Multiple FTFs today

[Superman]

Had multiple FTFs today in 3 AKs. The problem is the new production bulgarian steel mags with the polymer followers. The last rounds sit to low in the magazine and the nose of the bullet catches the front of the feed ramp.

Swapped the polymer follower for a steel follower, out of a euro mag, and they work fine. But then put the polymer follower in the euro mag and it works fine. So it is a combination of the polymer follower and the feed lips of the bulgarian magazines.

I have an AK without a barrel installed and can get pictures later if anybody is interested.

[Kevo]

The only AK's I have on hand are converted 223 Saigas. Somebody shot the crud out of my first one;) but it still runs like a champ but only with surefire or factory mags with built in feed ramp. My second has a small piece quarterpipe which acts as a bullet guide. I'm curious if Bulgarian AKs have a bullet guide built in. Also curious which AK was having problems.

[Kevo]

Misread first time around and thought it was 3 FTF from one AK. Maybe the importer will send you some freebies for figuring out their goofup.

Edited December 12, 2011 by Kevo
Can't read or type tonight

[Superman]

All 3 but just with the bulgarians with the polymer follower. They all worked and have always worked with the european mags and the USPalm mags. And once I put the steel followers in the bulgarians they worked fine as well. All the FTFs were always on the last round.

[Superman]

Bulgarian with polymer follower. You cant see the nose of the bullet. I have 10 of these mags and they are all like this.

Bulgarian with steel follower from the european mags

[Superman]

And I think I only put 800-900 rounds through that Saiga, LOL

[Mike.357]

This is too easy. You say it hangs on the last round.

Well then don't put the last round in the magazine, duh

[BJB]

This is too easy. You say it hangs on the last round.

Well then don't put the last round in the magazine, duh

[Superman]

Now why didn't I think of that.

[TN-popo]

Had multiple FTFs today in 3 AKs. The problem is the new production bulgarian steel mags with the polymer followers. The last rounds sit to low in the magazine and the nose of the bullet catches the front of the feed ramp.

Swapped the polymer follower for a steel follower, out of a euro mag, and they work fine. But then put the polymer follower in the euro mag and it works fine. So it is a combination of the polymer follower and the feed lips of the bulgarian magazines.

I have an AK without a barrel installed and can get pictures later if anybody is interested.

Good on you for testing your gear.

I'm always amazed when people don't.