WASR-10 hang-up issue

DLrocket89 · Jul 7, 2015

Hi everyone,

I have a WASR-10 that has been experiencing some issues. As the forward portion of the bolt carrier group (that the piston screws into) goes into the gas tube, it can snag every so slightly...if I rack the bolt and then lower it slowly, I can get the bolt to snag. Gently tapping the stock (not even the bolt handle) will release it.

Is this going to cause premature wear or anything not good? I don't have anything else in the AK platform for comparison.

Thanks!

Dustin
Wisconsin

Jackal · Jul 7, 2015

Sounds like hammer rub, thats perfectly normal and ok.

DLrocket89 · Jul 7, 2015

Cool, thanks!

DeepSouth · Jul 7, 2015

I have one that's been doing that for around 7-8000 rounds. I figured it'd "wear in" but it hasn't yet. I sometimes use it as a bolt hold open. :uhoh:

I don't worry about it, anything it would wear out would also be easy and cheap to replace.

fireman 9731 · Jul 8, 2015

Sounds normal to me.

gennro · Jul 8, 2015

It is a low end WASR most of them do that, just poorly made. Just keep shooting it.

Storm · Jul 8, 2015

What DeepSouth said. It can be sort of a bolt hold open. Just don't depend on it. Ouch!

Rudedog · Jul 8, 2015

Ditto on the hammer contact. Nothing to worry about, my WASR still does it even after 1500 rounds. I have the TAPCO single hook trigger group.
The actions are supposed to rack/operate at full speed anyways.

DeepSouth · Jul 8, 2015

What DeepSouth said. It can be sort of a bolt hold open. Just don't depend on it. Ouch

Or use it when a loaded mag is inserted.

DLrocket89 · Jul 8, 2015

Thanks for the replies everyone!

Definitely not a bolt hold open, hah! And yeah, it's likely a lower-quality WASR - I bought it in....2005? 2006? Somewhere in there. It was like $200 at a pawn shop. no idea the background of it.

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