I’ve had my AKV a few years now and while cleaning it after its last range trip I noticed a pit or divot that has formed right on the bolt face where the firing pin comes through. I’m wondering if this is something that I should get warranty work on. Ignore the sludge, that’s just grease. Any advice is appreciated.
i’m not sure. give it a good cleaning, and remove the firing pin and clean that too, then install it again and take phtos again and show us..
2 Likes
Agree…keep in mind 2 things:
-
all firearms “wear in” . And because of that all will have things we notice.
-
PSA has a lifetime warranty. If it is an issue they will fix it.
3 Likes
I’ll get her cleaned good and post photos
Cleaned up pics
Firing pin seems fine. The divot so far doesn’t seem to mess with it. I circled in yellow the divot.
You’re firing pin looks fine, me? I wouldn’t worry about the pit or divot. If you’re still uneasy about it contact CS.
That looks like it was casued by something else and not the firing pin. I wouldnt personally worry about it unless you get oob detonation, and then there are potential bigger issue.
1 Like
What is oob detonation?
Out of battery
Gotch ya. Would a headspace check give me that answer?
No. Usually happens when you are shooting too fast or if something is wrong with the ammo.
1 Like
Looks like external impact damage. Perhaps debris like a pebble, steel bird shot or a malformed steel casing hit the edge at the right spot.
The 9 mm Luger max pressure is 35,000 psi, which is not particularly high. It should be OK as long as you are not getting extruded or pierced primers because of the defect.
I don’t recommend the of grease unless you are storing the gun and want to prevent rust. Switch to an oil cloth to apply a light rust preventive film. It will make it easier to clean and inspect that bolt face in the future.