Comments on: Ratchet Charging System for AK Rifles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ethan Dublin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-55915 Ethan Dublin Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:20:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-55915 Sir, It will not. We are working on a system. Check out our new generation at www.dublinaksystems.com. Thank you. Sir,

It will not. We are working on a system. Check out our new generation at http://www.dublinaksystems.com. Thank you.

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]]> By: Drew Baas http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-55849 Drew Baas Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:28:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-55849 Can this work for the Saiga 12? Can this work for the Saiga 12?

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]]> By: Ethan Dublin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-40904 Ethan Dublin Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:04:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-40904 Ladies and Gentleman! We will be introducing a 2nd Generation soon. It will feature a non-reciprocating charging handle. VR, Ethan Dublin Ladies and Gentleman! We will be introducing a 2nd Generation soon. It will feature a non-reciprocating charging handle.

VR,
Ethan Dublin

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]]> By: JoeB http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-34107 JoeB Wed, 19 May 2010 01:27:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-34107 You sir, are an inspiration! I can honestly say I never would of thought of a design like this. I, myself will be headed off to collage in a year and i have plans on becomming a gunsmith too, if i can think of something this ingenious, Ill die smiling! Keep kicking ass dude, though i dont think that will be much of a problem for you You sir, are an inspiration! I can honestly say I never would of thought of a design like this. I, myself will be headed off to collage in a year and i have plans on becomming a gunsmith too, if i can think of something this ingenious, Ill die smiling!

Keep kicking ass dude, though i dont think that will be much of a problem for you

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]]> By: Ethan Dublin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-27800 Ethan Dublin Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:25:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-27800 We have a few projects that were working on now and one of them is a system for the SKS. Very Respectfully, Ethan Dublin We have a few projects that were working on now and one of them is a system for the SKS.

Very Respectfully,
Ethan Dublin

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]]> By: Douglas Land http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-27796 Douglas Land Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:21:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-27796 Is there a version of the ratchet charging system for the SKS model rifle? Is there a version of the ratchet charging system for the SKS model rifle?

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]]> By: Etham Dublin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-23351 Etham Dublin Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:03:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-23351 Sir, a non-recip style is in the works. thank you for the coomment. Very Respectfully, Ethan Dublin Sir,
a non-recip style is in the works. thank you for the coomment.

Very Respectfully,
Ethan Dublin

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]]> By: Jordan Mathis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-23334 Jordan Mathis Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:08:52 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-23334 Ever think of making it an ACr/Masada style charger? Non-reciprocating, but still able to forward (and ambidextrously) charge the weapon through the gas tube? Just a thought from a fellow young'n. Ever think of making it an ACr/Masada style charger? Non-reciprocating, but still able to forward (and ambidextrously) charge the weapon through the gas tube?

Just a thought from a fellow young’n.

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]]> By: buster http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-19743 buster Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:18:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-19743 There's nothing genius or new in this feature. Charging handle of that type is used in indian AK-style INSAS rifle. There’s nothing genius or new in this feature. Charging handle of that type is used in indian AK-style INSAS rifle.

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]]> By: Ethan Dublin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-17446 Ethan Dublin Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:32:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-17446 Sir, I'm not completely certain i know all of your details but the goal of this modification was to update the Kalashnikov and keep its reputation as a reliable and durable firearm. we chose not to add more parts due to haveing more parts leaves more room for malfunction. Very Respectfully, Ethan Dublin Sir,
I’m not completely certain i know all of your details but the goal of this modification was to update the Kalashnikov and keep its reputation as a reliable and durable firearm. we chose not to add more parts due to haveing more parts leaves more room for malfunction.

Very Respectfully,
Ethan Dublin

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]]> By: DrStrangegun http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-17413 DrStrangegun Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:37:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-17413 Ethan, if you want to solve the ergo questions/problems with the charging handle... offer an alternative. Shorter, triangular in Z profile with a convex arc in the forward surface. It would be grabbed with one finger, the arc prevents the finger from slipping off sideways. A steep forward angle in the rear section means that even if it slaps the shooter's hand, it's a glancing rather than direct blow. The shorter extension means that there's less chance of it getting in the way of anything. If reference is an issue (since it screws in), have this as a casting (plastic OK, zinc/aluminum better) and put the bolt on an internal spring. Screw the handle in while pulling on it slightly, and when fully screwed in and indexed, releasing it lets the spring pull the handle against the operating rod, where surfaces on the inner surface of the handle engage in the slot and keep it indexed under firing. Rough ascii, but looking down at the handle with the muzzle pointed out: u| \| Ethan,

if you want to solve the ergo questions/problems with the charging handle… offer an alternative.

