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Posted: 6/19/2009 7:20:10 AM EDT
| I searched for fixes for magizine wobble but couldn't find any. I found on google a guy just used j & b weld on the receiver to fill in the space, does this sound like a good what to fix a wsar-10's mag wobble. I recall a while ago someone using a piece of metal from their computer floppy disk drive punch outs of a desk top is this a good method? How do you fix your mag wobble? |
| I've never bothered to fix something that didn't have any effect on function, but others have posted that they successfully used metal from the plates used to cover the unused slots in the BACK of a computer, which they cut to fit and epoxied to the inside of the receiver. |
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I've never bothered to fix something that didn't have any effect on function,
+1 but others have posted that they successfully used metal from the plates used to cover the unused slots in the BACK of a computer,
That's what I've seen too. Epoxy, JB Weld, and spot welded into place. |
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I've never bothered to fix something that didn't have any effect on function, but others have posted that they successfully used metal from the plates used to cover the unused slots in the BACK of a computer, which they cut to fit and epoxied to the inside of the receiver. Yeah, here's that fix: Mag Wobble Fix . . . Allegedly I haven't felt the need to try it myself. The mag wobble in my WASR doesn't bother me. |
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Mag wobble in my WASR 10 never caused any problems .I got tired of hearing the mag flopping back and fourth while in the woods.I mig welded some thin(1/16 inch)stock in where mag dimples should have been. 7/16 inch by 1 inch.I held a wet shop rag on the outside to protect the finish.I then got out my dremil with a sanding drum (just a touch)to get the desired fit.http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2505/wasrmagfix.jpg
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My WASR 10 has a little bit of mag wobble when the magazine is empty.
When I put rounds in the mag and insert it into the gun with a closed bolt the mag wobble goes away. I'm guessing it's because the top round presses slightly against the closed bolt. I learned that trick from this guy - twisted62380 - on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0QNO6gfWig |
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On my WASR, I've noticed the mag wobble issue is as much a symptom caused by the magazine, as it is caused by the guns magwell. Some mags fit tighter than others.
I also noticed that AK rifles with dimples may or may not have the mag wobble just as bad as the dimpleless WASR-10. 
As long as the firearm functions, I wouldn't bother fooling with it. |
| I dont have mag wobble in mine, but if i did, I thought of a new way to fix it maybe somebody will try it? instead of using epoxy that dries hard to glue the peice of metal in, why not try something thats soft? was thinking gasket making silicone for engines. its impervious once dry, and it dries soft and squishy! witch means you may be able to get it to act as a spring that will conform to many mags, since their all a little different it could work perfect? |
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I dont have mag wobble in mine, but if i did, I thought of a new way to fix it maybe somebody will try it? instead of using epoxy that dries hard to glue the peice of metal in, why not try something thats soft? was thinking gasket making silicone for engines. its impervious once dry, and it dries soft and squishy! witch means you may be able to get it to act as a spring that will conform to many mags, since their all a little different it could work perfect? Automotive silicone (or any silicone) will be knocked off after the first couple mag changes. It will most likely be pushed up into the receiver where it will cause problems. Silicone only bonds to gaskets/metal because the valve cover, timing cover, etc. is held down with bolts/screws. Again, like duct tape and JB weld, please do not use it on your gun, even on the Romanians we here at the bottom are so fond of. I am not trying to burst your bubble, but I am sure there are better ways. I'll bet using Tapco polymer mags will help. That is what mine came with. My GP1975 does have dimples, and I know they touch the mag because there are wear marks on the insides of the dimples from the mag rubbing during insert/removal. Even w/o the dimples, I bet the Tapco polymer mags will have less wobble. Anyone using these mags in an AK w/o dimples? Are they any better? |
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My GP1975 does have dimples, and I know they touch the mag because there are wear marks on the insides of the dimples from the mag rubbing during insert/removal. The magazine touches the "dimples" during insertion/removal because like all of us, you don't get the magazine perfectly perpendicular before inserting it and move it to one side or the other when removing it. When the magazine is in the rifle, the locator tabs below the lower rails (assuming your US made receiver has them on both rails, my memory fails and it's been some time since I saw a GP1975) locate the magazine and control any lateral movement (a/k/a "wobble"). |
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My GP1975 does have dimples, and I know they touch the mag because there are wear marks on the insides of the dimples from the mag rubbing during insert/removal. The magazine touches the "dimples" during insertion/removal because like all of us, you don't get the magazine perfectly perpendicular before inserting it and move it to one side or the other when removing it. When the magazine is in the rifle, the locator tabs below the lower rails (assuming your US made receiver has them on both rails, my memory fails and it's been some time since I saw a GP1975) locate the magazine and control any lateral movement (a/k/a "wobble"). cool |
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Well guys, I am happy to say I busted the WASR mag wobble myth yesterday.
I bought a $900 Arsenal SGL20. Probably one of the highest quality AK variants you can buy. And, guess what? It has some wobble with most metal mags I tried. Granted, it doesn't wobble as much as my WASR and it doesn't wobble at all with Bulgarian polymer mags. But, here's the truth, ALL AKs have mag wobble. It is impossible for all the countries that make AKs to integrate a way to manufacture parts with the same tolerances. Some country's mags may wobble less than another country's mags as they are all manufactured to different tolerances and QC requirements. But, like I said, my WASR has some mag wobble, but it has never malfunctioned at all. Now, the point about it being annoying is valid. If that's the case, buy 2 or 3 Bulgarian polymer mags for your WASR. However, the WASR's mag wobble never bothered me because I hold the mag when I'm shooting anyways, so my support hand stops the wobble. |
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Something new to test! Will two blobs of cured silicone loose in the receiver cause an AK to malfunction? My money is on "NO".  It will still come off after one shooting session. Heck, try it... I'm pretty sure it will come off, but I don't think it's likely to jam the rifle. I've seen an AK operate with much harder things inside and I've seen pictures of cases that ended up inside the receiver. The rifle kept running and smashed the case. |
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