Sad day for my AK-47

[1970camaroRS]

IN IO's defense that part is all factory communist parts and has nothing to do with IO.

To the OP you need to figure out why this happened and fix the problem. It's pretty obvious the firing pin bent after it popped out of the bolt. You need to figure out why it popped out of the bolt.

BOLT DISASSEMBLE

First, locate the pin shown in the photo on the right. Using a punch, push the pin out from this direction

The pin should come out as shown.

When this pin is removed, the firing pin should fall right now.

Welp, got a punch from work, tossed the bolt in a vise and pushed. No go. Grabbed a small hammer and tapped lightly. No go. Tapped MUCH harder. No go. Got a bigger hammer tapped really friggen hard. No go. I bet the pin is bent so I can't drive it out. I can ALMOST reinstall the firing pin by hand, so that makes sense. Buddy of mine is sending me a replacement bolt assembly. I will probably drill the retainer pin out some day when I'm bored.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

ditto, almost seems like that retaining pin is what failed initially causing the firing pin to become loose.

The pin either broke or just fell out. in the former case something was seriously wrong with the pin, in the latter case there are several possibilities including a worn pin channel from numerous R & Rs, or an out of the box, out of spec bolt head

 

[Blitzkrieg]

The unstoppable gun has been stopped.. Thats why I own an AR-15..

Sorry for your loss though, very sad.

Funny, but factory built AKs (by national arsenals) almost never fail. This was a cobbled together parts kit from who knows how much worn out parts

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Welp, got a punch from work, tossed the bolt in a vise and pushed. No go. Grabbed a small hammer and tapped lightly. No go. Tapped MUCH harder. No go. Got a bigger hammer tapped really friggen hard. No go. I bet the pin is bent so I can't drive it out. I can ALMOST reinstall the firing pin by hand, so that makes sense. Buddy of mine is sending me a replacement bolt assembly. I will probably drill the retainer pin out some day when I'm bored.

Unless something in there is out of spec, you likely had a poorly heat treated pin or an improperly installed pin (too much force) Good idea just going with a new bolt

 

[supergenius]

I was waiting for the inevitable joke about the infallible AK failing. It's fair though, most threads with an AR failing have the AK guys chiming in with jokes.

Wish I had actual info to share with you, but my experience with AK's is limited and I would have to have the gun in hand to know anything. Good luck...

Ah but the ratio of AK to AR failures is anything but directly proportional wouldnt you say??? Hence the availability of material which to direct towards the AR...

LOL

 

[eldbillbo]

I was chasing a can across the gravel pit and having a heck of a fun time.

The simple things in life can bring the most joy.

 

[wayoutwest]

Welp, got a punch from work, tossed the bolt in a vise and pushed. No go. Grabbed a small hammer and tapped lightly. No go. Tapped MUCH harder. No go. Got a bigger hammer tapped really friggen hard. No go. I bet the pin is bent so I can't drive it out. I can ALMOST reinstall the firing pin by hand, so that makes sense. Buddy of mine is sending me a replacement bolt assembly. I will probably drill the retainer pin out some day when I'm bored.

Use some caution with a new bolt, it may not head space properly.

 

[Elkaholic]

Use some caution with a new bolt, it may not head space properly.

+1000

If you’d like to mail me your bolt I’ll get the pin out for you. If you’re set on the new bolt check the head space. It’s cheaper than a trip to the hospital. If you’re close to Oregon I’ve got gauges. I don’t lend them out but I’ll check it for you.

Elk…:drink:

 

[Blitzkrieg]

+ 1 on no-go and go-gauges or a gunsmith on the new bolt

 

[pogi]

The pin either broke or just fell out. in the former case something was seriously wrong with the pin, in the latter case there are several possibilities including a worn pin channel from numerous R & Rs, or an out of the box, out of spec bolt head

I'd say human error in production vs. material failure.

 

[pogi]

+1000

If you’d like to mail me your bolt I’ll get the pin out for you. If you’re set on the new bolt check the head space. It’s cheaper than a trip to the hospital. If you’re close to Oregon I’ve got gauges. I don’t lend them out but I’ll check it for you.

Elk…:drink:

:drunk:

watch out for this guy....

 

[Deavis]

Odd that.... that being said and documented is infact RARE.

A lot of people shy from Commie parts... but unlike kiddie walmart toys and.... well... everything else from walmart... AKs rock. At 100 million units and counting.... and no end in sight... I dont think they are a commercial failure.

ummmmm... when is the last time you saw a Yugo (vehicle) on the road?

Exactly........

Simple fix, wish it had happened to me.

 

[deen_ad]

ummmmm... when is the last time you saw a Yugo (vehicle) on the road?

they can't make cars, AK's are a different matter!

 

[LogicBomb]

In Soviet Russia, the firing pin bends you

 

[Celtic Armory]

Welp, got a punch from work, tossed the bolt in a vise and pushed. No go. Grabbed a small hammer and tapped lightly. No go. Tapped MUCH harder. No go. Got a bigger hammer tapped really friggen hard. No go. I bet the pin is bent so I can't drive it out. I can ALMOST reinstall the firing pin by hand, so that makes sense. Buddy of mine is sending me a replacement bolt assembly. I will probably drill the retainer pin out some day when I'm bored.

I could get the pin out.

 

[Silver Fox]

Thought about calling IO and having them fix it? Kind of test their warranty and customer service on these rifles.

SF-

 

[Blitzkrieg]

We should have a "get the pin out" contest

 

[CEF1959]

Thought about calling IO and having them fix it? Kind of test their warranty and customer service on these rifles.

+1

 

[1970camaroRS]

Thought about calling IO and having them fix it? Kind of test their warranty and customer service on these rifles.

SF-

I have thought about that, but at first I figured it would be quicker to just fix it myself. I've fired off an e-mail to them.

 

[1970camaroRS]

Nevermind, none of their e-mail addresses work. I will have to give them a call tomorrow.