Do These AK47 Accessories Make It Better Than The AR-15?
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- Midwest Industries Alpha Series Rifle Review
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Join me as I take my AK-47 to the next level with Midwest Industries' Alpha Series.
In this review, I'll share my experience with these innovative accessories that combine the modularity of an AR-15 with the timeless appeal of the AK-47.
Midwest Industries sent me a Palmetto State AK-47 equipped with parts from their Alpha Series line, and I was thrilled.
The Alpha Series folding stock seamlessly integrates with the AK-47, providing adjustability and a sleek appearance. The railed top cover allows for closer optics mounting, ensuring a solid lockup and zero retention.
The standout feature is the AK Alpha Series M-LOK™ Handguard, with numerous sections for customization. I added a Surefire scout light, pressure pad, and Aeroknox foregrip, and still had rail space for more accessories. These parts fit perfectly, and no gunsmithing is required.
Join me in exploring how Midwest Industries' Alpha Series enhances the AK-47, combining functionality and style.
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Those rifle swap transitions were seamless! Great coordination and editing.
I rewatched that like four times it was so beautiful 😂
Perfectly executed. Bravo.
yeah i thought that was pretty damn magical lol
As a photographer I re watched it like 5 times I thought the same
That was legit
I’m an AK guy myself. It just looks amazing and feels great to shoot
Yo ak guy....why doespansies? Gf3 ak kick so hard?...is it because it's over gassed or am I a pansie?
@screamingwarhog I have a gf3-e and it's way softer than any of my other aks. What ammo do you run?
@@pattyb1818 global ordnance 7.62x39
Or the tul ammo
@PattyB I also should note I put a ar buffer tube with stock on it. I don't know if that's affecting the recoil with all the vibration
@PattyB when I had a nice stock cover with a gel pad on my original ak stock it wasn't bad think I might have to switch it back
I bought my first Palmetto State Armory GF3 Ak-47 Moekov a couple of years ago. Absolutely love it. Not one issue. I put a Red Dot and flashlight on it
How many rounds do you have through it? My gf5 started having issues around 1200
@@austinhall5933 I have at least 1500 and absolutely zero malfunction. I've cleaned it twice
@@austinhall5933what kind of issues if you don’t mind me asking?
@@tylerhenderson4244 excessive wear where the barrel mates to the action, and the action rails, metal flakes in the action post 500 rounds (belom brass cased ammo) atrocious groups 3-5 round 4 inch groups. Shot with iron, attero mount, and a master mount.
@@austinhall5933 That’s definitely not an issue you should be having - especially with the GF5. PSA has a lifetime warranty on all of their products so I would definitely send that sh*t back to them asap.
Never understood ak vs ar debate. They’re so different and both so great
Exactly.
If I ever bought one, Id probably buy the Zastava M90 or IWI Galil ACE series.
different in the sense that the akmis better 😂
@@DAN007thefoxx1 I’ve owned a zastava. They’re great. The galil is a totally different animal. Lots argue it’s the greatest ak ever made. I usually consider it a stand alone platform
@@CiviTac didn't even know galils were AK variants
My first AK I went with a Zastava M70, they sell ones with upgraded furniture right out of the factory. They come with a Zhukov stock, quad or mlok rails and a Magpul grip. Pretty decent for the price
Pu the same.. all done and ready. Just need a suppressor
There is no better value. It's a weapon you can give to your grandkids with the same reliability you bought it with.
yup same. just need that can and I'm set
Only negative I find with my m70 is that it’s significantly front heavy
@@madmenenist1464 it's the "bulg" 😂
Okay I just have to say it: the edits at 0:15 0:19 and 0:23 are flawless
not really. you can see the jumps.
@@arcxcc you’re so fun at parties….
@@vicdiaz5180you think people like that get invited to parties 😂.
I love how humble, honest and self-deprecating you are in your videos! Also very entertaining and informative, keep up the great work!!
can we just take a moment to appreciate the production quality of these videos… this was beautiful and fun to watch. keep it up CN!
I’m an AK guy all the way. Don’t get me wrong I’ve got Ar’s tricked out and even stock and love them. However, my AK just keeps running. Gloves in long fires are a definite. I’ll have to give it a try.
What did I think of the video? The video was a commercial for Midwest industries, as well as SDI and Nosler.
