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AMDG
03-10-2010, 9:45 AM
Which way do you fold (left or right) and why? Under-folder's need not respond.

Thanks!

247Nino
03-10-2010, 9:50 AM
right, because thats the way the romy folders fold

Z ME FLY
03-10-2010, 9:51 AM
It should fold to the right side of the ak

why?

Because that's how it should be done. If you look at all real aks they fold that way.

SVT-40
03-10-2010, 3:15 PM
They can fold either way. The East German, Romanian and Polish wire type side folders fold to the right. They fit the standard AKM type rear trunnion. The reason was just for a more compact rifle during transport and carry. These rifles could be fired with the stocks folded, however there was some interference with the selector / safety.

The left side folders are made by the Soviets and Bulgaria they require a proprietary type left side folding rear trunnion. The Soviets used the left side folder so the stock could be larger and more comfortable to shoot and not interfere with the safety / selector, bolt carrier and ejection port.

The Chinese also made a right side folder, however they require their own special rear trunnion.

AMDG
03-10-2010, 5:16 PM
That was helpful, SVT-40. Thank you.