How to use an AK47 Safety lever and charging handle: Easy and efficient.

Published on January 28, 2024
Duration: 16:21

This guide details efficient manipulation of the AK-47's safety selector and charging handle, emphasizing techniques that maintain a strong grip and avoid injury. It covers adjusting safety tension, right-handed and left-handed safety manipulation, and various methods for operating the reciprocating charging handle, including when to use the right hand for malfunctions.

Quick Summary

Efficient AK-47 manipulation involves adjusting the safety selector tension by flexing the leaf spring and using a 'knife hand' grip for both safety and charging handle operation. For right-handed shooters, the right hand is reserved for clearing malfunctions, while the left hand handles routine charging.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to AK-47 Manipulation
  2. 01:56Adjusting Safety Selector Tension
  3. 03:30Right-Handed Safety Manipulation
  4. 04:34Left-Handed Safety Manipulation
  5. 06:40Charging Handle Manipulation (Left Hand)
  6. 07:52Alternative Charging Handle Techniques
  7. 08:46Right Hand for Malfunctions Only
  8. 10:54Live Fire Demonstration: Safety & Charging
  9. 12:49Safety & Charging Handle Practice
  10. 13:35Yugo Pattern AK Safety Nuances
  11. 15:10Summary of Techniques

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make my AK-47 safety selector easier to move?

You can adjust the tension of your AK-47's safety selector by removing the dust cover, flipping the lever up, and gently flexing it away from the receiver. This bends the leaf spring, reducing resistance. Test the tension by reinstalling and manipulating it with a knife hand grip.

What is the proper way for a right-handed shooter to operate the AK-47 charging handle?

For right-handed shooters, the charging handle is best operated with the left hand using a 'knife hand' grip. Hook the handle with your thumb, keeping your fingers clear of the receiver to avoid sharp edges. Pull the handle fully to the rear.

When should a right-handed shooter use their right hand to manipulate the AK-47 charging handle?

A right-handed shooter should primarily use their right hand for the charging handle only during malfunctions. This allows for better observation of the chamber to clear jams, reset the hammer, and get the firearm back into action quickly.

Are there different ways to manipulate the AK-47 safety selector?

Yes, right-handed shooters typically use a 'knife hand' grip with their index finger. Left-handed shooters can manipulate it by slightly rolling the gun and using their left hand. The key is to maintain a secure grip on the firearm.

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