Shorter, triangular in Z profile with a convex arc in the forward surface. It would be grabbed with one finger, the arc prevents the finger from slipping off sideways. A steep forward angle in the rear section means that even if it slaps the shooter’s hand, it’s a glancing rather than direct blow. The shorter extension means that there’s less chance of it getting in the way of anything.

If reference is an issue (since it screws in), have this as a casting (plastic OK, zinc/aluminum better) and put the bolt on an internal spring. Screw the handle in while pulling on it slightly, and when fully screwed in and indexed, releasing it lets the spring pull the handle against the operating rod, where surfaces on the inner surface of the handle engage in the slot and keep it indexed under firing.

Rough ascii, but looking down at the handle with the muzzle pointed out:
u|
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]]> By: Ethan Dublin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-17134 Ethan Dublin Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:08:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-17134 Sir, you can still mount lights if you get the correct hand guard. i understand this charging system eliminates the use of a forward site system, however, unlike every other charging system you can still mount optics on your side rail, where optics were meant to be mounted. There is no left sided charging handle on the market that allows the use of a left side optic mount other then this one. the one you listed will accept the mounting, but you will not be able to charge the firearm with it when optics are on. The only benefit i see to the charging system you listed is that is non reciprocating. as with all left side charging systems (other then mine) you will have a large gap for dirt and debris to get in the trigger assembly even when the bolt is forward and locked. You'll be able to reload much faster with the ratchet charging system then the other left side charging systems, the reason being: you'll have to take the rifle off your shoulder to charge it so you don't hit yourself in the face and you have more hand manipulation. the ratchet charging system is in a natural location as i pointed out in the videos, with a quick flick of the wrist the firearm can be charged rather then taking the rifle off the shoulder and bring your hand close to your body then placing it on the hand guard. also, a FAL style knob is being designed. i hope this answers a few of your questions. Very Respectfully, Ethan Dublin Sir,
you can still mount lights if you get the correct hand guard. i understand this charging system eliminates the use of a forward site system, however, unlike every other charging system you can still mount optics on your side rail, where optics were meant to be mounted. There is no left sided charging handle on the market that allows the use of a left side optic mount other then this one. the one you listed will accept the mounting, but you will not be able to charge the firearm with it when optics are on. The only benefit i see to the charging system you listed is that is non reciprocating. as with all left side charging systems (other then mine) you will have a large gap for dirt and debris to get in the trigger assembly even when the bolt is forward and locked. You’ll be able to reload much faster with the ratchet charging system then the other left side charging systems, the reason being: you’ll have to take the rifle off your shoulder to charge it so you don’t hit yourself in the face and you have more hand manipulation. the ratchet charging system is in a natural location as i pointed out in the videos, with a quick flick of the wrist the firearm can be charged rather then taking the rifle off the shoulder and bring your hand close to your body then placing it on the hand guard. also, a FAL style knob is being designed. i hope this answers a few of your questions.

Very Respectfully,
Ethan Dublin

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]]> By: Dave M. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-17113 Dave M. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:27:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-17113 "i have actually held on to the charging handle of an ak47 and fired before, it doesn’t have enough back force to do any serious injury" I don't see that. Holding onto the charging handle is different than a charging handle at full speed whacking into your hand. Stick your thumb up there with your system and see what happens. I'm going to pass for several reasons: -It removes the ability to forward mount an optic (an aimpoint micro on an ultimak co-witnesses--not going to take away that advantage) -Removes ability to effective mount a white light -Reciprocating charging handle -Charging handle grip appears to be overly large. I'd prefer a FAL style knob -After viewing the youtube video that shows installation, I'd be concerned that the screw holding the handle in place would shear with any real use One similar product that has really caught my eye is this: http://lastroundholdopenak47.com/ It's a drop-in replacement dust cover for the AK that has a non-reciprocating FAL charging handle on it. No idea when they're coming out and I wouldn't get one unless it's produced with the FAL knob, not the terrible folding CH (it was a bad idea on the FAL and a bad idea on an AK). Regardless, kudos to you for coming out with a product at 18. “i have actually held on to the charging handle of an ak47 and fired before, it doesn’t have enough back force to do any serious injury”

I don’t see that. Holding onto the charging handle is different than a charging handle at full speed whacking into your hand. Stick your thumb up there with your system and see what happens.

