This is my table top review of a Waffen Werks AK-74 chambered in 5.45x39 that I purchased in early 2013 from an authorized FFL dealer (brand new). I have had nothing but problems with this AK74 and I suggest staying away from this particular brand of rifle. It doesn't matter what type/brand of ammo you feed it or what magazines you use, this rifle is a Jam-O-Matic! Spent casings are routinely tossed into the action, jammed against the piston, or jammed between the piston and the dustcover. Or, the rifle will double feed. Jam after jam, at least a couple per magazine. In addition the action is very rough, nothing like it should be. Lands/grooves are not cut very deep in the barrel, so the accuracy is poor as well. I did return the rifle to Waffen Werks who looked at the rifle and then forwarded it onto the distributor, AGS Armament. My dealing with both of these companies was pleasant, yet the warranty on the Brand New firearm was not honored. AGS test fired the rifle and had the same experience. They swapped the Damage Industries Railed Forend out with a wood one and had some success, but when I received the rifle back, I again had the same jamming issues. I believe the problem is with a defective receiver, made by Waffen Werks, and is a problem that cannot be corrected by a consumer or gunsmith. The entire receiver needs to be replaced. In hindsight, I wish I would have waited for an Arsenal to come back in stock.

• published: 30 Oct 2013
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