AK Question

[45 LongColt]

I know with some rifles and handguns, dry firing is acceptable. But what about AK-47`s. The bolt does not stay open after the last round, and so the last shot is a "dry fire". Is this hurting anything?

 

[billt]

No, not at all. Dry firing will not hurt an AK-47. In fact there is very little that will.

 

[indykid]

Yup, dry firing an AK variant is not a problem.

Must say, just make sure you are sure beyond a doubt that you are sure the chamber is empty.

 

[Shootin'IN]

No it won't hurt anything on most AKs. The AK is built tough, I have dry fired a few of my builds for hours at a time trying to wear in the FCG.
On most AKs the firing pin goes forward when you release the bolt carrier, so all the hammer hits is the back of the bolt stem.
The only AKs that could have any damage is the ones that have a spring around the firing pin inside the bolt.

 

[45 LongColt]

I was leaning toward it not hurting anything, what with them being made that way. Thank you all.

 

[tradertator]

Most firearms are fine being dry fired, the big exception would be rimfires.

 

[ArevaloSocom]

Will not hurt.