So i got an AK WASR 10. 101 questions.

[Fear21]

Also been reading about over gassing on the actions. I have an idea how to fix this. Doing more reading, research. I know the gas hole, port in my wasr is huge vs AR.

AKs are over gassed by design - it’s part of the reason they have their reputation for reliability (in addition to loose tolerances and simplicity).

If you want a fairly simple way to tame the gas, I’d go with a KNS gas piston. You can get more complicated with adjustable gas blocks but that requires pressing off barrel components. Lot of good videos on the KNS.

There’s also recoil springs from Wolff and ALG that help.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

AKs are over gassed by design - it’s part of the reason they have their reputation for reliability (in addition to loose tolerances and simplicity).

If you want a fairly simple way to tame the gas, I’d go with a KNS gas piston. You can get more complicated with adjustable gas blocks but that requires pressing off barrel components. Lot of good videos on the KNS.

There’s also recoil springs from Wolff and ALG that help.

To be honest I have yet to shoot it, dont want to scare off all the deer with the soviet cannon!

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Glad to see I'm not nuts.... somebody had the same idea. Tap the port, install stainless drilled Allen screw. . Ya know a motorcycle carb jet might work...

 

[5lima30ret]

I think from alot of reading they ( or some of them) have CAST trunions. A very bad idea.

My 2022 VSKA has milled trunions out of S-7 tool steel. S-7 is a tool steel commonly used in jack hammer bits and excavator teeth. Not sure about the older ones. I am at about 1800 rds with zero problems. It is more accurate than my Yugo AK!

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

What break, fh yall using. I have the slant but it was designed for right handed shooters, which I'm not. Looking at the standard ak74 type.

 

[Ric-san]

What break, fh yall using. I have the slant but it was designed for right handed shooters, which I'm not. Looking at the standard ak74 type.

Shim it and make it for a LH shooter…

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Shim it and make it for a LH shooter…

Thought about that, have to cut a detent because of the spring loaded stop at 90 deg ? I think.

 

[SLTW]

What break, fh yall using. I have the slant but it was designed for right handed shooters, which I'm not. Looking at the standard ak74 type.

7.62x39mm AK74 Muzzle Brake

The Arsenal AK-74 7.62x39 muzzle brake is a Kalashnikov masterpiece that holds true to the Arsenal legacy with its top-of-the-line craftsmanship and reliability.

www.arsenalinc.com

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Looked at this one too.

 

[.22 cents]

vG6 AK 7.62x39 are pretty good. Brake, comp and flash hider in 1

 

[sloporsche]

Looked at this one too. View attachment 260149

Just my 2 cents "nyet ,rifle is fine " ...unless you are breaking things /vibrating things off the weapon leave it as designed over gassed besides it protects your right flank with steel casing rain . I shoot left handed and have seen no difference with muzzle brakes helping/hurting one way or another ,resist the temptation to DONK an M777 brake on it . The OEM slant helps on full auto /bump fire but who cares during mag dumps ,its for fun anyway .

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

vG6 AK 7.62x39 are pretty good. Brake, comp and flash hider in 1

Good looking AK. Full lenght magpul zuk handguard?

 

[.22 cents]

Good looking AK. Full lenght magpul zuk handguard?

I think so but its not mine. Internet pic

 

[.22 cents]

Ive shot one with the muzzle device and really like it

 

[sloporsche]

Ive shot one with the muzzle device and really like it

what issue did it fix or improve ?

 

[.22 cents]

what issue did it fix or improve ?

it dampens recoil as a brake. gas hits the baffles pushing the gun forward against the rearward force. gas escapes the side ports. It compensates. upper vents release more gas causing your barrel to be forced the opposite direction of the rise. so less muzzle rise from 10-2 o clock depending on how you set it. for faster follow ups. You can tune its timing to keep yourself on target. It hides flash too. kinda

 

[5lima30ret]

The AK-74 brake usually has very consistently good reviews. Great deals at PSA or Atlantic on them!

 

[sloporsche]

it dampens recoil as a brake. gas hits the baffles pushing the gun forward against the rearward force. gas escapes the side ports. It compensates. upper vents release more gas causing your barrel to be forced the opposite direction of the rise. so less muzzle rise from 10-2 o clock depending on how you set it. for faster follow ups. You can tune its timing to keep yourself on target. It hides flash too. kinda

i have had no issues with recoil ,i am good with the old slant

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Fixed my loose-ish handguard on the gas tube. Put a short piece of paracord under the spring tensioner. Gtg.
I really want to keep the wood on it but the lop is ridiculously short. If I put the stock in the crook of my elbow, I can grab the mag. :-( Ideally my hand should fall on the grip. ( from my experience)
I'll work with it and see.

 

[5lima30ret]

Fixed my loose-ish handguard on the gas tube. Put a short piece of paracord under the spring tensioner. Gtg.
I really want to keep the wood on it but the lop is ridiculously short. If I put the stock in the crook of my elbow, I can grab the mag. :-( Ideally my hand should fall on the grip. ( from my experience)
I'll work with it and see.

I can't remember where I saw it but somebody makes a slip on butt pad for AK adds maybe 1.5" or so. Of course you could get a Magpul adjustable and call it a day!