ok, doing a side charging AK but different but the same as some other company but different. :flipoff2:
AK charging handle = reciprocating, does not matter side.
AK charging handle = pointy thing to jab you when slung.
L1A1 (FAL) folding charging handle = neither
That being said doing a left side charge AK or even a FAL charge handle AK has been done, problem is it leaves a nice open hole for shit to get in even with a FAL charging handle because people remove the part of the FAL handle that does that job, the tail.
Why they chop off the tail is for some reason they do not like it sticking out beyond the receiver when you charge the weapon (AR or AK) but in reality who the fuck cares as there is NOTHING there to get hit by the tail, your flesh included.
BUT
does an AK really need to get charged ALL the way to the rear as the factory handle allows? The slot is cut that far back due to the reciprocation during recoil, not necessarily for charging the weapon. An AK will still reset the hammer (before even passing the magwell fully) and will cycle a round from the magazine ass end every time. (not needing to go all the way back).
So do you think that the BCG "need" to go back all the way on charging?
Reason I say this is then a FAL style slot could be welded on the FLAT side of the left side of the dust cover and be able to charge the weapon, WITH the full FAL tail, and only have maybe 1/4" go past the ass of the reciever. This is with the bolt going 1/4" or so past where needed to pickup a round.
Then you have an "easy" mod anyone can do, only mods needed would be weld the handle slot and notch the trunnion for the post as it would contact the front of the carrier that hits that spot.
input?
AK charging handle = reciprocating, does not matter side.
AK charging handle = pointy thing to jab you when slung.
L1A1 (FAL) folding charging handle = neither
That being said doing a left side charge AK or even a FAL charge handle AK has been done, problem is it leaves a nice open hole for shit to get in even with a FAL charging handle because people remove the part of the FAL handle that does that job, the tail.
Why they chop off the tail is for some reason they do not like it sticking out beyond the receiver when you charge the weapon (AR or AK) but in reality who the fuck cares as there is NOTHING there to get hit by the tail, your flesh included.
BUT
does an AK really need to get charged ALL the way to the rear as the factory handle allows? The slot is cut that far back due to the reciprocation during recoil, not necessarily for charging the weapon. An AK will still reset the hammer (before even passing the magwell fully) and will cycle a round from the magazine ass end every time. (not needing to go all the way back).So do you think that the BCG "need" to go back all the way on charging?
Reason I say this is then a FAL style slot could be welded on the FLAT side of the left side of the dust cover and be able to charge the weapon, WITH the full FAL tail, and only have maybe 1/4" go past the ass of the reciever. This is with the bolt going 1/4" or so past where needed to pickup a round.
Then you have an "easy" mod anyone can do, only mods needed would be weld the handle slot and notch the trunnion for the post as it would contact the front of the carrier that hits that spot.
input?
