AK47 WASR 10 cleaning rod question

[sonogy47]

My cleaning rod always falls out of my wasr 10 when I shoot. Is there a way to fix this? I bought the gun new. Last time I lost the rod for 2 weeks. I finally found it, and it now has rust on it from being outside. What is the best way to clean the rust off, or should I just try to buy a new cleaning rod?

 

[Clint C]

Gun oil and steel wool, 0000 for the rust. Or get rid of the WASR 10 and buy a bolty

 

[benEzra]

I would say it's probably either a bent cleaning rod, or a rod with an undersized head. If it's straight, I'd pick up another at a gun show (of comparable length) and try it to see if it stays put better.

 

[Prince Yamato]

That happens on my Maadi too. I just pull the rod out when I shoot.

 

[jobu07]

A friend of mine had this issue happen to him on one of his AK's. He used a tiny black zip tie as a restraint and it never fell off again.

 

[stubbicatt]

Some of the neutered AK's without the bayo lug have this problem.

 

[EdLaver]

I had this same problem when I 1st got my WASR. I had to straighten the rod out a bit and then it inserted all the way in. I screwed it all the way in and have the rod's front secured underneath my aftermarket Shark flash hider rear groove. Never has come out again after that.

 

[WyrTwister]

Can you use an O ring as a rubber band , to hold it in place ?

Use an old bronze bore brush and Hoppies # 9 to clean the rust off .

Then Brownells Oxpho-Blue cold blue . Or paint it .

But , honestly , I would leave the cleaning rod out when shooting it .

God bless
Wyr