Ive been procrastinating about getting into the “AK-stylelifestyle” and this build just pushed me over the top!!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 NICE!!!!!
boy you are in for a treat....sucks you in..i now own 3 aks
Nice Vid, Colion. Nice Ak and all the upgrades!
Glad you talked about this AK. It looks really cool
You really dont need to drop this kinds of money for a quality AK. Zastava's M70 is a good starter AK, and if you really want you can drop a few extra hundred on the Alpha AK rail getup. Also PSA's aren't as bad as people say, although I don't like the handguards of the cheapest option. They look way too magpulish to me.
I have a zastava myself in 308. Amazing rifle. Hard to find accessories in Europe though
Cope
@@LuisC7 zastava is 308? Ak platform? Nice!
No
@@unitedfirearms1057zastava m77
Nice editing in this video Colian, liked how one AK transitioned to another.
Can we just take the time to appreciate the edit in the intro?
The transition between different AK's was smooth AF
I love my heavily modified MAK90 incl. Mastermount optics mounting system (holds zero like a champ) , JMAC stock adapter/MFT Battlelink Minimalist Stock , Primary Arms 3x Raptor, VG6 Epsilon muzzle break, extended charging handle, and a few other cool mods. There's something very endearing about an AK kaboom!
Excellent production quality video Colion!
I like it looks badass. Ak's have came along way from when I first knew what they were. Great videos keep putting them out!!
My first gun was a AK and it will always have a special place in my heart. Like you I like to tweak it and add new parts and capabilities. That alpha series folding stock looks to be much inspired by the Zenitco side folding stock that is sadly un-obtanium nowadays. Zenitco makes top quality stuff and I have alot of their hardware. Actually most of these Midwest Industries items look to be inspired by Zenitco B33 handguards and top cover attachment.
Two very capable platforms you really gotta think of field of operations sometimes we use them just so we wouldn't sound different from others .... And for ease of scavenging ammo
That's the only AK I ever thought I may want. Wow. Looks good 👍. Your video's of gun reviews make me smile and laugh. Great job. Don't ever stop.
I’m from England and have always had a fascination with firearms. Your vids are the best ones I’ve seen. Liked & subbed from across the pond. 👍🏻
All right. I ain't going to lie though when I bought My AK pattern rifle. I specifically picked the archangel stock that had the cheek riser like the scar. Very comfortable stock great gun
My impulse is to say “nyet, rifle is fine” but I also recognize everyone is free to do what they like. I feel like the ultimak gives you everything you’d need for rail space but I can understand some desire for other options.
I’d be more tempted by MI’s abbreviated optic mount that doesn’t replace the full dust cover personally if I was going to upgrade off the ultimak
The Ultimak mounts to the barrel. So as the barrel gets hot. As it will during rapid firing the optic gets hot.
Make sure you optics can take the extra heat
Thank you...great video. I just took possession of my underfolder Bulgarian AKMS. Gonna follow you build...looks great.
Production quality is crazy good as always with this video, man!
Im ngl, I do like Zenitco just because it’s authentic to Russia, but Midwest Industries imo did a really good job with this by making these mods pair really nicely with the AK platform. I seen Admins video on this as well and just over all, makes the AK look very cool and modular.
Even the die-hard AR fanboys will admit the aesthetic of a classic AK is a vibe of it's own. An AK with dark wood furniture, cheese-grater heat shield and side mounted optic is peak drip.
Not really… they either look outdated and shitty. Or they look ridiculously heavy like the one in then video. All that work to give it AR functionality at double/triple the price.
@@krispewkrem3 The AR outperforms the AK? What profound wisdom. Thank you for sharing.
Man, oh man! That was a slick vid. I really liked the intro with the weapons transforming +the graphic interface- nice job! And yes, you talked me into one. Midwest Ind. lookout, because here I come. I've only owned AR's, with occasional 9mm carbine/almost AR's HK, Scorpion and even the new Ruger. My friends own AK's and I've plinked with 'em, but never really wanted to own one. You sir, have changed my mind. I'll do a little more research, decide on a platform, and do what we do best... Change everything.
Great video, Midwest makes great stuff, several of my guns are wearing Midwest upgrades and I love them all.
