WTK: Gas piston assembly

[JEFF CARTWRIGHT]

How does the gas piston attach to the carrier. Does it pin in or screw in, I've seen some in a tapco ad that have threads on them.My norinco mak-90's and my hungarian SA-85M iook like they are pinned in.

[56s]

Hello JEFF,
The pistons are first screwed in, then they are pinned. It is hard to see the pin because they buff the area out.

Take care, OUT

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56s

[Scout88]

This post may be a good time to ask a question I have had concerning the gas piston connection to the carrier. There is a very small amount of play between these two components on my AK. If I hold the carrier tight, and move the end of the piston there is maybe a 32 of an inch, or less movement. The connection between the two is tight. I always assumed that this was normal, but it is something I have wondered about.

[Heavy Metal]

Scout,
Its perfectly normal. Have seen it on numerous AK's.

[Sonny]

What's the steps on changing the gas piston?