When you are bump firing use your middle finger on the trigger. It makes for smoother control. Your index finger can be used as a stabilizing guide against the receiver, so your hand isn't bouncing around.
Or it's people who understand the value of their money and refuse to purchase low quality items with their money. The people who ride PSA so hard just can't afford better quality firearms so they make any excuse to justify their low quality purchases.
Good Lord, some of y'all bitching about PSA is worse than people bitching FOR PSA. I could easily say the AK "purists" are just pissed that there Russian, Chinese, Romanian, insert what ever the fuck is now going for high ass $$$ and you want to keep the "Un-clean Poors" from maybe one day having a half decent AK. Shit is getting worse than the Knights AR Snobs. Makes me sick to think I might get thrown in there with a bunch of assholes just because I have a couple SR15's or some "trash" ass Communist AK's. I'm coming off like a asshole because that is EXACTLY what 80% of the comments sound like. A bunch of jerks trying to put down someone who is trying to have a good time on the cheap, I just can't believe I called a $1,000 AK cheap. 🤦🏻♂️ Screw you guys, I'm going home!!!!! 🤣
It just amazes me that a company that has been producing AKs for quite a while now that they STILL haven't ironed out their issues they're having with them. Doesn't seem like it would be that hard.
I am fascinated with the hate of PSA😂 the krink is a very good weapon. Very well-made and a lot of people have had no problems with them. You can’t please everybody. My theory is if it goes boom and doesn’t blow up that makes it workable weapon. The main problem on here is you have a lot of civilians who have never worked with Non-AR platforms and will pick apart everything they can because they think they have knowledge of Russian technology. A lot of people got to calm down and realize they don’t know everything.
@@FitnFire I mean there is some genuine utility to it... I'm not gonna keep a 16in rifle under my passenger seat. This thing that's maybe possible, especially without a brace on it
Not buying any AK that doesn’t dimple the receiver and use swell neck rivets where appropriate and that’s just the 1st but main issue with PSA built AKs.
I'm not sure that the "if it can't shoot steel then it doesn't deserve brass" belief is true with steel cased .223. I've had issues in my sam5 and m85 with steel cased .223. Same issues as the krink before the psa krink existed. Cases not extracting. It's the ammo. Some of it is garbage, period. 7.62x39 is different
I love mine, and I have one stuck steel case until I lubbed the chamber good. No issues after this. I use a PBS-1 Wolverine on mine but I am currently waiting on a putnik. 😊
That is why I wait a couple of years to get anything new from PSA. Great company, but they have a bad habit of releasing product before working out the kinks completely.
@justanothergunnerd8128 granted they put out lemon now and again just like any other manufacturer, and every manufacturer puts out a lemon now and again, PSA is making firearms for you, the civilian, and not Uncle Sam or any other government. You can say a product sucks and needs some work all you want, but to say PSA sucks is crossing the line.
PSA needs to start dimpling receivers into trunions and using swell-neck rivets. Major flaw since AK's were designed to be built that way. They also need to fix their out-of-spec bolt situation.
@@officedullard8722no even with 1.5 mm if it was going to shear they’d shear. U ever seen a psa with seared off rivets? Nope 👎 I haven’t . I’ve built a lot of aks if I had a psa I’d not bother taking it apart to use swell necks . Don’t believe it’s an issue. Be cool if they were.
Do you mean they need to dimple because they aren’t able to countersink under the head? I guess I’m just a little confused by the term swell neck rivets, I just assumed they were a steel upset button head. I’ve bucked plenty of aluminum rivets and even a few monel rivets. But I’ve never heard the term swell neck.
While I fully understand the reason that PSA came out with this chambering first. In this day and age it just makes economic sense. While not exactly a purist, i am a big enough fan of the 5.45 cartridge that I will wait for that chambering to come out. Hopefully by that point there is enough manufacturing experience built up that the QA/QC issues have fallen by the wayside. On the accuracy. I would love to see how it groups at distances with a varieyt of ammunition and with both Irons and optics. My standard with my PCCS and short barreled "Rifles" is if can consistently put hit on a man sized torso target at 100 m/Yds. It I want to print smaller groups than that at that distance I will use one of my full sized rifles or DMRs. My main question about this weapon is what is it's reliability using other 5.56 magazines or are we restricted to just using the PSA mags. Neither one is a deal breaker just be nice to know when I start budgeting for it.
Psa is the best American armorers pound for pound . So what they have some kinks here and there -they stand by their product and will replace any and everything that needs to be ! As for the Krink man it’s a badass rifle in every way possible for what it is at that price range!
@FitnFire I worry about the fasteners they use...especially in a AK. The corrosion testing I've done places the PSA last. Still a great deal if you know how to take care of it and make those fasteners last
PSA has put other builders to shame by innovating and 'trying' things out on the market. I give them high praise for that. Their QC is often spotty so it makes it really hard to recommend them many times.
