AK gunsmith Western NY

[sp00n77]

Looking for an AK gunsmith between Buffalo & Rochester.
I have a NY legal AK that I never realized was missing the detent & spring for the slant brake.
I don't think Zastava will do any warranty work on it as I've had it since 2023. I have sent an email to Zastava & waiting for a response.
If there is a gunsmith that can do it I'd rather keep it local instead of the headache of sending it back out (if they'll take it).
Thank you for your time.

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

3mm pin an punch it in. Job done

 

[sp00n77]

3mm pin an punch it in. Job done

Tried...it isn't moving.

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

Tried...it isn't moving.

What’s not moving ? Thought it was missing ? Now ya need a pic

 

[sp00n77]

What’s not moving ? Thought it was missing ? Now ya need a pic

I edited it...just realized my phone took some words out. The detent and spring are missing, not the pin.

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

It’ll come out. You need a good punch

 

[sp00n77]

My buddy and the LGS even tried. Won't budge.

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

My buddy and the LGS even tried. Won't budge.

Hit the fkg thing…it went in

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

Post a pic eh

 

[sp00n77]

I'm over it and willing to pay someone or see if zastava will do it.

 

[FRANKIE]

When you do get the pin out just make sure you get a Zastava detent and spring. They are different from the masses.

 

[FRANKIE]

To remove pin
Lay the front sight on the top of vise jaws. Adjust the jaws. Pad the jaws couple of layers of duct tape. Of course someone supporting rifle. Harder without a bayonet lug. It’s all about a solid foundation. Don’t forget to accommodate the exiting pins.
Use a pointed nail punch there hard with a nice grip

 

[Depick]

Call Blue Tuna Guns and ask for Paul. He’s fixed a few issues for me.

 

[Saltwater60]

Call Blue Tuna Guns and ask for Paul. He’s fixed a few issues for me.

I was going to say the same thing except he never worked on anything of mine. Or gun boat outfitters in Clarence.