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Notching an AK-47 Safety Selector Lever for Bolt Hold-Open

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Decide Whether or Not to Cut Your AK's Selector (Safety) Lever

AK-47 Safety Lever, Before Cutting
AK-47 Safety Lever, Before Cutting
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I decided that I wanted my gun to have a bolt hold-open feature, and that it was worth chopping my selector lever (safety) to do so. This operation does not in any way affect the operation of the safety as far as preventing the gun from firing - it simply adds a function that the designer left off. The downside is that with the bolt closed and the safety engaged, the safety no longer serves as a complete dust cover - the notch creates a small opening.
  1. Decide Whether or Not to Cut Your AK's Selector (Safety) Lever
  2. Mark Your Lever
  3. Gather Your Tools
  4. Make Initial Cuts and Try it Out
  5. Finish Cutting the Notch
  6. Test it Again
  7. Make Final Changes
  8. Blue it
  9. Install and Enjoy!

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