I’ve been running the ME hand guard on a ZPAP for a couple years and love it, but it definitely does still heat up pretty quick! 🔥
ZPAP M70? If so is it at least cooler than the stock furniture?
@@Kinetically616TTV it’s the Z92 pistol, so it seems to get even hotter with the short barrel, but it does seem to vent and cool better than the stock wood furniture. I usually have to put a glove on (support hand) after two or three mags.
Comrade, AK is already perfect!
Communism is bad
NYET! rifle is fine
I pretty much never have to wait long to click thumbs up. Always quality videos and arguments from Mr. Noir.
You've got me looking for change under the couch cushions! Thanks!
great job colion! thanks for the video
Looks nice. I think everyone should make their rifle their way. It's their's after all. Myself I like the AK's without all the extras. Just personal preference.
My extras typically include a red dot for the AK, ACOG for the AR, weapon lights and a front handle/bipods. That's all I need.
I'm the same way with my HK SP5. Just like the classic look.
Cool the dust cover thats never in stock but every guntuber has
Always good to have a quality AK pattern rifle in the lineup!
Great video! Amazing content. And amazing rifle!
I have the galil ace gen 2 in 7.62×39 it's a beast that I would trust my life to. It's actually the only rifle I own that I think if I was killed would go on fighting by itself to revenge my death 💀
Just bought one myself
@@jermelmatthias1106 best ak on the market in my opinion 👌
I had a AK a few years ago and generally I liked it, but it needed to go so things could move on.. I do miss it a little though. That said, I can't shake the sage advice my uncle who spent a few years in Vietnam told me, "You either learned real quick that small trees weren't cover against the AK.. or you didn't."
. . .and the AK is underpowered, compared to the 7.62 x 51 NATO round.
@@SoloPilot6 yea and the 7.62x51 is underpowered compared to 7.62x54mm!!!! Lol
No, it actually isn't. 7.62x51 performs better than 54r in all regards.
@@PotatoeJoe69 didn't know that. I thought it'd have more powder
@@SoloPilot6 that's why i have a 308 ak
I love my AK and thank you been looking for ways to modify it. This is a one stop shop.
The video I’ve been waiting for 🤝🏾😫🔥👑
AKs are good tools. Unfortunately I am invested in the AR ecosystem and cant justify dropping $$ into anew platform or complicating ammo logistics any more. I do think Midwest has a winner here and will spread the word
AK s are still just commbloc junk !! Can’t do much with them and have pencil barrel etc
I went with the M1A , seems to work like a charm for me 🇺🇸
🙄
Great video very informative 👍🏼👍🏼
Aye man. First video I saw of you channel and I’m lovin it here already. Keep it up brother in Christ
It hits harder, it does better against barriers than 556 does.
I've been on the receiving end of this weapon and could not wait to buy one. I've had mine for about 40 years now.
Honesty I prefer the base one lol
100% correct......I'm an iron sight guy, maybe a light, can do without that even.
Honestly? Literally?
Want a wood Romanian dong or vertical foregrip. An underbarrel light and a cobra sight is all I would want to pimp my AK.
@@joeclaridy replace that underbarrel light with a cdm mounted light and the terrible cobra sight with the venezuelan pka and you have my go to ak with a vickers sling
I like wood furniture.
Awesome video brother been watching you for a minute the best brother in the firearm world to date!
I do love the look of this AK. Thank you for showing this gun.
Ak life 😎
Problem is the length pull is fixed most times, and the reload is more involved but that's just me, and as fir attachments is a a bit harder to trust the dust cover mounted optic
I was wondering about that myself. I asked a gun-tuber about Dust Cover mounting for a scope, and he advised against it because the optic could (would) shift after firing for a while.
The length of pull is adjustable what do you mean. thats the entire point of the stock.
@@Myemnhk Most ak stocks are fixed length
Your a real one brother. Keep the 2A advocacy going.
Love the content sir! Come down to Austin, and we can hit the range!
Nice to see these options available by Midwest Industries; however, they're charging close to Zenitco pricing unless you get a good price. Better off with either Strike industries (when you can find it in stock), or Magpul for the money (less in cost) with plenty of development options in the works.
The other alternative is KPYK parts made in Ukraine for almost Zenitco pricing. More options to work with as well.
Or get a real gun (ar15)
Zenitco has skyrocketed in price. You are lucky if you get a full set under $2000 these days.
