[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AK problem

Posted: 10/28/2006 1:31:39 PM EDT

While cleaning my AK, I noticed slight play between the gas piston and the bolt carrier. Its not a visible movement but it can be felt. I grabbed some vice grips and tried to tighten it but it wouldn't budge.

These should be screwed together solidly right?
Is it possibly crossthreaded?
Is there a quick fix or should i send it back to the manufaturer?

Am I right in thinking there should be no space between the piston and bolt carrier?

Posted: 10/28/2006 1:33:10 PM EDT

[#1]

It's normal. mmk

Posted: 10/28/2006 1:35:40 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
It's normal. mmk

Even the slight wobble?

Posted: 10/28/2006 1:39:21 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

Quoted:
It's normal. mmk

Even the slight wobble?

Yes. It's designed to be that way.

Posted: 10/28/2006 1:41:54 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks guys, I feel much better.

ETA: strange that I never noticed it before. Just sold a WASR also, and don't ever recall noticing that.

Posted: 10/28/2006 1:45:37 PM EDT

[#5]

yes the wobble is fine and dandy and quite common
dont trip on da wobble homie

Posted: 10/28/2006 1:48:14 PM EDT

[#6]

its not just screwed but pinned/riveted in as well. WASR's are welded on IIRC.

Posted: 10/28/2006 6:54:59 PM EDT

[#7]

They all have the gap, or at least are supposed to.

Posted: 10/28/2006 9:47:21 PM EDT

[#8]

the wobble is perfectly normal....dont sweat it brother, just blast the hell out of it :)

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