Videos tagged with Dremel Modification

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons critically analyzes a custom-built AK-47 variant, highlighting severe construction flaws that render the firearm unsafe. The video details issues like a non-functional folding stock latch, improperly brazed gas block, dangerously ground locking lugs for headspace, and unfinished receiver rivets. This expert assessment serves as a cautionary example of what not to do in firearm construction.

This guide details a fix for light primer strikes on Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbines, often caused by improper bolt alignment with the hammer. The process involves carefully grinding down an edge of the bolt with a Dremel tool to ensure the hammer can strike the firing pin effectively, regardless of the firearm's orientation. This modification addresses a manufacturing tolerance issue that prevents consistent ignition.