Idk about “innovation.” Everything they’re doing has already been done. Dagger = Glock Gen 3 clone AKs = Riley & Century Dagger = BRN180, IWI Carmel, SCAR, ACR What they have done is provided people with things people want at budget prices. That’s really the only innovation if you could call it that
I’ve had my M85 ZPAP since 2021 have over 4k rounds through it did have a breakdown period at first but it’s running flawless now. I’ll pick another one over this PSA Krinktrash plus the m85 has a 10.5 1:7 barrel chrome lined
❌ The hammer on my AKV-9mm had fast pinging… only about 300-400 rounds and the hammer looked harsh and my rivets were trash. I just said forget it. I was in the 30 day warranty and sent it back for a refund and bought a KP-9. This was 5/15/2024 PSA’s warranty department is a joke
The only PSA I own is the AKV pistol version it has about 800 rounds down the barrel and mine has been great hasn't jammed once the hammer looks just fine and the rivets look very well done I must have gotten a good one it actually shoots very well
@@chicorodriguez3964 I’m Glad for you bud, I heard really good things and I took a chance and got burnt. I’ll maybe try again but for now I’ll just keep saving
I believe PSA will come out with a 76 2 x 39 version next. Jim Fuller commented in the past about how difficult it is to chamber an AK platform in 300 black and have it function correctly.
They’re the 24 hour diner of firearm manufacturers. A huge menu and everything on it is mediocre. If they focused on a couple products and ironed out the reliability issues then they’d attract more customers. They want to be the go to, low cost firearms manufacturer but instead they’re making guns for people that can afford to buy a bunch of guns that might not work that well and already have reliable weapons made by other manufacturers.
PSA will never improve their QC seeing as how people gobbled up these 1100 dollar, nitride barrel, brass-case-only "krinks". seriously, if you want a 5.56 "krink", just get the Zastava ZPAP85. Better barrel, better QC, better quality. Easily found for cheaper. No hype videos on TH-cam though, so maybe that's a dealbreaker for the typical PSA enjoyer.
Oh yeah, stay mad. Palmetto dominates combloc chumps. You realize HK 51 , HK MP5, g3 are not chrome lined? Pretty sure Zastava barrels are 🗑️ Battlefield las Vegas had PSA gf3 running full auto and the thing started keyholing at 17k rounds. Your Zastava will detonate at 5k rounds most loo
@@mrdato116 PSA only dominates people who can't afford anything else. Also idk why you're bringing up HK rifles and subguns when we're talking about AKs lol i think you're confused. I also also don't understand bringing up Battlefield Las Vegas when they have cheap WASRs that have outlasted PSA by tens of thousands of rounds. Keyholing at 17,000 rounds is to be expected... they use cheap barrels. At least they have FN barrels in some PSA AKs, but at that point the price is a little too high to justify getting it over an imported rifle that is made to soviet spec.
@@killaronjones3933 I'm convinced this guy is a PSA sponsored shill or a loser who never touches grass, he definitely never shoots his guns but that checks out since he's an ardent PSA coper.
I’ll say it again… this is not for those who want an authentic “krink”. It’s for those who have a real “krink” who don’t want to shoot it or have it stolen out of your truck. All others get what you get and don’t throw a fit
This has absolutely nothing to do with the video, the Video was awesome and spot on, this has to do what all the bitching and moaning in the comments. Its a friggin miracle that any kid would want to get into shooting looking at the way the "Gun Community" cuts the legs out from one another like we do. If someone has a good experience with PSA , & DAMNIT!!! DONT ACT LIKE PEOPLE DON'T HAVE GOOD EXPERIENCES WITH PSA!!! they are called a "Poor" or "Nut Huggers" and to call someone a poor when they spent $1,000 on a friggin AK when I can remember you had to dig through trash ass guns back in the day to get to the AK's! Friggin Commie AK's fot $149!!!! Now they are $3,500 your some kind of friggin High Roller??? And don't act like that was forever ago, Im only 47 and remember $149 AK's at Roses. Also the people who get a good AK from PSA don't act like you have a custom Jim Fuller built AK, oh no yall can be some assholes as well. Just be thankful you have a $1,000 AK (I swear I can't believe Im calling a gun that cost a Grand affordable) it would behoove ALL OF US to not get into it with a bunch of ASSHOLES!!!! because we have now become a ASSHOLE TOO!!!! I sound like a asshole texting all this out. The reason why I am texting all this out is I have a 16 year old DAUGHTER, yes a Girl who loves shooting. She loves shooting her Diamondback 300 Blackout more so than the Noveske I put together for her. Why? Because the DB was her first AR and it has ran like a damn top for over 9,000 rounds that she put though it! We all, including MYSELF! need to act better or we won't have a Shooting Sport left in another 40 years! I don't even Drink and this is about to make me want to start day drinking. 😂
@@offdeadeye88 no...castings and forgings are completely different. Casting parts is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. While the part may be heat treated for strength, it will have inconsistencies due to air pockets or imperfections due to the pour. Forged parts are metal components that are heated, beaten into the desired shape, cooled and finally heat treated. This is why forged components are stronger because it is less likely to have air bubbles or inconsistency in the part since it has been beaten into shape instead of poured.
I like PSA but I learned my (expensive) lesson when I bought an AK74 from them and it had to be sent back twice - now I just don't trust it at all. I have several other of their products that were good, but wait until the second or third gen to put your money into one.
I really don't understand shooting 5.56 from the AK platform. I'd rather wait for the 5.45 version. I understand that PSA has issues with QC and hope they are working to improve. Still think they do many positive things for the 2A community that many of their detractors don't seem to want to give them credit for. Great video, I subscribed!
