Question about my AK?

[Napalm Bulldog]

I just got my Polish underfolder and the safty was up. When I pushed it down it scraped the coating of the side of the reciever. I called LAncaster and they said it was normal. Does anyone else have a Lancaster or AK that does this? Or does anyone know if it is indeed normal. I have owned Mac90 and AK in the past but dont remember seeing this happen.

[PRKArms]

Perfectly normal.

[MrNiceGuy]

ALL my AKs does this......very normal.
Especially on painted AKs.
I would say some coating "resist" scratching better than others.
But I've never seen completely scratch proof coating yet.....even the hard coatings will eventually show a scratch over long term use.

[audihenry]

Just look at the way it is built! If it doesn't scratch, then the selector is too loose to even fall into the dimples.

[Napalm Bulldog]

Thanks guys for the peace of mind I appreciate it!

[Wyseguy]

Yep, even cured Duracoat scratches.

[audihenry]

Yep, even cured Duracoat scratches.

Duracoat/Guncoat are really not as great as many people make them out to be. In fact, they're downright fragile when it comes to hitting them or otherwise scratching them.

Completely off topic, I know.

[DedEye]

Drag it through the mud or throw it in a wood chipper and you won't notice the scratches from the safety.

[Gio]

Drag it through the mud or throw it in a wood chipper and you won't notice the scratches from the safety.

I'm gonna go try that next.

-Gio

[Rob454]

Who cares. its a AK. they look better with a little wear anyway IMO

[for2nato]

i wonder if iraqi insurgents have questions like this about there ak's. oh thats right. their too busy trying not to get shot by american forces to worry about what scratches are on a gun. just throw it down in the sand and stomp on it a few times and youll stop worrying about little scratches from the safety lever. its an ak. if thats your safe queen then you need to run out right away and purchase a 1911 or something to take its place.

[devildog101]

It is a beauty mark!!!

[Napalm Bulldog]

i wonder if iraqi insurgents have questions like this about there ak's. oh thats right. their too busy trying not to get shot by american forces to worry about what scratches are on a gun. just throw it down in the sand and stomp on it a few times and youll stop worrying about little scratches from the safety lever. its an ak. if thats your safe queen then you need to run out right away and purchase a 1911 or something to take its place.

No not my safe Queen but was a little concerned about rust eventually from the unprotected metal. Also I just thought it was weird for it to scratch so deep into the side. I will consider your 1911 recommendation!

[bigthaiboy]

Happens on parkerized receivers too. Unavoidable to get that scratch, unless you install the safety in the "Fire" position and never move it again.

[jamesob]

if it doesn't, then you should worry.