i always wanted to make some kind of a bolt catch for an AK because im using the yugo magazines that hold the bolt open on the last shot and if i could make some kind of a bolt-catch-release my reloads would be so much faster :)
its also interesting that the older Zastava M70 (yugo ak) with milled reciever had a bolt catch but unfortunatley no bolt release :/ - my friend has one and its probably a collectors item by now :)
There's a company called "Davis Tactical Solutions" that basically has an upper receiver that uses these magazines and adds a bolt paddle to the AK. Neat product, though it's still in development.
@LifeisGood762 I think similar. They do have a left-hand bolt handle that only requires a top cover swap that looks pretty interesting, too. Uses FAL charging handles so you can use a folding one if you like.
This kind of catch system is more designed for ranged that require you to have an open bolt and mag out for safety. It is not designed to be a "bolt hold open on last round" system.
None lock back on the last round. if your talking about AK's and not VZ's or Galil's. He's just using the notch on the selector lever to hold the bolt back with the charging handle. It doesn't automatically lock back on the last round. I have this lever...for the purpose that some ranges will not allow you to bring a firearm that you cannot lock the bolt or slide to the rear to check clear.
@clap5 Yugo magazines and modified mags will cause the bolt to stay rearward until the magazine is removed. It doesn't help your reloads, but it does tell you when you're empty.
@gotagub If only the hole had been located a bit more further, you wouldn't have to move the bolt with your hand,just move the safety up. Then it would be an excellent system that would solve the reloading problem with the AK. It does leave a bit of a hole for foreign matter I suppose. Did you make this yourself? Or did you buy it?
@esh325 The problem with moving the notch forward is when you try to insert the new mag the back of the top bullet hits the front edge of the bolt and the mag won't seat.
i had dreams about this!
i always wanted to make some kind of a bolt catch for an AK because im using the yugo magazines that hold the bolt open on the last shot and if i could make some kind of a bolt-catch-release my reloads would be so much faster :)
its also interesting that the older Zastava M70 (yugo ak) with milled reciever had a bolt catch but unfortunatley no bolt release :/ - my friend has one and its probably a collectors item by now :)
PolenarTactical 2 weeks ago
whats the benefit of having this? or is it just something you wanted to try?
minator3 1 month ago
There's a company called "Davis Tactical Solutions" that basically has an upper receiver that uses these magazines and adds a bolt paddle to the AK. Neat product, though it's still in development.
John234pwns 3 months ago
@John234pwns That sounds interesting. I would complain about ARing an AK but it sounds like a good idea if it can be made to work.
LifeisGood762 3 weeks ago
@LifeisGood762 I think similar. They do have a left-hand bolt handle that only requires a top cover swap that looks pretty interesting, too. Uses FAL charging handles so you can use a folding one if you like.
John234pwns 3 weeks ago
This kind of catch system is more designed for ranged that require you to have an open bolt and mag out for safety. It is not designed to be a "bolt hold open on last round" system.
sgtking11b 5 months ago
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FilmakerBUD 5 months ago
@sgtking11b I am a rebel.
FilmakerBUD 5 months ago
not everyone's ak locks back. but it's a pretty sweet idea, you may be on somethign here.
agumon12 9 months ago
@agumon12
None lock back on the last round. if your talking about AK's and not VZ's or Galil's. He's just using the notch on the selector lever to hold the bolt back with the charging handle. It doesn't automatically lock back on the last round. I have this lever...for the purpose that some ranges will not allow you to bring a firearm that you cannot lock the bolt or slide to the rear to check clear.
clap5 8 months ago
@clap5 There are mags that make it lock back on last shot, but as soon as you drop the mag out the bolt slams forward.
Skormm 6 months ago
@Skormm
Yea...the 5-10 rounders you get with saiga's...they hold the bold back...but it doesn't lock the bolt. there is no bolt hold open on ak's.
clap5 6 months ago
@clap5 Yugo magazines and modified mags will cause the bolt to stay rearward until the magazine is removed. It doesn't help your reloads, but it does tell you when you're empty.
John234pwns 3 months ago
@John234pwns
yes
clap5 3 months ago
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FilmakerBUD 5 months ago
@clap5 yugo's hold open on the last round.
Duckyistrippin 5 months ago
You can actually get or make BHO mags. I know Yugoslavian mags are supposed to (usually) have BHO devices, which are awesome to pair with this.
Grubbernaut 9 months ago
thats fuckin trick. check out what i did to my bolt.
djgrooveline 1 year ago
If the bolt didn't have to be moved, maybe it would be a better system. It is a very good idea though.
esh325 1 year ago
@esh325 Yeah, this setup is more of a work around than a real solution.
gotagub 1 year ago 4
@gotagub If only the hole had been located a bit more further, you wouldn't have to move the bolt with your hand,just move the safety up. Then it would be an excellent system that would solve the reloading problem with the AK. It does leave a bit of a hole for foreign matter I suppose. Did you make this yourself? Or did you buy it?
esh325 1 year ago
@esh325 The problem with moving the notch forward is when you try to insert the new mag the back of the top bullet hits the front edge of the bolt and the mag won't seat.
gotagub 1 year ago