I mean the Russians made a ton of 5.56 AKs. I have a saiga that’s 101 converted and it’s solid. I don’t understand the short barrel 5.56s though. The 104 is more desirable in my eyes than the 102,105 or krink.
As an early 545 adopter, unless you're stocked up, it's the wrong time to get into 545. For a kink I'd bypass 556 and go for 7.62x39. Best power for a short barrel. Short range gun/ammo.👍
This isn’t a JAKL. PSA has a very serious issue with QA/QC that I call out. However, not everyone is created equally and there are financially challenged people that need an option. PSA is definitely a starting point. I don’t know Focus Tripp and have no opinion of him good or bad. What I can say is that Focus Tripp was sent a product from PSA and took a giant shit on it. That is a technique and PSA responded in kind. His JAKL no doubt had issues and definitely needed to be discussed. But, using tact to discuss the short comings is far important. I have pointed out issues with the Krink and the JAKL and wasn’t a dick about it while trying to dunk on Garand Thumb. He complains about accuracy but never shows its accuracy…that is a bit of intellectual dishonesty. Sure, it’s fun and easy to dunk on PSA. But, holding them accountable is far more important to push for them to improve. We should want ALL gun companies to succeed…yes, even you Springfield and Century. Producing edgy content definitely gets clicks but ask yourself how has he helped to improving PSA?
_Ask yourself how has he helped PSA ?_ Well that question carries the weight and presupposition that PSA wants help to improve quality and quality control... ... I think they have chosen a business model that they are very content with and that honestly has made their business flourish..... instead of honing in on a model and platform to make better via parts and QC they introduce three more models and platforms each year, and are very content with mediocrity and absolutely garbage QC... ... all the while trusting the vast majority of folks aren't operators and only go to the range twice a year and sling maybe a hundred rounds in that year; hoping they will never discover problems... and perhaps never try to attach an optic... lol (this alone demonstrates their QC is beyond the pale) So regarding Focus Tripp's methodology of addressing PSA... perhaps he understands this about PSA and knows being nice was nothing more than pandering to a company to maintain free stuff (at the cost of integrity).... where the executives laugh in the board room at such futile endeavors... I understand you sentiments about people are strapped because I myself am one of those people... but if someone asks about options for _The Poors_ my recommendation is instead of dropping $630 on a blem GF3 spend a few dollars more and get a WASR... or save 4 or 5 more bills and get a ZPAP M70... But the WASR is hands down the best dollar for dollar budget buy. That's my opinion... 🤷♂️ Thanks for sharing your thoughts, hope that's reciprocal... God bless brother
@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. I hear what you’re saying but you’re assuming they won’t improve which is unsustainable. Look at companies like IO who had subpar products and were shut down because they would not improve. I have spoke directly with individuals at PSA and feel that they do want to improve, which is why we should give them the benefit of the doubt. PSA is not an anomaly, rather they are like so many other companies like Springfield and Taurus. Plagued with missteps and issues yet seemingly on a redemption arch. Why? Because they did not want to get memed out of existence.
This is a range toy / nostalgia piece for collectors. It is not a home defense weapon. It’s never going to be purchased by the police department. So where is the 5.45x39 version like we were promised. PSA still makes AK 74s, the ammo excuse is BS.
The Russian AKS74U production switched to non vented hand guards in the early 80s There were still some AKS74U with vents produced after that in Bulgaria, but all the Russian made krinks after have non vented hand guards.
A draco is $700. You can customize it with the money you saved over buying the krink. It has quality internals. That brace is plastic right? A bonesteel or cnc warrior is a quality metal folding brace. 5.56 is bad at that barrel length (I know they plan on other calibers). This is a very poor value.
Lmao all this hate on psa cuz its trendy to do,firearms are machines machines fail dont matter who made it,lots of budget guns have lasted a long time same can be said for more expensive ones not lasting ,"they are machines dont over think it"
@@FitnFire Probably between the individuals that bought PSA AK's and those that have not. My AKP pops primers and my AKV sprays shrapnel out the muzzle brake ports. The AKV also has a built-in bonus "feature" that at random times will send between two and four rounds down range. That usually gets heads peering out from behind the separations at the shooting range. You shrug, say "PSA" and usually get a nod back.
@@davidschlageter5962your AKP pop's primers because the firing pin retaining pin hole on the bolt is too far forward which lets your firing pin come out too far.
Careful what you say about psa they'll blacklist like they did focus Tripp for exposing the jokel as a big waste of money. These guys have paid off all these big youtubers like grand thumb and his bronies to get idiots like us to buy them lol. Never again. Buy once cry once. Their qc is terrible and too many stories of out of spec parts. Hey but at least it looks cool. That's who they were targeting.
Fuck PSA AK’s garbage pure n simple, guy bought an 800 dollar PSA AKM and out the box couldn’t land any shots at 25 yards and me and two other tried it still couldn’t hit shit with it…then I Whip out my SLR-107fr and I’m hitting the gong every time
PSA says to not use any other mag but theirs… so it’s a little unfair to add that in as a malfunction. I haven’t had any issue with mine. (820) also I don’t understand the comment about brass and steel cases. I get that AK are made to take em but who cares… not a huge selection of steel 556 out there compare to brass bc steel isn’t good for AR’s. Y’all don’t forget it’s not a “battle” gun. It wasn’t really one when they came out with it or when some random towel head carried one and the Russians adopted it for their helicopter pilots which probably barely knew how to rock the mag in… lol
Every other AK can run mags besides their own manufactured ones. The Zastava M90 will run AK-74 mags with a Pod Arms follower. So, it SHOULD held to account. AC Unity mags are inexpensive and reliable but I can’t use them because PSA says so…that’s no bueno.