@@ratagris21 You can't find KPYK amid the Russo-Ukraine War. I think they may have shifted to production specifically for the military and are not selling items commercially.
@@trumpwon20204No.
Now I want to see what Brandon Herrera has to say about this.
everyone likes it or doesn't cover it. it's sent to them by midwest. lol
You ain't the only one 😄
Amazing video! Great content n beautiful AK!!
Awesome looking AK! Like the tribute to the old Bakelite mags with that same colour of polymer! 👏🏻
I will take my AKs any day over my expensive ARs for SHTF. Certainly not anything from PSA, though. Dont buy psa crap aks
😂
7.62x39 > 5.56x45
But Soviets went to 5.45 x 39 in 1974. They liked the 5.56?
Lol 😂 m855A1 and blackhills 50 grain tsx shits all over any 7.62 39
@@eddiearchuleta615 don’t forget black hills 77gr TMKs. Makes 7.62x39 look like a pistol round lol
@asdfghjk2933 Yes not only is it effective. It is accurate and effective at a longer range!
@@stever8776 Gotta love good quality 5.56 ammo.
Love those items and that AK looks wicked!
Love the stuff from Aeroknox
anything beats a AR
Really care to elaborate on that a little bit
Even a spoon?
Rolly pollies?
One of my first rifles that I owned as a young SF operator was an AK-47, standard wooden stock. I liked it. This Midwest Industries Alpha Series looks promising and outright beautiful. However, I am an AR-15 / M-4 fan for life. I will, however, give this Alpha Series a try soon...Accuracy beyond 150 meters, without scopes, nothing better than the AR-15 / M-4:-) Excellent video btw.
Th flip rifle transitions where very cool!
This video makes me want to add an AK to my arsenal. Great job promoting this amazing tool!
Midwest Industries did a great job. Thank you for the video.
Looks awesome. I definitely want one.
Great work 👍👏
NICE WORK!!!!!
New follower here man! Love the channel, great content 👊🏻💯
Looks great Colion
Looks great!
MWI did a great job on this system. Makes me want one!
I use there handguards on my ARs. Very happy with them.
I have to say I love both the AK and the AR. Both have their strengths and their weaknesses. My first rifle was an AR but my AK wasn’t far behind.
Great content! I love the AK platform as well. But I gotta have that OG wood grain. I save all that tactical stuff for my AR's. I am interested in that Alpha folding stock though. 👀 The length of pull on my folding stock sucks... Have a great weekend!
thanks for all you do
Love the look.
This is exactly the video I have been looking for! I’m the same when it comes to the AK; want more than stock wood furniture but not a fan of AR parts adapters. I’m glad you did the review on the Midwest Ind furniture and not so much on the rifle. My biggest question was the upper receiver cover and how securely it mounted. Literally seen using little metal wedges to make the thing stop moving around to ensure a solid zero. Thanks again for this. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to fill out my change of address card to the dog house when I tell the better half what I just ordered.
i love my psak with all the doodads, aks are so fun to shoot. ps your channel is super cool.😊
Beautiful yet lethal! ✨💯
Best all around guntuber by far
These Tactical fittings on an AK are the reason I'm buying one by years end! And I'm a traditional AR man!
Bro chill with those edits! That rifle swap blew the bottom of my trouser out!
That usage of giggity was perfect lmao
Also loving the PSA AK love. I have a GF3 myself.
Love it! Hope to do a custom AK soon when I move out of NJ. PSA and Arsenal we extremely awesome to talk to at Shot Show Media Range Day 2022. I will definitely be talking to both when i move. 1 from each.
Midwest Industries knocked it out the ball park with this product line. Wish I had an AK to dress up lol... One day (and will def setup similarly).
That setup is mad dope
10 seconds into the video you got your self a subscriber. Thank you for this video sr.
Very nice build!❤❤❤❤❤
I really wasn't into Aks until I seen this Ak what A game changer and upgrade.
Good stuff!
Cool add ons. When more manufactures come out with more choices and the prices drop I see a pimped out AK in my future.
That rifle looked dope 💯, I'm thinking about getting my first AK
Great looking pew stick!
That transition was pretty smooth.
Yoooo those edits were clean af
Amen brother! Keep up the good work.