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Red Squirrel 556

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It can be filed while still in the gun. Use a handfile and go slow. You need to file the "wings" also, not just the front part.
That shit sucks. I thought I was a patient man until I fitted my first mag release. It helps to tape it off with something like gaffer tape or gorilla or something...
 

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34mags per 1k ammo

It's like a golden rule or something
KK rules:
11 mags per gun, minimum
10,000 rds per caliber, minimum
25,000 rds of 22LR
5,000 rds of 30-06, 300 win mag and other, less used calibers.

And when there is ammo shortage, you will laugh and thank KK for showing you the way.
 
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AK-74 Bulgarian side folder question.
About to order a kit and have to decide between 4.5mm or 5.5 mm.

Is the 5.5mm worth an extra $20?

It's just a thicker stronger stock, no other differences, right?

Is the 4.5mm flimsy or something?

Anyone seen a complete kit for less than $200
 

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AK-74 Bulgarian side folder question.
About to order a kit and have to decide between 4.5mm or 5.5 mm.

Is the 5.5mm worth an extra $20?

It's just a thicker stronger stock, no other differences, right?

Is the 4.5mm flimsy or something?

Anyone seen a complete kit for less than $200
I’ve had several 4.5’s, not flimsy at all. I was always under the impression the stocks were the same just a beefier hinge pin. Look for a regular 74 kit and just buy a folding stock and trunnion assembly separate. More cost efficient than an aks kit.
 

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I think that’s what they’re called I have a set of four, four different shapes that I’ve used for tight spaces

this is quoted from another forum as well look at this

“It seems to most often be an issue where the ramp leading to the tab (from top rear of the mags feed lip) starts to hit the rear of the mag well. This keeps the mag from going deeper and makes it hard for the catch to clear the tab. Filing the rear of the mag well back 1mm, for just the width of the mag catch/rib, seems to be about right in these cases. This usually appears in only WASRs and kit builds in my very limited experience.”
check this first probable cause of your problem.. filing mag catch is last resort will cause some of the mags that fit now won't seat high enough to allow proper feeding
 

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AK-74 Bulgarian side folder question.
About to order a kit and have to decide between 4.5mm or 5.5 mm.

Is the 5.5mm worth an extra $20?

It's just a thicker stronger stock, no other differences, right?

Is the 4.5mm flimsy or something?

Anyone seen a complete kit for less than $200
Neither bothered me one way or the other. I’d opt for price and availability. If you’re trying to build authentic and correct base your decision off of that regardless of size.

all current produced Bulgarian folders are 4.5mm
 

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I noticed the same thing the other day when in the safe. I have 1 38 revolver and notice i have 1 whole box of 38special. good thing I mainly shoot 9mm. Nice storage!
i don’t have any 38. Like 1 box maybe and I’m out of 357. I’m guessing @3x bought all that when Walmart liquidated their inventory
 

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I’ve had several 4.5’s, not flimsy at all. I was always under the impression the stocks were the same just a beefier hinge pin. Look for a regular 74 kit and just buy a folding stock and trunnion assembly separate. More cost efficient than an aks kit.
4.5 mm was OG Soviet spec. Now it is 5.5. Bulgarians use 4.5mm still. Stock is the same, but hinge is stronger.
 
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I’ve had several 4.5’s, not flimsy at all. I was always under the impression the stocks were the same just a beefier hinge pin. Look for a regular 74 kit and just buy a folding stock and trunnion assembly separate. More cost efficient than an aks kit.
I'm having a rifle rebuilt due to a bad rear trunnion and bad receiver.
Just gonna make it a folder since its gonna be demilled