I’m going to pass for several reasons:
-It removes the ability to forward mount an optic (an aimpoint micro on an ultimak co-witnesses–not going to take away that advantage)
-Removes ability to effective mount a white light
-Reciprocating charging handle
-Charging handle grip appears to be overly large. I’d prefer a FAL style knob
-After viewing the youtube video that shows installation, I’d be concerned that the screw holding the handle in place would shear with any real use

One similar product that has really caught my eye is this:
http://lastroundholdopenak47.com/

It’s a drop-in replacement dust cover for the AK that has a non-reciprocating FAL charging handle on it. No idea when they’re coming out and I wouldn’t get one unless it’s produced with the FAL knob, not the terrible folding CH (it was a bad idea on the FAL and a bad idea on an AK).

Regardless, kudos to you for coming out with a product at 18.

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]]> By: Ethan Dublin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-17085 Ethan Dublin Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:30:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-17085 Ladies and Gents, I posted a few new videos on youtube. they mainly focus on how much faster you can reload the firearm with this modification. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdpHYHgs4tA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_2CEfzsCB4 We also have a fan page on Facebook now, please join. Very Respectfully, Ethan Dublin Ladies and Gents,
I posted a few new videos on youtube. they mainly focus on how much faster you can reload the firearm with this modification.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdpHYHgs4tA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_2CEfzsCB4

We also have a fan page on Facebook now, please join.

Very Respectfully,
Ethan Dublin

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]]> By: John K. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-17078 John K. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:53:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-17078 Impressive. I certainly wasn't doing anything nearly as productive when I was 18. Good for you, Ethan. I wish you good luck. Impressive. I certainly wasn’t doing anything nearly as productive when I was 18. Good for you, Ethan. I wish you good luck.

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]]> By: Nick Bull http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-17049 Nick Bull Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:39:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-17049 Wow Ethan, that's pretty impressive. Way to go! Wow Ethan, that’s pretty impressive. Way to go!

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]]> By: Matthew http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-17004 Matthew Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:20:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-17004 The The AK Lightning Bolt is incompatible with side-mounted optics. If you like your commie optics Ethan's mod is much more interesting. The The AK Lightning Bolt is incompatible with side-mounted optics. If you like your commie optics Ethan’s mod is much more interesting.

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]]> By: Ethan Dublin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-16977 Ethan Dublin Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:32:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-16977 "also i wonder if that helps balance the bolt carrier I.E. does it remove that jump to the right that accompanies the muzzle climb Sir, i had actually never thought of that but now that you mention it, it makes sense that it would if the old charging handle was removed. instead of putting pressure on one side of the bolt carrier when charging from the right side it now moves straight back when charging because the new charging handle is located on the front of the bolt carrier (piston) Very respectfully, Ethan Dublin “also i wonder if that helps balance the bolt carrier I.E. does it remove that jump to the right that accompanies the muzzle climb

Sir,
i had actually never thought of that but now that you mention it, it makes sense that it would if the old charging handle was removed. instead of putting pressure on one side of the bolt carrier when charging from the right side it now moves straight back when charging because the new charging handle is located on the front of the bolt carrier (piston)

Very respectfully,
Ethan Dublin

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]]> By: Matt Groom http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-16962 Matt Groom Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:19:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-16962 The free market triumphs over socialism yet again! Bravo, Mr. Dublin, bravo! The free market triumphs over socialism yet again! Bravo, Mr. Dublin, bravo!

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]]> By: viper5552 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/22/ratchet-charging-system-for-ak-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-16952 viper5552 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:15:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8805#comment-16952 also i wonder if that helps balance the bolt carrier I.E. does it remove that jump to the right that accompanies the muzzle climb. also i wonder if that helps balance the bolt carrier I.E. does it remove that jump to the right that accompanies the muzzle climb.

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