@@FitnFire you missed the point totally. The gun malfunctioned bc you used the wrong mags. If you don’t like that it’s not compatible with others then that’s fair but there are no problems with this gun firing.
@@spencerorlando8074 that is still an issue that needs to be discussed. Every AK video you’ll find, people want to know mag compatibility. PSA should fix this issue seeing a WASR, Zastava, Arsenal, etc. will run any other magazine. If it can’t do that then those people concerned about should know so they can stay away from it
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When you are bump firing use your middle finger on the trigger. It makes for smoother control. Your index finger can be used as a stabilizing guide against the receiver, so your hand isn't bouncing around.
A Yugoslav isn’t a krink though.
@@H538-w3q These days we will use Krinkov like we use Q-tip. Its a cotton swab, but we will call it a Q-tip... Or Kleenex for tissue..
The same people that talk shit on PSA will buy a $90k truck when all they really need is a 2005 Accord.
Well their ammo problems says it all.
Or it's people who understand the value of their money and refuse to purchase low quality items with their money. The people who ride PSA so hard just can't afford better quality firearms so they make any excuse to justify their low quality purchases.
Good Lord, some of y'all bitching about PSA is worse than people bitching FOR PSA. I could easily say the AK "purists" are just pissed that there Russian, Chinese, Romanian, insert what ever the fuck is now going for high ass $$$ and you want to keep the "Un-clean Poors" from maybe one day having a half decent AK. Shit is getting worse than the Knights AR Snobs.
Makes me sick to think I might get thrown in there with a bunch of assholes just because I have a couple SR15's or some "trash" ass Communist AK's.
I'm coming off like a asshole because that is EXACTLY what 80% of the comments sound like. A bunch of jerks trying to put down someone who is trying to have a good time on the cheap, I just can't believe I called a $1,000 AK cheap. 🤦🏻♂️
Screw you guys, I'm going home!!!!!
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@@weezem Beating down the poor people
Can you provide proof of this
The side rail optics mount is a traditional feature of the krink, look up the AKS-74UN.
The AKS-74UN is a separate model than the AKS-74U just as the AKS-74 is separate from the AKS-74N
So this is AK autism
@@FitnFire and the model you shot is legally a "krink", not a 74u or un. Splitting hairs is stupid
@@brody6504 oh yeah well HE started it! 😤
It just amazes me that a company that has been producing AKs for quite a while now that they STILL haven't ironed out their issues they're having with them. Doesn't seem like it would be that hard.
That’s a valid criticism
Well hen you start and Ak company !
@@Tony_Seed If i had the money I would
@@FitnFire
Psa is becoming a joke and it’s a extremely large pain in the a55getting them to actually warranty a repair
Great video Mark you were very thorough and detailed. Thank you for the shout-out brother! Exited to see your competition footage with it.
You bet bud!!! I sincerely appreciate the support on this. This video is only possible bc of you!
I am fascinated with the hate of PSA😂 the krink is a very good weapon. Very well-made and a lot of people have had no problems with them. You can’t please everybody. My theory is if it goes boom and doesn’t blow up that makes it workable weapon. The main problem on here is you have a lot of civilians who have never worked with Non-AR platforms and will pick apart everything they can because they think they have knowledge of Russian technology. A lot of people got to calm down and realize they don’t know everything.
Did the putnik direct thread onto this gun or you needed an adapter/muzzle divice?
Yes it did
I'd love to try one, from the limited time iv had with PSA its been all good.
Thanks for watching
My PSA 104 is garbage.
I almost bought one a few months ago then I realized that groceries and bills come first ../ not even worth working anymore
Makes sense
Im actually glad to see the hammer is a bit softer than the tail of the bolt and carrier. A little clean up, that hammer will be fine.
I can see that but the PSA 103 has neither at 1200 rounds (majority is suppressed)
What’s the fascination with the Krink? Even the Soviets hated it.
It’s small and the internet will tell you that makes it more gooder for clearing sheds and cellars.
@@FitnFire😂
Um... Goldeneye.
@@FitnFire I mean there is some genuine utility to it... I'm not gonna keep a 16in rifle under my passenger seat. This thing that's maybe possible, especially without a brace on it
@@jeffmadrid5437 That's what I associate the Krink with.
Not buying any AK that doesn’t dimple the receiver and use swell neck rivets where appropriate and that’s just the 1st but main issue with PSA built AKs.
Valid complaint
My brother, I agree 100%.
So don’t buy one. Go pay $5000 for a kit build krink.
@@KalashmanNCLOLZ 😏
Got to love it when butt-hurt PSA fanboys have to defend their favorite brand.
First time I've dropped in on your channel. I like your style brother. Good review
Right on!!! Thanks for swinging in and joining the channel
Have you checked the headspacing after 1500rds?
Not yet, that’ll be discussed in the upcoming video
@@FitnFire Sweet.
