Evil Monkey
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Let's get one thing straight. If you are a right handed shooter, and are using optics ontop your rifles receiver, the charging handle should ALWAYS be on the left side. You can't reach over, because the optic is in the way, and underhanded isn't natural. These techniques for running an AK rifle were developed because they were faster than the way a conscript was "supposed" to handle the AK rifle (ie: using your strong hand to reload, operate charging handle, and all other non sense...). The only way you can run an AK faster than with these "advanced techniques" like slapping the mags out or preforming an underhanded chambering is to rearrange certain features of the AK rifle. For example, incorporate an extended mag release, an index finger reachable selector switch, and a LEFT side charging handle.
That being said, this "ak rachet charging handle" was poorly designed. It should have been non-reciprocating, but they went the cheap route by having it built as simple as possible.
Flawless? The AK is full o' holes.
That being said, this "ak rachet charging handle" was poorly designed. It should have been non-reciprocating, but they went the cheap route by having it built as simple as possible.
People keep coming up with ways to fix a near flawless system.
Flawless? The AK is full o' holes.
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