Micro Draco Chapter 2

Published on October 27, 2021
Duration: 14:34

This guide details the field stripping and malfunction diagnosis for the Micro Draco, as demonstrated by hickok45. It covers the process of disassembling the AK-platform pistol to identify the cause of a stuck casing, highlighting the unique short gas piston and spacer assembly. The expert instructor emphasizes careful inspection of the chamber and spent casing for clues to the failure.

Quick Summary

The Micro Draco, an AK-platform pistol imported by Century Arms, features a 6-inch barrel and a unique short gas piston assembly. It can experience stuck casings due to rapid fire, requiring field stripping for diagnosis. Its dust cover-mounted iron sights limit long-range accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Rapid-fire Shooting Demonstration
  2. 00:41Introduction & Brace Update
  3. 01:09Draco Model Variations Explained
  4. 03:04Sights and Accuracy Limitations
  5. 05:08Inertia-Driven Fire (Bump Firing)
  6. 08:12Malfunction and Disassembly
  7. 11:02Malfunction Analysis of Casing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different sizes of Draco pistols?

The Draco pistol line includes the Micro Draco with a 6-inch barrel, the Mini Draco with an 8-inch barrel, and the standard Draco pistol featuring an 11-inch barrel. All are Romanian imports distributed by Century Arms.

What causes a Micro Draco to get a stuck casing?

A stuck casing in the Micro Draco can result from issues like premature ignition or incomplete chambering, especially during rapid fire. Evidence includes unburnt powder residue and physical deformation of the spent casing.

How do you field strip a Micro Draco?

Field stripping involves removing the dust cover, recoil spring assembly, and bolt carrier group. The Micro Draco has a unique short gas piston and spacer assembly that should be observed during disassembly.

What are the limitations of the Micro Draco's iron sights?

The iron sights are mounted on the removable dust cover, which can make consistent sight alignment difficult. This setup generally limits the firearm's suitability for precise, long-range shooting.

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