@bcdanielson84
Tomorrow atf will classify rubber bands as machine guns
@marklawrence2274
True story me and a buddy were shooting his AK and the extractor broke.... we just beat it with a rock and it fixed it somehow fixed the problem. Moral of the story is always keep a tactical rock and tactical rubber bands in your kit and you'll fix most problems that might arise with an AK.... have nice day :)
@taofledermaus
If I remember correctly, the gorillas also used a Sharpie pen with the rubber bands.
@wmcwane01
In Iraq I saw one with a bicycle inner tube used for a recoil spring. I thought is was the smartest damn thing I have ever seen.
@davidlambert6171
AK recoil spring breaks: Find some rubber bands M4 recoil spring breaks: Find some AK
@robison87
I've learned so much about AKs from this guy including cleaning, disassembling, assembling, lubricating, sighting in and so on and now it's like riding a bike. Even bought a few things from the store. Just wanted to give back however small and say that tetra gun grease for all of my AKs, ARs and pistols has been working great! Makes the action buttery smooth and stays on the rails and internals.
@matchesburn
[Fixing your AK with a rubber band and toothpick] ...This is still more advanced and professional work on a firearm than what Century Arms generally does.
@mohawkdriver4155
Well, I learned something today. Rob, you (and Kalishnikov) are geniuses. Maybe a length of surgical rubber tubing would be more durable? Thanks for this.
@grayman4405
Thanks Rob, I remember the tooth pick trick from one of your earlier videos but the rubber band field Expedient repair is pure gold. Keep us thinking outside the box!
@nathanjordan1782
I learned the toothpick trick while I was in the Marines. The M4 has a similar problem with firing pin retainer pins teleporting to another continent the second the boot drops it, and in a pinch a toothpick or two can get you through a magazine or two
@ahenseda
My Dad always said: "If could learned one thing a day by the time I get to be 50 years old I will be a genius"! I am happy that I learned 2 things today! Thank you!!!
@R0mans13
I bought my first AK after learning about them from you Rob, thanks for all you do brother! Greetings from the Gateway to the Ozarks!
@maxmuskat9863
The Ak is just such a perfect design. durable, robust and effective
@victorwaddell6530
When working with small gun parts I use one of those stainless steel bowls with a magnet on the bottom to keep them safe from loss . If a small part is lost on the ground it can be used like a mine detector by sweeping it over the area . It will pick up even the smallest piece of steel that can't be seen . Also , bamboo chopsticks 🥢 are larger in diameter and stronger than toothpicks . A bamboo chopstick could be whittled to a toothpick size or used to replace a larger sized retaining pin .
@ryandavis9794
This is why we love AK’s
@jeramyw
Rubber bands, paracord, zip ties, and duct tape are our best friends.
@2fathomsdeeper
The toothpick idea is great! Kinda like my coat hanger takedown pin detents for the M16 I used to do in the military when supply ran out. My Type 56 spring retainer is an easy part to lose when cleaning the spring. Built a few of those after shooting them into Neverfindland! Saiga 12 extractor springs can be replaced with ball point pen springs.
@tacticalmattfoley
This is interesting AF. I had no idea rubber bands could replace the recoil spring in a AK.
@Nathan-zw7nq
I’m new to AKs, but I’ve been running ARs for a while. Always keep a spare BCG in my kit when out in the woods with my AR. It’s nice to know as someone new to AKs to keep a spare guide rod and spring on my kit when out in the woods with my AK. Excellent info!
@AkOperatorsUnion