Topic: New AK74 MET owner

[RandomMember]

Hello there everyone,

I've loved the RAP4 line of paintball markers since I discovered them online a few years ago - I already own an X50 which Im ashamed to say I also had a kydex and leather holster made for (fits in a 'blue gun' molded p226 railed no problem).

This week I purchased a AK74 marker second hand for £200 which is quite a bargain considering the current retail price.

It had a faulty CO2 adapter as was chambered for the 88g disposable CO2 in the buttstock option - a quick replacement of that and it seems to be working fine as my first large projectile investment.

I however have a couple of questions as Im new to the ownership and assume individuals on here will be more knowledgable then myself.

I've seen the the following handguard which I intend to make as a future purchase (mine has two tiny side rails that my thumb ends up resting upon, and due to the weight and fact I dont feel comfortable holding the magazine Im thinking a foregrip will be required) http://www.rap4uk.com/Matador-AK74-Handguard-Black-p/12405.htm - is there a top rail closer to the shooters eye available? I find it hard to navigate the site with all the AK47 'add ons' for other guns to understand what mine can take as an option.

And question #2 - while attempting to unload a jammed 'shell' casing from the feeding window, my allen key pulled out a small magnetic 'bar' around 1/2 an inch in length from a space just bellow the top of the feed window/ejecting port - I managed to wiggle this back in but its this an issue I should be concerned regard this?

Kind regards for any responses

- Zoe

[sir paintalot]

This marker will accept any common 47/74 Receiver Cover with rails.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/6-0925189

In the magazine- the plunger that is at the end of the spring has a metal ring and it interacts with the magnet you accidentally removed. It has to do with how the METS system functions, and how it knows your magazine is empty.

[KT]

Hello and welcome!

#1. currently there is no replacement top rail for the ak74
#2. the magnet is for locking the trigger when the magazine is empty. it should be fine once you put in back in the hole.

[RandomMember]

Thank you for your responses, as I sit down with the AK74 I get more and more familiar with it.

Its certainly got a mind of its own, often taking a nice slap on the underside of the magazine to load the first round... so requires a careful eye on the feed window. Ordered a 2nd magazine too because reloading can be quite time consuming.

Magnet did indeed go back into the hole it came from nicely and no problems to report with it yet.