I'm not sure that the "if it can't shoot steel then it doesn't deserve brass" belief is true with steel cased .223. I've had issues in my sam5 and m85 with steel cased .223. Same issues as the krink before the psa krink existed. Cases not extracting. It's the ammo. Some of it is garbage, period. 7.62x39 is different
Thanks for watching
Mine is 800 serial, runs steel and unity mags with no issue.
Good to hear
mines 773 and literally no issues
Opinions on a 556 psa krink as a travel/bag gun?
It’d work just fine.
Missed opportunity to say “Iron out the Krinks” at 6:29 🥲
I love mine, and I have one stuck steel case until I lubbed the chamber good. No issues after this. I use a PBS-1 Wolverine on mine but I am currently waiting on a putnik. 😊
The upcoming krink in 300 blk looks pretty interesting. If the qc holds up, im definitely getting one.
I am intrigued as well but unfortunately a little black pilled on their quality
@FitnFire, what are you choosing, this or the Zastava M85?
M85 for me…I like the little longer barrel length
I tend to agree. Is the M85 noticeably heavier?
PSA gets a lot of things right I own 5 of their products and none of them have failed me.
Thanks for watching
What products you have? Any AKs?
@@Nperez1986 the dagger, Sabre, and the Ak gf3
That is why I wait a couple of years to get anything new from PSA. Great company, but they have a bad habit of releasing product before working out the kinks completely.
Thanks for watching
And even IF the kinks are worked out - they use substandard materials and mix designs. They suck.
@justanothergunnerd8128 granted they put out lemon now and again just like any other manufacturer, and every manufacturer puts out a lemon now and again, PSA is making firearms for you, the civilian, and not Uncle Sam or any other government. You can say a product sucks and needs some work all you want, but to say PSA sucks is crossing the line.
PSA needs to start dimpling receivers into trunions and using swell-neck rivets. Major flaw since AK's were designed to be built that way.
They also need to fix their out-of-spec bolt situation.
Totally need to mention that. Great point!
Chinese AK's dont use swell neck rivets and they last just as long as Euo guns
Allegedly. Though they also had 1.5mm thick receivers. Kind of an apples to oranges sort of thing.
@@officedullard8722no even with 1.5 mm if it was going to shear they’d shear. U ever seen a psa with seared off rivets? Nope 👎 I haven’t . I’ve built a lot of aks if I had a psa I’d not bother taking it apart to use swell necks . Don’t believe it’s an issue. Be cool if they were.
Do you mean they need to dimple because they aren’t able to countersink under the head?
I guess I’m just a little confused by the term swell neck rivets, I just assumed they were a steel upset button head. I’ve bucked plenty of aluminum rivets and even a few monel rivets. But I’ve never heard the term swell neck.
And another thing why is there no Bayonet for the PSA Dagger?
There’s a pic section…just add an adapter 😏
Maybe because the AK-74U it's based on doesn't have one.
While I fully understand the reason that PSA came out with this chambering first. In this day and age it just makes economic sense. While not exactly a purist, i am a big enough fan of the 5.45 cartridge that I will wait for that chambering to come out. Hopefully by that point there is enough manufacturing experience built up that the QA/QC issues have fallen by the wayside. On the accuracy. I would love to see how it groups at distances with a varieyt of ammunition and with both Irons and optics. My standard with my PCCS and short barreled "Rifles" is if can consistently put hit on a man sized torso target at 100 m/Yds. It I want to print smaller groups than that at that distance I will use one of my full sized rifles or DMRs. My main question about this weapon is what is it's reliability using other 5.56 magazines or are we restricted to just using the PSA mags. Neither one is a deal breaker just be nice to know when I start budgeting for it.
Great rundown as always! I will touch on the magazine compatibility in my next video.
Just stumbled upon your channel will be checking out your channel now
Thanks! 🙌🏻
Psa is the best American armorers pound for pound . So what they have some kinks here and there -they stand by their product and will replace any and everything that needs to be ! As for the Krink man it’s a badass rifle in every way possible for what it is at that price range!
Thanks for watching
Why do you say thanks for watching on so many comments lol@@FitnFire
@@shanenonwolfe4109 thanks for watching! ^_^
They got the PA-10 308 down very well IMO 😅
Thanks for watching
@FitnFire I worry about the fasteners they use...especially in a AK. The corrosion testing I've done places the PSA last. Still a great deal if you know how to take care of it and make those fasteners last
PSA has put other builders to shame by innovating and 'trying' things out on the market. I give them high praise for that. Their QC is often spotty so it makes it really hard to recommend them many times.
Idk about “innovation.” Everything they’re doing has already been done.
Dagger = Glock Gen 3 clone
AKs = Riley & Century
Dagger = BRN180, IWI Carmel, SCAR, ACR
What they have done is provided people with things people want at budget prices. That’s really the only innovation if you could call it that
I see no reason to get this instead of a zastava m92 or m85.
I’ve had my M85 ZPAP since 2021 have over 4k rounds through it did have a breakdown period at first but it’s running flawless now. I’ll pick another one over this PSA Krinktrash plus the m85 has a 10.5 1:7 barrel chrome lined
@@alphazulu9stormer770 i agree
Valid points
Facts, plus it's an import from a comblock-ish factory
The Yugos are nice but heavy and longer. It's krinkish but different. They should bring back the 1.0mil m92 like it should be.
What magazines is everyone using that works?
