AK. So I have been looking at getting an add on oversized model. i have a knurled tromix charging handle sitting in a toolbox. send me a pm with your address and its yours. What a very kind offer, thank you very much, PM inbound. I'll drop it off at the post office on Friday, you should have it Tuesday-Wednesday. |
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I'm fed up stabbing myself with the bolt handle on my AK. So I have been looking at getting an add on oversized model. i have a knurled tromix charging handle sitting in a toolbox. send me a pm with your address and its yours. What a very kind offer, thank you very much, PM inbound. This is good stuff... |
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I'm fed up stabbing myself with the bolt handle on my AK. So I have been looking at getting an add on oversized model. i have a knurled tromix charging handle sitting in a toolbox. send me a pm with your address and its yours. What a very kind offer, thank you very much, PM inbound. I'll drop it off at the post office on Friday, you should have it Tuesday-Wednesday. on the way. |
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I'm fed up stabbing myself with the bolt handle on my AK. So I have been looking at getting an add on oversized model. i have a knurled tromix charging handle sitting in a toolbox. send me a pm with your address and its yours. What a very kind offer, thank you very much, PM inbound. I'll drop it off at the post office on Friday, you should have it Tuesday-Wednesday. on the way. Good on you Bush! |
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Does that just attach with a set screw over the original handle? Yes it does, very simple installation and it makes the gun way more comfortable to use. 
One of these, a better pistol grip and a better sighting system, (I prefer aperture sights myself.) Are a must on any AK I own. Having a more comfortable charging handle is a world of difference. |
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Yes it does, very simple installation and it makes the gun way more comfortable to use.
One of these, a better pistol grip and a better sighting system, (I prefer aperture sights myself.) Are a must on any AK I own. Having a more comfortable charging handle is a world of difference. Quoted:
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Does that just attach with a set screw over the original handle? Yes it does, very simple installation and it makes the gun way more comfortable to use.
One of these, a better pistol grip and a better sighting system, (I prefer aperture sights myself.) Are a must on any AK I own. Having a more comfortable charging handle is a world of difference. Thanks. I might have to try one. |
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When working on drills I was digging lumps out my hand with the original handle, took to using my PIG gloves whenever I run the rifle, but after a few practice sessions with the extended bolt I don't 'need' the gloves. Heck I'll wear them anyway as there are other things like the cheesegrater picatinny rails on my ARs that chew up my hands but it is nice to run the AK bareback. Definitely needs Loctite though, racking the bolt without loosened it up enough that it would fall off after 5 racks. |
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I think I would buy one of these, but from all that I've seen... It really doesn't look to 'extend' the handle at all, maybe what, 1/16th of an inch? ... Meh... No no no man. Don't pigeon hole it as just as an extender. The stock handle is garbage compared to this IMO. I mean the tip on your finger can just hit the edge of this and it grabs. It's one if the biggest upgrades an AK can get IMO |
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Be careful with these 'bolt on' Tromix and Etc handles- they will fly off at the range. Remember that an AK CH is reciprocating unlike the AR is.
I had to use a mill to make a flat section on my stock CH, plus use generous red loctite everywhere to keep mine on...but not it's not going anywhere. |
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I got the Zenit one. I like it, they are a little pricey, but they are Russian. So, to be expected. It being round is the biggest improvement for me. No matter if you are going over or under to charge the weapon, it is easier to hit. AKOUL has the Zenit handles.
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