
Originally Posted by
rifle_eyes
Yes, I know it was every 3000-5000 rnds, I know what "k" stands for. I also know that you shouldn't have to replace weapon parts every "xx-xx" rnds. A weapon should last a life time with what's in it. You have AKs/1911s/garands, why should this gun be any different?
It isn't. I don't know what the maintence intervals are for a AK are, but you can bet the Soviets had some.Semi-auto rifles will require maintence and that means replacing parts as they wear, This is a simple fact. They will not "last a lifetime" with what's in them. 1911's don't . They need the recoil spring replaced every 3000 rnds or so, the extractor tension needs checked regularly,and adjusted as needed, Mag springs will also need replaced I think every 5k, as will mainsprings. (I know,I own one) M1 Garands, (I own 2) they also need the recoil spring replaced when the spring is under 17 3/4" (not sure on the measurement) But, they need checked and replaced as needed. Op-rod tabs can also wear and cause the op-rod to dismount during firing, the fix here is, send the op-rod off to get the tab built back up and reprofiled, or replace the op-rod..The piston on the op-rod also needs checked and if worn below spec, the op-rod needs replaced. The point is, maintence with these rifles, pistols is on going, and will need to be performed to maintain reliabilty.. You want almost maintence free firearms? buy a bolt action rifle, and a revolver,and don't shoot them much, that way they'll "last a lifetime" with what's in them..
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