Yeah, you always have to work out the krinks first. Once they get the krinks worked out, I’m sure it’s an awesome rifle
Good point...time will tell I guess. Thanks for watching
❌ The hammer on my AKV-9mm had fast pinging… only about 300-400 rounds and the hammer looked harsh and my rivets were trash. I just said forget it. I was in the 30 day warranty and sent it back for a refund and bought a KP-9. This was 5/15/2024
PSA’s warranty department is a joke
Thanks for sharing
Got a refund through there warranty dpt. but there warranty dep. is a joke? The fuck did I just read???
The only PSA I own is the AKV pistol version it has about 800 rounds down the barrel and mine has been great hasn't jammed once the hammer looks just fine and the rivets look very well done I must have gotten a good one it actually shoots very well
@@chicorodriguez3964 I’m
Glad for you bud, I heard really good things and I took a chance and got burnt. I’ll maybe try again but for now I’ll just keep saving
I’m most curious about 300 blackout version of this. If it works, it will be such a neat compact rifle.
Optimal for its current barrel length
I believe PSA will come out with a 76 2 x 39 version next. Jim Fuller commented in the past about how difficult it is to chamber an AK platform in 300 black and have it function correctly.
Great video bro! Good, honest, upfront content!
I appreciate that boss!!! Good seeing you today!
Real aks-74u are more around $5000-$7000 range.
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6:16 not sure with the krink, but I know with the PSAK74 the serial numbers were not sequential, FWIW
I appreciate that!
PSA and Riley Defense seem to have finally figured out trunnions.
Also the hammer peen is no big deal tbh. Takes 5 minutes and $10 to replace
Good to see you Mark. 1-13AR Tanker Tough.
13th TANK!! That almost seems like a life time ago
@@FitnFire Old platoon mates. Came across your page looking at AR style shotguns. I was like hey this dude looks familiar lol.
@@hopehouserules401 bro send me an email!
They’re the 24 hour diner of firearm manufacturers. A huge menu and everything on it is mediocre. If they focused on a couple products and ironed out the reliability issues then they’d attract more customers. They want to be the go to, low cost firearms manufacturer but instead they’re making guns for people that can afford to buy a bunch of guns that might not work that well and already have reliable weapons made by other manufacturers.
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I love all AK's. If it runs 1,000 rds it will probably run 10,000+++
Got that Krank action
Kraaaaaank and the gang gang
PSA will never improve their QC seeing as how people gobbled up these 1100 dollar, nitride barrel, brass-case-only "krinks".
seriously, if you want a 5.56 "krink", just get the Zastava ZPAP85. Better barrel, better QC, better quality. Easily found for cheaper. No hype videos on TH-cam though, so maybe that's a dealbreaker for the typical PSA enjoyer.
Oh yeah, stay mad. Palmetto dominates combloc chumps. You realize HK 51 , HK MP5, g3 are not chrome lined? Pretty sure Zastava barrels are 🗑️ Battlefield las Vegas had PSA gf3 running full auto and the thing started keyholing at 17k rounds. Your Zastava will detonate at 5k rounds most loo
@@mrdato116 PSA only dominates people who can't afford anything else. Also idk why you're bringing up HK rifles and subguns when we're talking about AKs lol i think you're confused. I also also don't understand bringing up Battlefield Las Vegas when they have cheap WASRs that have outlasted PSA by tens of thousands of rounds. Keyholing at 17,000 rounds is to be expected... they use cheap barrels. At least they have FN barrels in some PSA AKs, but at that point the price is a little too high to justify getting it over an imported rifle that is made to soviet spec.
@@killaronjones3933 I'm convinced this guy is a PSA sponsored shill or a loser who never touches grass, he definitely never shoots his guns but that checks out since he's an ardent PSA coper.
@@mrdato116so thats why it took PSA 5 generations of Ak development to kinda get a working gun?
@@ianbutler3558 Russians make Aks for 70 years , and still failed with Ak 12 😆 palmetto dominates soyo chumps like u 😉
They got the keep and bear arms right
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I’ll say it again… this is not for those who want an authentic “krink”. It’s for those who have a real “krink” who don’t want to shoot it or have it stolen out of your truck. All others get what you get and don’t throw a fit
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Will the sputnik work on other guns
Yes…anything that is hub compatible
This has absolutely nothing to do with the video, the Video was awesome and spot on, this has to do what all the bitching and moaning in the comments.
Its a friggin miracle that any kid would want to get into shooting looking at the way the "Gun Community" cuts the legs out from one another like we do.
If someone has a good experience with PSA , & DAMNIT!!! DONT ACT LIKE PEOPLE DON'T HAVE GOOD EXPERIENCES WITH PSA!!! they are called a "Poor" or "Nut Huggers" and to call someone a poor when they spent $1,000 on a friggin AK when I can remember you had to dig through trash ass guns back in the day to get to the AK's! Friggin Commie AK's fot $149!!!! Now they are $3,500 your some kind of friggin High Roller??? And don't act like that was forever ago, Im only 47 and remember $149 AK's at Roses.
Also the people who get a good AK from PSA don't act like you have a custom Jim Fuller built AK, oh no yall can be some assholes as well. Just be thankful you have a $1,000 AK (I swear I can't believe Im calling a gun that cost a Grand affordable) it would behoove ALL OF US to not get into it with a bunch of ASSHOLES!!!! because we have now become a ASSHOLE TOO!!!! I sound like a asshole texting all this out.
