Ak recoil spring guide broke

[Ramjo]

Anyone think this could be welded back?

[Guest TresOsos]

Can't be AK's are indestructible.

Probably best just to buy a new one.

[turkeydad]

That dont look broke to me. . . looks like its sans one retaining clip. . .

[austin7.62]

https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/products_id/1047

[Smith]

Is that the rear section or the front section? If it is the front then you are missing the retaining piece. If it is the rear you can weld it or get a new one.

[Ramjo]

It's the front part. The little round piece at the end, I still have.

[Smith]

It's the front part. The little round piece at the end, I still have.

Then it's not broke. The little round thing fills the gap between the two ends but it's a little tricky getting it to hold. It helps to have a 3rd hand. You have to pull the spring back to get the flexibility to insert the retainer then let the spring back up to hold the retainer in place while not letting the retainer twist out or fall out. Have fun.

[Ramjo]

Guess I need to look for a new retainer pin then...and another set of hands.

Edited October 7, 2013 by Ramjo

[Smith]

The little round thing IS the retainer. The ends of the guide rod (open end in your picture) fit on the sides of the round piece and the pressure of the spring holds it in place.

Like this:

[Ramjo]

Thank you sir. I shall try this mañana. ;)

[Ramjo]

Thought I would follow up. I fixed this by myself LOL. No third hand required...just those vise grips!

Edited October 8, 2013 by Ramjo

[Fourtyfive]

Problem solved ! Yay for this forum !

[Smith]

glad it worked for you.