Croatian Bolt Hold Open Magazines for AK-47

    Honestly, I am surprised that General Kalashnikov did not purposefully put in a bolt-hold open mechanism into an AK or its magazines. Recognizing the potential advantages of the system, the Yugoslavians built the functionality into their magazine. Sadly, Yugo magazines are expensive (I consider $25 expensive for an AK magazine) and can be harder to find.

    Photo courtesy of WeaponTech, which has their own special followers that convert other magazines.

    Photo courtesy of WeaponTech, which has their own special followers that convert other magazines.

    Jerking the Trigger posted up a source for new Croatian magazines which are currently available for $10.95. The Magazines are in VCI (not cosmoline) to prohibit rust. The Croatian magazines are a direct copy of the Yugo design.

    For those looking to modify their own. MrGunsnGear has a good video on the functionality of the magazines and the required modifications (Note- He uses Yugos, but they are functionally identical).

    Nathan S

    One of TFB’s resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR’s, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.

    The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.


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