The reason why I am texting all this out is I have a 16 year old DAUGHTER, yes a Girl who loves shooting. She loves shooting her Diamondback 300 Blackout more so than the Noveske I put together for her. Why? Because the DB was her first AR and it has ran like a damn top for over 9,000 rounds that she put though it! We all, including MYSELF! need to act better or we won't have a Shooting Sport left in another 40 years!
I don't even Drink and this is about to make me want to start day drinking. 😂
Imagine having a YT channel and have to look at every comment every day. This is my I drink
…a lot
@@FitnFire 🤣 I can only imagine. I try and stay out of the comments but I slipped and fell head first into this today 😭
@@adamrodgers2377 🤣🤣…that is me every time I open this app. I’m like, “what silliness will I see today.”
@@FitnFire I bet it's like, "Let's see how much Poop the Monkeys are throwing" whenever you open it up. 🤣🤣
@@adamrodgers2377 pretty much 🤣
Is it forged or cast parts?
Forged
@@FitnFire thanks for the info 👍
Aren’t all forgings technically cast 😆
@@offdeadeye88 no...castings and forgings are completely different. Casting parts is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. While the part may be heat treated for strength, it will have inconsistencies due to air pockets or imperfections due to the pour.
Forged parts are metal components that are heated, beaten into the desired shape, cooled and finally heat treated. This is why forged components are stronger because it is less likely to have air bubbles or inconsistency in the part since it has been beaten into shape instead of poured.
@@offdeadeye88dude. What?
I like PSA but I learned my (expensive) lesson when I bought an AK74 from them and it had to be sent back twice - now I just don't trust it at all. I have several other of their products that were good, but wait until the second or third gen to put your money into one.
All Psa or bcm needs to do is make a duty quality 7.62 AR bolt/extractor and Aks are over,the 12.5/10.5 gf3 magpul folders/AKPs were decent
Man what a bunch of wining. Oh no polish the bore . Oh my rivets may sheer off 😂😂😂 where’s the video of the psa with sheered off rivets???
Make one
I bet this would be sick in 300 black out
Barrel length would be ideal
give it a few years and psa will make it as great as the g3
I really don't understand shooting 5.56 from the AK platform. I'd rather wait for the 5.45 version. I understand that PSA has issues with QC and hope they are working to improve. Still think they do many positive things for the 2A community that many of their detractors don't seem to want to give them credit for. Great video, I subscribed!
My Zastava m90 is one of my favorite rifles to shoot there is something mechanical about it that I really enjoy
I mean the Russians made a ton of 5.56 AKs. I have a saiga that’s 101 converted and it’s solid. I don’t understand the short barrel 5.56s though. The 104 is more desirable in my eyes than the 102,105 or krink.
You should try one
As an early 545 adopter, unless you're stocked up, it's the wrong time to get into 545. For a kink I'd bypass 556 and go for 7.62x39. Best power for a short barrel. Short range gun/ammo.👍
@@levinlevinallday I have a WBP lynx it is the precursor to the mini jack and it's awesome
Laughs in Focus Tripp
This isn’t a JAKL. PSA has a very serious issue with QA/QC that I call out. However, not everyone is created equally and there are financially challenged people that need an option. PSA is definitely a starting point.
I don’t know Focus Tripp and have no opinion of him good or bad. What I can say is that Focus Tripp was sent a product from PSA and took a giant shit on it. That is a technique and PSA responded in kind. His JAKL no doubt had issues and definitely needed to be discussed. But, using tact to discuss the short comings is far important. I have pointed out issues with the Krink and the JAKL and wasn’t a dick about it while trying to dunk on Garand Thumb. He complains about accuracy but never shows its accuracy…that is a bit of intellectual dishonesty.
Sure, it’s fun and easy to dunk on PSA. But, holding them accountable is far more important to push for them to improve. We should want ALL gun companies to succeed…yes, even you Springfield and Century. Producing edgy content definitely gets clicks but ask yourself how has he helped to improving PSA?
_Ask yourself how has he helped PSA ?_
Well that question carries the weight and presupposition that PSA wants help to improve quality and quality control...
... I think they have chosen a business model that they are very content with and that honestly has made their business flourish..... instead of honing in on a model and platform to make better via parts and QC they introduce three more models and platforms each year, and are very content with mediocrity and absolutely garbage QC...
... all the while trusting the vast majority of folks aren't operators and only go to the range twice a year and sling maybe a hundred rounds in that year; hoping they will never discover problems... and perhaps never try to attach an optic... lol (this alone demonstrates their QC is beyond the pale)
So regarding Focus Tripp's methodology of addressing PSA... perhaps he understands this about PSA and knows being nice was nothing more than pandering to a company to maintain free stuff (at the cost of integrity).... where the executives laugh in the board room at such futile endeavors...
I understand you sentiments about people are strapped because I myself am one of those people... but if someone asks about options for _The Poors_ my recommendation is instead of dropping $630 on a blem GF3 spend a few dollars more and get a WASR... or save 4 or 5 more bills and get a ZPAP M70... But the WASR is hands down the best dollar for dollar budget buy.
That's my opinion... 🤷♂️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, hope that's reciprocal...
