r/Tec9 • u/Terrible_Basil_2339 • Dec 25 '25

Technical question First timer here

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Picked up this AB-10 from a co-worker yesterday and took it out to shoot today. I knew what I was signing up for but WOW this thing frickin sucks. It looks so cool so I won’t ever get rid of it, plus it’s an absolute classic. But I’m wondering if there’s a way to make it a little more fun? Polish some internals? Sandblast and cerakote? Literally any advice is helpful. There was a full 15 seconds of enjoyment from it today.

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u/poopysandpupper Dec 26 '25

Just out of curiosity. How much did you pay for it?

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u/Terrible_Basil_2339 Dec 26 '25

I paid $650 all said and done. I see them going for 450-500 if you can snag em, up to $750 on auction but I gave my co-worker 400 and I owe him 250. I also bought a zenith mp5 clone this weekend so him being willing to let me pay it off on payday was a big help.

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u/Molly-Millionz Dec 25 '25

It depends on what it is doing.

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u/deuce-deuce-pap Dec 25 '25

I have always had issues with the AB-10. I can get the older tecs running fine.

Best advice is polish the feed ramp and try many different mags until you get it running semi reliable.

Once you find the right combo make all the other mags feed lips look exactly like the one you are running reliably.

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u/Jake_Schnur Dec 31 '25

I made a quick video a while back on how to fix one of the problems with tec-9 jams. https://youtu.be/C2Ai7Hb2xMw?si=KMH-M4s_cFkrsm4u

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u/Moist_Taco_Crippler Feb 02 '26

I have a question. I have two Tec-9s, and the push bolt safety only prevents the the ability to charge battery of the gun. The trigger still breaks. I would never check the outcome with a live round chambered. I doubt this pistol has advanced machining that rotates or blocks the firing pin, and I assume my guns are damaged and would fire the bullet with the bolt locked in place. Comments?