10 Things You DONT DO with AK47s

Published on November 30, 2025
Duration: 19:05

This guide, based on the expertise of KLAYCO47 with over 10 years of AK experience, outlines 10 critical "don'ts" for AK-47 owners. It emphasizes understanding AK patterns, preserving original parts, checking bore concentricity for suppressor use, and avoiding AR-15 handling habits. The advice aims to help newcomers avoid costly mistakes and maintain their firearms' value and functionality.

Quick Summary

Avoid common AK-47 mistakes by understanding your firearm's specific pattern (AKM, Yugo, Milled), retaining original parts for value, and checking bore concentricity before suppressor use. Never permanently modify parts, and always clean immediately after firing corrosive ammo.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Experience
  2. 01:121. Never Modify Before Shooting
  3. 02:522. Know Your AK Spec
  4. 04:293. Never Permanently Modify
  5. 07:224. Never Throw Original Parts Away
  6. 08:455. Check Concentricity Before Suppressing
  7. 09:486. Use Qualified AK Gunsmiths
  8. 11:187. Clean After Corrosive Ammo
  9. 12:188. Don't Buy 5.45 in 2025
  10. 13:379. Don't Treat It Like an AR
  11. 15:0010. Don't Take Advice From Non-AK People

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common mistakes new AK-47 owners make?

Newcomers often modify their AK before shooting, fail to identify specific AK patterns (AKM, Yugo, Milled), permanently alter parts, neglect bore concentricity checks before suppressing, and apply AR-15 handling techniques incorrectly.

Why is it important to keep original parts on an AK-47?

Original factory parts like stocks, triggers, and safeties are crucial for maintaining the resale value of imported AK-47 variants. As these firearms become rarer, original components significantly increase their desirability and worth.

What is a critical step before using a suppressor on an AK-47?

Before attaching a suppressor, it's vital to check bore and thread concentricity using an alignment rod. AK platforms are notorious for less precise tolerances, and failure to do so can lead to dangerous baffle strikes on the suppressor.

Should I clean my AK-47 immediately after shooting?

Yes, especially if you fired corrosive surplus ammunition. Failure to clean promptly after using corrosive ammo will lead to aggressive rusting and pitting of the barrel and internal components, severely damaging the firearm.

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