God bless brother
@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. I hear what you’re saying but you’re assuming they won’t improve which is unsustainable. Look at companies like IO who had subpar products and were shut down because they would not improve. I have spoke directly with individuals at PSA and feel that they do want to improve, which is why we should give them the benefit of the doubt. PSA is not an anomaly, rather they are like so many other companies like Springfield and Taurus. Plagued with missteps and issues yet seemingly on a redemption arch. Why? Because they did not want to get memed out of existence.
Should have been chrome lined.
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Zatsava M85 is...and better built
I vote we just call these a krank
Fair enough!
This is a range toy / nostalgia piece for collectors. It is not a home defense weapon. It’s never going to be purchased by the police department. So where is the 5.45x39 version like we were promised. PSA still makes AK 74s, the ammo excuse is BS.
Oh, you so “krinky”!
You know I’m into that 😏
Why tf are there no vents in the handgaurd? brother ewwww
The ribbed Krink handguards didn't have vents either.
The Russian AKS74U production switched to non vented hand guards in the early 80s
There were still some AKS74U with vents produced after that in Bulgaria, but all the Russian made krinks after have non vented hand guards.
Htown werewolf 🐺
Howoooooooooooo
I think unless these true Krink guys have a full auto non-parts kit build Krink from Russia, I would say they don’t have true a Krink either imo
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A draco is $700. You can customize it with the money you saved over buying the krink. It has quality internals. That brace is plastic right? A bonesteel or cnc warrior is a quality metal folding brace. 5.56 is bad at that barrel length (I know they plan on other calibers). This is a very poor value.
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My only beef with the ak's PSA produces is there generic markings and lack there of on the trunnion, dusk cover ect ect
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Pretenders acting like their opinions matter.
…and yours does?
@@FitnFire I'm not pretending lol
Lmao all this hate on psa cuz its trendy to do,firearms are machines machines fail dont matter who made it,lots of budget guns have lasted a long time same can be said for more expensive ones not lasting ,"they are machines dont over think it"
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PSA does much more right than you I bet.
I’m glad you were able to get that off your chest and like your own comment. Good for you.
No. PSA does not get it right.
This comment section seems to be bipolar 😉🤣
@@FitnFire Probably between the individuals that bought PSA AK's and those that have not. My AKP pops primers and my AKV sprays shrapnel out the muzzle brake ports. The AKV also has a built-in bonus "feature" that at random times will send between two and four rounds down range. That usually gets heads peering out from behind the separations at the shooting range. You shrug, say "PSA" and usually get a nod back.
@@davidschlageter5962 LOLZ…too funny. Apparently, the interwebs believes PSA does more right than me. 🤣
@@davidschlageter5962your AKP pop's primers because the firing pin retaining pin hole on the bolt is too far forward which lets your firing pin come out too far.
@@FitnFire THIS!!! your 💯 correct. This, and other comment sections have turned me into a complete asshole today.
Careful what you say about psa they'll blacklist like they did focus Tripp for exposing the jokel as a big waste of money. These guys have paid off all these big youtubers like grand thumb and his bronies to get idiots like us to buy them lol. Never again. Buy once cry once. Their qc is terrible and too many stories of out of spec parts. Hey but at least it looks cool. That's who they were targeting.
Focus Dipp is an idiot .. apparently you are one of his minions
I’m not afraid of being blacklisted. I’m on several lists already 🤷🏼♂️
I knew there was gonna be one of these guys here making this comment lol
except its true so does that bother you?
People simp so hard for PSA and there subpar firearms
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@@michaelmccombs3367 oh okay🖕
@@michaelmccombs3367 simp
@@ArmedAndIndigenousWords mean things: simp. 😂
@@AJohnSmith oh look another simp thinking he's buying a good firearm from POSA
Fuck PSA AK’s garbage pure n simple, guy bought an 800 dollar PSA AKM and out the box couldn’t land any shots at 25 yards and me and two other tried it still couldn’t hit shit with it…then I Whip out my SLR-107fr and I’m hitting the gong every time
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Hmmm Weird because I know at least 4 people who have multiple guns from PSA, including myself, and never had a problem. Maybe you just suck.
PSA says to not use any other mag but theirs… so it’s a little unfair to add that in as a malfunction. I haven’t had any issue with mine. (820) also I don’t understand the comment about brass and steel cases. I get that AK are made to take em but who cares… not a huge selection of steel 556 out there compare to brass bc steel isn’t good for AR’s. Y’all don’t forget it’s not a “battle” gun. It wasn’t really one when they came out with it or when some random towel head carried one and the Russians adopted it for their helicopter pilots which probably barely knew how to rock the mag in… lol
Every other AK can run mags besides their own manufactured ones. The Zastava M90 will run AK-74 mags with a Pod Arms follower. So, it SHOULD held to account. AC Unity mags are inexpensive and reliable but I can’t use them because PSA says so…that’s no bueno.
@@FitnFire you missed the point totally. The gun malfunctioned bc you used the wrong mags. If you don’t like that it’s not compatible with others then that’s fair but there are no problems with this gun firing.
@@spencerorlando8074 that is still an issue that needs to be discussed. Every AK video you’ll find, people want to know mag compatibility. PSA should fix this issue seeing a WASR, Zastava, Arsenal, etc. will run any other magazine. If it can’t do that then those people concerned about should know so they can stay away from it