my AMD-65 that PA Patriot assembled for me...56K WARNING, big pics...

**jmiro** · December 24th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by crlovel

I like my AMD, but there is one thing about it HATE. The button you press to fold it is the most evil and painful thing ever to be put on an AK. If you have big hands, this button will rest right against the top of your thumb, and wear and wear and wear at your skin. It makes for a rather uncomfortable shooting experience. The AMDs, I'm pretty sure, were originally designated for tankers as a short and easy to store firearm. I guess the button didn't matter, as the users would be wearing gloves? Just a guess.

Rich, you did a nice job on it!

Your right they were made for tankers. I one hundred percent agree with the button part. It dosent make for real easy opening and closing either. Is there a way to put a normal (using this term losely) on these?

**ar15jules** · December 24th, 2008, 11:04 AM

Nice rifle, Jay. Nice job Rich.
Jules

**JayBell** · January 16th, 2009, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by jmiro

Your right they were made for tankers. I one hundred percent agree with the button part. It dosent make for real easy opening and closing either. Is there a way to put a normal (using this term losely) on these?

to put a "normal" folder on the back would require a new rear trunnion i suppose.

also, for easier opening and closing, put a lighter spring behind the button.
Unscrew the button, take the spring out, and hit the hardware store and find another spring of thesame diameter, and cut it to fit.

I used a chunk of pistol recoil spring, made the button half as stiff.

i always wear gloves when shooting, so the button rub doesn't bother me.