anywhere i can find a version of this video that doesn't cut from one section of the mechanism to another super fast? like, one that just shows an internal side view of the AK operating in slow motion?
@thedeem0N sounds like the m16 rounds and only after entry. ak47 goes right through and leaves a big hole, m16 rounds can fracture after tumbling if they go far enough in.
It wouldnt be too accurate if it fired rounds travelling that unstably
1. At 0:41, how does the hammer stay in place if the trigger is still being pulled? I can see it catches on the sear somewhere, but I don't understand quite how that aspect works.
2. How is the firing mode changed to semi-auto, or is it in semi auto right now? If it's in semi-auto, what exactly goes on inside it for full-auto firing?
@slayere23 I have used a Finnish copy of this gun and if you look closely you see two claws on the trigger which are separate parts. The claw in front is solid to the trigger and the behind claw is tensioned by a spring. When semi auto setting is on, the behind claw catches the hammer before it raises and when the trigger is released the hammer drops to the front claw. On full auto the behind claw is kept farther back by a stopper pin so there's nothing stopping the hammer moving (see the video)
@slayere23 1. its actually quite simple when looking at the real thing. it has 2 catches. the on in the right side, you see it catch while the trigger is depressed. when the trigger is released, it lets the hammer drop to the catch on the left. when the trigger is pulled, the second catch is released, dropping the hammer to the firing pin. 2. i'm unable to answer that knowledgeably because mine is semi-auto only. but the one in the video is semi auto
there is a little ticker spring thing with 3 teeth sort of things, when the trigger is pulled only 3 bullets will shoot because of there being only 3 little knobs to let it fire.
@ricochetVendetta In the eighties AKMS 80 was developed for the Polish Army. It was an AKMS (stamped receiver underfolder) with a modified trigger system to allow single, full auto, and three-shot bursts. It was then adapted to 5.45x39mm and codenamed 'Tantal', but saw very limited service. The 5.56x45mm version with Picatinny interface is codenamed 'Beryl' and is currently the standard weapon in the Polish military.
that's great for how it generally works in semi-auto but how does it work for full auto?
ni9ht5ta1k3r 3 months ago
How does the bolt return to its original position. Does the hammer keep it like that until it moves forward and locks? or is there a spring
dogbone222 4 months ago
@dogbone222 AK47 has a great big spring in it
ricochetVendetta 4 months ago
@ricochetVendetta Not the big one, on top inside the carrier/piston. i meant around the bolt.
dogbone222 4 months ago
This is semi auto, how is the full auto function?
93n371cfr34k 6 months ago
@93n371cfr34k same way. the sear just doesnt lock the bolt/trigger assembly/everything in place after every shot.
NullusxVotum 5 months ago
anywhere i can find a version of this video that doesn't cut from one section of the mechanism to another super fast? like, one that just shows an internal side view of the AK operating in slow motion?
TheSonorama21 8 months ago
How does full auto work
nerfmodder1236 8 months ago
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Diginanda 1 year ago
pourkoi il y a cercle sur la gachette
KHALIL9ify 1 year ago
I thought I heard somewhere that AK-47 fired somersaulting rounds....
thedeem0N 1 year ago
@thedeem0N sounds like the m16 rounds and only after entry. ak47 goes right through and leaves a big hole, m16 rounds can fracture after tumbling if they go far enough in.
It wouldnt be too accurate if it fired rounds travelling that unstably
ricochetVendetta 1 year ago
@ricochetVendetta actually the ak74s 5.45 round is tumbling
MrTurkeybird09 9 months ago
@thedeem0N AK-74u fires somersaulting rounds. They are less accurate but, can be more deadly than an Ak-47 in many close combat instances
supercoolninjayo 11 months ago
2 questions:
1. At 0:41, how does the hammer stay in place if the trigger is still being pulled? I can see it catches on the sear somewhere, but I don't understand quite how that aspect works.
2. How is the firing mode changed to semi-auto, or is it in semi auto right now? If it's in semi-auto, what exactly goes on inside it for full-auto firing?
slayere23 1 year ago
Semi auto would catch the hammer before it goes forward I guess, requiring another trigger pull.
0:41 is just the end of the animation, it only shows full auto.. 0:36 shows the catch for the safety or semi auto would engage the hammer I think
ricochetVendetta 1 year ago
@ricochetVendetta
Could you find an animation of a semi-auto mechanism? I can't find one anywhere.
It's the end of the animation? Ok.
The safety catch I get, but what's the bit about semi-auto you're talking about?
slayere23 1 year ago
@slayere23 I have used a Finnish copy of this gun and if you look closely you see two claws on the trigger which are separate parts. The claw in front is solid to the trigger and the behind claw is tensioned by a spring. When semi auto setting is on, the behind claw catches the hammer before it raises and when the trigger is released the hammer drops to the front claw. On full auto the behind claw is kept farther back by a stopper pin so there's nothing stopping the hammer moving (see the video)
MrBrander 1 year ago
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Diginanda 1 year ago
@slayere23 1. its actually quite simple when looking at the real thing. it has 2 catches. the on in the right side, you see it catch while the trigger is depressed. when the trigger is released, it lets the hammer drop to the catch on the left. when the trigger is pulled, the second catch is released, dropping the hammer to the firing pin. 2. i'm unable to answer that knowledgeably because mine is semi-auto only. but the one in the video is semi auto
kungfoosquirrel 1 year ago
wow...its so easy to convert it to full auto!
saj12100 2 years ago
can someone tell me how the burst works? why does it stop after 3 shots?
Ululuro 2 years ago
there is a little ticker spring thing with 3 teeth sort of things, when the trigger is pulled only 3 bullets will shoot because of there being only 3 little knobs to let it fire.
KyuubiNaruto1337XD 2 years ago
Is there an AK with burst fire available, the RPK maybe?
ricochetVendetta 1 year ago
I don't think there is, maybe there is a version made, but I really don't know.
an RPK is a machine gun model from the AK series, so its uncommon to find burst settings on machine guns.
KyuubiNaruto1337XD 1 year ago
@ricochetVendetta In the eighties AKMS 80 was developed for the Polish Army. It was an AKMS (stamped receiver underfolder) with a modified trigger system to allow single, full auto, and three-shot bursts. It was then adapted to 5.45x39mm and codenamed 'Tantal', but saw very limited service. The 5.56x45mm version with Picatinny interface is codenamed 'Beryl' and is currently the standard weapon in the Polish military.
stridingshadow 1 year ago
@stridingshadow ok thanks man, I'll put it into the video info
ricochetVendetta 1 year ago
auto works the same i think, just wont stop at one shot
reflex10304 2 years ago
cool can u do the automatic version? cus i dont rly know much how auto guns work >.>
Salmonluver 2 years ago
i would like if the video was a zoom out of the entire rifle instead, but oh well.
waddleg 3 years ago
Very nice. Any idea where i can find blueprints/diagrams etc of firearms? as a gunsmith student it would certainly be interesting to know:)
draugtroll 3 years ago
woooahhh thats so cool
MarineG5 3 years ago