Woogiebear
02-21-2013, 09:11 PM
I have looked on this site and others and have not found a thread covering my particular question. Or maybe I missed it, which is a possibility.
Here it is: What is the advantage of using a Yugo mag that holds the bolt open after firing the last round? Unless there is a mechanism that will hold the bolt open when you remove the mag, that means the the bolt is resting on the mag itself. This could lead to binding when you try to remove the mag, right? Am I overthinking this? I have read that they are high quality mags, but my AK (and I am sure many of yours) can use most all mags with no problem. I have Crapco mags that have never given me any problems. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
On a side note, I have made some changes to my AK that I am very happy with. I know that most of us on this site are traditionalists when it comes to there beloved AK's and for a long while, I was of the same mindset. But I put a lot of thought into it a while back and decided to make some changes. A few years ago I purchased a Polish '47 underfolder. Very good fit and finish and I can put 4 out of 5 rounds, usually, into a 12" circle from 100yds standing unsupported. I put on a Ultimak Gas tube and mounted a Bushnell TSR-25 red dot site. Beautiful combo. I changed out the lower hand guard with a polymer dohickey that has short rails on three sides. Not sure I like it yet but I am already thinking of getting the Ultimak full length rail system in the near future. The only thing that I have not done yet is put a new finish on it and put it through an intense range session. Hopefully I can do both soon. As soon as I figure out how (do I have enough post?) I will post picks and all that I ask is that you are gentle. Thanks for your time.:pray:
Here it is: What is the advantage of using a Yugo mag that holds the bolt open after firing the last round? Unless there is a mechanism that will hold the bolt open when you remove the mag, that means the the bolt is resting on the mag itself. This could lead to binding when you try to remove the mag, right? Am I overthinking this? I have read that they are high quality mags, but my AK (and I am sure many of yours) can use most all mags with no problem. I have Crapco mags that have never given me any problems. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
On a side note, I have made some changes to my AK that I am very happy with. I know that most of us on this site are traditionalists when it comes to there beloved AK's and for a long while, I was of the same mindset. But I put a lot of thought into it a while back and decided to make some changes. A few years ago I purchased a Polish '47 underfolder. Very good fit and finish and I can put 4 out of 5 rounds, usually, into a 12" circle from 100yds standing unsupported. I put on a Ultimak Gas tube and mounted a Bushnell TSR-25 red dot site. Beautiful combo. I changed out the lower hand guard with a polymer dohickey that has short rails on three sides. Not sure I like it yet but I am already thinking of getting the Ultimak full length rail system in the near future. The only thing that I have not done yet is put a new finish on it and put it through an intense range session. Hopefully I can do both soon. As soon as I figure out how (do I have enough post?) I will post picks and all that I ask is that you are gentle. Thanks for your time.:pray: