AK74MN Recoil

[S3v3n]

Does anyone know how the blowback/recoil is setup on this gun?
I have bought it off of someone I know and have realised that the recoil function will work sometimes but not all times.

I was wondering if it was operated electrically or via the airpressure created by the piston.

I will be taking it apart soon but not until after my next woodland game as I want to test it out fully before I start messing with it.

[The Keeper of Secrets]

Re: AK74MN Recoil

As far as I know it is a hook. The bolt is connected to a tab on the top of the gearbox that is engaged by the piston. So when the piston moves back, so does the bolt.

[S3v3n]

Re: AK74MN Recoil

Ah ok, that simple.

In that case I think it must be a case of something running a touch tight in there so that some times it moves other times it gets caught.

Thanks